Sample Ballot - Registrar of Voters

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County of Riverside
Registrar of Voters
Polling Place Location
on Back Cover
Polls Open
June 7, 2016
7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Consolidated
Presidential Primary
Election
Tuesday, June 7, 2016
Sample Ballot and Information Pamphlet
This booklet contains all political party preferences,
please check the back cover for your party preference.
Last Day To Register
To Vote or Change
Political Party
Preference
May 23, 2016
Quick • Easy • Convenient
Vote-By-Mail
May 9th - May 31st
Application on Back Cover
AVISO IMPORTANTE
Una traducción en Español de
esta Boleta de Muestra y Folleto
de Información al Votante puede
obtenerse en la oficina del Registro
de Votantes llamando al (951) 4867200 o 1 (800) 773-VOTE (8683) o visite
nuestro sitio web www.voteinfo.net
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COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE REGISTRAR OF VOTERS
2724 Gateway Drive • Riverside, CA 92507
951-486-7200 • 800-773-VOTE (8683) • TTY: 951-697-8966
www.voteinfo.net
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Elections in California
There are two different types of primary elections in California. The results of the primary election determine the candidates
who will run in the general election in November. The types of primary elections are:
Presidential (Party-Nominated/Partisan Office)
• Office on the ballot: U.S. President
• Who can vote: Only voters who registered with the same political party as the candidate (the Democratic, American
Independent, and Libertarian parties allow voters who registered with no party preference to vote in their primary).
• Result: The candidate who moves on to the general election is the candidate nominated by their national political
party and may not be the candidate that was elected by popular vote in the California primary election.
California Open Primary (Voter-Nominated Offices)
• Offices on the ballot: U.S. Senate, U.S. House of Representatives, statewide offices, and state legislative offices
• Who can vote: Any voter may vote for any one candidate in each contest, regardless of party preference.
• Result: The top-two candidates, regardless of party preference, who receive the most votes in each primary contest
move on to the general election. After a top-two primary, a general election must be held even if one candidate
receives a majority of the vote (at least 50 percent +1) and even if there is only one candidate in the primary election.
California's open primary system does not apply to candidates running for U.S. President, County Central Committee, or local
offices. Non-partisan offices (such as judges, county supervisors, city council members, and school board members) remain
open to all eligible voters.
Get out of line on Election Day!
VOTE-BY-MAIL
Quick, easy, convenient...
from the comfort of your home!
See application on back cover
VOTE EARLY
Riverside County
Registrar of Voters Office
See inside for additional locations and information
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REBECCA SPENCER
Registrar of Voters
ART TINOCO
Assistant Registrar of Voters
REGISTRAR OF VOTERS
COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE
Dear Voter:
June 7, 2016 is Election Day. This Sample Ballot and Voter Information Pamphlet provides ballot marking
instructions, polling place location, candidate information, and other important election details that you should
review before you vote. You may mark your selections on your Sample Ballot and take it with you to the polls for
easy reference.
You have several options for voting:
Vote-by-Mail – Voting by mail is convenient and easy. You will find an application to receive a Vote-by-Mail
ballot on the back cover of this pamphlet. The deadline to request a Vote-by-Mail ballot is May 31. You
have several options for returning your ballot:
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Mail your ballot in time to reach the Registrar of Voters Office by 8:00 p.m. on Election Day, or be
postmarked on or before Election Day and received no later than three days after Election Day to
be counted.
Return your ballot in person to the Registrar of Voters Office during regular business hours and until
close of polls on Election Day. For your convenience the Registrar’s office has a secure locked drop
box at its entry for ballot drop off 24 hours a day.
Deposit your ballot in one of the secure drop-off boxes available at designated City Clerks’ Offices from May
9 through June 6. Please visit our website to view a map of ballot drop-off locations.
Take your ballot to any Polling Place (before 8:00 p.m.) in Riverside County on Election Day.
You may confirm that the Registrar of Voters Office has received your returned Vote-by-Mail ballot on
our website at www.voteinfo.net.
Vote First, Count First! Vote-by-Mail ballots received before Election Day are counted first. Return
your ballot as soon as possible to ensure that it is included in the first Election Night results!
Early Voting – Vote at the Registrar of Voters Office beginning May 9 through June 6 (excluding Holidays),
Monday through Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; Saturday, May 28 and June 4, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.;
and Election Day, June 7, from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Early voting will also be available at participating malls
in Riverside County on May 27 through May 29. Please visit our website at www.voteinfo.net for additional
early voting information.
Vote on Election Day June 7 – See the back cover of this Sample Ballot for your Polling Place location.
There is still time to volunteer to be a poll worker. We need Polling Officers to work at the polls on Election Day
and we are eager to train you to assist voters with our proudest legacy – the right to vote.
The Registrar of Voters team is here to serve you. Please contact us anytime, so we can help make your
voting experience a positive one. Thank you for participating in this election -- your vote counts!
Sincerely,
REBECCA SPENCER
Registrar of Voters
Be sure to follow the Registrar of Voters on
Facebook, YouTube and Twitter.
2724 Gateway Drive, Riverside, CA 92507-0918 • (951) 486-7200 • FAX (951) 486-7272 • TTY (951) 697-8966
www.voteinfo.net
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B U S I N ES S N AM E
Elections in California
The Top Two Candidates Open Primary Act requires that all candidates for a voter-nominated office be listed on the
same ballot. Previously known as partisan offices, voter-nominated offices are state legislative offices, U.S.
congressional offices, and state constitutional offices.
In both the open primary and general elections, you can vote for any candidate regardless of what party preference
you indicated on your voter registration form. In the primary election, the two candidates receiving the most votes —
regardless of party preference — move on to the general election. If a candidate receives a majority of the vote (50
percent + 1), a general election still must be held. Even if there are only two candidates for an office in the open
primary, a general election for that office is still required.
California's open primary system does not apply to candidates running for U.S. President, County Central
Committee, or local offices.
California law requires that the following information be printed in this pamphlet
Party-Nominated/Partisan Offices
Political parties may formally nominate candidates for party-nominated/partisan offices at the primary election. A
nominated candidate will represent that party as its official candidate for the specific office at the general election and
the ballot will reflect an official designation. The top vote-getter for each party at the primary election moves on to the
general election. Parties also elect officers of county central committees at the primary election.
A voter can only vote in the primary election of the political party he or she has disclosed a preference for upon
registering to vote. However, a political party may allow a person who has declined to disclose a party preference to
vote in that party's primary election.
Voter-Nominated Offices
Political parties are not entitled to formally nominate candidates for voter-nominated offices at the primary election.
A candidate nominated for a voter-nominated office at the primary election is the nominee of the people and not the
official nominee of any party at the general election. A candidate for nomination to a voter-nominated office shall have
his or her party preference, or lack of party preference, stated on the ballot, but the party preference designation is
selected solely by the candidate and is shown for the information of the voters only. It does not mean the candidate is
nominated or endorsed by the party designated, or that there is an affiliation between the party and candidate, and no
candidate nominated by the voters shall be deemed to be the officially nominated candidate of any political party. In this
sample ballot booklet, parties may list the candidates for voter-nominated offices who have received the party's official
endorsement.
Any voter may vote for any candidate for a voter-nominated office, if they meet the other qualifications required to vote
for that office. The top two vote-getters at the primary election move on to the general election for the voternominated office even if both candidates have specified the same party preference designation. No party is entitled to
have a candidate with its party preference designation move on to the general election, unless the candidate is one of
the two highest vote-getters at the primary election.
Nonpartisan State Offices
Political parties are not entitled to nominate candidates for nonpartisan offices at the primary election, and a
candidate at the primary election is not the official nominee of any party for the specific office at the general election. A
candidate for nomination to a nonpartisan office may NOT designate his or her party preference, or lack of party
preference, on the ballot. The top two vote-getters at the primary election move on to the general election for the
nonpartisan office.
