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County of Santa Barbara
Sample Ballot &
Voter Information Pamphlet
Presidential General Election
November 8, 2016
Polls are open 7am – 8pm
Polling place location on back cover. Your polling
place may have changed. Please see the back cover
for your current location.
JOSEPH E. HOLLAND
4440-A Calle Real
Santa Barbara, CA 93110
1-(805) 568-2200 or
Toll Free 1-(800) SBC-VOTE (722-8683)
Website: http://www.sbcvote.com
Language Assistance
The County of Santa Barbara provides voting materials in English to all registered voters. In addition,
as required by law, voting information is also available in Spanish. In certain areas of Santa Maria,
there are a high number of Tagalog speakers, and we are required to provide voters in certain
precincts with copies of their balloting material in Tagalog upon request.
El Condado de Santa Barbara provee materiales de votación en inglés para todos los electores
inscritos. Además, según lo exige la ley, la información de votación también está disponible en
español. En ciertas áreas de Santa Maria, hay un alto número de hablantes de Tagalo, y se nos
exige proporcionarles a los electores de ciertos distritos electorales copias de su material electoral
en Tagalo, previa solicitud.
Ang County ng Santa Barbara ay nagkakaloob ng mga materyales sa pagboto sa wikang Ingles sa
lahat ng rehistradong botante. Bukod pa rito, alinsunod sa inaatas ng batas, mayroon ding
impormasyon sa pagboto sa wikang Espanyol. Sa ilang partikular na lugar ng Santa Maria,
maraming nagsasalita ng Tagalog, at inaatasan kaming magbigay sa mga botante sa ilang partikular
na presinto ng mga kopya ng kanilang mga materyales sa pagboto sa Tagalog kung hihilingin.
For language assistance, call: 1-800-SBC-VOTE (1-800-722-8683)
Para asistencia de idiomas, llame al: 1-800-SBC-VOTE (1-800-722-8683)
Para sa tulong sa wika, tumawag sa: 1-800-SBC-VOTE (1-800-722-8683)
한국어 / Korean: 1-800-722-8683
中文 / Chinese: 1-800-722-8683
ภาษาไทย / Thai: 1-800-722-8683
/ Hindi: 1-800-722-8683
Việ ngữ / Vietnamese: 1-800-722-8683
日本語 / Japanese: 1-800-722-8683
/ Khmer: 1-800-722-8683
County Election Offices
1-800-SBC-VOTE (722-8683) Website: sbcvote.com
SANTA BARBARA AREA
4440-A Calle Real
Office Hours: 8am – 5pm Mon. – Fri.
LOMPOC AREA
401 E. Cypress Ave, Room 102
Office Hours (Beginning Oct. 10, 2016): 9am – Noon and1pm – 4pm Mon. – Fri.
SANTA MARIA AREA
511 E. Lakeside Parkway, Suite 134
Office Hours: 8am – Noon and 1pm – 5pm Mon. - Fri.
PLEASE HELP SUPPORT YOUR COMMUNITY
WORK AT A VOTE CENTER ON ELECTION DAY
Must Be Available To Work
6am - 9pm on Tuesday, November 8, 2016.
Paid Positions From $180-$240
For More Information, please call 1-844-259-0348
What’s in this Voter Information
Pamphlet?
Ways to Vote
Voter Bill of Rights
2
Accessible Voting
3
3 Ways to Vote
4
How to Vote with a Paper Ballot
5
How to Vote by Mail
6
How to Vote at the Polls
7
Important Notices and Information
Polling Place Location Changes
8
Important Deadlines and Voter Registration Information
9
Ballot and Candidate Information
What’s on the Ballot for this Election?
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Information About the Candidates
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Appendices
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Candidate Statements
A
Local Ballot Measures
B
Sample/Practice Ballot
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Voter Bill of Rights
YOU HAVE THE FOLLOWING RIGHTS:
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The right to vote if you are a registered
voter.
You are eligible to vote if you are:
• a U.S. citizen living in California
• at least 18 years old
• registered where you currently live
• not in prison or on parole for a felony
The right to vote if you are a registered
voter even if your name is not on the list.
You will vote using a provisional ballot.
Your vote will be counted if elections
officials determine that you are
eligible to vote.
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The right to vote if you are still in line
when the polls close.
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The right to cast a secret ballot without
anyone bothering you or telling you
how to vote.
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The right to get a new ballot if you have
made a mistake, if you have not already
cast your ballot. You can:
Ask an elections official at a polling
place for a new ballot; or
Exchange your vote-by-mail ballot
for a new one at an elections
office, or at your polling place; or
Vote using a provisional ballot, if
you do not have your original vote-by-mail ballot.
The right to get help casting your
ballot from anyone you choose,
except from your employer or
union representative.
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The right to drop off your completed
vote-by-mail ballot at any polling place
in the county where you are registered
to vote.
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The right to get election materials in a
language other than English if enough
people in your voting precinct speak
that language.
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The right to ask questions to elections
officials about election procedures and
watch the election process. If the
person you ask cannot answer your
questions, they must send you to the
right person for an answer. If you are
disruptive, they can stop answering
you.
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The right to report any illegal or
fraudulent election activity to an
elections official or the Secretary of
State’s office.
On the web at
www.sos.ca.gov
By phone at
㻌㻌㻌㻌㻌㻌(800) 345-VOTE (8683)
By email at
[email protected]
IF YOU BELIEVE YOU HAVE BEEN DENIED ANY OF THESE RIGHTS, CALL THE SECRETARY OF STATE’S CONFIDENTIAL TOLL-FREE VOTER HOTLINE AT (800) 345-VOTE (8683)
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Accessible Voting
At the polling place
To check polling place accessibility, look for the wheelchair symbol on the back cover of
this pamphlet. In some polling places, temporary thresholds, mats, signage, cones, and
door props are used to improve access to the facility.
Curbside voting
If your polling place is not accessible, you may vote on a paper ballot from a car. Two pollworkers
will provide the roster for your signature, bring you the ballot and return the voted ballot to the
polling place. To request curbside voting assistance, you can:
x call 1-844-259-0348 in advance to coordinate a time and place
x have an assistant make the request inside the polling place
Accessible voting system
Each polling place in the county has an AutoMARK ballot marking device with:
x an audio option that reads the ballot to you through headphones
x a universal plug for personal assistive devices if needed
x large print and black/white contrast
x a choice of English or Spanish language, and Tagalog in designated areas
Voting information
Audio versions of the information printed in the County Sample Ballot/Voter Information Pamphlet
and the State Voter Pamphlet are available on request. Please call 1-800-SBC-VOTE (800-7228683)
A ride to your polling site
Transportation to and from polling places is available on Election Day to senior citizens and to
persons with mobility impairments.
Carpinteria Area (Help of Carpinteria): Call 805-684-0065, 8am-4pm for reservations. Service Donation $1.
Santa Barbara/Goleta Area (Easy Lift Transportation): Call 805-681-1181 for reservations.
Santa Ynez/Solvang Area (Santa Ynez Transit): Please call 805-688-5452 at least 24 hours in advance for reservations. Service fee $1.75 each way.
Lompoc Area (Lompoc Transit Systems): Must submit an application in advance to be placed on
list to receive services. Lompoc City residents service fee $1 each way and Vandenberg/Mission
Hills residents $1.25 each way. For more information call 805-736-7666.
Santa Maria Area
(SMOOTH-Santa Maria Organization of Transportation Helpers): Must be at least 60 years old to be eligible for services. Call 805-922-8476 one week in advance 9am-4pm for reservations.
Service fee $2 one way or $4 round trip.
(Santa Maria Transit): Must submit an application in advance to be placed on list to receive services. Service fee $1.25 each way. For more information call 805-928-5624.
How to request assistance
For more information on accessible voting:
Toll Free Phone: 1-800-SBC-VOTE (1-800-722-8683)
TDD: 1-800-833-8683
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3 Ways to Vote
Vote by mail
Request a vote-by-mail ballot by November 1
Return it by mail, deliver it to one of the County
Election offices, or drop it off on Election Day at
any polling place in Santa Barbara County
Vote-by-mail ballots must be postmarked or
delivered to a polling place by November 8
For more details, see page 6
Vote early in person
You may vote early at three locations
October 10 to November 7
Locations
Santa Barbara Elections Main Office
4440-A Calle Real
Monday – Friday 8am-5pm
Lompoc Elections Branch Office
401 E. Cypress Ave, Room 102
Monday – Friday 9am-4pm, closed noon – 1pm
Santa Maria Elections Branch Office
511 E. Lakeside Parkway, Suite 134
Monday – Friday 8am-5pm, closed noon – 1pm
All locations will be open
Saturday, October 22 and November 5 from 9am to 1pm
Vote at the polls in person
Polls and election offices are open on Election Day:
November 8, from 7am to 8pm
The location of your polling place is printed on the back
cover of this pamphlet
Or, you can look up your polling place:
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On the web: sbcvote.com
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Call the County Elections office at
1-800 SBC-VOTE (1-800-722-8683)
For more details, see page 7
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How to Vote with a Paper Ballot
Mark your ballot
Use only a blue or black ballpoint ink pen. Do not use red ink pens, Sharpies,
markers or any other type of pen.
Fill in the oval to the left of the candidates name and measure choice.
