September 2008 Archives

Ken White is running for City Council to help make Ontario the best place for families to live, work, and play. To be the best, Ontario needs safe neighborhoods, free of crime and graffiti, and employment opportunities that pay workers at least a living wage. Ontario needs a pedestrian-friendly hiking trail down the middle of Euclid Avenue, a dog park for families with pets, and a skate park for the youth.
Most of all, Ontario needs a new, honest and honorable leader to speak for these common sense concerns of the community.
Ken White is that voice. He is an attorney with experience in both state and federal courts at both the trial and appellate levels. He worked on the largest federal death penalty indictment in U.S. history. He has been honored for pro bono legal services on behalf of victims of domestic violence and AIDS/HIV patients who suffer unlawful discrimination. He is a college educator, teaching American Government and Criminal Law at Cal Poly Pomona and Chaffey College.
He is a good citizen, who loves his family and who wants to serve the community.
Ontario faces many challenges in the years ahead that we need to address together. The first challenge is public safety. It is the primary duty of government to provide security so that citizens are free to exercise their liberties. To make Ontario safe and to stop crime before it happens, we should put more peace officers (on foot, on bicycles, on scooters, etc.) in face-to-face situations with the citizens they protect and serve. More cops on the street and better communication with citizens will equal less crime in the community.
Other challenges include the re-development projects, especially the downtown renovation project, which will require strict supervision to protect the taxpayers from waste and neglect. These development projects require a simultaneous investment in needed social programs to continue to make the community attractive to investors and workers alike. We need more public transportation options, and we need to find a better solution to homelessness than "tent city." And we need to act boldly and quickly to create "green" jobs by making major investments in solar, wind, and native landscaping projects.
Together there is no problem we cannot solve.
These and other policy matters need your input. To share your ideas and concerns please contact Ken White at kenwhite@votekenwhite.com.
And be sure to vote on November 4th.

My name is Danielle Soto. I am the granddaughter of former Assemblyman Phil Soto and current Assemblywoman Nell Soto. Inspired by their lifetime of dedication to public service, I intend to continue the good work my grandparents have accomplished over the years by offering myself as a candidate for Pomona's City Council, District 1.
My background includes graduating in December 2008 from UC Santa Cruz with a degree in Environmental Studies. I have served as an intern at the South Coast Air Quality Management District and as a research assistant at the Coalition for Clean Air. I have also served as a personal assistant to my grandmother, Assemblywoman Nell Soto, in the State Capital where I gained first hand insight to the legislative process.
I have lived in District 1 for 16 years and am a product of Pomona schools. Growing up here has given me insight to the challenges and opportunities in Pomona, however if elected, I will hold at least two District 1 town hall meetings per year in order to assess the concerns of my constituents.
Another issue I will work to find solutions for is crime reduction. Public safety is very important to quality of life for any community. I feel this issue is tied very closely to another issue, economic development. It is imperative to offer all citizens, including youth, viable ways to participate in the community and greater society and that means jobs.
It is my intention to help create a business friendly environment for companies to view Pomona as a place to come and partner with the city and its citizens. Programs such as the Youth and Family Master Plan are an important part of this effort and I will work to integrate the goals of the YFM Plan with Pomona's economic development.
I am aware that these are lofty goals and that one person cannot bring about these accomplishments alone. With that in mind, I hope to bring a new energy and perspective to the Council that will allow a more harmonious, productive environment to take hold. A perspective that allows the Council to move beyond individual district concerns to viewing Pomona in a more holistic and unified manner.
It is with this hopeful eye to the future that I humbly ask for the honor and consideration of your vote on Tuesday, November 4th. Thank you.