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HO W TO USE THIS SAMPLE BALLOT
1. POLITICAL PARTY PREFERENCE: If you are not sure about your political party preference, look at the
front of this booklet or at the address label on the back cover. You may also check your political party
preference on our website at www.voteinfo.net or by calling (951) 486-7200.
If you chose a political party preference when registering to vote you will be issued an official ballot which
will include that political party’s U.S. Presidential and central committee candidates. Voter-Nominated and
Nonpartisan contests will also be included.
2. NO PARTY PREFERENCE AND NONPARTISAN: If you did not indicate a political party preference or
you registered with an unqualified political party, then you will be issued the No Party Preference /
Nonpartisan ballot. Your ballot will include congressional, state legislative, and nonpartisan contests, not
U.S. Presidential Candidates. However, for this election, three parties are allowing cross over voting for
their Presidential Candidates. You may request one of the following ballots:
Democratic Party
American Independent Party
Libertarian Party
3. PARTISAN OFFICES in the SAMPLE BALLOT
Look at the sample ballot pages that follow. Find the sample ballot pages for the appropriate political
party, in order to review your official ballot choices for partisan offices.
If you are a no party preference voter and you choose to vote the nonpartisan ballot, you will not find any
of the presidential candidates on your ballot.
4. VOTER-NOMINATED AND NONPARTISAN SAMPLE BALLOT PAGES
All voters are eligible to vote on the voter-nominated and nonpartisan portion of the ballot. Following the
party sample ballot pages are the voter-nominated and nonpartisan offices, and state and local
propositions and measures. The exact issues and offices on your ballot correspond to the location of your
residence address, according to what jurisdictions have seats to fill and/or questions to ask.
H O W T O M A R K Y O U R PA P E R B A L LO T
Please refer to the following instructions on how to properly complete your Official Ballot.
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Connect the head and tail of the arrow that points to your
choice, like the example provided.
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Check both front and back of ballot for voting contests.
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Use a black ball point pen. Do not use felt tip, red or gel
TO MARK YOUR VOTE
DRAW A LINE
ink.
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One line connecting the arrow is preferred.
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Vote for no more than the number of votes
allowed in
each contest (e.g. vote for one, vote for no more than
two, etc.).
VOTE!!!
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Please keep the Vote-by-Mail ballot folded the same way
as you received it.
For a demonstration on marking your ballot, please visit our website at www.voteinfo.net
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SAMPLE BALLOT / BOLETA DE MUESTRA
CONSOLIDATED PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARY ELECTION / ELECCIÓN PRIMARIA PRESIDENCIAL CONSOLIDADA
June 7, 2016 / 7 de junio de 2016
Mark your choices on your Sample Ballot, then refer to it when you vote / Marque sus opciones en su Boleta de Muestra, luego refiérase a esta cuando esté votando
DEMOCRATIC PARTY / PARTIDO DEMÓCRATA
No Party Preference / Nonpartisan Voters may request a DEMOCRATIC PARTY Ballot.
Please note you will not be allowed to vote for Members of their Central Committee.
FIND YOUR PARTY
on this page or the following pages
ENCUENTRE SU PARTIDO
en esta página o en las siguientes paginas
Los Votantes Sin Preferencia de Partido / No Partidistas pueden solicitar una Boleta
para el PARTIDO DEMÓCRATA.
Por favor tome en cuenta que usted no podrá votar por los Miembros de su Comité Central.
PARTY-NOMINATED OFFICES
CARGOS NOMINADOS POR LOS PARTIDOS
PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES
PRESIDENTE DE ESTADOS UNIDOS
Presidential Preference
Preferencia Presidencial
Vote for One / Vote por Uno
ROQUE DE LA FUENTE
HILLARY CLINTON
HENRY HEWES
KEITH JUDD
MICHAEL STEINBERG
BERNIE SANDERS
WILLIE WILSON
CA33-1-018D
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June 7, 2016 / 7 de junio de 2016
DEMOCRATIC PARTY / PARTIDO DEMÓCRATA
No Party Preference / Nonpartisan Voters may request a DEMOCRATIC PARTY Ballot.
Please note you will not be allowed to vote for Members of their Central Committee.
FIND YOUR PARTY
para el PARTIDO DEMÓCRATA.
Por favor tome en cuenta que usted no podrá votar por los Miembros de su Comité Central.
DAVID MARQUEZ
COUNTY COMMITTEE
COMITÉ DEL CONDADO
Community Volunteer
Voluntario en la Comunidad
JOSE ALCALA
Member, County Central Committee,
61st Assembly District
Miembro, Comité Central del Condado,
Asamblea Distrito Núm. 61
Vote for no more than Six / Vote por no más de Seis
DAVID LARA-TELLEZ
Teacher
Maestro
RUTHEE GOLDKORN
Access Building Consultant
Consultora de Acceso a Edificios
Sales Manager
Gerente de Ventas
YXSTIAN GUTIERREZ
Moreno Valley Mayor / Educator
Alcalde de Moreno Valley / Educador
SHANIFA LILA
Emergency Room Technician
Técnico de Sala de Emergencia
ROBERT PALOMAREZ
Commissioner, Senior Board
Comisarío, Junta de Personas Mayores
CHRISTOPHER BACA
Incumbent
Titular
TISA RODRIGUEZ
Environmental Planner
Planificadora Ambiental
ANGELOV FAROOQ
Appointed Incumbent
Titular Nombrado
STEVEN ANTHONY FIGUEROA, SR.
Education Business Consultant
Consultor de Empresas de Educación
JAYSON D. SANDOVAL
Field Representative
Representante de Campo
KATHERINE UNDERWOOD
Teacher
Maestra
IRICK HALE
Retired
Jubilado
GREGORY HAGANS
Retired
Jubilado
ROBERT HARRIS
Retired Emergency RN
Enfermero de Emergencias Registrado Jubilado
NINA HIERS
Community Volunteer
Voluntaria en la Comunidad
CA33-1-018D
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June 7, 2016 / 7 de junio de 2016
REPUBLICAN PARTY /
PARTIDO REPUBLICANO
FIND YOUR PARTY
DONALD TRUMP
BEN CARSON
TED CRUZ
JOHN R. KASICH
JIM GILMORE
CA33-1-018R
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June 7, 2016 / 7 de junio de 2016
AMERICAN INDEPENDENT PARTY /
PARTIDO AMERICANO INDEPENDIENTE
No Party Preference / Nonpartisan Voters may request an
AMERICAN INDEPENDENT PARTY Ballot.
FIND YOUR PARTY
para el PARTIDO AMERICANO INDEPENDIENTE.
THOMAS HOEFLING
ARTHUR HARRIS
J.R. MYERS
ROBERT ORNELAS
ALAN SPEARS
WILEY DRAKE
JAMES HEDGES
CA33-1-018A
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June 7, 2016 / 7 de junio de 2016
GREEN PARTY / PARTIDO VERDE
FIND YOUR PARTY
Presidential Candidate Preference
Vote for a candidate.
Delegates to the national convention will
be selected after the primary election.
Preferencia de Candidato Presidencial
Vote por un candidato.
Los delegados a la convención nacional
serán seleccionados después
de la elección primaria.
JILL STEIN
DARRYL CHERNEY
WILLIAM KREML
KENT MESPLAY
SEDINAM MOYOWASIFSA-CURRY
CA33-1-018G
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June 7, 2016 / 7 de junio de 2016
LIBERTARIAN PARTY / PARTIDO LIBERTARIO
No Party Preference / Nonpartisan Voters may request a
LIBERTARIAN PARTY Ballot.
para el PARTIDO LIBERTARIO.
FIND YOUR PARTY
GARY JOHNSON
MARC FELDMAN
RHETT WHITE FEATHER SMITH
JOY WAYMIRE
STEVE KERBEL
JOHN HALE
JOHN MCAFEE
CECIL INCE
AUSTIN PETERSEN
DARRYL W. PERRY
DERRICK M. REID
JACK ROBINSON, JR.