Do not sign your name on your ballot, write your initials, or write any other words or
marks on your voted ballot.
To vote for a qualified write-in candidate, write their name on the blank line at the end
of the list of candidates.
Then fill in the oval to the left of the candidates’ name.
A list of qualified write-in candidates is available at the polling place on Election Day. The
list is posted on our website at sbcvote.com ten days prior to Election Day.
Check your ballot carefully
If you make a mistake, ask the poll worker for a new ballot or follow the instructions in
your vote-by-mail ballot packet.
Don’t vote for too many
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Vote for the number allowed
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Always fill in the oval, even on a
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How to Vote by Mail
You can vote by mail before Election Day
To vote by mail, you have to request a ballot. Then you can mark the ballot and send it
back or drop it off at any polling place in Santa Barbara County. You can vote by mail for
this election only or for all future elections.
How to get your vote-by-mail ballot
You must request a vote-by-mail ballot by November 1.
You can:
Use the application for a vote-by-mail ballot at sbcvote.com
Request that a vote-by-mail ballot be sent to you by calling 1-800-SBC-VOTE
(1-800-722-8683)
Use the application on the back of this Voter Information Pamphlet, and send it to:
Registrar of Voters Office
P.O. Box 61510
Santa Barbara, CA 93160-1510
When the elections official receives your application, a vote-by-mail ballot will be sent to
you.
Overseas voters, military personnel and their dependents can get a vote-by-mail ballot by
asking their commanding officer, or go to: sbcvote.com.
How to return your vote-by-mail ballot
Mark your ballot. Then follow the instructions mailed in your ballot packet.
You can:
Mail your ballot, so that it is postmarked by Election Day, November 8
-ORHand deliver your ballot to one of
The County Election Offices in Santa Barbara, Lompoc or Santa Maria
-ORDrop off your ballot on Election Day at any polling place in Santa Barbara County, a
list of polling locations can be found at www.sbcvote.com
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How to Vote At Your Polling Place
Find polling place on back cover of sample ballot or call the elections office at 1-800-SBC-VOTE or
1-800-722-8683.
Polls are open from 7am to 8pm on Election Day.
For information on voting assistance, please see page 3.
How do I find my precinct board at the polling place?
You will also see the word “Table” and a letter such as A on the back cover. This lets you know which
table you should go to at your polling place.
What do I do once I am at my polling place?
At your precinct table:
• You will be asked to state your name and address.
• You will then be asked to sign the Official Roster next to your name/address.
• You will then be provided your ballot, a ballot marking pen and secrecy sleeve. Please make sure
your ballot matches the practice ballot in this pamphlet and follow the instructions on the ballot.
• Vote your ballot at one of the voting booths and then take it to the clerk near the ballot box who will
ask you to deposit your ballot in the ballot box.
What to do if…
You received a vote by mail ballot and want to vote at my polling place:
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Take your ballot to the polling place and give it to the roster clerk.
If you do not have your ballot to turn in to the roster clerk, you will be issued a provisional ballot.
You changed your name and did not reregister:
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Let the roster clerk know, they will give you a new voter registration form to complete.
You will need to sign your new and old name in the Official Roster.
You didn’t provide your driver’s license number when you mailed in your voter
registration and you are voting for the first time:
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See page 9 in this pamphlet for information on Requirements for First Time Voters.
Your name is not listed in the Official Roster, or you are listed at a different address:
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Check to see if you are at the correct precinct table.
Contact the elections office. The precinct board will have cards with our telephone number and
our staff can confirm you are registered and direct you to the correct polling location, or
You can vote a provisional ballot at that precinct.
You need assistance marking your ballot:
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You are allowed to bring up to two persons to assist you with marking your ballot;
You can ask a poll worker to assist you with marking your ballot;
Assistance CANNOT be provided by your employer or an officer or agent of a union you are a
member of;
Tell the poll worker signing you in that you need assistance voting your ballot;
You and our assistant(s) will be asked to complete the Assisted Voter section of the Official Roster.
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Polling Place Changes
There are several polling place changes for the 2016 elections.
Please check the back of your sample ballot for your polling place location or call
1-800-SBC-VOTE.
The following is a list of polling place location or room changes from the June 2016 to the
November 2016 election:
Polling Place Location Changes
If your polling place in the June 2016
Primary election was:
Your polling place for the November 2016 General
election will be:
Goleta
Saint Mark’s Catholic Church
Wolfe Hall
Isla Vista Community Resource Building
Community Room
970 Embarcadero Del Mar
Saint Mark's Catholic Church
6550 Picasso Rd
Lompoc
Church of Christ
Dick DeWees Community & Senior Center
102 C Banquet Room
1120 W. Ocean Ave
Polling Place Room Changes
Polling Place Name
SB Museum of Natural History
2559 Puesta Del Sol, Santa Barbara
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Room in June election
Bird Hall
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Fleischmann Auditorium
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Important Deadlines and Voter Registration Information
Important deadlines
Oct. 24
Nov. 1
Nov. 8
Last day to register to vote for this election
Last day to request a vote-by-mail ballot
Election Day
On Election Day:
• Polling locations and county election offices are open from 7am to 8pm
• Last day for vote-by-mail ballots to be postmarked or received in the County
Elections Office or any polling location in Santa Barbara County.
Has your voter registration status changed?
• Have you moved?
• Have you changed your name?
• Have you changed your political party?
• Has your mailing address changed?
If you can answer yes to any of these questions, then you need to update your registration at
registertovote.ca.gov or follow the link on the Santa Barbara County Elections website at
sbcvote.com.
Requirements for first time voters
Any person voting for the first time who registers by mail and does not provide their California
driver’s license, California identification number or last four digits of their Social Security number
will be asked to show a form of identification when they go to the polls, or to provide a copy of
that identification with their vote-by-mail ballot. There are 30 forms of identification that can be
used for this purpose under the Help America Vote Act of 2002, including a government issued
check or a utility bill that includes the person’s name and address.
For a full list of the forms of identification that can be used, visit the Secretary of State’s website
at: sos.ca.gov/administration/regulations/current-regulations/elections/help-america-voteact-identification-standards.
Notice of alternate residency confirmation purge
An alternate residency confirmation purge is scheduled for January 2017. A postcard will be
mailed to voters who do not vote in the primary or general elections in 2016, and their residence
address, name, or party preference has not been updated during that time.
If the voter casts a ballot in the statewide primary or general election in 2016, the voter will not be
sent an alternate residency confirmation postcard.
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What’s on the Ballot for this Election?
Presidential General Election – November 8, 2016
You will receive two Voter Information Pamphlets for this election with information about
your ballot.
California Voter Information Guide
Santa Barbara County Pamphlet
(this pamphlet)
Local, city and county races and measures are on the pages
in this pamphlet.
Offices that may be on your ballot
Offices that may be on your ballot
United States President
United States Senator
State Senator, 19th District
U.S. Representative, 24th District
State Assembly, 35th District
State Assembly, 37th District
County Supervisor, 3rd District
City Races
School Districts
Special Districts
Measures that may be on your ballot
B2016 - Transient Occupancy Tax (County)
C2016 - Election of Mayor and terms (City of Goleta)
D2016 - Santa Barbara Marijuana Control Act (City of
Santa Barbara)
E2016 - Formation of Isla Vista Community Services District
F2016 - Utility User Tax (Proposed Isla Vista Community
Services District)
G2016 - Bond Measure (Orcutt Union School District)
H2016 - Bond Measure (Santa Maria Joint Union High
School District)
I2016 - Bond Measure (Santa Barbara Unified School District)
J2016 - Bond Measure (Santa Barbara Unified School
District, SFID No. 1)
K2016 - Bond Measure (Santa Ynez Valley Union High
School District)
L2016 - Bond Measure (Lompoc Unified School District)
M2016 - Bond Measure (Guadalupe Union School District)
N2016 - Bond Measure (Guadalupe Union School District)
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U.S. national races, state races, and state
propositions are in the guide from the state.
State Propositions
There are 17 State Propositions on the
ballot for November. Please see the Voter
Information Guide provided by the State for
a complete list.
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Information About the Candidates
Who is running for office?
A complete list of the candidates on your ballot, their contact information and campaign
financial disclosure statements is available online:
Local candidates: SBCVOTE.com or Call 1-800-SBC-VOTE (1-800-722-8683)
Statewide candidates: sos.ca.gov
Federal Candidates: fec.gov
Expenditure Limitations - State Legislative Candidates
Voters passed Proposition 34 in November 2000. This law says we must tell voters the
names of candidates who agree to campaign spending limits. This law only applies to
candidates for State Legislative offices. Candidates who agree are allowed to pay for and
publish a candidate’s statement of qualifications in this Voter Information Pamphlet.
The following candidates have agreed to abide by the campaign spending limit and a
candidate statement is included in your Voter Information Pamphlet:
State Assembly, 35th District
Jordan Cunningham
State Assembly, 37th District
S. Monique Limón
Edward Fuller
The following candidates have agreed to abide by the campaign spending limit but have
elected not to submit a candidate statement:
State Senate, 19th District
Colin Patrick Walch
Party Endorsements
Parties have the option of submitting candidate endorsements for printing in this
pamphlet. Not all parties submit an endorsement and some parties may endorse a
candidate from another party. The candidate’s party preference does not necessarily
mean that they have that political party’s endorsement or support.