My name is Sue Ovitt and I am running for the Chaffey Joint Union High School District Board of Trustees. I have the experience our district needs because I am a businesswoman, community volunteer, educator, and mother.
As a businesswoman, I know how to balance a budget. In our company, I direct and oversee all of the finances. For 30 years, I have worked hard to ensure that our company has a balanced budget, with rainy day funds available. As a school board member, I will use my experience making conservative fiscal decisions and ensure that our district's finances are operated as a well run business. I will fight wasteful spending and make sure our children's classrooms have the resources they need.
I am deeply committed to our community, having served on the boards of many community-based organizations - from early childhood development with First 5 San Bernardino, to after-school activities for children at the Ontario-Montclair YMCA, to helping students receive scholarships through the Chaffey College Foundation. I will continue working hard to improve the quality of life for so many in our communities.
I have lived in the Chaffey District my entire life, having graduated from Chaffey High School where I met my husband, Gary Ovitt. I have a Lifetime Teaching Credential, and am a former educator. I know the district well, and believe I have the experience and expertise needed to be an asset to the Chaffey Board.
As a mother, I understand the concerns and desires of our district's parents. Our daughter Amanda, a Nursing major at Azusa Pacific University, has taught me the importance of having strong relationships between schools, parents, and their children. As a board member, I will hold our district accountable to taxpayers; ensure that our schools are safe and equip every student with the greatest opportunities to succeed.
I am honored to have the endorsements of the Associated Chaffey Teachers, California School Employees Association, Ontario Police Officer's Association and Ontario Professional Firefighters Association, as well as elected officials in Ontario, Montclair, Rancho Cucamonga and Fontana.
This November, I urge you to vote from the bottom of the ballot up. Local jurisdictions like school boards, water boards, and city councils make decisions that affect our daily lives more often than state or federal government officials. I hope I have earned your confidence. Please vote for Sue Ovitt for the Chaffey District Board of Trustees.

My career as an accounting professional began when I was promoted to the position of Chief Accountant for the Chaffey Community College District after having served as an Air Force Staff Sergeant in Viet Nam and earning my B.S.B.A. from Cal Poly, Pomona. This Experience includes over 34 years of accounting and finance work in both private and public sectors.
I've been active with the City of Rancho Cucamonga, serving as its first mayor in 1977, and continued as a council member until being elected City Treasurer in 1984. These (part-time) elected positions have been supported by knowledge and experience gained throughout my professional career.
The Frost family history of community service dates back to 1882 when my great grandparents moved from Canada to work with the Chaffey Brothers in Etiwanda. George Frost attended the laying of the Chaffey College cornerstone 125 years ago. The Frosts are one of the founding families of what later became Rancho Cucamonga. My father, grand-father, and great grand-father each served on the Etiwanda School Board during a span of over seventy years. Grandpa Frost was Etiwanda's first scout leader, and received the Silver Beaver award for dedication and service.
Following in my family's footsteps... IS NOT ABOUT PERSONAL AMBITION, IT'S ABOUT ROOTS.
It is an honor and a privilege to serve as City Treasurer working for you, and with the professional finance and administrative teams within the City. Our accomplishments in providing financially stable services for the public are many, but by their nature often take place behind the scenes: presenting balanced budgets year after year, improving banking services while reducing costs, implementing broker/dealer certification procedures, and re-evaluating investment custody services are but a few of our recent accomplishments. Following our internal Treasury Department policy, we continue to place temporary idle cash in prudent investments which are even more conservative than State law.
I appreciate your desire to become better informed of your candidate's qualifications and experience, and would be honored to discuss my professional and civic activities with you. You can reach me directly at rancho--cucamonga--treasurer@hotmail.com, and my wife Gwyn and I are listed in the phone book. Please e-mail me, or give me a call.

For the past four years I have proudly served our district as a Chino Valley Unified School District board member. It would be a great honor to continue serving. My promise is to continue promoting positive strategic directions from the board that leads to improvements in district operations. My dedication is to quality education for the students of our schools and the betterment of the employees of our district.
I have supported and will continue to support communication with all stakeholders; improvements in the education system at all levels; spending goals that align with the strategic plan; allocation of staff to provide the most effective learning environment for our students; becoming the best employer in the valley.
I am endorsed by all the members of the current board of education; The Associated Teachers of Chino; Gwen Norton-Perry, Chino Hills City Council; Bill Kruger, Chino Hills City Council.
I have served as President of the Citizens for Kids Education Foundation, a member of the "Measure M Committee," and Chairman of two School Site Councils.  I am currently a Deacon, Trustee, and Sunday School Teacher at my church.  I am married and have three grown children. 
I ask for your vote to continue working for the students and employees of our district.

