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.S. citizens 18 years or older are eligible to vote. The deadline to send in the registration form is Oct. 20. You can sign up online at registertovote.ca.gov or pick up a form at your library, post office, county elections office, or get one mailed to you by calling (800) 345-8683.

Once you are signed up, you only have to re-register if you move, change your name, or want to change your political party.

Casting Your Ballot You choose which way you want to vote: ★Vote in person: Each voter is assigned a polling place. Find the location on the address label of the Sample Ballot that will be mailed to you or look it up at smartvoter.org. Your polling place is open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. on election day. ★Vote by mail: You need to ask for a “vote by mail” ballot in writing.

Send in your application no later than Oct. 28. After you get your ballot, mark your votes, sign it, and mail it back in enough time to be received

by Nov. 4. Or you can drop it off at your polling place on election day.

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City of Turlock’s Measure A

urlock voters will be asked to make a decision on changing the city’s current at-large election system to district-based elections, and specifically, a district boundary plan approved by the Turlock City Council in May. This measure is being brought

before the residents of Turlock in order to become compliant with the California Voting Rights Act of 2001, which seeks to ensure that every community has an opportunity to elect candidates of their choice in local elections through

the creation of a district election system. If approved, citizens will elect four council members by district elections and the mayor will be chosen by all city voters.

The district boundaries were approved by the City Council and

in accordance with state and federal laws, meaning that each of the four city districts are approximately equal in population. The measure allows for the boundaries to be adjusted every 10 years based on new census data.

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CITY OF TURLOCK’S MEASURE B If adopted, Measure B would have a lifespan of seven years.

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easure B is a halfcent citywide road tax of which funds are restricted to maintenance and repair of city roads — not construction or transportation.

Constructed to the standards and conditions of the early mid20th century, many Turlock streets are no longer able to meet today’s traffic standards, often creating safety concerns for drivers and pedestrians. Without a dime of the City’s General Fund being dedicated towards the construction, replacement, repair and maintenance of Turlock’s roadway system, City officials and staff have relied on competitive Federal and State grants and transportation monies to fund any necessary improvements to its existing infrastructure.

With many cities and counties throughout the state adopting various tax measures to help gain funds for costly transportation and infrastructure improvements, the Turlock City Council began discussing placing a similar initiative before Turlock voters after the Stanislaus County Council of Governments – the regional transportation planning agency –opted against pursuing its third attempt at a countywide transportation tax.

If adopted, Measure B would have a lifespan of seven years, but include a provision that should a countywide transportation tax be approved in the future — an item that the Stanislaus Council of Governments hopes to bring back before county voters in 2016 — the City tax would in turn be terminated.

Should the proposed road tax pass, 50 cents of every $100 dollars spent on taxable purchases in the City of Turlock would go towards repair of the roads, ultimately generating an estimated $5.6 million per year.

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of Turlock Mike Brem

Gary Soiseth

Biography: Born in Gilroy, I graduated from Cal Poly with a B.S. in Farm Management. Immediately upon graduation, I started my working career at Gilroy Foods, where I advanced from entry-level to management positions, including Vice President of Raw Materials and ultimately President. In 1992, I lead the effort to start SupHerb Farms, a joint venture of McCormick &Co. and Daregal. As President, SupHerb Farms grew from 60 employees in 1993 to over 125 full-time employees in 2014, at the time of my retirement.

Since moving to Turlock, I have balanced my time between family, SupHerb Farms and the civic leadership positions. I have been involved in and lead many community activities, however, I am particularly proud of my service as Chairman of the Planning Commission where we oversaw a comprehensive General Plan update that was approved by the City Council and will serve as a pioneering guide for Turlock’s future over the next several decades.

Tina and I have been married for 37 years and we have four wonderful grandchildren whom are the light of our lives. For recreation, I run with my dog Basil most mornings, ride a road bike, golf and ski.

Biography: Gary Soiseth is a third-generation Blue Diamond almond grower, owner of Soiseth Farms and the Regulatory Administrator for the Modesto Irrigation District. Gary recently finished a semester as an adjunct professor of international relations at California State University, Stanislaus.

From 2009 until 2013, Gary lived and worked in rural villages throughout Afghanistan, most recently as the Director of Economic Growth for the International Security Assistance Force in Southern Afghanistan. Before this, Gary served as the Senior Agricultural Advisor for the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Foreign Agriculture Service.

From 2006 to 2009, Gary worked and interned at the White House under President George W. Bush, the Association of California Water Agencies, and the U.S. House of Representatives.

Born and raised in Turlock, Gary attended Crane Elementary, Julien Elementary, Turlock Junior High, and Turlock High School. In 2002, Gary was named the Turlock Chamber of Commerce’s Youth Citizen of the Year, largely for his efforts in creating the city’s Teen Advisory Council.

Gary holds a Master of Public Policy degree in agriculture and water resources from Georgetown University and the Indian Institute of Management in Gujarat, India; and a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of California, Berkeley.

What are the top three issues affecting the city and how you would you address them?

1.) Financial Stability – Turlock has survived the economic downturn better than most communities in our area and this was done through a combination of cutbacks throughout the city and supplementing with

reserves. The latest budget forecasts continued spending from reserves for at least the next two years.

Because of this, we must continue to be prudent with all spending until we can build up reserves to acceptable levels. City employees in all areas have shouldered a great deal of the burden and going forward we need to try and restore these cutbacks as soon as we are able.

2.) Passing Measure B — I support Measure B, the ½ sales tax that will be dedicated to fixing local roads within Turlock. Once passed, I will vigilantly work to make sure that these new incremental funds are spent the way they are intended.

Also, we will communicate effectively with the community so they know how their hard earned tax dollars are being spent.

3.) Public Safety – Both fire and police have been short staffed in recent years. As the City receives more tax revenues while still continuing to add to reserves, we need to begin adding staff for public safety while balancing the needs of the community. Public safety is paramount.

What are the top three issues affecting the city and how you would you address them?

