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1 Sample Ballot & Voter Information Pamphlet Statewide General Election Tuesday VEMBER 6, 2018 for the County of Lassen THE LOCATION OF YOUR POLLING PLACE IS SHOWN ON THE BACK COVER. Compiled and Distributed by Lassen County Clerk-Recorder Save this sample ballot to help you locate your polling place on Election Day. POLLS OPEN AT 7 AM AND CLOSE AT 8 PM WARNING! Your polling place may have changed or you could live in a Vote-by-Mail precinct: See back cover. TICE: APPLICATION FOR VOTE BY MAIL BALLOT ON BACK COVER.

2 Using Lassen County s Voting System TO VOTE: Blacken the oval ( ) that appears next to your choice Wrong Wrong Right PRESIDENT THOMAS A. EDISON ALBERT EINSTEIN HELEN KELLER FLORENCE NIGHTINGALE BOOKER T. WASHINGTON TO VOTE: Use only black pen to mark the ballot. Blacken the oval ( ) completely. Remember to check both sides of the ballot. Do not vote for more than the number of candidates to be elected for each offi ce. If you make a mistake in marking your ballot, cross out the incorrect mark and write "Ok" next to your correct choice. DO T sign or initial your ballot. You may also return the ballot to the election office for replacement at the Historic Courthouse, 220 S Lassen Street, Suite 5, Susanville, CA TO CAST A WRITE-IN VOTE: Locate the offi ce for which you desire to cast a write-in vote. Write the name and position in the space provided. Blacken the oval ( ) next to your choice. Before PRESIDENT Vote for One GEORGE WASHINGTON ABRAHAM LINCOLN After PRESIDENT Vote for One GEORGE WASHINGTON ABRAHAM LINCOLN Thomas Jefferson TO RECORD YOUR VOTE: Once you have finished voting, put your ballot in the secrecy envelope and return it to the election officer. If you are voting by mail, you should remove your ballot stub before mailing your ballot back to the election department. DO T cut or deface the ballot in any way. Your envelope must be postmarked by Election Day, or returned to any polling location in Lassen County on Election Day. POLITICAL PARTY KEY: = Democratic GRN = Green LIB = Libertarian REP= Republican AI = American Independent PF = Peace and Freedom NPP=No Party Preference

3 SAMPLE BALLOT OFFICIAL BALLOT COUNTY OF LASSEN STATEWIDE GENERAL ELECTION TUESDAY, VEMBER 6, 2018 INSTRUCTIONS TO VOTERS: 1. To vote you must completely darken the oval next to the candidate or measure of your choice. If you mismark an oval or change your mind, exchange your ballot for a new one. 2. To write-in a name, you must completely darken the oval to the left of the line provided and write the name on the line. 3. All distinguishing marks or erasures are forbidden and make the ballot void. 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 voternominated 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. STATE GOVERR JOHN H. COX Businessman/Taxpayer Advocate GAVIN NEWSOM Lieutenant Governor/Businessman LIEUTENANT GOVERR ELENI KOUNALAKIS Businesswoman/Economic Advisor ED HERNANDEZ State Senator/Businessman SECRETARY OF STATE ALEX PADILLA Secretary of State MARK P. MEUSER Election Law Attorney STATE CONTROLLER KONSTANTIS RODITIS Businessman/CFO BETTY T. YEE California State Controller STATE TREASURER GREG CONLON Businessman/CPA FIONA MA CPA/Taxpayer Representative ATTORNEY GENERAL REP REP REP REP STEVEN C BAILEY REP Retired California Judge XAVIER BECERRA Appointed Attorney General of the State of California INSURANCE COMMISSIONER STEVE POIZNER Businessman/Non-Profit Director RICARDO LARA California Senator MEMBER, STATE BOARD OF EQUALIZATION District 1 TOM HALLINAN College Trustee/Businessman TED GAINES Taxpayer Advocate/Senator NPP REP UNITED STATES SENATOR DIANNE FEINSTEIN United States Senator KEVIN DE LEON California Senator UNITED STATES REPRESENTATIVE CONGRESS - District 1 DOUG LA MALFA REP Farmer/U.S. Representative AUDREY DENNEY Educator/Farmer MEMBER OF THE STATE ASSEMBLY District 1 CALEEN SISK Tribal Chief BRIAN DAHLE REP Farmer/Assemblyman JUDICIAL Associate Justice of the Supreme Court Shall Associate Justice, Supreme Court, CAROL A. CORRIGAN be elected to the office for the term provided by law? Associate Justice of the Supreme Court Shall Associate Justice, Supreme Court, LEONDRA R. KRUGER be elected to the office for the term provided by law? Associate Justice, Court of Appeal, Third