I am a water professional with 28 years in the business. I have the following experience to enable me to serve you well:
·Senior Manager, L.A. Department of Water and Power, the nation's largest municipal utility (18 years)
·Director, Cucamonga Valley Water District (8 years)<WC>
·Member, Water Resources Institute Advisory Board (4 years)
·Trustee, Central School District (5 years)<WC>
·Air Force lieutenant colonel (23 years)
Cucamonga Valley Water District (CVWD) receives all of its revenue from charges for water and sewer services, with CVWD's board of directors having approval authority for rate increases. So, CVWD is able to raise rates every year to support whatever level of spending it desires. In other words, it's been business as usual at CVWD while other governmental entities have been forced to make cuts due to California's budget crisis.
This year, CVWD approved a new rate structure which guarantees that ratepayers will be paying more for water through 2011. That wouldn't be so bad if the additional money was used for water-related expenses. But CVWD has gotten into the habit of raising rates and then spending large sums on items which have nothing to do with providing water to its customers. Consider the examples detailed in the following paragraphs.
·CVWD spent over $100,000 to change its name.
·CVWD spent over $250,000 to remodel its board meeting room, which was only 5 years old at the time.
·The Frontier Project, an environmentally friendly demonstration building is officially being built by the Frontier Foundation, a non-profit organization, with CVWD as major contributor--and how! CVWD's ratepayers may have to pay $13 million of the $14 million cost, depending on other contributions (only $1 million to date). That's a high price to pay for a building CVWD has no practical use for, and which will mainly serve as a showcase for products and services of private companies (solar panels, recycled building materials, etc.). The few water saving features could easily have been incorporated into CVWD's existing buildings and the surrounding areas.
CVWD should be mindful of the difficult times its ratepayers are enduring. Its customers are losing their jobs and homes and paying more for everything they buy. Ratepayer dollars should be used only to ensure a safe and reliable water supply, not for expensive frills and boondoggles!
BRING FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY TO CVWD BY ELECTING HENRY L. "HANK" STOY ON NOVEMBER 4TH!

I am John H. Pruitt, Jr. seeking the office of Chino Valley school board. My former school board term set the benchmark for strategic successes where API scores dramatically increased and 40% of district schools surpassed the State's 800/900 API;<WC> <WC1>a 2.0 GPA graduation requirement produced over 2<WC>,<WC1>400 graduates meeting the requirement; and accountability improved in district operations as well as employee performance.
Other successes are the Longevity Clause that repositioned 700 plus teachers to well-deserved income levels. A former superintendent was dismissed with a zero salary pay-out. ACT and CSEA employees' jobs remained secure by my opposition to personal/political vendettas.
I am an advocate for teaching fundamentals to meet academic rigor which is directly linked to student achievement. I will always support district/employee recognition and parental involvement.
Despite wayward opposition, attempts to discredit my character and efforts to cover-up wrongdoing, I exposed corruption and criminal activity in the Chino Valley school district.
The current school board has not performed responsibly:
·1 The Board ignored Fair Political Practice Commission regulation 18702.3 subsection A and gave away $50,000 for the defense of board member Bobby Grizzle on criminal charges by the District Attorney. The Board failed to act as prudent trustees; and was negligent for not following government regulations, possibly an illegality.
·2 The Board gave the superintendent a raise when 36% of district schools did not meet API (Academic Performance Index) targets, but maintains the superintendent was evaluated on performance. What performance criterion is more important than student achievement? The Board failed to hold the superintendent accountable.
·3 The superintendent gave notice to school administrators for not meeting API targets. The Board failed to hold the superintendent to a performance standard compatible to school administrators on notice.
·4 The Board waived a third year algebra course when 7% of the student senior population had not (yet) met course requirements, and failed to uphold academic rigor for 93% of the seniors meeting course requirements.
·5 The Board failed to address why 12 of 20 experienced and highly specialized speech and language pathologists reluctantly resigned.
·6 The Board failed to oversee the opening of the Preserve school due to poor planning and poor judgment.
·7 The Board failed to approve a policy regarding yearbooks and graduation accessories without the perception of bribery and kickbacks.
Vote John Pruitt on November 4 to restore the critical focus for board accountability!