CA33-1-018L
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June 7, 2016 / 7 de junio de 2016
PEACE AND FREEDOM PARTY /
PARTIDO PAZ Y LIBERTAD
FIND YOUR PARTY
GLORIA ESTELA LA RIVA
LYNN S. KAHN
MONICA MOOREHEAD
CA33-1-018P
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June 7, 2016 / 7 de junio de 2016
VOTER-NOMINATED AND NONPARTISAN OFFICES /
CARGOS NOMINADOS POR LOS VOTANTES Y NO PARTIDISTAS
All voters, regardless of party preference, may vote for any candidate for a voter-nominated or nonpartisan
office.
Todo los votantes, sin importar la preferencia de partido, pueden votar por cualquier candidato a un cargo
nominado por los votantes o no partidista.
VOTER-NOMINATED OFFICES
CARGOS NOMINADOS POR LOS VOTANTES
UNITED STATES SENATOR
SENADOR DE ESTADOS UNIDOS
There are 34 candidates for US Senator. You can choose only 1.
Hay 34 candidatos para Senador de EE.UU. Sólo se puede elegir 1.
CLIVE GREY
Party Preference: None / Preferencia de Partido: Ninguna
Woodworker / Businessman / Entrepreneur / Ebanista / Comerciante / Empresario
DON J. GRUNDMANN
Doctor of Chiropractic / Doctor en Quiropráctica
PRESIDENT CRISTINA GRAPPO
Party Preference: Democratic / Preferencia de Partido: Demócrata
HERBERT G. PETERS
TOM PALZER
Party Preference: Republican / Preferencia de Partido: Republicano
JOHN THOMPSON PARKER
Party Preference: Peace and Freedom / Preferencia de Partido: Paz y Libertad
Neighborhood Council Member / Miembro de Consejo de Vecindario
KAREN ROSEBERRY
Educator / Educadora
EMORY RODGERS
Property Manager / Gerente de Propiedades
GEORGE C. YANG
Internet Startup CEO / Director Ejecutivo de Negocio Lanzado en Internet
JERRY J. LAWS
GAIL K. LIGHTFOOT
Party Preference: Libertarian / Preferencia de Partido: Libertario
Retired Registered Nurse / Enfermera Registrada Jubilada
MIKE BEITIKS
Stay-at-home Dad / Attorney / Amo de Casa / Abogado
PAMELA ELIZONDO
Party Preference: Green / Preferencia de Partido: Verde
Environmental Healing Consultant / Consultora de Saneamiento Ambiental
SCOTT A. VINEBERG
Social Entrepreneur / Empresario Social
STEVE STOKES
Small Business Owner / Propietario de Pequeña Empresa
DUF SUNDHEIM
Small Businessman / Mediator / Pequeño Empresario / Mediador
Candidates for United States Senator continued on following page.
La Lista de los Candidatos de Senador de Estados Unidos Continúa en la Siguiente Página.
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office.
UNITED STATES SENATOR
SENADOR DE ESTADOS UNIDOS
(continued/continuación)
LING LING SHI
Author / Escritora
LORETTA L. SANCHEZ
California Congresswoman / Congresista de California
PHIL WYMAN
Attorney / Businessman / Rancher / Abogado / Empresario / Ranchero
JARRELL WILLIAMSON
Health Care Lawyer / Abogado de Cuidado de Salud
THOMAS G. DEL BECCARO
Business Attorney / Author / Abogado Empresarial / Escritor
RON UNZ
Entrepreneur / Writer / Publisher / Empresario / Escritor / Editor
GREG CONLON
Businessman / Attorney / CPA / Empresario / Abogado / Contador Público Certificado
JASON KRAUS
DON KRAMPE
Retired / Jubilado
MARK MATTHEW HERD
Party Preference: Libertarian / Preferencia de Partido: Libertario
Community Organizer / Organizador Comunitario
VON HOUGO
Teacher / Maestro
JASON HANANIA
Attorney / Engineer / Abogado / Ingeniero
KAMALA D. HARRIS
Attorney General of California / Procuradora General de California
GAR MYERS
International Development Promoter / Promotor de Desarrollo Internacional
PAUL MERRITT
Self-Employed / Trabajador por Cuenta Propia
MASSIE MUNROE
Civil Environmental Engineer / Ingeniera Civil Medioambiental
ELEANOR GARCÍA
Aerospace Factory Worker / Trabajadora de Fábrica Aeroespacial
TIM GILDERSLEEVE
Paratransit Operator / Operador de Paratránsito
CA33-2-A1N
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June 7, 2016 / 7 de junio de 2016
office.
VOTER-NOMINATED OFFICES
CARGOS NOMINADOS POR LOS VOTANTES
MEMBER OF THE STATE ASSEMBLY
MIEMBRO DE LA ASAMBLEA DEL ESTADO
UNITED STATES REPRESENTATIVE
REPRESENTANTE DE ESTADOS UNIDOS
61st Assembly District
Distrito de la Asamblea Núm. 61
41st Congressional District
Distrito Congresional Núm. 41
HECTOR DIAZ
Party Preference: Republican
Preferencia de Partido: Republicano
Local Business Owner
Propietario de Empresa Local
DOUG SHEPHERD
Small Businessman
Pequeño Empresario
JOSE MEDINA
Party Preference: Democratic
Preferencia de Partido: Demócrata
Teacher / State Assemblymember
Maestro / Miembro de la Asamblea del Estado
CODY RYAN
Fitness Entrepreneur / Investor
Empresario de Condición Física / Inversionista
RANDY FOX
Councilman / Businessman / Pastor
Concejal / Empresario / Pastor de Iglesia
NONPARTISAN OFFICES
CARGOS NO PARTIDARIOS
JUDICIAL / JUDICIAL
MARK TAKANO
United States Representative / Teacher
Representante de Estados Unidos / Maestro
Judge of the Superior Court, Office #6
Juez del Tribunal Superior, Oficina #6
BURKE E. STRUNSKY
Homicide Prosecutor
Fiscal de Homicidios
D.W. DUKE
Attorney / Author
Abogado / Escritor
STATE SENATOR / SENADOR ESTATAL
SHAFFER CORMELL
31st Senatorial District
Distrito Senatorial Núm. 31
Court Appointed Attorney
Abogado Nombrado por el Tribunal
RICHARD REED
Attorney
Abogado
RICHARD ROTH
State Senator
Senador Estatal
CA33-2-A1N
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June 7, 2016 / 7 de junio de 2016
office.
CITY / CIUDAD
CITY / CIUDAD
CITY OF RIVERSIDE
CIUDAD DE RIVERSIDE
CITY OF RIVERSIDE
CIUDAD DE RIVERSIDE
Mayor / Alcalde
Transferring
State
Misdemeanor
Prosecutions to the City Attorney’s
Office. Shall Section 702 of the City
Charter be amended to establish that the Office of
City Prosecutor be created within the City Attorney's
Office, and the City Attorney acts as City Prosecutor
and charged with the duty on behalf of the people of
prosecuting misdemeanor offenses arising out of
violations of state law?
Transferencia de los Juicios por Delitos Menores
a la Oficina del Fiscal Municipal. ¿Debe
enmendarse el Artículo 702 de la Carta Municipal
para establecer que la Oficina del Fiscal Municipal
sea creada dentro de la Oficina del Abogado
Municipal, y que el Abogado Municipal oficie como
Fiscal Municipal y tenga la función de representar al
pueblo en el enjuiciamiento por delitos menores que
surjan de violaciones a la ley del estado?
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RUSTY BAILEY
Mayor of Riverside
Alcalde de Riverside
PATRICK BENEDICT "BABATÚNDE" SMALL
Outdoor Pot Grower
Cultivador de Marihuana al Aire Libre
PAUL DAVIS
Councilmember / Business Owner
Miembro del Concejo / Propietario de Empresa
NANCY MELENDEZ
Foundation Assistant Director
Directora Asistente de la Fundación
VIVIAN MORENO
Small Business Owner
Propietaria de Pequeña Empresa
SALLY MARTINEZ
Licensed Sales Consultant
Consultora de Ventas con Licensia
YES / SÍ
NO / NO
MEASURES SUBMITTED TO THE VOTERS
MEDIDAS SOMETIDAS A LOS VOTANTES
Council Member Salary Measure. Shall
Section 403 of the City Charter be
amended to increase the City Council
member salary to be eighty percent (80%) of the
Mayor's salary?