Appellate District Shall Associate Justice COLE BLEASE be elected to the office for the term provided by law? Associate Justice, Court of Appeal, Third Appellate District Shall Associate Justice LOUIS MAURO be elected to the office for the term provided by law? SCHOOL LASSEN COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT Governing Board Member Trustee Area No. 1 Vote for no more than THREE BOBBYJAMES P HUBBARD Law Clerk SOPHIA A WAGES Incumbent/ Foundation Board-member MELANIE WESTBROOK Real Estate Broker ALLEN SIEMER Retired Educator COUNTY ASSESSOR NICK P. CEAGLIO Appraiser CARRIE J. INSLEY Small Business Owner DISTRICT ATTORNEY SUSAN M RIOS Deputy County Counsel DAVID EVANS Deputy District Attorney DISTRICT JANESVILLE FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT Member, Board of Directors Vote for no more than THREE DENISE PICKENS Standish Fire Secretary RAYMOND WHITE Incumbent JAMES M MOORE Fire Chief MICHAEL SMITH Retired CalFire Employee BILL BUTTERBACH Retired JFPD Captain ANDY BECK Correctional Sergeant SAMPLE BALLOT VOTE BOTH SIDES FRONT Card 5 RptPct 301 "CP11 301" FOR PROOF ONLY

4 SAMPLE BALLOT SCHOOL SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION TONY K. THURMOND Educator/State Legislator MARSHALL TUCK Schools Improvement Director MEASURES SUBMITTED TO THE VOTERS 1 AUTHORIZES BONDS TO FUND SPECIFIED HOUSING ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS. LEGISLATIVE STATUTE. Authorizes $4 billion in general obligation bonds for existing affordable housing programs for low-income residents, veterans, farmworkers, manufactured and mobile homes, infill, and transit-oriented housing. Fiscal Impact: Increased state costs to repay bonds averaging about $170 million annually over the next 35 years. 2 AUTHORIZES BONDS TO FUND EXISTING HOUSING PROGRAM FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH MENTAL ILLNESS. LEGISLATIVE STATUTE. Amends Mental Health Services Act to fund No Place Like Home Program, which finances housing for individuals with mental illness. Ratifies existing law establishing the No Place Like Home Program. Fiscal Impact: Allows the state to use up to $140 million per year of county mental health funds to repay up to $2 billion in bonds. These bonds would fund housing for those with mental illness who are homeless. 3 AUTHORIZES BONDS TO FUND PROJECTS FOR WATER SUPPLY AND QUALITY, WATERSHED, FISH, WILDLIFE, WATER CONVEYANCE, AND GROUNDWATER SUSTAINABILITY AND STORAGE. INITIATIVE STATUTE. Authorizes $8.877 billion in state general obligation bonds for various infrastructure projects. Fiscal Impact: Increased state costs to repay bonds averaging $430 million per year over 40 years. Local government savings for water-related projects, likely averaging a couple hundred million dollars annually over the next few decades. 4 AUTHORIZES BONDS FUNDING CONSTRUCTION AT HOSPITALS PROVIDING CHILDREN S HEALTH CARE. INITIATIVE STATUTE. Authorizes $1.5 billion in bonds, to be repaid from state s General Fund, to fund grants for construction, expansion, renovation, and equipping of qualifying children s hospitals. Fiscal Impact: Increased state costs to repay bonds averaging about $80 million annually over the next 35 years. 5 CHANGES REQUIREMENTS FOR CERTAIN PROPERTY OWNERS TO TRANSFER THEIR PROPERTY TAX BASE TO REPLACEMENT PROPERTY. INITIATIVE CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT AND STATUTE. Removes certain transfer requirements for homeowners over 55, severely disabled homeowners, and contaminated or disasterdestroyed property. Fiscal Impact: Schools and local governments each would lose over $100 million in annual property taxes early on, growing to about $1 billion per year. Similar increase in state costs to backfill school property tax losses. 6 ELIMINATES CERTAIN ROAD REPAIR AND TRANSPORTATION FUNDING. REQUIRES CERTAIN FUEL TAXES AND VEHICLE FEES BE APPROVED BY THE ELECTORATE. INITIATIVE CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT. Repeals a 2017 transportation law s taxes and fees designated for road repairs and public transportation. Fiscal Impact: Reduced ongoing revenues of $5.1 billion from state fuel and vehicle taxes that mainly would have paid for highway and road maintenance and repairs, as well as transit programs. 