I am asking my neighbors to reelect me to the Pomona City Council, district 6 on November 4th. By voting for me, you will get an educated, honest, hard-working public servant who is dedicated to rebuilding the economic base of our city.
Just this year, the city faced a budget deficit of $10 million. We simply do not have a strong commercial base in Pomona that will generate the tax dollars that we need for improvements in public safety, streets and alley paving, graffiti abatement and tree trimming. Instead, the council chose to reduce the deficit by cutting city jobs and services. Some of these cuts were probably desirable, but certainly not all of them.
This year's ballot will include a measure to increase sales taxes by a penny per dollar to pay for some of these services. I am opposed to such tax increases because they will cause shoppers to look outside our city for many purchases. Wouldn't you drive a few extra miles to save hundreds of dollars on a new or used car or ten or twenty on your major shopping trips? I don't believe that this is the way to solve our budget deficits.
Every candidate running for office supports increases in city services, as do I. I am unique in having a clear and simple plan to increase jobs and business growth to provide the revenues to allow us to make needed improvements. I believe that our city is poised for such growth. This growth must be environmentally sound and visually engaging.
I have already begun to take steps to make our city more inviting to commercial development. We have many new businesses in district six, as well as downtown and throughout the city. Just this summer, I dedicated a new outpatient nursing business, a new classic car dealership, a new car wash and will soon see a new Wing Stop restaurant open in my district. I have commitments to bring in a new "Fresh and Easy" market and Starbucks, as well as a new medical office center and drugstore.
As a resident for forty-six years, I have seen better days and as a seasoned leader, I can visualize better days to come. I am committed to the many improvements we all long for and, most of all I am committed to the job of revitalizing the local economy to make these improvements possible.

My name is Danilet Querubin and I am running for Pomona City Council, District Six. I am excited to run and strongly believe that my qualifications meet the standards you seek.
Pomona has many unique qualities that separate it from other cities. From the Los Angeles County Fairgrounds that brings thousands of visitors every year, to Cal Poly Pomona and Western University that serve as excellent institutions for working students, museums that are nationally recognized to our beautiful historic neighborhoods. This is a short list of the many qualities that make Pomona a great place to work, live, and visit.
I am running for Pomona City Council because I am determined to work and move our city forward. In today's economy we must have leaders that are willing to work hard and not afraid to look for opportunities to help improve our city. Our challenges have tripled with homeowners defaulting on their mortgages, increased criminal activities, homelessness and loss of revenues due to state and federal cuts. Our small business community is depending on Pomona's leadership to help them stay afloat during these tough economic times. Pomona needs new vision, new ideas, and a representative that cares and that will not be afraid to deal with these tough issues.
I have volunteered on issues related to gang problems, homelessness, graffiti, organized Neighborhood Watch groups, and Girl Scouts programs. Through these efforts I have learned that our children deserve a chance to live in a positive environment free of crime and full of opportunities.
As your representative, I will keep the residents of District Six informed through a newsletter and help organize Neighborhood Watch programs to ensure participation and awareness from every neighborhood.
District Six needs a dynamic leader now, one who will focus on attracting new jobs, increasing revenue sources, and addressing issues that face our diversed city. I am honored to have been endorsed by the Pomona Police Officers Association and the San Bernardino Public Employees Association.
Your attention to our city elections is greatly appreciated. For more information please visit my website at www.daniletquerubin.com On November 4th, please vote for Danilet "Dani" Querubin.

<WC1>It's time for change in Ontario -- time for the City Council to include an individual with experience in elected office coupled with independent thinking. Time for a person who has shown the ability to work as a team member but who is not afraid to stand alone on issues important to Ontario residents. Debra Porada is that person.
I have lived in Ontario for 24 years and raised my son here. I care deeply about what happens in our city and have many ideas for improving our quality of life. For instance, to help residents who are struggling to buy groceries and gasoline, the city council can work to bring new businesses that offer good jobs.
Past City Councils have successfully focused on making Ontario the center of economic activity in San Bernardino County. The Ontario Mills, the Convention Center, and the new CBB Sports Arena help Ontario by bringing in tax revenues. Building on these past accomplishments, now is the time for the City Council to change course and focus on the things that make Ontario an outstanding place to live - parks, recreational areas, good streets and low crime rates. As a registered nurse, business women and elected member of the Ontario-Montclair School Board, I have gained valuable insight into the politics of change.
I favor these things for the citizens of Ontario:
Public Safety: zero tolerance of gangs and graffiti; reduce emergency response times; provide programs aimed at prevention.
Repair streets and aging infrastructure; reduce traffic congestion.
Senior Services: More senior housing, improve transportation programs.
Public Recreation: build more parks and sports fields; offer after school programs.
Work cooperatively with schools to better utilize playgrounds.
Monitor new development to provide more open space and adequate parking.
Historic Preservation: support efforts to preserve Ontario's history My qualifications:
Community Service: Ontario Montclair School Board member, Planning Commissioner, San Bernardino Museum Commissioner; Heritage Society Member; Kiwanis Member; Kids Come First Clinic Board member.
Education and Distinctions: Associate degree (Citrus College); Bachelors degree in nursing (Cal State Los Angeles); Ontario Chamber of Commerce Leadership Award; Ontario Citizens Police Academy Graduate; Leadership Connection Graduate, Masters in Governance Series (California School Board Association).
If you have any questions or would like to assist in my campaign by placing a sign in your yard or walking your neighborhood, please contact me at (909) 986-2933 or e-mail ddorstporada@earthlink.net Thank you for your support.