Within the first one hundred days of taking office, I will be holding workshops to review the main issues currently facing the City: future tertiary water deals, roadway improvements (regardless of the success of Measure B), negotiations on a surface water treatment facility, vision of police and fire in the near and far term, etc. A city cannot move forward until we fully know what has happened in the past on particular issues.

Among these issues will be my top three priorities: water reliability, sustainable infrastructure solutions, and curbing deficit spending at City Hall.

1.) Water Reliability: Jump-starting negotiations with the Turlock Irrigation District on a surface water treatment facility is a top priority.

While details need to be worked out, this policy solution to our water issues is the correct path to

take. Unfortunately, it will take upwards of a decade to complete the project due to environmental studies and planning, but this solution—once executed— will provide a reliable source of water to Turlock’s residents when we inevitably enter into our next drought. I will also work with Turlock staff to find solutions that keep Turlock Irrigation District’s farmers whole, which means taking a look at future agreements of treated water deliveries outside Turlock’s Subbasin.

2.) Sustainable Infrastructure Solutions: If passed, I will work diligently to secure a guarantee from county officials that ensures Measure B’s estimated $39.2 million dollars for local roads in Turlock regardless of the passage of a county-wide measure. Regardless of Measure B’s passage, I will be taking a look at the city’s current budget, line-by-line, to better demonstrate to residents that City Hall is delivering services as efficiently as possible.

In addition to local roadways, City Hall needs to examine the expansion of the Golden State interchange on Highway 99 and the improvement of Fulkerth and West Main on- and off-ramps.

Similarly, I will make sure the “South Valley Corridor” connecting Patterson/Federal Interstate 5 with Turlock/Highway 99 is a priority in any future county-wide road plan.

3.) Deficit Spending and Budget Analysis: $14 million, $9 million, and then $5 million: these are the projected estimates of our budget reserves for the next three years. It will be my priority to put Turlock onto a road of solvency and lead us out of the years-long rut of deficit spending.

While our economy in Turlock has weathered the aftermath of the 2007 recession, we need to be conservative with our resources as we face our possible fourth year of a drought, which could have devastating impacts on our agriculturalbased economy. City Hall needs to remain transparent and accountable in regards to any previous agreements with all departments; those departments that have sacrificed in the past need to be made whole as soon as economically possible.

As mayor, I will strike a renewed tone of openness and integrity within City Hall.

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Turlock City Council

Forrest J. White

Biography: After graduating from San Jose State University in 1971, I moved to the Turlock in 1973. I have spent over 35 years working for the public, five of those as a Turlock City Recreation Supervisor and over 25 years as C.E.O. of the San Joaquin County Fair. My primary duties as C.E.O. consisted of budgeting, public relations, and governmental advocacy which included working with legislators and state-wide boards. I retired in 2008, and now I have the time, energy and the willingness to serve.

What are the top three issues affecting the city and how you would you address them?

In order to plan for the next four years we need to look at what was accomplished in the last four years. A new 20 year General Plan was adopted, expansion of Monte Vista Crossings is ongoing, downtown redevelopment has taken off in both the private and public sector, Avena Bella affordable housing was built and parkway

beautification projects were completed. All of this was done during a time when the budget was shrinking and city departments were becoming leaner while striving to provide better customer service. These successes were completed with major developments of the Turlock Regional Industrial Park, including Blue Diamond and Hilmar Cheese.

Therefore, in the next four years the Council needs to continue making Turlock attractive to all types of businesses and citizenry. Individuals and businesses must feel welcome and have quality city services if they are to decide on Turlock.

This means investing in roads, water and sewer systems, and well planned housing and commercial developments are a must, plus, enough city personnel need to be employed to maintain the standards our citizens expect and deserve. We will also need a way to address more parking in the downtown without losing its charm. Plus, the growing development of the T.R.I.P. will require more attention to be placed on revamping the Fulkerth/99 interchange to accommodate a larger volume of traffic. And, all of this will be taking place at a time when city revenues should start to grow and demands on the council by a variety of special interests will increase.

Remember, putting community first is my job; therefore, if elected I will build on the successes of the past, while dealing with the challenges of the future in a fiscally responsible manner.

Bill DeHart Jr.

Biography: I am seeking reelection to Turlock City Council because of a personal and lifelong commitment of service, in this case to my neighbors, friends and the greater Turlock community. I have served my entire adult life in some leadership capacity as a Commissioned Officer in the United States Marine Corps for 20 plus years, church leadership, youth work, and, for the past four years as a Turlock City Council member. During this past term, I have provided a common sense, collaborative and cooperative approach to addressing and helping to resolve the issues before us as a City. Many decisions, policies and programs have either been initiated or proposed to address those concerns and we have already begun to achieve results. I am a high energy, confident and experienced leader who is motivated to continue to serve all of Turlock as your Turlock City Council Member. I have the vision, energy, time and the personal commitment to service and the desire to continue to provide common sense consideration of the issues.

I desire the opportunity to continue to apply my thoughtful leadership style to those issues and I truly believe that my experience matters. I ask for your vote on Nov. 4.

What are the top three issues affecting the city and how you would you address them?

1.) Public Safety: The majority of our General Fund is already allocated to public safety. In order to maintain and ultimately improve safety for members of these departments and service levels to our community, we must be prudent in three areas of our evaluation. Three key areas of my attention continue to be: ★Adequate staffing and equipping ★Appropriate funding, and,

★Responsible oversight to ensure the integrity of our budget.

2.) Fiscal Responsibility: Like many municipalities throughout California and the entire nation, Turlock has weathered the worst of the storm during the recent recession. Thanks to the wisdom of previous leaders, sufficient funds were set aside in reserve for just such an occurrence. Our overall expenditures have been buoyed by the availability of those monies. That said, this model is not sustainable in the long term and we must achieve a balanced budget without further use of those reserves. We are on course to do just that.

Once achieved, we must fiercely protect that balance through wise and thoughtful stewardship.

3.) Infrastructure improvement/Economic Development/Jobs: Measure B is the ballot measure which adds ½ of 1 percent to our local sales tax. I believe that the voice of Turlock voters deserves to be heard as to whether we as a community feel a ½ of 1 percent sales tax can address and solve the condition of our roads. Our citizens have both the need and the right to control their own destiny with respect to the roads that get them to work, shopping, medical services and regional corridors.