7 CONFORMS CALIFORNIA DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME TO FEDERAL LAW. ALLOWS LEGISLATURE TO CHANGE DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME PERIOD. LEGISLATIVE STATUTE. Gives Legislature ability to change daylight saving time period by two-thirds vote, if changes are consistent with federal law. Fiscal Impact: This measure has no direct fiscal effect because changes to daylight saving time would depend on future actions by the Legislature and potentially the federal government. 8 REGULATES AMOUNTS OUTPATIENT KIDNEY DIALYSIS CLINICS CHARGE FOR DIALYSIS TREATMENT. INITIATIVE STATUTE. Requires rebates and penalties if charges exceed limit. Requires annual reporting to the state. Prohibits clinics from refusing to treat patients based on payment source. Fiscal Impact: Overall annual effect on state and local governments ranging from net positive impact in the low tens of millions of dollars to net negative impact in the tens of millions of dollars. Proposition 9 was removed from the ballot by the CA Supreme Court. 10 EXPANDS LOCAL GOVERNMENTS AUTHORITY TO ENACT RENT CONTROL ON RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY. INITIATIVE STATUTE. Repeals state law that currently restricts the scope of rentcontrol policies that cities and other local jurisdictions may impose on residential property. Fiscal Impact: Potential net reduction in state and local revenues of tens of millions of dollars per year in the long term. Depending on actions by local communities, revenue losses could be less or considerably more. 11 REQUIRES PRIVATE-SECTOR EMERGENCY AMBULANCE EMPLOYEES TO REMAIN ON-CALL DURING WORK BREAKS. ELIMINATES CERTAIN EMPLOYER LIABILITY. INITIATIVE STATUTE. Law entitling hourly employees to breaks without being on-call would not apply to private-sector ambulance employees. Fiscal Impact: Likely fiscal benefit to local governments (in the form of lower costs and higher revenues), potentially in the tens of millions of dollars each year. 12 ESTABLISHES NEW STANDARDS FOR CONFINEMENT OF SPECIFIED FARM ANIMALS; BANS SALE OF NCOMPLYING PRODUCTS. INITIATIVE STATUTE. Establishes minimum requirements for confining certain farm animals. Prohibits sales of meat and egg products from animals confined in noncomplying manner. Fiscal Impact: Potential decrease in state income tax revenues from farm businesses, likely not more than several million dollars annually. State costs up to $10 million annually to enforce the measure. LOCAL MEASURES SUBMITTED TO THE VOTERS MEASURE M COMMERCIAL CANNABIS BUSINESS TAX Shall an ordinance be adopted imposing a Cannabis Business Tax of up to $3.00 per square foot of canopy space, per year for cultivators, and up to 8% on gross receipts of all other cannabis businesses operating in the unincorporated areas of Lassen County, with funds staying in the County general fund for unrestricted general revenue purposes? SAMPLE BALLOT VOTE BOTH SIDES BACK Card 1 RptPct "110-01" FOR PROOF ONLY

5 VOTER INFORMATION Qualified Political Parties for the November 6, 2018 Statewide General Election: American Independent Party = AI Democratic Party = Green Party = GRN Peace and Freedom Party = PF Republican Party = REP No Party Preference = NPP Libertarian Party = LIB Candidates: Local candidate contact information is posted on the Lassen County Registrar of Voter s website at Statewide candidate information is posted on the Secretary of State s website at Candidate s Campaign finance reports: Campaign financial disclosure statements filed by local candidates are in the County Clerk s office at the Historic Courthouse, located at 220 South Lassen Street, Suite 5, Susanville, CA Cal-Access provides financial information supplied by state candidates, donors, lobbyists, and others can be found at Party Endorsements: In accordance with Section 13302(b) of the California Elections Code, the following qualified political parties have endorsed the following candidates for a voter nominated office. (The Green, Peace & Freedom and Libertarian parties did not endorse candidates in the November 2018 Election.) Office Republican American Independent Democrat Governor John H. Cox John H. Cox Gavin Newsom Lieutenant Governor No Endorsement No Endorsement No Endorsement Secretary of State Mark P. Meuser Mark P. Meuser Alex Padilla State Controller Konstantinos Roditis Konstantinos Roditis Betty T. Yee State Treasurer Greg Conlon Greg Conlon Fiona Ma Attorney General Steven C. Bailey Steven C Bailey Xavier Becerra Insurance Commissioner No Endorsement Steve Poizner Ricardo Lara State Board of Equalization Dist 1 Ted Gaines Ted Gaines Tom Hallinan US Senator No Endorsement No Endorsement Kevin de Leon US Representative Dist 1 Doug La Malfa Doug La Malfa Audrey Denney State Assembly Dist 1 Brian Dahle Brian Dahle Caleen Sisk Superintendent of Public No Endorsement Marshall Tuck Tony K. Thurmond Instruction 1/VI