I pledge to dedicate myself to bring administrators, teachers, and parents together to focus on common responsibility towards a successful goal of all our children's education. I will utilize my people skills, knowledge, and effective experience to endeavor to create,re-discover and promote resolutions to solve our children's barriers to learning and especially those underserviced and displaced children with Special Educational needs.
I will work tirelessly to help create educational policies that will produce a well rounded education for all our children's intellectual development, instead of being stuck in mire of mechanical like teaching to satisfy standard tests that are not subjective assessments of any child natural abilities. Any and all schools should foster an exhilarating atmosphere for learning to each and all children. All the while, retaining the effectiveness of creativity of building blocks of sound teaching for our children's future! The preparation for higher learning starts from early elementary progressive stages of education.
Its not a secret that our Middle school dismissal hours ends at 2:30 P.M. And its no surprise most parent working hours end in most cases at 5:00 p.m. That added with commute time creates a vacuum of potential unsupervised Middle school age children where unnecessary trouble and problems occur. This will be an area of corrective challenge for me to help benefit everyone and especially for concerned parents. I also want to work to restore fair- common- sense compensatory rewards to Classified Employees for their unrecognized dedication and hard work.
I solemnly vow to you, the parents of Ontario-Montclair District,that I will always place the best and foremost interest of students and parents First!
Experiences:
23 years as a State Counselor-retired, with the State Employment Development Department.
5 years, with the California Department of Corrections, Pomona's Parole Community Division.
-Former San Bernardino County's Grand Jury (3x1 year terms) and elected its Secretary.
-Former elected Ohio State President for AFL-CIO DALU 1794.
-Former appointed member (1994-97), City of Ontario's Community Block Grant Commission.
-Former elected state Treasurer of California International Association of Personnel Services.
-Former School campus Counselor for Walnut High School, Diamond Bar High School, and La Verne University's students.
-Former member of San Bernardino County's Superintendent's Advisory Committee.
-Former Chair/Judge of San Bernardino county Superintendent of schools' Academic Decathlon.
-Ontario's Police/Citizens academies certifications of completion.
-Elected Vice President of Ontario's Hispanic Heritage.

I have been a resident of Rancho Cucamonga since 1972 and a local businessman in this community for over 36 years. I received my degrees from Chaffey College and California State University San Bernardino. I have been married to my wife Linda for over 40 years and we have two grown children who we are very proud of. I am also a veteran of the United States Air Force. I have been endorsed by Rancho Cucamonga community business owners well as state, county and city civic leaders.
I believe being a Director of CVWD is not just going to the two monthly board meetings, but being involved in our community on a daily basis. I have done this for many years. As an incumbent, if elected, I will continue to be actively involved in our community and listen to what our residents have to say. I have been the past Chairman of the Chamber of Commerce, Chaffey College Citizens Oversight Committee, Director and member of Rotary, United Way and Library Foundation, just to name a few.
As a Director of CVWD District Board of Directors, I have worked to further develop our groundwater production, utilize recycled water where possible and further develop our water conservation programs and outreach. We have worked to reduce our need for expensive imported water from Northern California and I will work for you to continue this in the future.
I will work to develop a larger recycle water distribution system for large landscapes and industrial customers. Recycled water is reliable, sustainable and renewable. Combined with conversation, recycled water can provide a more reliable water source to customers during times of drought or limited water usage situations.
I will continue to work with our local, state and federal elected officials to ensure we receive the proper funding for future water projects so as to reduce the financial impact to our customers. Rancho Cucamonga has one of the lowest water rates in the Inland Empire. CVWD has a history of minimizing operational costs, and I will continue to make this a priority.
My mission statement is very simple: To ensure customer satisfaction by consistently delivering high quality water and service in a cost efficient, environmentally responsible manner today and for the future.
I respectfully ask for another term as Director for CVWD. Please for me on Nov 4th.