Medida de Salario de Miembro del Concejo.
¿Debe modificarse el Articulo 403 de la Carta
Municipal para incrementar el sueldo de un miembro
del Concejo Municipal para que sea ochenta por
ciento (80%) del sueldo del Alcalde?
B
STATE / ESTADO
SUSPENSION OF LEGISLATORS.
LEGISLATIVE
CONSTITUTIONAL
AMENDMENT. Authorizes Legislature to
suspend Members, including without salary and
benefits. Prohibits suspended Members from using
powers of office or legislative resources. Provides
suspension may end on specified date or by vote of
Member’s house. Fiscal Impact: No effect on state
spending in most years. Minor state savings in some
years.
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YES / SÍ
NO / NO
SUSPENSIÓN DE LEGISLADORES. ENMIENDA
CONSTITUCIONAL LEGISLATIVA. Autoriza a la
Legislatura a suspender a sus miembros, incluyendo
sin salario ni beneficios. Prohíbe a los miembros
suspendidos que usen los poderes del cargo o los
recursos legislativos. Estipula que la suspensión
puede finalizar en una fecha especificada, o por voto
de la cámara a la que pertenece el miembro. Impacto
fiscal: Ningún efecto sobre los gastos del estado en la
mayoría de los años. Ahorros menores para el estado
en algunos años.
YES / SÍ
NO / NO
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VOTER’S PAMPHLET INFORMATION SECTION
The following pages contain voter information applicable to
your ballot which may include the following items:
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CANDIDATE STATEMENTS
BALLOT MEASURES
ANALYSES
ARGUMENTS IN SUPPORT & IN OPPOSITION
This pamphlet section may not contain a complete list of candidates. A complete list of candidates appears on the Sample Ballot
section of this pamphlet. Each candidate’s statement in this pamphlet is volunteered by the candidate and is printed at the
expense of the candidate unless otherwise determined by the governing body. Deposit amounts required for publication of
candidate statements are listed in the candidate handbook at www.voteinfo.net.
Statements made on the following pages represent the views of the authors and are not endorsed by the County of Riverside.
Internet website addresses included in any statements are provided by the authors. The County of Riverside assumes no
liability for the accuracy or content of websites listed therein.
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Campaign Finance Reform
Among all state legislative candidates appearing on ballots in Riverside County, the following persons have pledged to abide by
campaign spending limits as specified in the California Government Code. Candidates agreeing to the limits have the opportunity
to publish a statement of qualifications in the local Sample Ballot Pamphlet. Not all districts will appear on your ballot.
STATE SENATE, 23rd DISTRICT
Mark Westwood, Democratic
Ronald J. O’Donnell, Democratic
Mike Morrell, Republican
STATE SENATE, 31st DISTRICT
Richard Reed, Republican
STATE ASSEMBLY, 42nd DISTRICT
Jeff Hewitt, Libertarian
Greg Rodriguez, Democratic
Chad Mayes, Republican
STATE ASSEMBLY, 56th DISTRICT
Eduardo Garcia, Democratic
Sabrina Cervantes, Democratic
Ken Park, Democratic
STATE ASSEMBLY, 61st DISTRICT
Hector Diaz, Republican
Jose Medina, Democratic
Jorge Lopez, Democratic
Melissa Melendez, Republican
STATE ASSEMBLY, 71st DISTRICT
Leo Hamel, Republican
Randy Voepel, Republican
Tony Teora, Republican
Marie Waldron, Republican
Party Endorsements – Elections Code § 13302(b)
The County Elections Official shall print a list of all candidates for Voter-Nominated Offices that are endorsed by the following
qualified political parties:
DEMOCRATIC PARTY
Kamala D. Harris, United States Senator
th
Raul Ruiz, United States Representative, 36 District
st
Mark Takano, United States Representative, 41 District
nd
Tim Sheridan, United States Representative, 42 District
th
Patrick Malloy, United States Representative, 50 District
rd
Mark Westwood, State Senator, 23 District
st
Richard Roth, State Senator, 31 District
nd
Greg Rodriguez, Member of the State Assembly, 42 District
th
Eduardo Garcia, Member of the State Assembly, 56 District
th
Sabrina Cervantes, Member of the State Assembly, 60 District
st
Jose Medina, Member of the State Assembly, 61 District
th
Andrew Masiel Sr., Member of the State Assembly, 75 District
AMERICAN INDEPENDENT PARTY
Thomas G. Del Beccaro, United States Senator
nd
Ken Calvert, United States Representative, 42 District
th
Duncan Hunter, United States Representative, 50 District
rd
Mike Morrell, State Senator, 23 District
nd
Chad Mayes, Member of the State Assembly, 42 District
th
Eric F. Linder, Member of the State Assembly, 60 District
th
Melissa Melendez, Member of the State Assembly, 67 District
th
Marie Waldron, Member of the State Assembly, 75 District
REPUBLICAN PARTY
th
Eric F. Linder, Member of the State Assembly, 60 District
PEACE & FREEDOM PARTY
John Thompson Parker, United States Senator
LIBERTARIAN PARTY
nd
Jeff Hewitt, Member of the State Assembly, 42 District
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CANDIDATE STATEMENT FOR
UNITED STATES REPRESENTATIVE,
41ST CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT
RANDY FOX, Republican
OCCUPATION: Councilman / Businessman / Pastor
EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS:
AGE: 57
I am running for Congress because, like you, I care about our community
and we deserve better. My name is Randy Fox and I humbly ask for your
vote to work for a stronger Riverside County.
PRIORITY 1 – PUBLIC SAFETY AND THE THREAT OF DOMESTIC
TERRORISM
The San Bernardino terrorist attack proved that with proper planning,
preparation and resources our first responders can come together and
execute a strategy that stops domestic terrorists dead in their tracks. As
your Congressman, I will work with my colleagues to ensure our region
has the resources and support to protect our families.
PRIORITY 2 – EMPOWER JOB CREATORS AND GET PEOPLE HIRED
It’s simple: we need jobs! We must give job creators the relief they need
to hire more people. Only then can we attract more businesses and job
creators can thrive.
PRIORITY 3 – TRANSPORTATION AND TRAFFIC RELIEF
Current construction has become increasingly burdensome. I have successfully
worked to find local solutions to improve efficiency and relieve local commuters,
so that you can spend more time with loved ones.
I am a Pastor.
I am a Businessman.
I am a City Councilman.
I have dedicated my life to helping families come together to overcome
homelessness, drug abuse, and other life altering challenges - encouraging
them to improve their situation by making healthy choices and building lives
of hope, faith and personal responsibility.
I would like to do more and I ask for your vote.
Please vote Randy Fox for Congress 2016. Thank you!
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MARK TAKANO, Democratic
AGE: 55 DOUG SHEPHERD, Republican
OCCUPATION: United States Representative / Teacher
OCCUPATION: Small Businessman
Dear Neighbor,
Since being elected to Congress, I’ve been working hard for the communities
of Riverside County and fighting for the commonsense reforms we need
to fix Washington.
As your Representative, I have expanded access to healthcare for our
veterans, fought for the middle class, worked to create good paying jobs
in the Inland Empire, and stood up to the leaders of both parties to protect
Social Security and Medicare.
My office has secured more than $2 million in benefits owed to veterans
and held regular town hall meetings to understand local priorities. I
introduced legislation to strengthen our schools, rein in the abuses of
the for-profit college industry, make it easier for veterans to go back to
school, and support the creation of advanced manufacturing jobs.