6 VOTER S INFORMATION PAMPHLET The following pages contain details about: LOCAL MEASURES SUBMITTED TO THE VOTERS Summary of Ordinance Imposing a Commercial Cannabis Business Tax County Counsel s Impartial Anaylsis of Measure M Arguments and Rebuttals In Favor and/or Against Measure M PLEASE TE: The foregoing is an impartial analysis statement of Measures M. If you desire a full copy of the ordinance and/or resolution, please call the election official s office at (530) and a copy will be sent to you at no cost. Arguments in support of or in opposition to the proposed laws are the opinions of the authors. CANDIDATE S STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS Each Candidate s statement in this pamphlet is volunteered and paid for by the candidate. This pamphlet may not contain a complete list of candidates. A complete list of candidates appears on the Sample Ballot. Each statement of qualifications is printed EXACTLY as submitted by the candidate. Statements have not been checked for accuracy by any public agency. You may also access this information on the Registrar of Voter s website at the following address: 2VP

7 COMMERCIAL CANNABIS BUSINESS TAX MEASURE M SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE PROPOSED FOR ADOPTION BY THE LASSEN COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS ON JULY 24, 2018 An Ordinance proposing the addition of a Chapter 3.30 to Title 3 of the Lassen County Code is being proposed for adoption at the regular meeting of the Lassen County Board of Supervisors located at 707 Nevada St. in Susanville on July 24, 2018 at the hour of 9:00 a.m. or as soon thereafter as the matter is called. The new chapter 3.30, if adopted, would establish a structure for taxing commercial cannabis activities, recreational or medical, in the County of Lassen if those activities are ever authorized to occur. If the Board adopts this ordinance it must still be approved by the voters by a majority vote at the upcoming November 6, 2018 Statewide General Election. A complete copy of the proposed new chapter is available for review in the office of the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors office, in the Historic Courthouse located at 220 South Lassen St., Suite 5, Susanville, CA, COUNTY COUNSEL S IMPARTIAL ANAYLSIS Cannabis Business Tax - Measure M California state law now allows the commercial cultivation, manufacturing, testing, distribution, dispensing and sale of cannabis (marijuana) and related products for profit. The decision on whether to allow these kinds of businesses into communities has been left to local jurisdictions. In Lassen County, the decision on whether to allow these kinds of businesses to operate in the unincorporated portion of the County is up to the Lassen County Board of Supervisors. In the City of Susanville, that decision is up to the Susanville City Council. The Lassen County Board of Supervisors has concluded that operation of these kinds of businesses creates, or has the potential to create, significant impacts on code enforcement, law enforcement, planning services, public and environmental health, at least. The Board of Supervisors also believes that it has a responsibility to zealously safeguard the precious few general fund dollars it already possesses and if such commercial cannabis activities are to potentially be approved in the future, there must be a separate funding mechanism to support the additional work that comes with allowing it. Said a different way, the Board of Supervisors believes that the industry ought to be responsible for paying the increased costs associated with regulating it. Consequently, the Board of Supervisors has enacted a cannabis business tax ordinance which imposes a tax on commercial cannabis activities. In