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Office
Democratic
Republican
U.S. Senate
Kamala D. Harris
No endorsement
U.S. Representative, 24th Dist.
Salud Carbajal
Justin Donald Fareed
State Senator, 19th Dist.
Hannah-Beth Jackson
Colin Patrick Walch
State Assembly, 35th Dist.
Dawn Ortiz-Legg
Jordan Cunningham
State Assembly, 37th Dist.
S. Monique Limón
No endorsement
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Candidate Statements – Appendix A
Candidates have the option to prepare and pay for a statement to be printed in this
pamphlet. The candidate statements are printed exactly as submitted, including errors.
The statements are printed in the random alpha order conducted by either the Secretary
of State or County Elections Official depending upon the race.
The following pages may not represent a complete list of candidates. A complete list of
candidates appears on the sample/practice ballot pages of this pamphlet.
THE FOLLOWING PAGES CONTAIN CANDIDATE STATEMENTS
(For races that will be on your ballot)
Appendix A
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STATEMENT OF CANDIDATE FOR
United States Representative
24th District
STATEMENT OF CANDIDATE FOR
United States Representative
24th District
SALUD CARBAJAL
JUSTIN DONALD FAREED
Occupation: Vice President of Local Small Business/Third Generation
Cattle Rancher
Education and Qualifications: I’m Salud Carbajal. I’m a proud husband, father,
and Marine Corps veteran.
I was the first in my family to graduate from a university, working two jobs to pay
for my education at UCSB. I know what it’s like to struggle, and I’m committed to
making sure other families have the same opportunities I had to get ahead.
For the last 12 years as a Santa Barbara County Supervisor, I’ve strived to
represent our Central Coast values. I’m proud to have earned endorsements from
Planned Parenthood and the Sierra Club for standing up for women’s reproductive
rights, fighting for marriage equality, and protecting our environment.
I’ve worked with my Democratic and Republican colleagues to expand health
insurance to 14,000 county children; invested in widening Highway 101 and other
road projects to reduce congestion; and protected funding for public safety to keep
our communities safe, even during tough economic times.
We’ve done that while using your tax dollars wisely--balancing the budget every
year, building up the largest rainy day fund in county history, and earning the
highest bond rating in the state.
In Congress, I’ll bring that same bipartisan spirit to tackling big issues: bringing
down the cost of college; protecting our environment; creating new jobs by
supporting small businesses and renewable energy; defeating ISIS; passing
comprehensive immigration reform; reducing gun violence; and standing up for
women’s rights and health care access.
For more information about our campaign, please visit SaludCarbajal.com.
I hope to earn your support on November 8th.
Thank you,
Salud
Education and Qualifications: I’m running for Congress to get it working
again for the American people, to bring true representation for the Central Coast
to Washington, and to solve long-range issues that will affect this and future
generations with new leadership and 21st century solutions.
Born and raised on the Central Coast, I attended Santa Barbara High School and
continued my education at UCLA. After playing and coaching football at my alma
mater, I worked for a senior member of Congress where I led a staff delegation to
the Syrian border in Turkey and saw first-hand the instability in the region, helped
draft several bills, built consensus among members, and successfully moved
things forward.
A third generation California cattle rancher and Vice President of my family’s
manufacturing and distribution small business, I understand the burdensome
taxes and regulations coming out of Washington, and the implications it has on
businesses, our agricultural community and job opportunities along the Central
Coast. I’ve seen the dysfunction, polarization and empty rhetoric coming out of
Washington from my time spent on Capitol Hill and I know how to fix it.
As your representative, I’ll work to reduce the out of control national debt and
overregulation on Central Coast businesses, invest in infrastructure to bring
long-range solutions to California’s water crisis, improve our education, ensure
economic stability and local job opportunities for generations to come, and
advocate for a concerted approach to our national security in order to provide a
better way forward for all Americans.
Learn more: www.justinfareed.com
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STATEMENT OF CANDIDATE FOR
Member of the State Assembly
37th District
STATEMENT OF CANDIDATE FOR
Member of the State Assembly
37th District
S. MONIQUE LIMÓN
Occupation: Educator/School Boardmember
EDWARD FULLER
Education and Qualifications: I have the integrity and experience to represent
the people of Santa Barbara County in the State Assembly.
As a lifelong resident of the area and educator, I will be an effective champion
for our schools, colleges and universities at the State Capitol. For over a decade,
I have assisted hundreds of local students transition to and succeed in college
through my work at UCSB.
I have worked with families locally to ensure access to health, career, and
economic opportunities. My professional and public service experiences give
me a unique understanding of how state policies and programs impact local
communities. I understand the role the state can play in shaping outcomes for
people, businesses, and communities and will be a strong voice for us at the
State Capitol.
I also have a proven record of protecting our coast and environment, improving
job training, and advancing women’s health care. I bring people together to get
things done.
Education and Qualifications: People complain about growth in their
neighborhoods but did you know this is mandated by state law? You are paying
the price of Sacramento bureaucrats bent on driving up the population of California
and your community. It will be my goal to dismantle the state’s control of the
planning process and return it to local citizens. Only you should be in control of
how big your neighborhood gets.
The condition of the state’s roads ranks 44th worst in the nation. The projected
shortfall to maintaining our road infrastructure over the next ten years is $130
billion. Sacramento is unwilling to deal with this problem. I will work to put this
issue directly to the state’s voters to decide on a longterm solution that will
preserve our road system.
Education is the most valuable investment our state can make in our future. I will
be an advocate for better results and wise use of resources.
I will be an independent voice for the simplest pragmatic, creative, common sense
solutions. I have decades of experience in negotiations, training in mediation, and
an education in accounting. My career has been one of fiduciary service, as a
trusted representative for my clients. A native of Santa Barbara, I grew up with a
respect for all persons and their property. I have spent my life as an observer &
participant in government. If elected I will work to create the best California for all
citizens. For more information visit FullerForAssembly.org.
When in Sacramento, I will work to pass fair budgets, both balanced and on time.
I will strive to expand quality health care, boost our regional economy through
job creation, and work to protect our environment and quality of life on the South
Coast.
That is why I am supported by the Santa Barbara Teachers Association, California
League of Conservation Voters, California Nurses Association, California
Professional Firefighters, State Senator Hannah-Beth Jackson, Assemblymember
Das Williams, Santa Barbara County Supervisors Salud Carbajal, Doreen Farr
and Janet Wolf, Mayor Helene Schneider, Goleta Councilmembers Paula Perotte
and Michael Bennett, Carpinteria Councilmember Fred Shaw, and many more.
Visit www.LimonforAssembly.com
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STATEMENT OF CANDIDATE FOR
Governing Board Member
Lompoc Unified School District
JEFF CARLOVSKY
Occupation: Retired School Principal
AGE: 69
Education and Qualifications: I am running for the Lompoc School Board
because I believe we can do a better job of working together for all of our kids. I’m
a Cal Poly graduate and have lived in the Lompoc area for 12 of the past 16 years,
serving this community as both a High School and Elementary School Principal.
In my 40+ years in education, I have been a parent, teacher, coach, and site
administrator. I know what it takes to create and sustain successful programs that
will ensure a quality education both inside and outside of the classroom.
Throughout my career, I have built strong relationships and brought people
together to get things done. A good action plan starts with good listening. I want
to hear from parents, teachers and staff to better understand what currently is
and isn’t working, so we can honestly address current concerns and develop
successful strategies to improve student performance.
I would like the opportunity to give back to this community. I am asking for your
support. I’m ready to get to work.
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STATEMENT OF CANDIDATE FOR
County Board of Supervisors
3rd District
STATEMENT OF CANDIDATE FOR
County Board of Supervisors
3rd District
JOAN HARTMANN
Occupation: Planning Commissioner/Teacher/Community Leader
BRUCE PORTER
Occupation: Small Businessman, School Board Member, Retired Army
Officer
Education and Qualifications: As your Planning Commissioner, I represented
our entire district, building a balanced record of approving projects that created
workforce and senior housing, and good jobs.
My votes improved public safety and health, respected community plans, and
protected the Gaviota Coast and rural character of the Santa Ynez, Lompoc and
Los Alamos Valleys.
I led the successful initiative placing decisions about Buellton’s growth into the
hands of voters, and helped guide the Goodland Coalition’s winning measure to
protect Goleta’s farmlands.
I served 6 years as an advocate for abused and neglected foster children and
continue as a volunteer tutor helping children achieve their full potential.
I built private-public partnerships to enhance Southern California’s regional water
resources. I have the expertise needed to address the impacts of our severe
drought and improve Santa Barbara County’s water supplies.
Together we will enhance local services, like libraries, cultural and recreational
opportunities, including at the Guadalupe Dunes.
I will work to improve fire prevention and the safety of our roads and neighborhoods
through community policing. I will hold County government accountable to you,
the people it serves, and respond to your questions and concerns within 24-hours:
[email protected] or 805-245-4324.
I ask for your vote.
www.JoanHartmannforSupervisor.org
Education and Qualifications: Let’s focus county government on what’s most
important: improving water infrastructure; ensuring public safety; maintaining
roads, parks, schools, libraries; protecting our environment; and enhancing
our quality of life. We need county government to value opportunities for small
businesses, jobs, and housing.