Water management is a critical issue that is receiving a heightened awareness.

Continued depletion and degradation of our groundwater aquifer and potable supply are issues of utmost concern to me. A solution-oriented and collaborative effort is still required and is still possible with the involvement of all stake-holders. I am prepared and willing to sit at that table and craft sensible policy and agreement.

We must continue to nurture a “development friendly” culture within City Hall, The outstanding efforts of our economic development focus and improvement of the city’s infrastructure will continue to have favorable impact. I intend to play a significant role in those efforts while balancing the provisions contained in our General Plan.

As new enterprise is attracted to Turlock, and a cooperative effort between the education and business sectors exists to prepare job applicants for the requirements of those new jobs, we will see job growth and improved economic health for our city.

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Sergio A. Alvarado Biography: My name is Sergio A. Alvarado. I am 35 years old and a six-year resident of the City of Turlock. I have been actively involved in city affairs and business almost since I relocated here from the South Valley.

I currently serve on the Turlock PARC Commission and the Turlock Arts Commission previously. I am a fiscal conservative, oppose new taxes, and will vote with the public interest in mind.

the answer. Even if the measure passes, the roads will still be worse off over time; they won’t get better with this tax. That’s from the city’s own analysis. The problem is in the city budget and not allocating enough money to this longstanding priority.

2.) Public Safety – It’s no secret that crime in our community is on the rise. It’s also no secret that our police department is understaffed. Having come from a small rural community, it’s always reassuring to actively see police patrolling our community consistently. I do support bringing back the number of sworn officers (68) to the allotted level (74) because not only would I like to see our crime rate decrease, but also to keep Turlock as the “Jewel of the Valley.”

3.) Water – Water… the single-most important resource not only in our community, but for our economy as well.

As the groundwater supply is dwindling, we must find other avenues to keep our water. I oppose legislation from Sacramento that the state and federal governments would seize control of our local rivers. Pursuing avenues to keep water flowing, like partnering with our neighboring cities to build a water treatment plant, is a priority and a solution is needed sooner rather than later.

I have been actively involved in city affairs and business almost since I relocated here from the South Valley.

What are the top three issues affecting the city and how you would you address them?

1.) Roads – The City has allocated $0 for roads in several years in prior budgets.

The $50,000 that was allocated in this new budget is a drop in the bucket. Of all the roads in Turlock only $50,000 was budgeted? Also, I do not believe Measure B is

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Donald Babadalir Biography: I have been a Turlock resident for 13 years and have made it my home. I’m running for council because I want to afford future generations the same opportunities I had, if not more.

I have a diverse background and various skill sets. I attained a B.A. from CSU Stanislaus, with a major in political science and minors in public administration and speech communication. In the business world, I spent five years in banking, a part of which focused on small and medium business in our area.

I developed relationships with these businesses and heard their needs and suggestions.

I left banking to pursue my passion of health and wellness, working as a personal trainer. Over a short time, I attained further education, certifications, and specialties in Pilates, yoga, and nutrition. I utilized all of my previous knowledge to recently start up a small business in the same field.

I would like to work with the council to drive economic development; prevent retail leakage and the loss of our educated youth to larger cities; and combine all of that to spur a surge in higher paying jobs thereby reducing behavioral health issues and crime.

I humbly ask for your vote.

incentives, and the active participation of members of the community and the Chamber.

Thirdly, we can also prevent retail leakage by attracting businesses that exist in other cities but not here in Turlock. Those are dollars that we lose out on, part of which would be tax dollars that go into the city’s fund and can be used for public safety and roads (two other important issues). These businesses need not necessarily be another location for a large corporate chain but could instead be privately owned small-medium businesses that offer the same services. While all businesses are crucial and helpful to the economy in some way, small businesses are proven to have a higher rate of reinvestment into the community.

2.) Preventing intellectual leakage (a phrase I coined) is the second focus. We lose so many of our graduates to larger cities because they feel like there is more opportunity there, and so the percentage of educated people here drops. These young intellectuals are graduates of great programs from one of several great higher education institutions in our area and some have really innovative ideas. If we apply the concepts of the previous issue to this population, we will not only retain them, but also see the possible creation of some truly amazing technologies that can improve quality of life. We can see innovations in agriculture (e.g. helping mitigate the effects of the water crisis while increasing production); food processing; health care; and biotechnology.

3.) The third focus is water. The two previous focuses are what can help us address this.

With our elderly population increasing in the coming years and so many people living on fixed incomes, how will they afford 3 percent increases on fees for water and possibly increases in electricity rates from their respective providers? Also, the lifeblood of our economy is agriculture. How will we survive if farmers do not have water? Therefore, we need a coordinated effort between the public and private sectors and our legislators to set up more treatment and storage facilities for water. This will not happen overnight but we need to be proactive about this while we still have a chance.

Each issue is delicately intertwined with the next and therefore it will take a multifaceted approach to addressing these matters.

I would like to work with the council to drive economic development; prevent retail leakage and the loss of our educated youth to larger cities

What are the top three issues affecting the city and how you would you address them?

1.) The primary and most important focus is economic development. First, while we know our development fees cannot be as low as those of small towns in the nearby area, we can incentivize businesses by lowering costs a bit. We can also incentivize by charging less on fees for permits. Secondly, we need to attract or encourage the creation of businesses that provide high wages in order to raise the median household income. This can come through communication, the aforementioned

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Matthew Jacob Biography: Matthew Jacob is a lifelong resident of Turlock, small business owner, Stanislaus County Commissioner, and has been endorsed by the Turlock Associated Police Officers in his candidacy for Turlock City Council.

Matthew holds a degree in Political Economy from the University of California, Berkeley concentrated in Domestic Poverty Alleviation Policy with additional studies at both Stanford University as well as Peking University in Beijing, China.

He currently serves on the City of Turlock Economic Development Task Force.

In addition, Matthew’s dedication and service as a Board Member of the Equal Rights Commissioner have been corroborated by the Stanislaus County Board of Supervisors.