order to take effect however, it must be approved by a majority of electors of the County voting on the measure. If the tax is approved, any revenue collected will be deposited into the County general fund and may be used for any legitimate County activity. The tax is structured in two ways. First, for persons who want to cultivate cannabis, their tax is calculated based on the amount of square footage of canopy space they are using to cultivate. The tax rate per square foot of canopy space depends on the light source being used for cultivation and can range from.50 cents per square foot annually for outdoor cultivation all the way up to $3.00 per square foot annually for space that relies on indoor artificial lighting. Secondly, all other commercial cannabis activities tax rate is established as a percentage of gross receipts of the particular business. Depending on what kind of cannabis business is being taxed, the rate may go from 2.5% of gross receipts all the way up to 8% of gross receipts. A Yes vote is a vote to impose the tax. A No vote is a vote against imposing the tax. The measure requires a simple majority vote for approval. /s/ Robert M. Burns Lassen County Counsel

8 ARGUMENT IN FAVOR OF MEASURE M With the passage of Proposition 64, which legalized recreational cannabis, local governments were given the responsibility to provide oversight and regulate the legalization within their communities. Whether you agree with the legalization of cannabis or not, it is imperative that we tax the industry to ensure compliance with existing laws and deal with the black market. Over 40 Cities and Counties in California have enacted similar taxes for cannabis businesses to address strains on the local resources resulting from cannabis legalization. Measure M is fiscally responsible, timely, and prudent. Legalization leads to needed enforcement, education, and other related services. Lassen County needs to tax the cannabis industry in order to effectively enforce any future ordinances and fund critical services such as the Sheriff s Department, District Attorney, public health and other important services that serve this industry. Why pay for the legal or illegal cannabis industry out of the 1% sales tax the County receives now? Measure M does not create a new sales or property tax on ordinary citizens. The tax will solely be paid by marijuana businesses and no one else. Measure M guarantees that these legal and illegal cannabis businesses will pay their fair share. It s important to vote on Measure M now - before special interests redirect local taxes to the state government in Sacramento. Taxes authorized by a vote will stay here and can t be stolen by Sacramento. Opponents may claim that the money will simply go into the general fund. What they usually leave out is that the general fund is used to pay for important services like public safety (67%), parks, and road maintenance. ARGUMENT AGAINST MEASURE M A Yes Vote on Measure M to allow taxes to be assessed on Commercial Cannabis is a vote telling your county leaders that you support the production of Commercial Cannabis in Lassen County. An already stretched budget will become tighter as our shrinking Sherriff s Department will have to deal with the offenders that are not following the new County ordinances through the abatement process. There will also be an impact on probation and the schools who will have to deal with juvenile offenders. The County will also have to hire additional non-law enforcement employees to make sure the cannabis industry is taxed properly. Currently the Federal Banking system does not allow transactions derived from Cannabis activities. The County Treasurer will effectively become a money launderer. This will also put at risk the other non-cannabis County and School funds that are held by the Treasurer should the Federal Government decide to freeze the County Treasurer s bank account, or should our current bank drop services to the County and the Schools for depositing money that the Federal Government deems to be illegal funds. Assemblyman Brian Dahle told the Board of Supervisors at the July 17, 2018 meeting to go slow, there is not a solution to the Federal Banking problem in the foreseeable future, and that cannabis is not the cash cow that people think it is. The voters