I graduated from West Point, served 25 years in the U.S. Corps of Engineers,
and earned two Masters degrees from Stanford—one in Infrastructure Planning
specializing in Water. In the Army I led America’s sons and daughters as we
built new infrastructure, protected natural resources, fought tyranny in the Gulf
War, and responded to natural and man-made disasters including oil spills and
wildfires.
I believe in serving the community and served on boards of the Red Cross, Boy
Scouts, Rotary, and Santa Ynez High School—where I helped balance budgets
through tough times and graduated 99% of our students.
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I’ll focus on better support for families in Guadalupe, responsive governance in
Isla Vista, fairness for all in the Santa Ynez Valley, protection of agriculture and
the Gaviota coast, and returning $5 million to Goleta annually.
You deserve a representative who listens — I promise to reject ideology and be
your independent voice.
www.bruceporter.org (805)364-2337
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Local Ballot Measures – Appendix B
Arguments in support of or in opposition to the measures are the opinions of the authors.
The full text, fiscal impact statement, tax rate statement, impartial analysis and arguments
for ballot measures are printed exactly as submitted, including errors. The full text of the
measures, fiscal impact statement, tax rate statement, impartial analysis and arguments
are also available on our website at sbcvote.com.
THE FOLLOWING PAGES CONTAIN
BALLOT MEASURES, ANALYSES AND ARGUMENTS
(For measures that will be on your ballot)
Appendix B
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IMPARTIAL ANALYSIS BY COUNTY COUNSEL
MEASURE L2016
LOMPOC UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
TAX RATE STATEMENT
MEASURE L2016
LOMPOC UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
This measure was placed on the ballot by the Board of Education of
the Lompoc Unified School District, which is the governing board of the
school district.
An election will be held in the Lompoc Unified School District (the
"District") on November 8, 2016 to authorize the sale of up to $65,000,000
in general obligation bonds. The following information is submitted in
compliance with Sections 9400-9404 of the California Elections Code.
The measure states that by approval of this proposition by at least twothirds (2/3) of the registered voters voting on the proposition, the Lompoc
Unified School District (District) shall be authorized to issue and sell
bonds of up to $65,000,000 in aggregate principal amount to provide
financing for the specific school facilities projects listed in the District’s
Project List. The Project List, as well as the full text of the measure, is
printed in the ballot pamphlet. None of the proceeds from the sale of
bonds may be used for teacher or administrator salaries or operating
expenses.
1. The best estimate of the tax rate that would be required to fund this
bond issue during the first fiscal year after the sale of the first series of
bonds, based on estimated assessed valuations available at the time of
filing of this statement, is $.00000 per $100 ($00.00 per $100,000) of
assessed valuation in fiscal year 2017-18.
2. The best estimate of the tax rate that would be required to fund this
bond issue during the first fiscal year after the sale of the last series of
bonds, based on estimated assessed valuations available at the time of
The bonds and interest thereon would be payable from property taxes filing of this statement, is $.06000 per $100 ($60.00 per $100,000) of
levied on taxable property in the District. These taxes would be in assessed valuation in fiscal year 2022-23.
addition to the property taxes currently levied on taxpayers in the District.
The amount of the increased taxes each year would depend upon the 3. The best estimate of the highest tax rate that would be required to
fund this bond issue, based on estimated assessed valuations available
amount needed to pay the principal and interest on the bonds.
at the time of filing this statement, is $.06000 per $100 ($60.00 per
$100,000) of assessed valuation. This vote is projected to apply in each
The bond measure includes the following accountability requirements:
fiscal year that the bonds are outstanding.
A. A requirement that the proceeds from the bond sale be used
only for the above purposes and not for any other purpose, 4. The best estimate from official sources of the total debt service,
including teacher and administrator salaries, and other school including the principal and interest, that would be required to be repaid if
all the bonds are issued and sold will be approximately $162,100,000.
operating expenses.
These estimates are based on projections derived from information
obtained from official sources. The actual tax rates and the years in
C. A requirement that the school district board conduct an annual, which they will apply may vary depending on the timing of bond sales,
independent performance audit to ensure that the funds have the amount of bonds sold at each sale and actual increases in assessed
been spent only on the specific school facilities projects listed valuations. The timing of the bond sales and the amount of bonds sold
in the Project List.
at any given time will be determined by the needs of the District. Actual
assessed valuations will depend upon the amount and value of taxable
D. A requirement that the school district board conduct an annual,
property within the District as determined in the assessment and the
independent financial audit of the bond proceeds until all of
equalization process.
those proceeds have been spent for the school facilities
projects listed in the Project List.
Dated: 6/28/16
B.
A list of the specific school facilities projects to be funded.
E.
If the measure is approved, the District Board of Education /s/ Trevor McDonald
will also establish an independent citizens' oversight committee Superintendent
to ensure bond proceeds are used only to fund the specific Lompoc Unified School District
projects listed in the Project List, as printed in the ballot
pamphlet.
/s/ Michael C. Ghizzoni
County Counsel
Dated: July 27, 2016
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ARGUMENT IN FAVOR OF
MEASURE L2016
LOMPOC UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
NO REBUTTAL TO THE ARGUMENT IN FAVOR OF
MEASURE L2016 WAS FILED.
Our schools are the most important assets in our community and should
be our number one priority. From higher achieving students, to training
for future jobs, quality schools make a difference. While our teachers
and staff do a great job in educating our children, many classrooms and
school facilities in the Lompoc Unified School District are outdated and
inadequate to provide students with the facilities they need to succeed.
This is why our students need your YES vote on Measure L2016!
Although our schools have been well maintained over the years, aging
classrooms and facilities must be upgraded since many do not meet 21st
century standards. Measure L would allow the District to improve our
schools and the quality of education provided to local children without
increasing the current tax rate. By investing in our schools, we can meet
today’s educational standards and improve our community.
If passed, Measure L will provide funding to make critical facility
improvements at Lompoc Unified schools by:
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Repairing or replacing leaky roofs
Upgrading inadequate electrical systems
Repairing or replacing outdated heating, ventilation and
air-conditioning systems
Making health, safety and handicapped accessibility (ADA)
improvements
Modernizing and renovating outdated classrooms, restrooms
and school facilities
Measure L makes financial sense and protects taxpayers.
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Measure L raises funds needed to improve our schools without
increasing the current tax rate.
All funds must be spent locally and cannot be taken by the
state.
By law, spending must be reviewed and annually audited by an
independent citizens’ oversight committee.
Funds can only be spent to improve local schools, not for
teacher or administrator salaries.
Measure L upgrades and renovates classrooms, improves the education
of local students, and maintains the quality of our community. That’s
something we can all support. Please join us and VOTE YES ON
MEASURE L!
The undersigned authors of the Argument in Favor of ballot measure
L2016 at the Presidential General Election for the Lompoc Unified School
District to be held on November 8, 2016 hereby state that such argument
is true and correct to the best of their knowledge and belief.
/s/ Ashley E. Costa, Executive Director LVCHO
7/27/16
/s/ Robert C. Campbell, local business owner, former School
Board Member
7/28/16
/s/ Ken Ostini, on behalf of the Lompoc Valley
Chamber of Commerce
7/27/16
/s/ Jeff Carlovsky, Retired LUSD Principal
7/27/16
/s/ Richard Barrett, Former Lompoc High School football coach,
retired educator
7/27/16
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ARGUMENT AGAINST
MEASURE L2016
LOMPOC UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
REBUTTAL TO ARGUMENT AGAINST
MEASURE L2016
LOMPOC UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
Opposed to new Bonds
Measure L2016 funds will go right where they’re needed - to improve
classrooms and support Lompoc students.
Lompoc Unified School District is promoting a NEW school bond for $65
million under Measure L2016 to pay for future school improvements.
We taxpayers are bonded out for the next 30 years.
We have passed:
Measure E New Medical Center –2005--Completed
Measure N Lompoc School Improvements –2002--Completed
Measure I Safety Center---2006--Completed
Resolution 5033 Pool and Park District---2002-- Completed
While work has been completed for these Measures, the charges on our
yearly property tax bill will continue for 30 years.
Also the City of Lompoc just increased water and wastewater rates by
130% over the next four years.
Under Measure N, $38 million was spent to improve electrical, safety and
school sanitation. All 16 school bathrooms were redone and modernized
for safety. All modifications on Measure N were witnessed and reviewed
by the State mandated “bond oversight committee” composed of local
citizens.
Additional school improvements should be done within the yearly budget
using set aside maintenance funds instead of demanding more bond
money.
El Camino has been closed so there is one less facility to manage.
School enrollment is down and will probably continue to fall.
Continuing to increase property taxes will deflate the value of our housing
market. Senior citizens on fixed incomes are impacted greatly by any
increases in property taxes. Tax liability in Lompoc has grown for these
reasons over the past 20 years making living in Lompoc more expensive
now. Years ago there were no extra bond taxes on the property taxes bill
and a definite plus for buying in Lompoc.
This $65 million bond will impact all. It is overwhelming and vaguely
defined.
We encourage voters in Lompoc School District to consider these issues
when thinking about additional school bonds. Vote NO on L 2016!