As a longstanding member of the Assyrian American Civic Club of Turlock, Matthew understands the importance of com-

munity involvement and cultural competency. Furthermore, he is actively involved in his home church and considers faith an integral aspect of his personal life.

Matthew is a natural leader and dynamic member of the community who strongly believes Turlock’s best days are ahead.

He will bring new perspective and fresh energy to City Hall.

To learn more about Matthew and his candidacy for City Council, please visit www.MatthewForTurlock.com to stay updated on the campaign and follow Matthew on Facebook at www.facebook.com/ MatthewForTurlock.

as twenty years ago when the City constituted a significantly smaller population.

An underfunded and understaffed Police Department is the last thing our city needs when considering the realignment of the state prisons.

2.) ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT: Turlock is already a great place to do business. Our consumer base is nearly triple our population, as is made evident with the outstanding performances of our existing businesses (i.e.

Turlock Costco outperforms Modesto and many Bay-Area Costco’s, Turlock Old Navy brings in more revenue per square foot than any other Old Navy in the nation, etc.). It is clear that we do not necessarily have a “retail-leakage” problem, clearly we attract business from our neighboring cities. Yet what we do have is an attraction problem. This is something that I have worked on for over a year on the Economic Development Task Force and is something I will continue to implement when elected to Council.

3.) QUALITY OF LIFE: Unfortunately,

Matthew is a natural leader and dynamic member of the community who strongly believes Turlock’s best days are ahead.

What are the top three issues affecting the city and how you would you address them?

1.) PUBLIC SAFETY: Providing adequate resources to both departments and their ability to attract and retain qualified personnel is critical. In practice, one way to address this matter will be to reopen positions that were previously cut due to the global economic downturn. Turlock only has five patrol officers on duty per shift.

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Turlock is facing a rising homeless population. There have even been reports that other cities, as far as the Bay-Area, are importing busses full of their homeless population into cities throughout the Central Valley, including Turlock. As a member of Council, I will advocate for ordinances that protect the high quality of life we have come to expect in Turlock while further partnering with faith and non-faith based organizations that reach out to alleviate this ongoing issue.

These are just three of the most pressing issues; they certainly are not the only challenges facing our City in the foreseeable future. I am committed to taking on a proactive approach in working to find common sense solutions. We should not have to reinvent the wheel here, rather let us invest in surveys and studies of comparable cities that have had success in addressing similar issues. Experience matters, but an inclination to innovate solutions and an urgency for tangible action matter even more. My track record demonstrates and gives credence to being the candidate who possesses the capacity to innovate solutions through critical thinking while collaboratively working towards a stronger and more prosperous city for us all. I look forward to continue serving the proud residents who call Turlock home, just as myself and my family have for so many decades and I would be honored to earn your vote.

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U.S. Congress, CA-10

Jeff Denham

Biography: U.S. Representative Jeff Denham is a Valley farmer, small businessman and veteran, first elected to Congress in 2010.

Jeff served on active and reserve status in the U.S. Air Force for 16 years. He is a recipient of the meritorious service medal for his service in Operation Desert Storm (Iraq) and Operation Restore Hope (Somalia). Denham was awarded the “Order of California” for exceptional meritorious service by the California National Guard; the highest award possible given for distinguished service.

After graduating from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, Rep. Denham began working in the agriculture field, where he has since started several successful agriculture-based businesses. His deep understanding of the Valley’s economy has led Jeff to focus his efforts on growing California’s economy and creating jobs in the state, while also improving the state’s long-term climate for agriculture and business and working to expand water storage.

Rep. Denham is a family man. Jeff and Sonia Denham have been married for 20 years, and they have two children.

What are the top three issues affecting your district and how you would you address them?

The top three issues facing the district are the need for sustained job growth, a solution to the crisis with our water infrastructure and improving access to care for the thousands of veterans who live here in the Central Valley.

1.) To create job growth we need to listen to our employers who in a recent survey stated that environmental regulations and

the Affordable Care Act were the biggest concerns preventing them from creating new jobs. I am committed to repealing and replacing the ACA with common-sense reforms and affordable solutions that protect jobs. In the absence of complete repeal, we should enact the changes to the law that are necessary to keep our economy growing and health insurance accessible and affordable.

2.) Ending our water crisis is also critical to our Valley economy. First and foremost, we need to invest in more storage. I have introduced legislation that has passed the House of Representatives to increase storage in local reservoirs and cut the red tape that prevents us from making efficient use of our existing infrastructure. Without sound federal and state water policy, we cannot ensure the future of the Valley’s agriculture economy.

3.) We passed historic legislation to improve access to care for veterans this summer, but much more remains to be done to ensure our veterans receive the healthcare and benefits they have earned.

We must continue to conduct vigorous oversight so that the VA implements the law correctly. I will also continue to work with my California colleagues on both sides of the aisle to secure the funding for the French Camp facility, which will reduce the burden many Central Valley veterans have endured for years in traveling 90 miles or more to the Palo Alto VA. I’m a bipartisan problem solver looking for solutions that directly benefit the Valley. I’ve been a strong voice for the Valley during my time in office and will keep fighting for sound water policy, immigration reform, the benefits our veterans deserve, stronger infrastructure, and reduced crime.

I grew up on a farm and want my children to have the same lifestyle I had. Everything I do is about creating jobs and opportunity here in the Valley so kids don’t have to leave to find work. Kids who were raised here leave when there are no jobs. We want them to stay and contribute to our community’s success.

Please visit www.DenhamForCongress. com to learn more. It’s an honor to serve you. Thank you.

Michael Eggman

Biography: I’m a farmer, a small business owner, and a proud son of the Valley running for Congress because Washington is not working for our families. I went to high school in Turlock, where I played football and wrestled. I met my wife while working my way through college at Fresno State. As a multi-generational farmer, I work the same ground I grew up on, operating 40 acres of almonds and over 1,000 beehives here in the Valley. I love working with my neighbors from Turlock to Modesto to Ripon and throughout the Valley.