of Lassen County should listen to Assemblyman Dahle who is deeply involved at the state level, understands the complexities, and whom resides in and loves Lassen County. Lassen County does not have the expertise, law enforcement staffing, or additional finances to hire new employees to enforce this tax. For these reasons Lassen County SHOULD T pass a local tax on Cannabis. Vote no on Measure M. Signed: /s/ Aaron Albaugh, Supervisor District 4 /s/ Patricia A Gunderson, Superintendent of Schools /s/ Nancy M Cardenas, Lassen County Treasurer/Tax Collector Please join us in supporting Measure M to ensure that the cannabis industry does not create a greater burden on the general fund, and pays its fair share. Signed: /s/ Chris Gallagher, Chairman, Lassen County Board of Supervisors /s/ David Teeter, Supervisor, District 2, Lassen County Board of Supervisors 4/Arg

9 STATEMENT OF CANDIDATE FOR: US HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT 1 AUDREY DENNEY Occupation: Educator/Farmer Education and Qualifications: It s time to elect a representative who will faithfully represent the needs and interests of our entire district beyond those of select corporate contributors. We deserve honest and strong leadership to reach those of us who have been neglected, forgotten and ravaged by years of ineffective representation. Our district currently has no voice in the House of Representatives. I have the background, skills, and determination to change that to listen, understand, and negotiate for our interests. I am an educator and farm-business owner from Chico. My strength is rooted in my rural upbringing, while my approach is guided by evidence, practicality, and a desire to enrich life in our communities. As your representative, I will fight to get money out of politics. I will be a champion for healthcare, education, water management, national security, and our veterans. I will advocate for investments in infrastructure and forest management to keep us safe and boost our economy. I live and work the same way the vast majority of our district does. I understand the challenges faced by ranchers, teachers, bartenders and everyday Americans because that is who I am. I m not running with the backing of a wealthy or powerful family. My father is a farmer and Vietnam veteran, and my mother is an Episcopalian priest. The values they instilled in me selfless sacrifice, compassion, tenacity, and integrity are the values I will take to Washington to put our government back to work for you. STATEMENT OF CANDIDATE FOR: US HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT 1 DOUG LAMALFA Occupation: Family Farmer/Member, United State House of Representatives Education and Qualifications: America s middle income families, workers, and small businesses have, until recently, been struggling in a tough economy. The values I learned growing up on the family farm are needed in Washington. That s why my focus has been to cut your taxes and repeal the unreasonable regulations that hurt jobs and increase costs for families. As your United States Representative, I helped craft and pass major tax cuts for families and businesses across the country. Businesses large and small in the North State are hiring more employees, increasing wages, and investing locally due to these tax cuts. The typical North State family will save over $2000 in taxes next year and you will find filing your taxes much simpler. I helped write and pass legislation to protect North State water rights and build new water storage, including Sites Reservoir. This project means jobs and water for Northern California. I ve worked with our federal agencies to ensure the Oroville Dam spillway is repaired and upgraded to ensure public safety. We must properly manage our forests to reduce fire risk, harvest the timber that we need, and that benefits our local economy. I ve worked to pass common sense reforms that allow us to better use America's resources and reduce the risks of catastrophic fires. Importantly, I voted to strengthen our military, increase America s national security, improve border security, and help our veterans get the care they deserve and earned. I m endorsed by the Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association and I d be honored to earn your vote. Visit or call me at Thank you.