The undersigned authors of the Argument Against ballot measure L2016
at the Presidential General Election for the Lompoc Unified School District
to be held on November 8, 2016, hereby state that such argument is true
and correct to the best of their knowledge and belief.
/s/ Jonathan R. Mundt
/s/ Marcia R. Bryant
/s/ David J. Turocy
/s/ Justin M. Ruhge
/s/ Janice Tarman
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7/25/2016
Don’t be misled by the argument against Measure L2016. It does not
have the facts. Measure L2016 is a carefully considered, affordable plan
that will allow the District to continue providing a quality education and
the best learning environment for students.
The facts:
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Measure L2016 will not increase your tax rate, but rather
extend the rate property owners are currently paying. $65
million will be generated and your tax bill will not be affected
by one penny!
Good schools improve property values. With the school bond,
better health care facilities, and safer parks and recreation
areas, the average home value in Lompoc has increased by
over 50%; not hurting property values but improving them.
Much was done with the passage of Measure N, but that was
nearly 15 years ago and our work is not done. Measure L2016
will help bring all schools up to 21st century standards. The
longer we wait, the more expensive these improvements will
become.
Measure L2016 is locally controlled and every dollar stays
here, benefitting local schools, children, and property values.
No other source of funding exists to renovate/modernize
schools.
To protect excellent local schools and ensure students have safe and
up-to-date classrooms, vote YES on L2016. Measure L2016 is the only
solution for our schools.
Many of Lompoc’s most respected community members support Measure
L2016. Join us - vote YES on L2016.
The undersigned authors of the Rebuttal to Argument Against ballot
measure L2016 at the Presidential General Election for the Lompoc
Unified School District to be held on November 8, 2016 hereby state
that such argument is true and correct to the best of their knowledge
and belief.
Dated: 8/15/2016
/s/ Jeff Carlovsky, Retired School Administrator
/s/ Robert (Bob) Campbell, Local Business Owner, Former School
Board Member
/s/ Ashley E. Costa, LVCHO, Executive Director
/s/ Ken Ostini, LVCC & VB CEO
/s/ Dick Barrett, Retired Educator/Coach
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FULL TEXT
MEASURE L2016
LOMPOC UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
This proposition may be known and referred to as the Lompoc Unified School District General Obligation Bond of 2016, or Measure L2016.
BOND AUTHORIZATION
By approval of this proposition by at least two-thirds (2/3) of the registered voters voting on the proposition, the Lompoc Unified School
District (the “District”) shall be authorized to issue and sell bonds of up to $65.0 million in aggregate principal amount to provide financing for the
specific school facilities projects listed in the Bond Project List below, and in order to qualify to receive State matching grant funds, subject to all of
the accountability safeguards specified below.
ACCOUNTABILITY SAFEGUARDS
The provisions in this section are specifically included in this proposition in order that the District’s voters and taxpayers may be assured
that their money will be spent wisely to address specific facilities needs of the District.
Limitation on Use of Bond Proceeds. The State of California does not have the power to take locally approved school district bond funds
for any State purposes. The Constitution allows proceeds from the sale of bonds authorized by this proposition to be used only for the construction,
reconstruction, rehabilitation, or replacement of school facilities listed in this proposition, and not for any other purpose, including teacher and
administrator salaries and other school operating expenses. Proceeds of the bonds may be used to pay or reimburse the District for the cost of
District staff only when performing work on or necessary and incidental to the bond projects.
Independent Citizens’ Oversight Committee. The Board of Education shall establish an independent Citizens’ Oversight Committee, to
ensure bond proceeds are spent only for the school facilities projects listed in the Bond Project List.
Annual Performance Audits. The Board of Education shall conduct an annual independent performance audit to ensure that the bond
proceeds have been expended only on the school facilities projects listed in the Bond Project List.
Annual Financial Audits. The Board of Education shall conduct an annual independent financial audit of the bond proceeds (which shall
be separate from the District’s regular annual financial audit) until all of those proceeds have been spent for the school facilities projects listed in the
Bond Project List.
Special Bond Proceeds Account; Annual Report to Board. Upon approval of this proposition and the sale of any bonds approved, the Board
of Education shall take actions necessary pursuant to Government Code Section 53410 and following to establish an account in which proceeds of the
sale of bonds will be deposited. As long as any proceeds of the bonds remain unexpended, the Superintendent or the Chief Business Official of the
District (or such other employee as may perform substantially similar duties) shall cause a report to be filed with the Board no later than December 31
of each year, commencing December 31 of the year in which bonds are first issued, stating (1) the amount of bond proceeds received and expended
in that year, and (2) the status of any project funded or to be funded from bond proceeds. The report may relate to the calendar year, fiscal year, or
other appropriate annual period as such officer shall determine, and may be incorporated into the annual budget, audit, or other appropriate routine
report to the Board.
FURTHER SPECIFICATIONS
Specific Purposes. All of the purposes enumerated in this proposition shall be united and voted upon as one single proposition, pursuant
to Education Code Section 15100, and shall constitute the specific purposes of the bonds, and proceeds of the bonds shall be spent only for such
purposes, pursuant to Government Code Section 53410.
Join Use. The District may enter into agreements with the County of Santa Barbara, City of Lompoc, or other public agencies or nonprofit
organizations for joint use of school facilities financed with the proceeds of the bonds in accordance with Education Code Section 17077.42 (or any
successor provision). The District may seek State grant funds for eligible joint-use projects as permitted by law, and this proposition hereby specifies
and acknowledges that bond funds will or may be used to fund all or a portion of the local share for any eligible joint-use projects identified in the
Bond Project List or as otherwise permitted by California State regulations, as the Board of Education shall determine.
Rate of Interest. The bonds shall bear interest at a rate per annum not exceeding the statutory maximum, payable at the time or times
permitted by law.
Term of Bonds. The number of years the whole or any part of the bonds are to run shall not exceed the legal limit, though this shall not
preclude bonds from being sold which mature prior to the legal limit.
BOND PROJECT LIST
The Bond Project List below describes the specific projects the Lompoc Unified School District proposes to finance with proceeds of the
bonds. Listed projects will be completed as needed at a particular school site according to Board-established priorities, and the order in which such
projects appear on the Bond Project List is not an indication of priority for funding or completion. The final cost of each project will be determined as
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plans are finalized, construction bids are awarded, and projects are completed. Certain construction funds expected from non-bond sources, including
State grant funds for eligible projects, have not yet been secured. Until all project costs and funding sources are known, the Board of Education
cannot determine the amount of bond proceeds available to be spent on each project, nor guarantee that the bonds will provide sufficient funds to
allow completion of all listed projects. Completion of some projects may be subject to further government approvals or appropriation by State officials
and boards, to local environmental review, and to input from the public. For these reasons, inclusion of a project on the Bond Project List is not a
guarantee that the project will be funded or completed.
Unless otherwise noted, the projects in the Bond Project List are authorized to be completed at each or any of the District’s sites, as shall
be approved by the Board of Education:
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Repair or replace leaky roofs
Upgrade inadequate electrical systems
Repair or replace outdated heating, ventilation and air-conditioning systems
Make health, safety, and handicapped accessibility improvements
Modernize/renovate outdated classrooms, restrooms and school facilities
Improve student access to modern technology
Upgrade campus security, including security cameras, lighting and fencing
Replace aging portable classrooms
Upgrade/improve playgrounds, play structures and P.E./athletic fields and facilities for school and community use
Construct new classrooms, restrooms and school facilities
Modernize/renovate classrooms to meet 21st century educational standards
Federal and State-mandated Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) safety upgrades including playground equipment
replacement
Federal and State-mandated Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) accessibility upgrades including site access, parking, staff and student
restrooms, relocation of some existing electrical devices, drinking fountains, playground equipment, etc.
