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THURSDAY 10.27.16 Volume 15

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PROPOSITION 63

Mass shooting may foster ‘game-changing’ gun control laws

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Issue 289

Santa Monica Daily Press

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Four candidates are looking to fill three open seats on the College Board IN TODAY’S ISSUE, THREE ANSWER THE BELL AND TAKE OUR QUESTIONS

BY DON THOMPSON Associated Press

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — With the anniversary of last year's terrorist shootings in San Bernardino approaching, California voters are considering expanding some of the nation's toughest gun control measures through an initiative that would outlaw possession of large-capacity ammunition magazines and require permits to buy ammunition. Proposition 63 also would extend California's unique program that allows authorities to seize firearms from owners who bought guns legally but are no longer allowed to own them. It would require offenders to give up their weapons as soon as they are convicted of a felony or a violent misdemeanor, found to be mentally unstable or are the subject of a restraining order involving domestic violence. Its chief proponent, Lt. Gov. Gavin Newsom, touts that provision as a "game-changer" in the national debate over keeping firearms from those who are deemed dangerous. The initiative set up a strange game of one-upmanship between Newsom and fellow Democratic state lawmakers who already approved variations of the ammunition background checks and large magazine ban this year. That has made the debate unusually personal, with opponents accusing Newsom of furthering his political ambitions as he campaigns to succeed his fellow Democrat as governor in 2018. He in turn dismisses criticism even within his own party as pure politics, as when Senate President Pro Tem Kevin de Leon, D-Los Angeles, labeled the initiative "irrelevant" in July after lawmakers passed several competing measures. But Gov. Jerry Brown vetoed several related bills, leaving those issues for voters to decide:

SUSAN AMINOFF, PH.D.

ROB GREENSTEIN RADER

SION ROY

BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION Name: SUSAN AMINOFF, Ph.D. Occupation: Professor Neighborhood of residence: NOMA Own or rent: Own Marital status/kids: Married, grown kids Party affiliation: Democrat

BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION: Name: ROB GREENSTEIN RADER Age: 49 Occupation: SMC Trustee/Professor (Pepperdine

BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION: Name: Sion Roy Age: 35 Occupation: Professor/cardiologist at Harbor

1. WHAT CHALLENGES DOES THE COLLEGE FACE IN THE NEXT FEW YEARS?

The college must continue to creatively program for students that enter without college level skills. We’ve been at the forefront of tackling this statewide problem, and we must continue this emphasis. 2. WHAT ROLE SHOULD A COLLEGE PLAY IN THE WIDER COMMUNITY?

California community colleges must educate for transfer, for career, and for lifelong learning. SMC provides the community with all options, and serves matriculated students and community members at the Broadstage, Emeritus, and SMC Extension.

Law School)/Digital and Traditional Media & Entertainment Attorney (General Counsel at Ovation Television Network; former Vice President of Business & Legal Affairs at MGM Studios) Neighborhood of residence: Wilshire/Montana (Former Chair of the Wilshire/Montana Neighborhood Coalition neighborhood group) Own or rent: Condo Owner/Former Renter Marital status/kids: Separated/2 kids: Dashiell (11) & Zora (8) both attending Franklin Elementary School Party affiliation: Democrat 1. WHAT CHALLENGES DOES THE COLLEGE FACE IN THE NEXT FEW YEARS?

(1) Closing the Achievement Gap. (2) Maintaining overall excellence by holding ourselves to the highest standards. (3) Ensuring our 21st century B.A. degree in Interaction Design succeeds.

UCLA Hospital Neighborhood of residence: Wilmont Own or rent: rent Marital status/kids: Married Party affiliation: Democratic 1. WHAT CHALLENGES DOES THE COLLEGE FACE IN THE NEXT FEW YEARS?

In an era of increasing costs for education, it’s important to expose students to fields with professional and financial security. I will advocate for increasing healthcarerelated curriculum at the college so students are exposed to jobs in the medical field. Additionally, it is important for the college to be fiscally responsible with financial accountability and transparency. 2. WHAT ROLE SHOULD A COLLEGE PLAY IN THE WIDER COMMUNITY?

— The ballot measure would toughen the penalty for stealing a gun, reversing a por-

3. WHY IS IT FAIR TO ASK RESIDENTS TO PAY FOR A COLLEGE THAT ACCEPTS NON-RESIDENT STUDENTS?

2. WHAT ROLE SHOULD A COLLEGE PLAY IN THE WIDER COMMUNITY?

I’d like to see the college focus more resources on LOCAL students. This includes enhanced interaction between the college and SMMUSD, so that SMC can

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SEE RADER PAGE 3

SEE ROY PAGE 5

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