From jobs, to water, to education and infrastructure, I understand the issues facing our Central Valley’s agricultural economy because they are the same problems I solve everyday on my farm.

In Congress, I’ll work with Republicans and Democrats to cut wasteful spending so we can protect Medicare and Social Security. I’ll refuse pay raises and taxpayerfunded junkets, and support withholding paychecks if Congress fails to pass a budget.

The career politicians are not working for us. As your Congressman, I’ll put Valley families first.

For more, please visit www.eggmanforcongress.com.

What are the top three issues affecting your district and how you would you address them?

1.) Jobs: Jobs and unemployment are the top issues holding our Valley back. We need someone who will work across party lines to grow our local economy.

I support helping small businesses by streamlining regulations and cutting red tape. Instead of more loopholes for large corporations, we should extend tax credits to small businesses to give them the access to capital they need to succeed. I support closing tax loopholes for companies that ship our jobs overseas, thereby creating jobs here at

home -- not in other countries.

As Californians, we pay more in tax dollars than the rest of the country, but our federal tax dollars go to other states. We need a Central Valley Congressman who will stop engaging in the same tired political games and will fight to make sure our tax dollars are spent back here in the Valley to strengthen our schools, fight crime and invest in our infrastructure in order to make our communities a more hospitable place for businesses to open and families to stay.

And as a brother of two sisters, husband, and father of two daughters, I know we need our member of Congress to work to improve conditions for women in the workplace and end pay discrimination. I support the Paycheck Fairness Act to ensure that women get equal pay for equal work.

2.) Water: Water fuels our agricultural economy. And right now, we aren’t getting close to enough. I support quickly expanding existing storage facilities as well as laying the groundwork necessary to build new storage centers, so that in wet years we can store enough water to power us through dry years.

We also need to reclaim water for future use and re-use. I support building wastewater treatment centers to safely treat wastewater for reclamation. We should harness the power of new technologies to help us meet our future water needs; Let’s explore ways to desalinate brackish water and develop new desalination technologies that are more efficient and more affordable for wider use.

3.) Medicare and Social Security: Our seniors have worked hard for decades, building the country we enjoy today and paying into Medicare and Social Security so they could retire with dignity and security. They kept their end of the deal. Now it’s our responsibility to do the same.

I support strengthening Medicare by cutting waste and fraud from the program and allowing Medicare to negotiate with drug companies for prescription prices, to reduce the cost to taxpayers and our seniors. Social Security makes up for than half of income for most seniors and I’ll standup to risky schemes that would hand the program over to the same Wall Street bankers who crashed our economy and fund my opponent’s campaign.

I’ll oppose Jeff Denham’s cuts to Social Security and his plan to turn Medicare into a voucher system. In Congress I’ll stand with our seniors and I’ll vote against any budget – from either party – that cuts Medicare or Social Security.

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California State Senator, District 12

Anthony Cannella

Biography: During his first term in the State Senate, Anthony helped enact reforms that will create new jobs, make neighborhoods safer, and increase funding for local schools by up to $2,700 per student.

As vice-chairman of the Agriculture Committee, Anthony authored a measure to build new water storage facilities so farms will always have the water they need to keep our people working. Anthony also authored a measure that would fund efforts to clean up our drinking water.

An independent-minded legislator who will work across party lines to help improve the lives of those he represents, Anthony used his skills as a trained engineer to save tax dollars and cut government waste.

Prior to his election to the State Senate, Anthony served on the Ceres City Council and was twice elected mayor of that city.

Under his leadership, the City of Ceres repeatedly produced balanced budgets, and built financial reserves exceeding 25 percent of its annual budget by cutting costs, and streamlined decision-making to make government more efficient.

Anthony is a lifelong Central Valley resident, who learned appreciation of public service from his father, former Assemblyman Sal Cannella.

Anthony is a civil engineer. He and his wife, Julie, have four children.

What are the top three issues affecting your district and how you would you address them?

1.) Jobs & the Economy Stanislaus County has a double digit unemployment rate, which is higher than the state’s average. More than 24,000 local residents cannot find jobs. We can improve our economy, create jobs and attract businesses by simplifying our regulatory and permitting processes, reforming our tax code, and making state agencies more responsive, and more accountable for their actions.

During my first term in the Senate, I have worked with my colleagues to address these

issues, with varying degrees of success.

California businesses bear an inappropriate regulatory burden. The legislature has been unwilling to consider reforms to state laws designed to protect the environment but have been abused with frivolous lawsuits. Protecting our natural resources is important but we must realize the bureaucracy that has grown up around these laws is wasteful, inefficient, and often unfair to California businesses.

In addition, a safe and reliable water supply is critical for our local economy which relies heavily on agriculture. I’m pleased that the Legislature passed Proposition 1, which will invest in California’s water future by building storage and cleaning up drinking water. If voters approve Proposition 1, I will fight to ensure this money is spent responsibly so that we finally build the long-overdue storage needed to reserve water in wet years to use in dry years.

2.) Protecting Our Classrooms Public education should remain the state’s top priority and I see education as a key role in our state’s economy. We need to be sure that our students are fully prepared for success whether their academic career takes them to higher education or directly to the workforce. I supported the Local Control Funding Formula, which will increase funding to local schools in my district by up to $2,700 per student at full implementation. Schools can spend the money on what they believe will matter most for students – whether that’s after school programs, career technical education or campus safety. I would continue to monitor how that money is being spent to ensure accountability.

I have also successfully fought to protect tuition from being raised at public universities. I would continue efforts to promote college affordability by reintroducing legislation that eliminates waste within the U.C. system and cuts extravagant pensions for highly-paid administrators.

3.) Keeping our Streets Safe I remain concerned about the state’s prison realignment program, which transferred felons who belong in prison to overcrowded local jails. I would allocate additional funding to local law enforcement agencies based on the increased populations in county prisons and parole/probation departments. In addition, I would push for more Cal-GRIP funding which helps local communities combat and prevent gang crimes.

Shawn Bagley Biography: S h a w n Bagley is a life-long public servant and has been a produce broker for over 30 years.