Upgrade school site parking, roadways, utilities and grounds
Abate and remove hazardous materials identified prior or during construction
Repair, replace and/or upgrade paved surfaces, turf, and other grounds to eliminate safety hazards and improve outside instructional areas
The listed projects will be completed as needed. Each project is assumed to include its share of architectural, engineering, and similar planning
costs, program/project management, staff training expenses and a customary contingency for unforeseen design and construction costs. In addition
to the listed projects stated above, the list also includes the retirement of outstanding lease obligations and interim funding incurred to advance fund
projects from the list; installation of signage and fencing; payment of the costs of preparation of all facility planning, facility studies, assessment
reviews, facility master plan preparation and updates, environmental studies (including environmental investigation, remediation and monitoring),
design and construction documentation, and temporary housing of dislocated District activities caused by construction projects. In addition to the
projects listed above, the repair and renovation of each of the existing school facilities may include, but not be limited to, some or all of the following:
renovation of student and staff restrooms; repair and replacement of heating and ventilation systems; upgrade of facilities for energy efficiencies;
repair and replacement of worn-out and leaky roofs, windows, walls, doors and drinking fountains; installation wiring and electrical systems to safely
accommodate computers, technology and other electrical devices and needs; upgrades or construction of support facilities, including administrative,
physical education/athletic facilities and performing arts buildings and maintenance yards; repair and replacement of fire alarms, emergency
communications and security systems; resurfacing or replacing of hard courts, pools, turf and irrigation systems and campus landscaping and play
fields; expand parking; install interior and exterior painting and floor covering; demolition; and construction of various forms of storage and support
spaces, upgrade classrooms, bleachers, kitchens, repair, upgrade and install interior and exterior lighting systems; replace outdated security fences
and security systems. The allocation of bond proceeds will be affected by the District’s receipt of State matching funds and the final costs of each
project. In the absence of State matching funds, which the District will aggressively pursue to reduce the District’s share of the costs of the projects,
the District will not be able to complete some of the projects listed above. The budget for each project is an estimate and may be affected by factors
beyond the District’s control. Some projects throughout the District, such as gyms, fields and performing arts facilities, may be undertaken as joint
use projects in cooperation with other local public or non-profit agencies. The final cost of each project will be determined as plans and construction
documents are finalized, construction bids are received, construction contracts are awarded and projects are completed. Based on the final costs of
each project, certain of the projects described above may be delayed or may not be completed. Demolition of existing facilities and reconstruction of
facilities scheduled for repair and upgrade may occur, if the Board determines that such an approach would be more cost-effective in creating more
enhanced and operationally efficient campuses. Necessary site preparation/restoration may occur in connection with new construction, renovation or
remodeling, or installation or removal of relocatable classrooms, including ingress and egress, removing, replacing, or installing irrigation, utility lines,
trees and landscaping, relocating fire access roads, and acquiring any necessary easements, licenses, or rights of way to the property. Proceeds
of the bonds may be used to pay or reimburse the District for the cost of District staff when performing work on or necessary and incidental to bond
projects and the costs of issuing the bonds. Bond proceeds shall only be expended for the specific purposes identified herein. The District shall
create an account into which proceeds of the bonds shall be deposited and comply with the reporting requirements of Government Code § 53410.
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IMPARTIAL ANALYSIS BY COUNTY COUNSEL
MEASURE B2016
COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA
FISCAL IMPACT STATEMENT BY COUNTY AUDITORCONTROLLER
MEASURE B2016
COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA
This measure was placed on the ballot by the Board of Supervisors of
the County of Santa Barbara in order to increase the transient occupancy
tax (commonly referred to as the “Hotel Tax”) rate from 10% to 12%.
Although the County tax is collected only in the unincorporated areas
of the County, the law requires that there be a countywide vote on the
question of increasing the tax rate to 12%.
In 1963, local governments were granted the power to tax the privilege of
occupying a room or living space in a hotel, motel, inn, tourist home, or
other lodging when rented for 30 days or less. The Transient Occupancy
Tax (also commonly referred to as TOT or hotel bed tax) is collected
by the lodging operator in the unincorporated area of the County then
remitted to the County Treasurer for deposit as general revenue to the
County General Fund.
This measure passes if approved by a majority of voters voting thereon.
The measure would increase the existing County of Santa Barbara
unincorporated area Transient Occupancy Tax rate from 10% to
12%. The current transient occupancy tax rate of 10% of the daily
rent generated $9.1 million in fiscal year 2015-2016 for the County. If
this measure is approved, the tax rate would increase to 12% and is
A NO vote on this measure means:
estimated to generate an additional $1.8 million annually. The total of
A majority “no” vote means that the Hotel Tax rate will remain
the tax collected changes on an annual basis as a result of increases or
at 10%.
decreases in lodging rates and lodging occupancy.
The California Constitution and the Government Code authorize the
The revenue generated by the transient occupancy tax is considered
County, upon a majority vote, to levy a general tax. The Revenue and
general revenue for the County General Fund. This tax source is the
Taxation Code authorizes the County to levy a tax on the privilege
third largest discretionary General Fund tax source, following property
of occupying a room or rooms, or other living space, in a hotel, inn,
taxes and retail sales taxes. This revenue is expended on general County
tourist home or house, motel, or other lodging for 30 days or less in the
government services and capital needs for public safety, law and justice,
unincorporated areas of the County.
health services, public assistance, community resources, public facilities,
The transient occupancy tax is a general tax. Revenues from the legislative programs, administrative and general government services.
transient occupancy tax go into the County’s general fund and may be
used for general governmental purposes, without restriction.
/s/ Theodore A. Fallati, C.P.A.
The transient occupancy tax rate is currently at 10%. This measure County Auditor-Controller
would authorize the increase of the transient occupancy tax rate to 12%.
According to the Ordinance, the increased tax rate of 12% would take
effect beginning January 1, 2017. If the measure does not pass, the
transient occupancy tax rate would remain at 10%.
A YES vote on this measure means:
A majority “yes” vote means that the County of Santa Barbara’s
Hotel Tax will increase to 12%.
Dated: July 27, 2016
/s/ Michael C. Ghizzoni
County Counsel
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ARGUMENT IN FAVOR OF
MEASURE B2016
COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA
REBUTTAL TO ARGUMENT IN FAVOR OF
MEASURE B2016
COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA
The transient occupancy tax (TOT), also known as the hotel tourist tax,
is paid by visitors to local lodging establishments, which then helps pay
for services in Santa Barbara County. Measure B would be a modest
increase and the first to the county’s TOT in 26 years. It would allow the
Board of Supervisors to quickly reinvest the money into county priorities
such as parks, roads, libraries, mental health services and public safety.
Each decision made to determine where to spend the additional money
would be completely transparent, easily accessible to the public, and
subject to California’s strict open meeting requirements.
Beware of political rhetoric from the supporters of Measure B-2016.
While generating approximately $2 million in new revenue annually,
Measure B would affect only defined short-term lodging properties located
within the unincorporated area of Santa Barbara County, which excludes
the eight incorporated cities. It would also give the unincorporated area
parity with the cities of Santa Barbara, Goleta, Buellton, Carpinteria and
Solvang who all have the same 12% rate proposed in Measure B.
The County has an annual budget of over One Billion Dollars and
routinely overspends your tax dollars on pet-projects, employee salaries,
benefits and pension increases and now they are coming to the taxpayer
for more. If the County wants more revenue they should be promoting
business development and eliminating red-tape.
/s/ Janet Wolf, County Supervisor, Second District
7/28/2016
on behalf of the Board of Supervisors, County of Santa Barbara
spend the tax dollars that they already get. Say “NO” to New Taxes and
vote “NO” on Measure B-2016!
/s/ Steve Lavagnino, County Supervisor, Fifth District
7/28/2016
on behalf of the Board of Supervisors, County of Santa Barbara
The undersigned author of the Rebuttal to the Argument in Favor of ballot
measure B2016 at the Presidential General Election for the County of
Santa Barbara to be held on November 8, 2016 hereby state that such
argument is true and correct to the best of his knowledge and belief.
Read their argument and the ballot question carefully. They purposely
use the term “such as” to describe the potential programs on which these
tax dollars can be spent. They are NOT telling you that they WILL spend
new taxes on those programs. The County Board of Supervisors had
the option to give you, the voter the choice of approving a tax that would
specifically direct these funds towards your priorities, such as roads,
parks and libraries, but they chose to keep the control for themselves.
The idea that money collected is new revenue from tourists is FALSE.
Measure B is a sensible proposal supported by many individuals These funds are not new, they have been coming to our community for
and groups from a variety of political perspectives. Please join us in years, but instead of being collected by county government in the form of
supporting a modest tax increase to visitors that will have a significant taxes, they have been spent in local restaurants and at businesses, which
in turn helps to create jobs. Measure B-2016 will hurt small businesses
positive impact on the quality of life for local residents.
in Santa Barbara County.
The undersigned authors of the Argument in Favor of ballot measure
B2016 at the Presidential General Election for the County of Santa Measure B-2016 is not modest, it is a 20% increase over the current
Barbara to be held on November 8, 2016 hereby state that such argument tax rate.
is true and correct to the best of their knowledge and belief.
Send a message to County Leaders that you want them to efficiently
/s/ Peter L. Adam
Chairman, Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors
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ARGUMENT AGAINST
MEASURE B2016
COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA
REBUTTAL TO ARGUMENT AGAINST
MEASURE B2016
COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA
Measure B-2016 is a tax increase of TWENTY percent!
If passed, the present Measure would be the first time in over TWENTY
FIVE YEARS that the County’s Transient Occupancy Tax has been
We are already over-taxed. The County of Santa Barbara has failed to increased. Contrary to opponents’ argument citing loss of competitive
reign in excessive employee compensation and out-of-control pensions. advantage, the proposed TOT rate is identical to that of the largest cities
Well-run counties use performance-based budgeting but Santa Barbara surrounding the vast majority of the County’s lodging establishments.
The County’s budget process and expenditure decisions are extremely
County does not. There is very little accountability for our tax money.
transparent and thorough. For example, in 2015, over forty hours of
Astute hotel buyers look at how much tax they are paying before they public hearing time was devoted solely to the County budget, along with
thousands of pages of public documents.
book rooms and will take their business elsewhere.
Rather than raise taxes, the county should reform regulations in order to
be friendlier to business.
Measure B-2016 is not good for Santa Barbara County because it:
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Will set off another round of tax increases
Will force small “mom & pop” hotel operators out of business
Takes away competitive advantage of hotels in the
unincorporated areas
Hurts consumers and employers
Several lodgings and hotel establishments have been approved for
development or redevelopment in the past few years and are expected
to come online in the near future. The modest increase would be paid by
visitors to the County and would help pay for services and infrastructure
utilized by County residents.