I will continue to fight for the middle class by supporting job-creating local
investments like the UC Riverside Medical School, for comprehensive
immigration reform, and against tax cuts for billionaires and corporations
who want to ship American jobs overseas.
Prior to being elected to Congress, I dedicated my life to public service
as a high school teacher and Riverside Community College Trustee.
Those roles prepared me to be an effective advocate for local schools,
businesses, veterans, seniors, our military, and middle class families.
I am proud to have the support of local leaders from throughout Riverside,
Moreno Valley, Jurupa Valley, and Perris.
I respectfully ask for your vote so we can continue to grow our economy
and fix Congress.
I’m a small businessman not a politician.
It’s no secret that Washington is in desperate need of real leadership.
National security, public safety, cumbersome regulations and our economy
are key issues that require a leader who seeks solutions and not political
grandstanding.
I want to be at the forefront of the movement to restore the basic values
that are the bedrock of this country, God, family, community and service.
It is time for a good sense approach to government. We need to make
government bureaucracy smaller so each individual becomes “bigger’’.
Let’s create jobs by strengthening American businesses, both big and
small, through less regulation and reduced taxes. Let’s put more money
in people’s pockets! Financial freedom means more control over their
lives. There is nothing more American than personal liberty.
I have been married to Shelley Nuhn since 1984. Together we have
owned and operated several businesses for more than thirty years. Today
we own and operate Shepherd Realty Group and Outlook Escrow Inc.
here in Riverside.
I am proud to have established and built my real estate business, raised
my 2 daughters and a life here in Riverside. Helping people find good
quality jobs is rewarding and a trait I hope I can carry on to Congress.
I am ready to serve in Congress as part of the solution, not the status quo.
For more information visit www.ShepherdforCongress.com.
Vote Doug Shepherd and I pledge to serve you with honesty, honor and
integrity.
Mark Takano
www.marktakano.com
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MEMBER OF THE STATE ASSEMBLY,
61ST ASSEMBLY DISTRICT
HECTOR DIAZ, Republican
OCCUPATION: Local Business Owner
MEMBER OF THE STATE ASSEMBLY,
61ST ASSEMBLY DISTRICT
JOSE MEDINA, Democratic
OCCUPATION: Teacher / State Assemblymember
Dear Voter
Sacramento is broken and out of touch with the people of California. I am
seeking your vote to move forward with common sense legislation.
As a resident and business owner in the district, I have fought to assist
others and create more job opportunities. I have met with community
leaders, business owners, and students to understand the obstacles they
face daily. Everyone states that opportunities are limited.
The politicians in Sacramento don’t feel the impact of their decisions, they
only enjoy the benefits given to them by the special interest that influenced
their vote. It’s time to change Sacramento and give the power back to the
voters.
I would be honored to receive your vote for the 61st Assembly District. I
commit to you that I will be accountable, effective and productive. I will
make decisions based on what is best for my community and not the special
interest of lobbyists.
My top priorities will be:
1. Safer Communities and keeping criminals off the streets.
2. Effective Programs without bigger government.
3. Business Friendly Environment to create stable and higher paying
jobs in our region.
I will ensure that my office is:
1. Available to listen to my constituents.
2. I will not just make appearances for photo opportunities, I will
participate and get involved in my communities.
3. I will vote for what is best for our communities and not what
big government wants in Sacramento.
I have served Riverside County families as a classroom teacher, Community
College boardmember, and State Assemblymember. I have dedicated my
life to preparing our children for success, improving our schools, creating
new opportunities for middle class families, and delivering a healthier
economy for our community.
As a classroom teacher and Community College boardmember, I helped
improve academic standards in the classroom, put more students on the
path to college or a career, and invested in job training programs to give
students the opportunity to succeed. I am proud to be a part of what we
accomplished at the local level. However, local change was not enough.
l ran for State Assembly to bring the priorities of Riverside County to
Sacramento.
As your State Assemblymember, I delivered the necessary funding to
complete the UC Riverside Medical School, delivered the first on-time
balanced state budget and surplus in over a decade. I supported policies
to pay down our state debt, eliminate waste, secure over one billion dollars
to improve classroom standards, pass the state water bond to combat
the drought and promote small business growth and economic investment
with new tax credits and new jobs.
As your State Assemblymember, I have worked tirelessly and will continue
to work to deliver meaningful improvements in our quality of life. It would be
an honor to continue representing and fighting for Riverside County.
Please join teachers, firefighters, small business owners, and the Democratic
Party in supporting my re-election.
AGE: 62
Vote Hector Diaz for 61st Assembly District.
Thank you
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Candidate Statement for
JUdGe of tHe SUPerior CoUrt,
offiCe nUmber 6
JUDGE OF THE SUPERIOR COURT,
OFFICE NUMBER 6
bUrKe StrUnSKY
oCCUPation: Homicide Prosecutor
edUCation and qUalifiCationS:
DAVID W. DUKE
OCCUPATION: Attorney
As a veteran homicide prosecutor for Riverside County, I have dedicated
my career to putting murderers, gang criminals, drug cartel leaders, child
molesters and rapists behind bars. I do this to make our community a
better place. With your vote and support, I will take that experience to
the Superior Court bench where I pledge to always uphold the United
States Constitution and laws of California, to be fair but firm with the
accused, yet honor those victimized by crime and other injustices. I am
proud to be endorsed by the Riverside County Deputy District Attorney
Association ― the prosecutors who work to keep us safe ― and by
twenty Superior Court Judges who know my work firsthand.
Local police chiefs, police associations, crime victims and three former
Presidents of the Riverside County Bar Association endorse my candidacy
for Judge because they understand my dedication to public safety and
my commitment to justice for all.
My wife and I are parents of a 5-year old girl and longtime residents of
Riverside County. I am committed to making our community safe and
our justice system fair, firm and respectful to everyone who enters my
courtroom. I would be honored to receive your vote. Thank you.
www.StrunskyforJudge.com.
For the past decade, our Courts have been severely backlog with criminal
and civil cases. Riverside County needs a judge who will be fair, impartial,
and adheres to the Constitution.
As an experienced trial lawyer, I bring a diverse legal background from real
estate law and professional liability to human rights and I am prepared to
preside over any legal matter.
Experience
Over 30 years practicing law, representing and protecting property owners,
children, victims and business owners. Author of five books.
Education:
B.A. University of Michigan, 1980
J.D. Washington University School of Law, 1984.
Public Safety
As your next judge, I will ensure violent criminals are held accountable for
their actions. Our community needs a judge to be tough on crime especially
with the implementation of AB 109(California’s Prison Realignment).
In 1990, my wife, Laura and I formed two international non-profit organizations
that help children who have been victimized, abandoned or persecuted and
provide them with foster care and adoptive placement.
Our Courts are too valuable to be left in the hands of someone who puts
politics over public safety.
For more information, please visit www.DWDukeforJudge.com
I humbly ask for your vote on Tuesday June 7th 2016.
JUDGE OF THE SUPERIOR COURT,
OFFICE NUMBER 6
SHAFFER CORMELL
AGE: 53
OCCUPATION: Court Appointed Attorney
Experience: Shaffer Cormell has served as Judge Pro-Tem for Riverside
County Superior Courts. He has 25 years of experience in the areas of
civil, criminal, family law and estate planning. Shaffer Cormell has been an
adjunct professor of business law. Shaffer Cormell volunteered in Ronald
Reagan’s 1980 Presidential Campaign in Washington, D.C.
Education: Juris Doctor - Simon Greenleaf School of Law/Trinity University.
Endorsements include:
Superior Court Judges: Sarah Christian, Dean Benjamini, Suzanne Cho
and Charles Koosed.
Law-Enforcement: Chief of Police, Jeffrey Wade; Retired Chief of Police,
Robert Matthews; Lieutenant Johnny Rodriguez; Sergeant Kent Krisell;
Sergeant Thomas Morrison; Joshua Coe; Servando Iniguez; Robert
Jakobsen. Blythe Police Officer’s Association.