My name is Paul Russell and I am running for the Colton Joint Unified School Board, Trustee Area 1. I worked 38 years for the District as a teacher and Athletic Director at Bloomington High School. I also worked as a long-term substitute in the 2006-07 school year. I am well aware of the success and failures in the district. I support safe schools, raising test scores, including the proficiency level of students, district-spending accountability, reducing the drop-out rate, expanding college and vocational opportunities, increase work ready and college prepared graduates, and increasing parent participation, especially in the upper grades.
I believe the District is well on its way to solving some of the above mentioned problems with the new Strategic Plan developed during the 2007-08 school year. I would like to be part of the School Board that ensures that this plan is implemented. I want to ensure that the Strategic Plan and the District Assistance and Intervention Team (DAIT) actions are in agreement.
I want to be part of the Board that ensures that District dollars are spent in the best possible way to help students achieve success, in test scores, graduation and being prepared to succeed in life after they leave the District. I believe the District is vigilant about spending tax dollars, however I want to make sure that this continues, particularly if Measure G (a school bond) passes.
I want to make sure students are prepared for life after school. I feel that students going to college should have the best preparation possible. I would also like to see the number of students going to college increase.
For those going into the work force, I feel that the curriculum needs to be expanded, either by the District or through the Regional Occupation Program (ROP).
Parent involvement with schools and with their students is critical.
Schools need to be aware of parent's wants and needs. Without this input schools are hampered in their ability to provide the services need by parents and students. I would like to expand the programs that help parent's deal with problems like homework, and the importance of keeping students in school.
I feel that by being elected I can use my experience and expertise in implementing and supervising programs that are designed by the District to ensure student success.

The struggling working residents of Ontario beg for their own effective voice that is not being drown and stifled by the good-ol'-boys self-serving empowerment. There is not one Democrat on City Council! Theres not one combat veteran on Council! There is not one Mexican-American on City Council who is proud of his cultural heritage! So whats all the hullaballo, its designed to stigmatically smear my best shot for election as the only Mexican-American name on the ballot? it's about City Council race outcome! It's about fleeting empowerment grasp of the good-ol'-boys of OMSD's old vanguard.
I have resided in Ontario for 31 years, many of you know of my many contributions for parents, children, and Classified employees. I sincerely extend caution to you to beware of outsiders bearing special interest group endorsements!
Why is the North western/eastern and older south Ontario areas continues to be neglected? Why are not installation speed bumps that would greatly act as safety deterrent to protect children and senior citizens from reckless speedsters near Palmetto ave. and Locust street? What about "Rick Rodriquez's dead-man's-turn" near the the intersection of South Palmetto and Philadelphia Avenues?
Why is the city Council not "hearing" the will of the affected residents who continue to rally for reasonable justice and their ongoing litigated protest clearly means they don't want Super-Wal-Mart facility in their neighborhoods? What about the effects of ehausts fumes from the projected increase in congestive traffic that will potentially affect the breathing health of children and senior citizens?
Ontario's population has increased to nearly 180,000, then, why are trash and water surcharges fees continue to skyrocket? Should it not be the downward?
Why is there not one Democrat on City Council, even though, Ontario's Democrats residents dominate by 46.5% over 34.1% compared to registered republicans?
Experiences/Endorsement/Education:
-12 years, elected (3x4 years terms) as Governing Board Member, Ontario-Monclair School District.
-Viet Nam Combat Veteran (68-70) cited for valor, 4/47th Mobile Riverine Task Force, 9th Infantry Division, United States Army.
-23 years of honorable public service with California State Employment Development Department.
-5 years of dedicated service with the Department of Corrections/Parole Community Division.
Paul proudly endorses MaryAnne Margaret Avila and Mario Solis Jr. for Ontario-Monclair School District Board.
-Former San Bernardino County Grand Jury's Jurist/elected Jury's Secretary.
-Former elected President of CSEA Eastern District (33,000 employees).
-Former Chair/Judge for the San Bernardino county Superintendent's of School's Academic Decathlon.