Shawn was also appointed as a board member to the 7th District Agricultural Association (Monterey Fair Board) by Governor Jerry Brown. He is the former treasurer of the Salvation Army in the Salinas Valley; the former president of the Salinas Jaycees; the former district director for the California Junior Chamber of Commerce; and the former Community Outreach Leadership Committee member of Cherry Jubilee.

Shawn was awarded “Humanitarian of the Year” by the Salinas Jaycees (Junior Chamber of Commerce) in recognition of Shawn leading the Hurricane Andrew relief support effort.

He was also awarded as “United States Jaycee Ambassador” by the U.S. Junior Chamber of Commerce #2979 and “International Jaycee Senator” by the U.S. Junior Chamber of Commerce #52789. Additionally, Shawn was awarded “Key Member” by the Salinas Jaycees.

Shawn graduated with honors with a BA in World Military History from American Military University in Manassas, Virginia.

Shawn resides in Salinas, with his wife Marjetka, and enjoys spending time with his five grandchildren.

What are the top three issues affecting your district and how you would you address them?

1.) This state has taken great steps toward achieving fiscal stability. Now is the time for our elected leaders to take bold action to usher in a new era of growth and prosperity.

Our state government has managed to pull out of the Recession, but our families are still struggling to make ends meet. We need to make smart investments to help our com-

munities recover – investments in education, water, and jobs are vital.

Right now, our education system is ranked 47th in the nation. That’s unacceptable. During the Recession, California cut hundreds of millions of dollars to education. We need to put our kids back on track to a great future.

It is very important that we invest in human capital. Investing in Career and Technical Education, FFA, and post-secondary education is vital to the progress of our state.

Career and Technical Education will give students the ability to start their own business immediately upon graduation. Maintaining funding for FFA students will solidify the next generation of farmers and ranchers.

Giving students who want to go to college the opportunity to pursue a quality education with a low tuition in the STEM fields will ensure that our state continues to be at the forefront of innovation.

2.) Equally important, we have to invest in water. The drought has taken a drastic toll on our community. Passing a comprehensive water bond was a great start, but we have to do more to ensure that our communities have clean drinking water and the ability to continue growing food. I will fight for every drop of water. Illegal marijuana grows are draining our rivers and taking water from our crops. It’s time to move marijuana from the black market to the free market.

3.) Finally, I will work with my colleagues in the Legislature to combat the bureaucratic bloat that is hurting our small business owners. I will also work to provide incentives to encourage large businesses to open in our area. Now that Tesla made the decision to put its Gigafactory in Nevada, there should be no question about whether we get its new assembly plant that it has planned in its near future. As a small business owner, I have seen the red tape thrown around over the years, and I have seen how it’s impacted my business. I will work to encourage the state to work with local governments and business leaders to make information for prospective business owners easy to find. I will also advocate to lower the cost and consolidate permits and licenses where appropriate.

I’ve been a small business owner in this community for more than 30 years. I know what it takes to make a business grow – it takes the leadership to invest in people.

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California State Assembly District 21 Adam Gray Biography: Adam Gray has made his mark on statewide issues including water and agriculture.

As Chair of the Joint Legislative Audit Committee, he has played an instrumental role in providing oversight into the misuse of state funds at the Department of Parks and Recreation and fraud in the Medi-Cal drug rehabilitation program.

He has a respected record for assisting individual constituents by providing solutions to challenges faced by those in the 21st Assembly District and the state as a whole.

Just recently, when a well failure in Le Grand sparked concerns that the town might not have any drinking water, Adam Gray spearheaded the effort to obtain emergency funding to get the wells fixed and pumping water again.

When Merced County’s Office of Education was denied construction funding to build a new special needs school in Merced by state bureaucrats, Adam Gray lead a regional effort to overturn their decision by winning an appeal with the State Allocation Board— and in August, they broke ground.

When the Governor proposed eliminating of the FFA program, Adam Gray led the bipartisan fight against it and worked to preserve FFA. Recently, Assemblymember Adam Gray was named Legislator of the Year by the California Rifle and Pistol Association.

Adam Gray was born in Merced, where he and his wife, Cadee, reside. He received his degree in political science from UC Santa Barbara.

What are the top three issues affecting your district and how you would you address them?

The three top issues facing our area are interrelated: jobs, the economy and water.

1.) We are an agricultural based economy, and agriculture must prosper if we as a community are to prosper. For that, we need to secure a dependable water supply. The water bond on the November ballot contains billions of dollars for additional water storage.

We will not offset years of neglect overnight, but we will begin the process of building more storage if the bond is approved. I’m proud that our valley legislators, from both parties, worked in partnership to make the bond measure better by ensuring that it will actually give us more storage. Our valley legislators also joined together on the groundwater legislation. That measure did not contain sufficient safeguards for valley interests, for both agricultural and domestic use. Our biggest challenge in the next two years is to make sure the groundwater sustainability goal we all share isn’t undermined by reductions in surface flow from our rivers.

2.) Water leads to economic development. And that means jobs. We must do more to relieve businesses from regulatory burdens that serve no useful purpose.

We must also work with our cities and counties to assist them in recruiting job creators to our community that respect our traditions and land uses.

Critical to that process is that the government should be able to stop abuses in state programs.

We need to help local communities take action against those who are exploiting a loophole in the law to conduct what some call “shakedowns” against small business on compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. No one wants to discriminate against the disabled.

We want to increase access in the community without predatory lawsuits designed to extract legal fees.

3.) Finally, good jobs require a trained workforce. We must support our schools, from elementary to higher education. That is the only long-term solution to our chronic unemployment.

Recently, Assemblymember Adam Gray was named Legislator of the Year by the California Rifle and Pistol Association.

Jack Mobley Biography: Jack Mobley started a Service Master Clean franchise in Merced almost a quarter century ago, while serving in the Air Force Reserves. Since that time, he has employed some two thousand people, many of the Hmong and Mien people from Merced’s large Southeast Asian community.

Mobley served in the United States Air Force for 22 years before retiring with the rank of Lt. Colonel.

His local service includes the Merced County Planning Commission, Merced County Chamber of Commerce, Lions Club, Merced Boosters and and the Greater Merced Chamber of Commerce.