Riverside County Supervisor, Marion Ashley
In the community/town where this judicial seat is currently located, I have
the endorsement of the current retiring sitting judge, local police chief and
police officer’s association. As your judge, I promise to act with integrity, be
firm, fair and uphold the United States and California Constitutions. I will
work hard to protect our neighborhoods from violent crime and the effects
of illegal drugs. I will provide a respectful and orderly environment for cases
to be handled fairly.
Vote - Shaffer Cormell for Judge
www.shaffercormellforjudge2016.com
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MAYOR,
CITY OF RIVERSIDE
RUSTY BAILEY
OCCUPATION: Mayor of Riverside
MAYOR,
CITY OF RIVERSIDE
AGE: 43
It doesn’t get much better than serving as the Mayor of my hometown!
PAUL DAVIS
OCCUPATION: Council Member / Business Owner
AGE: 48
Life doesn’t get better by chance, it gets better by change.
In Riverside, we have a sense of belonging and a deep connection to our It’s time to change the office of the Mayor from Cruise Director to one of
community. As your Mayor and the fourth generation of my family to call action, true leadership, and integrity.
Riverside home, I have always felt proud to be a Riversider.
As the Ward 4 Councilman for the past seven years, I have fought for
the people of Riverside by opening the books to city hall. I championed
Riverside is a thriving city and a safe place where we can work, attend accountability from the top down and demanded full transparency in
school, raise our families and enjoy a happy and healthy life together.
the operations and the expenditures of the public funds. These actions
changed the status quo, broke the monopolies, and stopped the Good Old
I’m honored to say that our city is: outpacing the national average in Boy attitude that hurts Riverside and separates the haves from the have
job growth, making huge strides toward ending veteran homelessness, nots. I believe in streamlined government and eliminating bureaucracy to
increasing the use of renewable energy, and developing new transportation better serve our residents and businesses.
infrastructure.
As your Mayor I will continue to support all efforts to protect our young
We are setting the example for other California cities! It is the path that was families, seniors, and veterans across Riverside’s diverse neighborhoods
paved by previous community leaders as well as our own hard work that by pushing for more police and fire, affordable housing and improving
puts our city in this position.
public transportation. Create sustainable jobs by leveraging our cities
passive assets, utilizing 30 years of financial management, business
That’s why I’m proud to have earned endorsements from a majority of my development and experience, insuring the future of our city by providing
colleagues on the City Council as well as former Mayor Ron Loveridge.
opportunities that Riverside’s residents and businesses need today.
With your vote, I will continue to build bridges with our education, community, Leadership is demonstrated by actions, not just words.
and business leaders to ensure Riverside remains well-positioned to continue Pauldavis4mayor.com 951-453-1625
the momentum toward a prosperous future.
www.RustyBailey.org
MAYOR,
CITY OF RIVERSIDE
MAYOR,
CITY OF RIVERSIDE
NANCY MELENDEZ
OCCUPATION: Foundation Assistant Director
VIVIAN MORENO
OCCUPATION: Skin Care Consultant
The lines of communication will be open inviting residents to participate
in collaborative decision-making processes. Transparency will be evident
as all protocol and procedures are followed. Diversity will be embraced in
all dimensions from cultural diversity to a diversity of opinions. I will work
for you to instill these attributes in the Office of the Mayor and City Hall.
With over forty years of community volunteer experience, seven years as
the director of the community-based Keep Riverside Clean and Beautiful
program, a small business-owner, and leadership roles in numerous
non-profit organizations, I will bring a well-rounded view and fresh
perspective to the Office of the Mayor. Ensuring that Riverside is the best
place to live, work and play for not only this generation but future generations
will be the foundation and goal for my service to you, the Office of the
Mayor, and the region.
Riverside residents deserve community building, consensus building,
communication, transparency, diversity, protocol, procedures—all
necessary attributes for an effective and successful city government.
Executive decisions made over the last ten years have been killing our
quality of life and lowering our standard of living. As your new mayor,
I envision the City of Riverside as an affordable and safe place to raise a
family, an exciting place to start a new business and a comfortable place
to retire, with plenty of enjoyable social activities for everyone. I would
make sure residents voices are not only heard, but followed. With
experience as a small business owner and longtime taxpayer advocate
for Riverside residents, I hope to bring this vision to life.
I don’t believe the City’s future is better served with an unaffordable trolley,
unused bike lanes, ambulance monopolies, high density developments
and underfunded public safety departments.
As Mayor, I intend to:
Stop Riverside Public Utilities from overcharging Its customers and return
$200 million of slush fund monies back to the citizens.
Restore fiscal responsibility to the city by eliminating the $13 million
budget deficit and reducing the $2 billion debt so essential services do
not have to be cut.
Slow down the massive expansion of government spending, end political
favors and special interest influence.
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Measure “A” - City of Riverside
Attachment a
sec. 702. Eligibility, powers and duties of City Attorney.
To become eligible for City Attorney, the person appointed shall be an attorney-at-law duly licensed as such under the laws of the State of
California, and shall have been engaged in the practice of law for at least five years prior to appointment.
The City Attorney shall have power and may be required to:
(a) Represent and advise the City Council and all City officers in all matters of law pertaining to their offices.
(b)Represent and appear for the City in any or all actions or proceedings in which the City is concerned or is a party, and represent and
appear for any City officer or employee, or former City officer or employee, in any or all actions and proceedings in which any such officer or
employee is concerned or is a party for any act arising out of such officer’s or employee’s employment or by reason of such officer’s or employee’s
official capacity.
(c) Attend all regular meetings of the City Council and give advice or opinion in writing whenever requested to do so by the City Council or
by any of the boards or officers of the City.
(d) Approve the form of all contracts made by and all bonds given to the City, endorsing the City Attorney’s approval thereon in writing.
(e) Prepare any and all proposed ordinances or resolutions for the City and amendments thereto.
(f) Surrender to the City Attorney’s successor all books, papers, files and documents pertaining to the City’s affairs.
The City Council shall have control of all legal business and proceedings and may employ other attorneys to take charge of any litigation or
matter or to assist the City Attorney therein.
The Office of City Prosecutor shall be created within the City Attorney’s Office, and effective January 1, 2017, the City Attorney shall act as
City Prosecutor and be charged with the duty on behalf of the people of prosecuting misdemeanor offenses arising out of violations of the Charter,
City ordinances, and misdemeanor offenses arising out of violations of state law. The City Prosecutor shall prosecute all such misdemeanors
committed within the city, and handle all appeals arising from it. The City Prosecutor shall draw complaints for such misdemeanors, and shall
prosecute all recognizances or bail bond forfeitures arising from or resulting from the commission of such offenses. Whenever any person applying
for a writ of habeas corpus is held in custody by any peace officer of such city, charged with having committed within the city any misdemeanor, a
copy of the application for such writ shall be served upon such City Prosecutor at the time and in the manner provided by law for the service of writs
of habeas corpus upon district attorneys. On behalf of the people, the City Prosecutor shall conduct all proceedings relating to such application.
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Impartial Analysis of measure “a”
Measure “A” - Transferring state misdemeanor
prosecutions to the city attorney’s office
City Clerk’s Impartial Analysis
This measure is proposed by the Riverside City Council to amend
the City Charter to establish the Office of City Prosecutor within the
City’s Attorney’s Office. This amendment would grant the City Attorney
authority to act as City Prosecutor charged with the duty of prosecuting
misdemeanor offenses arising out of violations of state law occurring
within the City of Riverside.
The City of Riverside is a Charter City, meaning that it follows the
laws set forth in the state’s constitution along with its own adopted
City Charter. In a charter city, the charter may designate the city
attorney as the “city prosecutor,” having the primary duty to prosecute
all state misdemeanors committed within the city. Standard California
misdemeanors are offenses that are punishable by a county jail sentence
of less than one year and a maximum $1,000 fine. These include but are
not limited to petty theft, trespassing, vandalism and graffiti, prostitution,
and lewd conduct.