As City Clerk, I will represent you fairly and without bias in your rights to openness and integrity in local government matters that impact your neighborhoods, businesses, and community.
As a proud resident of Rancho Cucamonga since 1978, I am committed to preserving its past and recording its future. In my 30 years of public service, I have acquired knowledge of Rancho Cucamonga and an understanding of what is important to its citizens. I have technical experience in all aspects of records management, public bids and contracts, the California Government and Municipal Codes, and the production of accurate meeting minutes. I will use my experience and knowledge to assist you with issues of interest or concern. I am committed to quality customer service to all, with emphasis on ethics, integrity and professionalism.
As an advocate of open government, I will strive to make City government accessible and responsive to the community by ensuring that the legislative process including City elections, City Council and Commission meetings are open and public.
I am committed to preserving the history of Rancho Cucamonga while preparing for the future by reporting in a fair and impartial manner, and will continually strive to provide innovative easy access to public records.
I believe that voters should choose a candidate based on qualifications and not political endorsements; therefore, I am neither seeking nor accepting endorsements in my candidacy for City Clerk. I want to represent you, the citizens of Rancho Cucamonga fairly and without bias in your rights to open government, recording and preserving City records, and your ability to access accurate records.
As you vote for City Clerk, I ask that you focus on the facts:
The records of the City Clerk are permanent records admissible in a court of law.
The City Clerk must effectively and efficiently meet all statutory obligations with respect to elections, records, and activities of the City.
The City Clerk is the main communication point between the community and the City by assisting the public in obtaining information in order to maintain the integrity of open government.
Knowledge, technical skills and experience result in a City Clerk who is ready to be your partner in democracy.
I take this obligation seriously and will uphold the trust and integrity of the City Clerk that the citizens of Rancho Cucamonga expect and deserve. I would be honored with your vote on November 4th.

My name is Michael Mendez and I am the endorsed Libertarian candidate for the 61st state assembly district. I reside in Montclair. The 61st state assembly district currently covers the cities of Chino, Montclair, Ontario, Pomona and other small portions of adjoining regions of San Bernardino county and Los Angeles county. I understand this government position is as a representative of citizens from the 61st state assembly district in regards to Sacramento. I can be a peace-keeper and I am beholden to no established state political structure. My professional background is mostly in groundwater-researching locations for new wells or researching groundwater concerns of existing wells. I currently work at a Carl Zeiss Vision lab. I enjoy overseeing projects and I am invigorated by setting an order to chaos.
I am blessed with abundant energy and I tend to be optimistic. I am a perpetual student. I am not a politician. I would be a little myopic in the beginning of this type of position, but soon would pick up the flow of the legislative environment. At this moment, my immediate concerns for the 61stwould be to curb the violence in our cities and to make sure of the secure treatment of our injured soldiers from military zones of combat. I have enjoyed and will continue to enjoy hearing the various concerns of the citizens of the 61st-far after this campaign is over. I am happy with life and look forward to the future of our district, the 61st. Thank you for your attention.

 

David Campio has been a life long resident of Ontario and he is proud to be a product of the Ontario Montclair School District. He graduated from Chaffey High School, attended Chaffey College, and received his Masters degree from UCLA. David currently coordinates instructional programs and community outreach at Chaffey College. He understands first hand what it takes to help students to be successful and believes that programs designed to motivate students and to assist families must begin early on.
As a member of the Strategic Planning Committee for both the Ontario Montclair School District and the Montclair Community Collaborative, David already has extensive knowledge of educational programming and some of the challenges the district will face over the next few years.
David's ability to inspire students and to work collaboratively with parents, educational partners, and the business community has earned him several awards for his leadership including the Edison International Award for Excellence in K-12 Education, and the San Bernardino County Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Commission Award. The Online to College program, which he directs, has also received special recognition by Soroptimist International of Montclair/Inland Valley. The program has had a positive impact on student performance, and student's attitudes toward school. Students who participate in this program have a higher GPA, take more college preparatory courses, and attend college at a higher rate than the students who have not been exposed to the program. David promotes an "I can succeed" attitude in students, and provides guidance to families about available financial support for higher education. Students learn about what they need to do to make their dreams come true and the program provides them with incentives and support along the way. David's vision, dedication, and enthusiasm have been essential to the significant success of the program.
In his spare time, David operates an art studio in Ontario. The studio, "Clay to Concrete", also serves as a cultural center and documents historical uses of clay and the distinctive contributions of diverse groups to the creation of Southern California pottery. As a school board member, David will protect the interest of the community through quality education that provides guidance to families and give children the direction they need to succeed in school and life.