Jack resides in Merced with his wife Sandra.

2.) JOB FLIGHT: The recent experience with the location of a Tesla battery manufacturing plant stands out because of the immense investment and number of jobs it would have created. We lost that employer to Nevada for the simple reason that Nevada has a business friendly political climate.

Many other substantial employers have chosen other states in which to do business, and many California based companies have left us for other states. Frankly, we need to repeal AB 32, a major job-killing law which has its basis in junk science. We need to bring our corporate tax in line with other states. We also desperately need Workers Compensation reform.

3.) HIGH SPEED RAIL: When Proposition 1A was placed on the ballot in 2008, that measure for a bullet train connection between the two major cities, at a cost of $33 billion, with the clear commitment that no tax dollars would be spent for operation of the system. The voters passed Proposition 1A in good faith that it would be implemented as it was written.

I strongly opposed the measure then, because it did not make fiscal sense and because it was premised on mystery “private investors” and high ridership that would cover its cost. My opposition is even stronger now. The urban route was abandoned in favor of a piece meal construction plan that would build in segments in the San Joaquin Valley.

There are no “private investors” on the horizon, simply because even the best case scenario shows this to be a massive money loser. No one knows what the ultimate cost would be, but we can count on it being several times the $33 billion that was authorized. Governor Jerry Brown has decided that, notwithstanding the prohibition of taxpayer support in Proposition 1A, he will direct proceeds of a “carbon tax” to the project.

Any way you look at High Speed Rail, it is a boondoggle, and would be a perpetual burden on California taxpayers.

Mobley served in the United States Air Force for 22 years before retiring with the rank of Lt. Colonel.

What are the top three issues affecting your district and how you would you address them?

1.) WATER: Right now, the water crisis here in the San Joaquin Valley is my top priority.

The solution to our long term water needs depends upon the development of more storage. California’s population has grown over the past few decades, creating an ever greater demand for water, and we have not responded to that need.

The placement of Proposition 1 on the November ballot is a step in the right direction, but only a first step in truly addressing the water needs of our residents, farms and businesses. As your next Assemblyman, I will fight for additional water storage.

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California State Assembly, District 12 Kristin Olsen Biography: Assembly Republican Leader Kristin Olsen was first elected to the California State Assembly in November 2010, and was unanimously elected by her colleagues to serve as the Minority Leader in 2014. She is currently serving her third term, and has successfully passed reforms to environmental, education, and veterans policies in order to protect and grow jobs and facilitate educational excellence. She also has been a leader on introducing reforms to enhance government accountability and transparency, and has led by example as the first legislator to release her office budget to the public.

Born, raised and now raising her own family in Modesto, Olsen has a passion for the communities, businesses, and people of California’s Central Valley communities.

She previously served on the Modesto City Council from 2005 to 2010, where she stood up for fiscal responsibility, public safety, and economic development.

What are the top three issues affecting your district and how you would you address them?

1.) Jobs and the Economy: Returning jobs to our state and the Central Valley will continue to be my top priority and at the forefront of every decision I make as a legislator. From the Gold Rush on, California was seen as a place full of opportunity.

Sadly, our reputation for prosperity and opportunity has rapidly deteriorated over the past several decades due to poorly planned policies that have crushed small businesses and California’s entrepreneurial spirit.

As a State Assemblywoman, I will continue to work on policies that will restore California’s reputation as the birthplace of dreams and individual opportunity. A number of factors affect California’s ability to retain and attract jobs. We must cut regulatory tape, improve educational opportunities, require more efficient and

transparent government agencies, increase water supply and reliability, and lower costs on small businesses so they can grow and create more jobs.

2.) Education: As a mother of three children, I am committed to helping our state regain its reputation for providing worldclass public education. The quality of California’s future workforce and therefore, the strength of our economy depend on it.

To this end, I am a strong proponent of local control and worked hard to secure passage of the new Local Control Funding Formula (LCFF) that increased both local control as well as funding for students in our Central Valley schools. Local school boards should be empowered to choose how to best allocate education funds rather than state agencies, thereby directing more money into the classroom and out of the pockets of bureaucracies and special interest groups.

Beyond giving districts more autonomy to meet the needs of their students, restoring excellence to public education must also include reforms that empower parents, give teachers the training and tools for success, and give school districts the tools to make sure an effective teacher is placed in every school classroom. Every child deserves access to a top quality education in California, and our policies must be updated to improve student outcomes and to set our kids up for success in school and in the workplace.

3.) Government Reform & Transparency: California’s State Government is one of the least transparent in the nation and must reform the way it conducts its business. Since being elected to the Assembly in 2010, I have authored numerous bills to improve our budgeting process, reduce the number of state agencies and commissions, ensure government services work reliably and efficiently, and provide better transparency for bills being passed into law.

Time and time again, legislators rush to pass bills in the dead of night without adequate time for review. If citizens are not given a proper chance to express their opinions on pending legislation, our democracy is not able to properly function. We must never lose sight of the importance of encouraging the public to participate in the lawmaking process and as your Assemblywoman, I will continue to lead by example and fight for transparency, accountability, efficiency and ethics in the California State Legislature.

Dr. Harinder Grewal Biography: Born and raised in a farming family in a farming community, Dr. Grewal is a Senior Inspector with Stanislaus County Department of Agriculture and is a lecturer at CSU Stanislaus.

Grewal earned a Master’s and Doctorate in Agricultural Economics and an MBA from CSU Stanislaus as well. He teaches Agricultural Economics, Agricultural Markets and Pricing and Farm Management.

Grewal will bring to the Assembly a broad perspective, 23 years of leadership experience with various organizations; an ability to be objective and fair, and an appreciation of the diverse needs of his rural community.

He has held the following leadership positions: Trustee — Turlock Unified School District, Council Member — Municipal Advisory Council, Director — Community Service District, and Director of the Stanislaus County Fair Board. In those positions of elected office and community leadership he has been known for an unimpeachable ability to work well as a member of a team to accomplish important tasks by building consensus. In the Assembly he will seek to tone down partisan rancor, develop a projectoriented and more cohesive approach.