A “yes” vote is a vote in favor of establishing the Office of City Prosecutor
to prosecute misdemeanor offenses arising out of violations of state law.
A “no” vote will reject the proposed amendment such that misdemeanor
offenses arising out of violations of state law would not be prosecuted
by the City Attorney and instead continue to be prosecuted by the
County District Attorney’s Office.
If approved, the measure would not go into effect until January 1, 2017.
The above statement is an impartial analysis of Measure “A”.
By: Colleen J. Nicol
City Clerk
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ARGUMENT IN FAVOR OF MEASURE “A”
REBUTTAL TO ARGUMENT IN FAVOR OF MEASURE “A”
THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL PLACED MEASURE “A” ON
THE BALLOT TO REDUCE CRIME IN RIVERSIDE, AND IT IS
SUPPORTED BY POLICE CHIEF SERGIO DIAZ AND CRIME
VICTIMS.
As elected officials, we may not always agree on every issue. But we
have come together in support of Measure “A” because it will:
Measure “A” is more complicated than the City’s statement implies.
It proposes sweeping changes to the City Attorney’s Office at a multimillion dollar cost.
Yet, the City has chosen to circumvent public review by not convening a
Charter Review Committee.
This measure, which will amend our City’s constitution, has not been
allowed public vetting, nor has it been evaluated by any Council Committee.
Therefore, no one can be certain of the ramifications of this ambitious
prosecutorial program.
Important questions remain unanswered:
●● How will the proposed costs of $2.5 million a year affect an
already overdrawn budget?
●● Why does the City list ‘police’ as a supporter when their rank and
file is on record as opposing?
●● Is it worth the redundant cost for a new City department when
the County District Attorney’s Office appears to be productive?
●● Is it wise to place prosecution power in the hands of a City
Council appointee versus an elected official?
●● What safeguards are in place to prevent undue influence by the
City Council?
A Charter Review Committee would compel testimony from City officials,
weigh public comments, publicly deliberate the issue, and recommend for
or against its placement on the ballot.
This public process could be undertaken and, if supported, an amendment
could be placed on the November 2016 ballot. Instead, voters should
question this ‘fast track’ to the June ballot.
Public safety depends on public awareness. Without a thorough
examination of this amendment’s merits, one that includes vigorous
community involvement, League of Women Voters Riverside must
recommend a NO vote on Measure “A”.
Please learn more by visiting Facebook.com/NoOnMeasureA and
RPOA.org.
• Improve public safety.
• A
ssign prosecutors into neighborhood police stations and
community centers to ensure that they understand and can
address the unique needs of our individual neighborhoods.
• A
dd specialized prosecutors to combat crimes that are a
priority to community concerns.
As reports of increased crime rates continue to make headlines,
Riverside needs an enhanced approach to crime prevention. Measure
“A” would assign city prosecutors to neighborhood prosecution; crime
victim assistance; and mental health, drug, veterans, and homeless
court programs. Riverside would join cities such as Anaheim, Pasadena,
and San Diego that have successfully used City Prosecutors to work
closely with their local police officers and county prosecutors to find
innovative and creative means of combatting crime.
Measure “A” is a sensible approach to crime prevention. It focuses
City resources on combatting community misdemeanors while allowing
the District Attorney to focus on more violent crimes such as murders
and rapes during a time in which his office remains understaffed and
underfunded. It’s a win-win for neighborhoods and crime victims.
We’re proud to stand with the many community leaders who support of
Measure “A” including police officers, firefighters, crime victims, business
leaders, faith leaders, conservatives and liberals, Democrats,
Republicans and Independents.
Please join us, and VOTE YES ON MEASURE “A”.
We encourage you to learn more about this Measure by visiting
engageriverside.com and clicking on the link for Measure “A”
By:
Sergio G. Diaz, Chief of Police
Rusty Bailey, Mayor
Mike Soubirous, Mayor Pro Tem
Jim Perry, Councilmember
Monrow Mabon, Pastor
By: Joan Donahue, President, League of Women Voters, Riverside
Darlene Trujillo-Elliot, President, Latino Network
Jennifer J. Blakely, Chair of The Group
Valerie Hill, Riverside County Sheriff Undersheriff-retired
Andy Melendrez, Citizen of Ward 2
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ARGUMENT AGAINST MEASURE “A”
REBUTTAL TO ARGUMENT AGAINST MEASURE “A”
Vote No on Measure “A”. It will cost at least $12.5 million over the next
5 years for services Riverside now gets for “free” from the Riverside
County District Attorney.
Given this cost, why would Riverside create a new bureaucracy that
duplicates services now provided by the county? In fact, Councilmembers
Burnard, Davis and Melendrez all voted against bringing this to voters.
First year City Attorney says local control would increase the prosecution
of misdemeanors in Riverside. But the Riverside County DA’s office
already has a 90% misdemeanor prosecution rate in the City of
Riverside. Prosecution by the DA is done with well-trained professional
prosecutors at no cost to the City.
A new, expensive apparatus is not needed. It doesn’t matter if a small
fraction of other California cities let City Attorneys handle misdemeanor
prosecutions. Those cities, including Los Angeles, are not islands
of low crime rates. Riverside needs to mind its own store and avoid
excess spending — particularly at a time of multimillion-dollar deficits
that the City must address.
The Mayor and some Councilmen seem to think a new City Prosecutor’s
Office will directly address citizen complaints. The fact remains that
the Police enforce the law; a City Prosecutor won’t reduce crime in
Riverside.
Unlike the appointed City Attorney, our elected District Attorney answers
to the people. Coordination between the DA and local law enforcement
has worked well for many years. Continued cooperation would save
taxpayers $12.5-$25 million or more over the next 5 years by preventing
creation of a new bureaucracy and trying to substitute for the currently
effective DA’s prosecutors.
With the rising price of pensions and other costs, Riverside needs to
eliminate duplication and cut needless spending. Measure “A” would
bloat spending instead, and is nothing more than an Expensive Local
Boondoggle. A new bureaucracy will do nothing to cut crime in Riverside.
Don’t be misled about the faulty claims by those who want to keep
the status quo!
Traditional public safety efforts are not working – we need to use every
tool available to us.
Neighborhood livability and the public’s safety are the number one
priority of your City government. All Councilmembers, the Mayor, our
Police Chief and City Executive Management are tasked with this goal.
Many cities use local neighborhood prosecutors to proactively address
crimes that affect us all. All have reported huge success - many for
decades. These crimes include: aggressive panhandling, vandalism,
theft, lewd conduct, and prostitution. These crimes have increased over
the last three years, and are crimes your City Prosecutor would tackle.
Neighborhood prosecution focuses strictly on livability issues and involves
a long-term problem solving approach between law enforcement, the
City Prosecutor, homeowner associations, neighborhood and business
groups.
Our District Attorney’s office does not do this!
The cost for this plan is about 2% of our entire police department budget
and just 0.2% of the City’s overall budget.
We strongly believe this is a necessary investment for the enhanced
safety and livability of our community.
Neighborhood prosecution works toward stopping crime before it happens,
rather than reacting to a crime after it happens. This plan reaches your
neighborhood. This plan saves taxpayers dollars.
It’s not about jail time and fines – it’s about results! Solving problems
before they result in criminal prosecution.
The most important role of government is to protect you and your property.
Measure “A” does this!
Vote yes on Measure “A”.
Vote No on Measure “A”.
By: Collette Lee, Business Owner
Grover Trask, Retired Riverside District Attorney
Ronald O. Loveridge, Retired Mayor of Riverside
Brian Smith, President, RPOA
Virginia M. Blumenthal, Criminal Law Attorney
By:
Sergio G. Diaz, Chief of Police
Mike Gardner, City Council Member
Christopher H. MacArthur
Janice Bielman
Pastor Jon S. Harris, President of E.R.C.
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Measure “B” - City of Riverside
Attachment “A”
Sec. 403. Compensation.