The undersigned authors of the Rebuttal to the Argument Against ballot
measure B2016 at the Presidential General Election for the County of
Santa Barbara to be held on November 8, 2016 hereby state that such
argument is true and correct to the best of their knowledge and belief.
/s/ Steve Lavagnino, County Supervisor, Fifth District
8/8/16
on behalf of the Board of Supervisors, County of Santa Barbara
VOTE NO on the deceptive and wasteful Measure B-2016!
The undersigned authors of the Argument Against ballot measure B2016
8/8/16
at the Presidential General Election for the County of Santa Barbara to be /s/ Janet Wolf, County Supervisor, Second District
on
behalf
of
the
Board
of
Supervisors,
County
of
Santa
Barbara
held on November 8, 2016 hereby state that such argument is true and
correct to the best of their knowledge and belief.
/s/ Peter Adam, Chairman
Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors
7/28/16
/s/ Joe Armendariz, Executive Director
on behalf of Santa Barbara County Taxpayers Association
7/27/16
/s/ Michael F. Brown, Retired Santa Barbara County CEO
7/28/16
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FULL TEXT
MEASURE B2016
COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA
ORDINANCE NO. 4961
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA, STATE OF CALIFORNIA
ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 32-12 OF THE SANTA BARBARA COUNTY CODE
TO INCREASE THE TRANSIENT OCCUPANCY TAX RATE TO
TWELVE PERCENT (12%)
THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA ORDAINS AS FOLLOWS, subject to approval by the electorate:
SECTION I: VOTER APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT TO SANTA BARBARA COUNTY CODE SECTION 32-12. Section 32-12 of the Santa
Barbara County Code is hereby set forth for voter approval to read as follows:
Sec. 32-12. Tax imposed on Transients; Rate; When payable
For the privilege of occupancy in any hotel, each transient is subject to and shall pay a tax in the amount of twelve percent (12%) of the rent charged
by the operator. Such tax constitutes a debt owed by the transient to the County which is extinguished only by payment to the operator or to the
County. The transient shall pay the tax to the operator of the hotel at the time the rent is paid. If the rent is paid in installments, a proportionate share
of the tax shall be paid with each installment. The unpaid tax shall be due upon the transient’s ceasing to occupy space in the hotel. If for any reason
the tax is not paid to the operator of the hotel, the County Tax Collector may require that such tax shall be paid directly to the County Tax Collector.
The tax rate of twelve percent (12%) shall take effect beginning January 1, 2017. In the interim period between the November 8, 2016 election and
January 1, 2017, for the privilege of occupancy in any hotel, each transient is subject to and shall pay a tax in the amount of ten percent (10%) of
the rent charged by the operator.
SECTION II: NATURE OF TAX. If approved by a majority of the electorate voting on the measure, the ordinance will increase the current
transient occupancy tax rate to twelve percent (12%) of rent charged. The transient occupancy tax is a tax imposed upon transients for the privilege
of occupying defined hotels located within the unincorporated territory of Santa Barbara County. The tax would be collected by hotel operators in the
same manner as the current transient occupancy tax is collected. The collection of the tax from hotel operators would be administered by the Santa
Barbara County Tax Collector as provided in Section 32-15 of the Santa Barbara County Code.
SECTION III: GENERAL TAX. The transient occupancy tax imposed by this ordinance is a general tax within the meaning of Government
Code Section 53721 and Article XIII C, Section 1 (a) of the California Constitution. The revenue generated by this general tax is available for general
governmental purposes. To that end, the Auditor- Controller is instructed to deposit the revenue from the tax into the County General Fund and to
include his estimate of the revenue from this general tax, together with his estimates of other revenue sources, in the tabulation that he is annually
required to prepare by Government Code Section 29060. The revenue from this general tax shall be made available to the Board of Supervisors
for annual appropriation in the County’s budget for any lawful expenditure. Nothing in this ordinance nor in any other ordinance, advisory measure,
resolution, or policy shall be construed as limiting, in any way, the amount or the objects of the appropriations and expenditures that can be made
from the revenue of the tax nor be construed as creating a continuing appropriation.
SECTION IV: EFFECT. Voter approval of this ordinance shall have the effect of increasing the transient occupancy tax.
SECTION V: COMPLIANCE WITH THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA). Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines
Section 15378(b)(4), adoption of this tax increase ordinance as a government funding mechanism is not a project subject to the requirements of
CEQA. Prior to commencement of any project that may result from the expenditure of revenues from this tax increase, any necessary environmental
review required by CEQA shall be completed.
SECTION VI: SEVERABILITY. If any provision of this ordinance or the application thereof to any person or circumstance is held invalid, the
remainder of the ordinance and the application of such provision to other persons or circumstances shall not be affected thereby.
SECTION VII: ELECTION. An election shall be held on November 8, 2016, on the issue of increasing the current transient occupancy tax rate
to twelve percent (12%) of rent charged. If the measure is defeated, the transient occupancy tax will remain at the existing transient occupancy tax
rate of ten percent (10%) of rent charged.
SECTION VIII: EFFECTIVE DATE. This ordinance shall take effect immediately upon its adoption by a majority of the electorate voting on the
ordinance at the November 8, 2016 general election.
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SAMPLE BALLOT
OFFICIAL BALLOT
PRESIDENTIAL GENERAL ELECTION
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SANTA BARBARA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA
NOVEMBER 8, 2016
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PARTY-NOMINATED OFFICES
SCHOOL
The party label accompanying the name of a
candidate for party-nominated office on the general LOMPOC UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
election ballot means that the candidate is the official Governing Board Member
Vote for no more than Three
nominee of the party shown.
RICHARD T. KING
Retired Sergeant
PRESIDENT AND VICE PRESIDENT
Vote for One Party
JEFF CARLOVSKY
Retired School Principal
Democratic
HILLARY CLINTON
for President
TIM KAINE
HENRY P. GALLINA
Incumbent
RICHARD (DICK) BARRETT
Retired Educator/Coach
for Vice President
Peace and
Freedom
GLORIA ESTELA LA RIVA
for President
DENNIS J. BANKS
YES
for Vice President
DONALD J. TRUMP
for President
MICHAEL R. PENCE
Republican, American
Independent
COUNTY
for Vice President
GARY JOHNSON
for President
Libertarian
BILL WELD
JILL STEIN
for President
COUNTY SUPERVISOR
3RD DISTRICT
Vote for One
for Vice President
Green
AJAMU BARAKA
for Vice President
JOAN HARTMANN
County Planning Commissioner
BRUCE PORTER
Businessperson/School Trustee
VOTER-NOMINATED AND NONPARTISAN
OFFICES
All voters, regardless of the party preference they
disclosed upon registration, or refusal to disclose a
party preference, may vote for any candidate for a
voter-nominated or nonpartisan office. The party
preference, if any, designated by a candidate for a
voter-nominated office is selected by the candidate
and is shown for the information of the voters only. It
does not imply that the candidate is nominated or
endorsed by the party or that the party approves of
the candidate. The party preference, if any, of a
candidate for a nonpartisan office does not appear
on the ballot.
UNITED STATES SENATOR
Vote for One
MEASURES SUBMITTED
TO THE VOTERS
PROPOSITION 51
SCHOOL BONDS. FUNDING FOR K-12 SCHOOL
AND COMMUNITY COLLEGE FACILITIES.
INITIATIVE STATUTE. Authorizes $9 billion in
general obligation bonds for new construction and
modernization of K-12 public school facilities; charter
schools and vocational education facilities; and
California Community Colleges facilities. Fiscal
Impact: State costs of about $17.6 billion to pay off
both the principal ($9 billion) and interest ($8.6
billion) on the bonds. Payments of about $500 million
per year for 35 years.
Party Preference: Democratic
United States Congresswoman
KAMALA D. HARRIS
Party Preference: Democratic
Attorney General of California
UNITED STATES REPRESENTATIVE
24TH DISTRICT
Vote for One
JUSTIN DONALD FAREED
Party Preference: Republican
Small Businessman/Rancher
SALUD CARBAJAL
Party Preference: Democratic
Santa Barbara County Supervisor
STATE SENATOR
19TH DISTRICT
Vote for One
HANNAH-BETH JACKSON
Party Preference: Democratic
State Senator
COLIN PATRICK WALCH
Party Preference: Republican
Entrepreneur/Hospitality Professional
MEMBER OF THE STATE ASSEMBLY
37TH DISTRICT
Vote for One
YES
NO
PROPOSITION 53
REVENUE BONDS. STATEWIDE VOTER
APPROVAL. INITIATIVE CONSTITUTIONAL
AMENDMENT. Requires statewide voter approval
before any revenue bonds can be issued or sold by
the state for certain projects if the bond amount
exceeds $2 billion. Fiscal Impact: State and local
fiscal effects are unknown and would depend on
which projects are affected by the measure and what
actions government agencies and voters take in
response to the measure’s voting requirement.
S. MONIQUE LIMÓN
Party Preference: Democratic
Educator/School Boardmember
Party Preference: None
Planning Commissioner/Businessman
YES
NO
PROPOSITION 56
CIGARETTE TAX TO FUND HEALTHCARE,
TOBACCO USE PREVENTION, RESEARCH,
AND LAW ENFORCEMENT. INITIATIVE
CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT AND
STATUTE. Increases cigarette tax by $2.00 per
pack, with equivalent increase on other tobacco
products and electronic cigarettes containing
nicotine. Fiscal Impact: Additional net state
revenue of $1 billion to $1.4 billion in 2017-18,
with potentially lower revenues in future years.