Harinder lives in Keyes, with his wife of 23 years, Baljeet. They have two children, Love and Arjun, who are both currently students at CSU Stanislaus.

What are the top three issues affecting your district and how you would you address them?

As an agricultural export specialist, small businessman, and economics lecturer at California State University Stanislaus, I have witnessed a serious decline over the last decade in Sacramento meeting the needs of the Central Valley. I believe the top three issues affecting Assembly District 12 include: 1.) Jobs & Economy: Putting people back to work is my top priority. We need

to reinvest in our workforce and our Valley to make sure we can attract new business and jobs to our area. This means that we need to make sure that our workers have the opportunity to obtain the training and education to compete for good high-paying jobs. That also means we need to increase incentive and eliminate red-tape that stand in the way of new business in the Valley.

We have the workers, count on me to find the new jobs. Shovel-ready industrial parks are very critical to jumpstart our economy.

We must steer students towards toward vocational/training schools.

2.) Water for the Valley: Our water delivery infrastructure has received little to no investment in almost a century. I’m tired of the empty words and promises from our politicians. We need a safe and reliable water supply for the Valley to prosper. I strongly support local agencies to monitor and regulate water pumping and water supply. I won’t rest until I’ve guaranteed a sustainable supply of water to our homes, businesses and farms!

I will address this issue, by first, educating urban population and farming community about this serious water crisis and the importance of water conservation. I will also explore low-interest rate or subsidized funding for farming community to install computerized sprinkler systems instead of flood irrigation. It will also be necessary to increase storage capacity of existing dams, build new dams, implement water recycling, rain water harvesting and desalination of sea water. These are some of the possible ways to address this issue right now, and state should provide funding for research that will discover more effective and economic ways to address our water storage, supply and ground-water monitoring mechanism 3.) Education: As an educator at CSU Stanislaus and a member of the Turlock Unified School District Board of Education, I know the importance of education. I understand the power of a good education. We need to invest in our children and our schools. Good schools must be the backbone of the Valley’s future. I’ve spent my career educating young people and you can count on me to make sure that we have good instructors and keep the money focused on the classroom, not on needless bureaucracy. I’m a lecturer at CSU Stanislaus. I know what needs to be done to improve our schools so that every child can meet the challenges of the future. I will ensure that our K-12, UC, CSU and Junior colleges are fully funded, and now is the time to reinvest in education. I pledge to never vote to suspend Proposition 98.

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— C ou r t e sy o f t he Lea gue of Wom e n V ot ers o f Califor nia E d u cat io n F u nd Proposition 1: Bonds for Water Supply What Prop 1 would do if it passes: Allow the state to sell $7.1 billion in new bonds, and $425 million in already approved bonds, to pay for state and local projects for water supply and quality and the overall water environment.

Effect on the state budget: The state would take on new debt of $7.1 billion and redirect $425 million in previously approved bonds. It will cost about $360 million per year to pay back these bonds over 40 years.

Proposition 2: State Budget Reserve What Prop 2 would do if it passes: Change the rules in the state Constitution about how much money goes into the state’s budget reserve and how that money can be used. The reserve would get 1.5% of the General Fund and, in good years, additional funds from taxes related to capital gains. For the next 15 years, half of the money would go toward paying off certain types of state debts. Prop 2 would also create a new state reserve for local schools and community colleges when the economy is strong. When money goes into this reserve, state law would change rules for local K-12

school district budget reserves.

Effect on state and local budgets: Under Prop 2, state government would pay down its existing debt faster. For the next 15 years, there would be less money for other things in the state budget.

Long term, less money would be spent on paying debts. The new school reserve would receive funds only occasionally— and would not affect total state funds given to schools over time. New rules for local school district budget reserves will leave some districts with smaller reserves available in bad economic times.

Proposition 45: Healthcare Insurance Rates What Prop 45 would do if it passes: Create new rules for changes to healthcare insurance rates for individual and employer small-group plans. The state Insurance Commissioner would have to approve rate changes for these plans before they could go into effect.

Effect on the state budget: The California Department of Insurance would have some new costs to oversee proposed rate changes. These costs would be paid by fees from insurance companies.

Proposition 46: Medical Safety and Lawsuits

What Prop 46 would do if it passes: ★Increase the limit to $1.1 million for non-economic damages in malpractice lawsuits. ★Require drug and alcohol testing of doctors and reporting positive test results to the California Medical Board. ★Require health care workers to check a database before prescribing certain drugs so patients can’t get multiple prescriptions.

Effect on government spending: The cost of malpractice insurance and payments of malpractice claims could increase and could also change how doctors practice medicine. Government health care spending could increase between tens of millions and hundreds of millions of dollars each year. Some of these costs might be offset by savings from the new drug database and drug and alcohol testing.

Proposition 47: Reducing Criminal Penalties What Prop 47 would do if it passes: Reduce the penalty for certain nonviolent felonies to misdemeanors, unless the defendant has prior convictions for particular violent and serious crimes. Any convicted felon whose crime is reclassified as a misdemeanor could get resentenced. Savings from these changes would be used for mental health and drug treatment programs, K-12 schools, and victim services. Some

offenders who have completed a sentence for a felony could have their convictions changed to misdemeanors.

Effect on the local and state budget: State savings from fewer prison sentences are estimated to be in the low hundreds of millions of dollars annually. These savings will be applied to programs and services designed to help keep people out of prison and jail. County cost savings are estimated to be several hundred million dollars annually, primarily due to people serving shortened terms in jail.

Proposition 48: Indian Gaming Agreements What Prop 48 would do if it passes: A YES vote would allow the North Fork to proceed with the casino in Madera County and also prohibits the Wiyot from opening a casino in Humboldt County.

A NO vote rejects these compacts and both tribes would need to seek new agreements if they wanted to construct or operate casinos.

Effect on local and state budgets: $10 million per year would go to state and local governments over 20 years. Local governments near the new casino would receive one time payments totaling $16 million to $35 million.

Prop 47 would reduce the penalty for certain nonviolent felonies to misdemeanors.

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