The Mayor and members of the City Council shall receive compensation for their services as such, and in addition, when on official duty,
shall receive reimbursement for their necessary expenses on order of the City Council. In January of every odd-numbered year, the City Council
shall review the compensation including salary and benefits, of the Mayor and members of the City Council, and shall establish any increase in
compensation of the Mayor and/or the members of the City Council. Beginning January 2017, the City Council member salary shall be eighty
percent (80%) of the Mayor’s salary. Thereafter, any increase in salary shall not exceed five percent (5%) of the elected’s then-existing salary.
Compensation shall be fixed by ordinance, adopted by not fewer than five affirmative votes of the City Council, after a noticed, public hearing,
notice of which has been given by publication at least fourteen days prior to such hearing.
Once a level of compensation for City Council members and the Mayor is established, such level will not be permitted to change automatically by
linking such compensation to internal or external factors.
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impartial analysis of measure “B”
ARGUMENT IN FAVOR of measure “B”
A proposed Amendment to Section 403 of the Charter of the City
of Riverside, California, Increasing the Compensation of City
Council Members
The Charter of the City of Riverside, Section 403, establishes that the
Mayor and members of the City Council shall receive compensation
for their services. The voters last amended Section 403 in 2004.
Existing Section 403 provides that compensation for members of the
City Council shall be fixed by ordinance adopted by no fewer than
five affirmative votes of the City Council during odd-numbered years.
Existing Section 403 further provides that there shall be no increase in
the salary of members of the City Council greater than five percent (5%)
of their then-existing salary. The current monthly salary of members of
the City Council is approximately $3448 plus the cost of salary related
benefits, while the current monthly salary for the Mayor is approximately
$6897 plus the cost of salary related benefits.
Serving as a Councilmember demands more than 40 hours a week, and being
your representative is the primary, if not only, job your Councilmembers
hold. Under our City Charter, Councilmembers are paid half of what
the Mayor is paid, currently about $41,300 a year. This means the only
people who can afford to serve as your representative are independently
wealthy, employed in a position that allows them to work part time and
set their own hours, or are retired. The majority of Riverside’s adult
population cannot afford to serve as a Councilmember. Young people
building a career, parents with young children, even people with kids in
college can’t serve on the City Council because it does not pay enough
to support their family.
If approved by the voters, this measure would amend Section 403 to
add a baseline salary for Council Members to be fixed at eighty percent
(80%) of the salary of the Mayor. Based upon the current salary of the
Mayor, the monthly salary for City Council members would be increased
to approximately $5518 plus salary related benefits. Thereafter, any
increases in salary for members of the City Council shall follow the
same procedures as currently established by existing Section 403. The
proposed charter amendment would go into effect on January 1, 2017.
Riverside is a Billion Dollar Municipal Corporation. It provides police
and fire, parks, libraries, streets, utilities and sewer services. Riverside
manages an investment portfolio of $500 Million and has $4 Billion in
assets. It needs engaged, strong, committed, and qualified leadership.
You deserve representatives who can devote sufficient time to the job
to do it well. That means we have to pay enough to attract qualified
people of all ages to serve.
If approved by the voters, the annual fiscal impact of this measure would
be approximately $173,880 plus salary related benefits. Approximately
thirty-five percent (35%) of this increase would be paid out of the
general fund, while the remaining sixty-five percent (65%) would be
paid out of other funds, predominately the various utility funds such as
water, electric, sewer and refuse.
This Measure was placed on the ballot by the City Council of the City
of Riverside, California.
This measure would increase the salary for a City Councilmember to
80% of the Mayor’s salary, or to about $66,200 a year. This is enough
for a person to live and raise a family on, yet not so much it attracts
people to the City Council job for the money.
We urge a “YES” vote on Measure “B”.
By:
Paul Davis, Council Member
Mike Gardner, Council Member
Andy Melendrez, Council Member
Mike Soubirous, Mayor Pro Tem
A “YES” VOTE MEANS you want the Charter of the City of Riverside to
be amended to provide a baseline monthly salary for Council Members
of eighty percent (80%) of the monthly salary of the Mayor.
A “NO” VOTE MEANS you do not want the charter of the City of
Riverside to be amended to provide a baseline monthly salary for
Council Members of eighty percent (80%) of the monthly salary of the
Mayor.
This Measure passes with a simple majority vote.
The above statement is an impartial analysis of
Measure “B”
By:
Gary G. Geuss
City Attorney
NO ARGUMENT FILED AGAINST measure “B”
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CAN’T MAKE IT ON ELECTION DAY?
WE’RE MAKING IT EASY TO VOTE EARLY
AT THE REGISTRAR OF VOTERS OFFICE
2724 Gateway Drive, Riverside, CA 92507
May 9 through June 6
(excluding Holidays)
Monday through Friday
8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Saturday, May 28 and June 4
9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Election Day, June 7
7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
AND AT THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS
May 27 - 29, Friday through Sunday, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
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Riverside, CA 92503
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Palm Desert, CA 92260
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Temecula, CA 92591
VOTE-BY-MAIL
You can request your OFFICIAL VOTE-BY-MAIL BALLOT by using the application on the back of this
Sample Ballot and Information Pamphlet. Return your Vote-by-Mail ballot by mail or at the following drop-off
locations throughout Riverside County May 9 through June 6.
Participating City Clerk’s Offices
x
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The Registrar of Voters Office
up until close of polls on
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24-hour Drop Box is available
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At any Polling Place in
Riverside County on Election
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VOTER BILL OF
RIGHTS
YOU HAVE THE FOLLOWING RIGHTS:
1
2
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.
3
The right to vote if you are still in line when
the polls close.
4
The right to cast a secret ballot without
anyone bothering you or telling you how to
vote.
5
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.
6
The right to get help casting your ballot
from anyone you choose, except from your
employer or union representative.
7
The right to drop off your completed
vote-by-mail ballot at any polling place in the
county where you are registered to vote.
8
The right to get election materials in a
language other than English if enough people
in your voting precinct speak that language.
9
10
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.
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 (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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ACCOMMODATIONS FOR VOTERS WITH DISABILITIES
A “YES” or “NO” printed under the disabled symbol/arrow on the back cover of this pamphlet indicates whether or
not your assigned polling place is accessible to physically disabled voters. Please be advised of the following
alternate ways you may cast your ballot.
! By Mail - You may request a Vote-by-Mail ballot. Simply complete the application on the back cover of this
pamphlet, or, you may contact the Registrar of Voters Office by calling (951) 486-7200, (800) 773-VOTE
(8683), TTY (951) 697-8966. The application must be received by the Registrar of Voters Office by the
deadline given. Your ballot must be received at the Registrar of Voters Office no later than 8:00 p.m. on
Election Day or be postmarked on or before Election Day and received no later than three days after Election
Day to be counted.
! Early Voting - You may vote at the Registrar of Voters office located at 2724 Gateway Drive, Riverside, CA
92507, May 9 - June 6 (excluding Holidays), Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; Saturday, May 28
and June 4, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.; and Election Day, June 7, 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Please visit our website at
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! Curbside Voting on Election Day - If you are unable to enter the polling place due to a physical disability,
you may request Curbside Voting at your assigned polling place. Curbside Voting doorbells are available at
some polling places throughout the County. If you require Curbside Voting assistance you may call 1-877663-9906 before going to your assigned polling place and/or when you arrive at the facility. An Election
Officer will be contacted prior to your arrival to meet you at the curb.
! Large Print State Voter Information Guide - If you prefer a large print State Voter Information Guide, you
may request one by contacting the California Secretary of State’s Office at (800) 345-VOTE (8683), or by
contacting the Registrar of Voters Office at (951) 486-7200, (800) 773-VOTE (8683), TTY (951) 697-8966.
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VOTE-BY-MAIL BALLOT APPLICATION
APPLICATION MUST BE RECEIVED NO LATER THAN MAY 31, 2016
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PLEASE PRINT:
If you want to vote for President, you must select a party.
I have declined to disclose a party preference for a qualified political
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