In life, there are powerful words that touch us in profound ways and have lasting impressions on us. Such are the words of John Donne,
"No man is an island, entire of itself every man is a piece of the continent...any man's death diminishes me, because I am involved in mankind and therefore never send to know for whom the bell tolls it tolls for thee. "
We all have value. We are all in this together. Not the least of us should be marginalized, ignored, or disenfranchised. All of our voices should be heard.
We do not have an aristocracy in America. We are "born not to the blood of kings but to the blood of pioneers and immigrants". An individual's value is not determined by how much wealth they have amassed, how many titles they possess, how many powerful people they know, or how well-worn their Bible is.
A man's measure is the goodness of his heart and the "content of his character".
In a democracy the government exists to serve the people - all the people. But with this gift that has been paid in blood comes responsibility and obligation. We are duty bound to participate for in a democracy the people are the "king". If we are not vigilant, if we are complacent, the government quickly forgets who their masters truly are.
All too often, government has grown insular and arrogant. You have to have a ticket to be a player. Not exactly what our Founding Fathers had in mind.
I am running because I consider public service to be an honor, a moral imperative, and a sacred trust. I do not believe my city is poorly run. It is administered well. But we need a course correction. Rancho's environmental policies have been reckless and short-sighted. We can no longer hold to this destructive path.
Now, who am I? I am a husband, a father, a grandfather, and just one more voice in this noisy cacophony we call democracy. What do I believe in? Honor, commitment, service, fidelity, sacrifice, compassion, fairness, and stewardship are the values I hold most dear.
I can say with certainty that I will be an alternative voice and that all will be heard, even those with antagonistic point of views, for that metaphoric bell truly does toll for each of us.
You may email me at fschiavone@verizon.net

MARLENE BAUM, CUCAMONGA ELEMENTARY DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD
My name is Marlene Baum, and I am running for re-election to the Cucamonga School Board. The confidence that you have showed in me to represent you and your children is so special to me. I still have lots to accomplish, so I am asking you to send me back on November 4th.
I decided to run for re-election for all of the reasons and many more that I have listed below which are only a small sample of the wonderful things happening in our District:
1. The Ontario Center School has received the "Title I Achievement Award" twice!
2. Los Amigos Elementary School received recognition by the "California Business Community" for high student achievement, and was named "Honor Roll School" and received a "Star School Award!"
3. Cucamonga Elementary School received an HP Tech Grant for $35K in technical equipment. This grant will provide a superior technical experience for students thanks to Darren Alcala, Jenna Garretson, Jan Limburg, Sharyl Fleeman, and Crystal Cammon who wrote the grant.
4. Rancho Cucamonga Middle School received the "Title 1 Achievement Award," was the only middle school nationally recognized by the National Reform of Urban Schools receiving its "Excellence in Education Award." Thirty-four students participated in the countrywide Pentathlon and won 32 medals! The Department of Education has included RCMS in their "Take Center Stage" program: access www.cde.ca for details.
II have been a strong Board member for ten years. I take every opportunity to learn and remain informed about the District. I constantly ask the Board to work on improving our governance, because it has become weakened due to poor leadership these past two years. I want to help restore our Board to a high-functioning, well intended, and focused Board who is able to work collaboratively with each other and not be mired in the politics that have no business in the meetings of the Board. With your support November 4th I will do everything within my power to work with the Board to reach out to you and the community and develop a working relationship that serves the students and help you to help your children.
I am proudly endorsed by the Cucamonga Teachers Association and supported by many classified employees and administrators.
RE-ELECT MARLENE BAUM, NOVEMBER 4TH FOR THE CUCAMONGA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL BOARD