Revenues would be used primarily to augment
spending on health care for low-income
Californians.
NO
PROPOSITION 52
MEDI-CAL HOSPITAL FEE PROGRAM.
INITIATIVE CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT AND
STATUTE. Extends indefinitely an existing statute
that imposes fees on hospitals to fund Medi-Cal
health care services, care for uninsured patients, and
children’s health coverage. Fiscal Impact: Uncertain
fiscal effect, ranging from relatively little impact to
annual state General Fund savings of around $1
billion and increased funding for public hospitals in
the low hundreds of millions of dollars annually.
YES
NO
PROPOSITION 55
TAX EXTENSION TO FUND EDUCATION
AND HEALTHCARE. INITIATIVE
CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT. Extends by
twelve years the temporary personal income tax
increases enacted in 2012 on earnings over
$250,000, with revenues allocated to K-12
schools, California Community Colleges, and, in
certain years, healthcare. Fiscal Impact:
Increased state revenues--$4 billion to $9 billion
annually from 2019-2030--depending on
economy and stock market. Increased funding
for schools, community colleges, health care for
low-income people, budget reserves, and debt
payments.
YES
STATE
LORETTA L. SANCHEZ
EDWARD FULLER
PROPOSITION 54
LEGISLATURE. LEGISLATION AND
PROCEEDINGS. INITIATIVE
CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT AND
STATUTE. Prohibits Legislature from passing
any bill unless published on Internet for 72
hours before vote. Requires Legislature to
record its proceedings and post on Internet.
Authorizes use of recordings. Fiscal Impact:
One-time costs of $1 million to $2 million and
ongoing costs of about $1 million annually to
record legislative meetings and make videos of
those meetings available on the Internet.
NO
YES
NO
PROPOSITION 57
CRIMINAL SENTENCES. PAROLE.
JUVENILE CRIMINAL PROCEEDINGS AND
SENTENCING. INITIATIVE
CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT AND
STATUTE. Allows parole consideration for
nonviolent felons. Authorizes sentence credits
for rehabilitation, good behavior, and education.
Provides juvenile court judge decides whether
juvenile will be prosecuted as adult. Fiscal
Impact: Net state savings likely in the tens of
millions of dollars annually, depending on
implementation. Net county costs of likely a few
million dollars annually.
YES
NO
PROPOSITION 58
ENGLISH PROFICIENCY. MULTILINGUAL
EDUCATION. INITIATIVE STATUTE.
Preserves requirement that public schools
ensure students obtain English language
proficiency. Requires school districts to solicit
parent/community input in developing language
acquisition programs. Requires instruction to
ensure English acquisition as rapidly and
effectively as possible. Authorizes school
districts to establish dual-language immersion
programs for both native and non-native English
speakers. Fiscal Impact: No notable fiscal effect
on school districts or state government.
YES
NO
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PROPOSITION 59
CORPORATIONS. POLITICAL SPENDING.
FEDERAL CONSTITUTIONAL PROTECTIONS.
LEGISLATIVE ADVISORY QUESTION. Asks
whether California’s elected officials should use their
authority to propose and ratify an amendment to the
federal Constitution overturning the United States
Supreme Court decision in Citizens United v.
Federal Election Commission. Citizens United ruled
that laws placing certain limits on political spending
by corporations and unions are unconstitutional.
Fiscal Impact: No direct fiscal effect on state or local
governments.
Shall California’s elected officials use all of their
constitutional authority, including, but not limited to,
proposing and ratifying one or more amendments to
the United States Constitution, to overturn Citizens
United v. Federal Election Commission (2010) 558
U.S. 310, and other applicable judicial precedents, to
allow the full regulation or limitation of campaign
contributions and spending, to ensure that all
citizens, regardless of wealth, may express their
views to one another, and to make clear that
corporations should not have the same constitutional
rights as human beings?
YES
NO
PROPOSITION 60
ADULT FILMS. CONDOMS. HEALTH
REQUIREMENTS. INITIATIVE STATUTE. Requires
adult film performers to use condoms during filming
of sexual intercourse. Requires producers to pay for
performer vaccinations, testing, and medical
examinations. Requires producers to post condom
requirement at film sites. Fiscal Impact: Likely
reduction of state and local tax revenues of several
million dollars annually. Increased state spending
that could exceed $1 million annually on regulation,
partially offset by new fees.
YES
NO
PROPOSITION 61
STATE PRESCRIPTION DRUG PURCHASES.
PRICING STANDARDS. INITIATIVE STATUTE.
Prohibits state from buying any prescription drug
from a drug manufacturer at price over lowest price
paid for the drug by United States Department of
Veterans Affairs. Exempts managed care programs
funded through Medi-Cal. Fiscal Impact: Potential for
state savings of an unknown amount depending on
(1) how the measure’s implementation challenges
are addressed and (2) the responses of drug
manufacturers regarding the provision and pricing of
their drugs.
YES
NO
PROPOSITION 62
DEATH PENALTY. INITIATIVE STATUTE. Repeals
death penalty and replaces it with life imprisonment
without possibility of parole. Applies retroactively to
existing death sentences. Increases the portion of
life inmates’ wages that may be applied to victim
restitution. Fiscal Impact: Net ongoing reduction in
state and county criminal justice costs of around
$150 million annually within a few years, although
the impact could vary by tens of millions of dollars
depending on various factors.
YES
NO
PROPOSITION 63
FIREARMS. AMMUNITION SALES. INITIATIVE
STATUTE. Requires background check and
Department of Justice authorization to purchase
ammunition. Prohibits possession of large-capacity
ammunition magazines. Establishes procedures for
enforcing laws prohibiting firearm possession by
specified persons. Requires Department of Justice’s
participation in federal National Instant Criminal
Background Check System. Fiscal Impact: Increased
state and local court and law enforcement costs,
potentially in the tens of millions of dollars annually,
related to a new court process for removing firearms
from prohibited persons after they are convicted.
YES
NO
PROPOSITION 64
MARIJUANA LEGALIZATION. INITIATIVE
STATUTE. Legalizes marijuana under state law, for
use by adults 21 or older. Imposes state taxes on
sales and cultivation. Provides for industry licensing
and establishes standards for marijuana products.
Allows local regulation and taxation. Fiscal Impact:
Additional tax revenues ranging from high hundreds
of millions of dollars to over $1 billion annually,
mostly dedicated to specific purposes. Reduced
criminal justice costs of tens of millions of dollars
annually.
YES
NO
PROPOSITION 65
CARRYOUT BAGS. CHARGES. INITIATIVE
STATUTE. Redirects money collected by grocery
and certain other retail stores through mandated sale
of carryout bags. Requires stores to deposit bag sale
proceeds into a special fund to support specified
environmental projects. Fiscal Impact: Potential state
revenue of several tens of millions of dollars annually
under certain circumstances, with the monies used
to support certain environmental programs.
YES
NO
PROPOSITION 66
DEATH PENALTY. PROCEDURES. INITIATIVE
STATUTE. Changes procedures governing state
court challenges to death sentences. Designates
superior court for initial petitions and limits
successive petitions. Requires appointed attorneys
who take noncapital appeals to accept death penalty
appeals. Exempts prison officials from existing
regulation process for developing execution
methods. Fiscal Impact: Unknown ongoing impact on
state court costs for processing legal challenges to
death sentences. Potential prison savings in the tens
of millions of dollars annually.
YES
NO
PROPOSITION 67
BAN ON SINGLE-USE PLASTIC BAGS.
REFERENDUM. A “Yes” vote approves, and a “No”
vote rejects, a statute that prohibits grocery and
other stores from providing customers single-use
plastic or paper carryout bags but permits sale of
recycled paper bags and reusable bags. Fiscal
Impact: Relatively small fiscal effects on state and
local governments, including a minor increase in
state administrative costs and possible minor local
government savings from reduced litter and waste
management costs.
YES
NO
SCHOOL
MEASURE L2016
LOMPOC UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
To improve the quality of education with funding that
cannot be taken by the State; repair or replace leaky
roofs; upgrade inadequate electrical systems;
construct/modernize classrooms, restrooms and
school facilities; repair/replace outdated heating,
ventilation and air-conditioning systems; and make
health, safety and handicapped accessibility
improvements; shall the Lompoc Unified School
District issue $65,000,000 of bonds at legal interest
rates, annual audits, have an independent citizens’
oversight committee and NO money for teacher or
administrative salaries?
BONDS YES
BONDS NO
COUNTY
MEASURE B2016
SANTA BARBARA COUNTY
In order to have uniformity with local cities’ hotel tax
rates of 12% (Buellton, Carpinteria, Goleta, Solvang,
and Santa Barbara) and for general county purposes
such as law enforcement, parks, recreation, facility
and road maintenance, and others, shall an
ordinance amending Santa Barbara County Code
Section 32-12 increasing the transient occupancy tax
rate (paid by persons renting accommodations for 30
days or less) in the unincorporated areas of the
County from 10% to 12% be adopted?
YES
NO
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