10 STATEMENT OF CANDIDATE FOR: STATE ASSEMBLY - DISTRICT 1 BRIAN DAHLE Occupation: Farmer/Assemblyman Age: 53 Education and Qualifications: It is an honor to represent you in the State Assembly. Since going to the Legislature I kept my promises to the people of Northern California, focusing my time and energy creating jobs while voting against regulations and taxes. I am proud of what I have been able to accomplish. Through bipartisan efforts, I worked across party lines to save our rural hospitals, skilled nursing facilities and biomass plants from closing. I was able to get needed support for community college programs that actually get young people jobs, so they do not have to leave our communities to find work. Through my district office I have been able to help thousands of people and small businesses with state government agency problems; ensuring that people are represented and heard. California faces many challenges and there is still much work to be done in Sacramento. Too many families are struggling and people are out of work. I will continue to work as hard for you and your family as I do my own. Feel free to give me a call on my cell phone at (530) , or visit I would appreciate your vote, thank you.

11 STATEMENT OF CANDIDATE FOR: LASSEN COUNTY ASSESSOR NICK CEAGLIO Age: 55 Occupation: Appraiser Education and Qualifications: I am a certified State property tax appraiser working in the Lassen County Assessor s office. I am thankful for the support I received in the June election, and I will continue to reach out to the taxpayers to demonstrate that I am the most qualified candidate for the office of Assessor. One of the primary duties of the Assessor is to value all taxable real and personal property within the county. As a third generation Lassen County resident, I am familiar with our county and have a working experience appraising residential, agricultural, and commercial properties. The role of the Assessor requires a commitment of service to the taxpayers and staff to ensure successful operation of the Department. Not having outside business interests gives me the ability to dedicate 100% of my time to the position. I will have an open-door policy while providing detailed assessment data, responding to questions/concerns, and offering the taxpayer help to understand the valuation process. I plan to make changes that will increase efficiency by utilizing technology and providing taxpayer assistance in the processing of property statements, exemptions, disaster relief, and any other forms necessary to meet customer needs. I am not a politician. I am simply a long-time resident who cares about our county and the people. If elected, I will ensure the taxpayer is treated fairly and never pays more than they should. I will make positive changes that benefit the taxpayer, while remaining ethical, lawful, transparent, and accountable. STATEMENT OF CANDIDATE FOR: LASSEN COUNTY ASSESSOR CARRIE J. INSLEY Age: 50 Occupation: Administrative Assistant Education and Qualifications: I was born in Susanville and I have been a small business owner in Lassen County for the last 14 years. An Associates Degree in Business and a lifetime of property knowledge from drafting to foreclosure remodeling, gives me the education and experience to serve as your Assessor. I have been working in the Assessor s office since July My job requires working with all other positions in the office which makes me a terrific well-rounded and informed candidate. Desire to serve the taxpayers and practical experience, both professional and personal, gives me the advantage to seamlessly transition to Assessor. Managing a small business has made me fiscally responsible. I excel at managing budgets and finding ways to reduce operating expenses with the use of technology as well as increasing revenues. I am pro-taxpayer, pro-agriculture and pro-business. It is time for a change in policy for Lassen County! As Assessor for Lassen County, I will promote uniformity, fairness, equity, and integrity (California Board of Equalization) for all taxpayers of Lassen County. Please visit my website carrieinsleyforassessor.com for more information. I look forward to serving the people of Lassen County. Please vote Carrie Insley on November 6th!

12 STATEMENT OF CANDIDATE FOR: LASSEN COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY SUSAN M. RIOS Age: 38 Occupation: Deputy County Counsel Education and Qualifications: Born and raised in Siskiyou County, I attended college at CSU, Sacramento and Lincoln Law School. I moved to Lassen County in I began working for Lassen County in early 2012 as a Deputy District Attorney, and from mid-2016 to present as a Deputy County Counsel. The role of District Attorney is much more than prosecuting criminal cases. There are administrative and fiscal components as well. Aside from prosecutorial experience, my undergraduate degree is in Human Resource Management and I worked for six-plus years directly in personnel prior to becoming an attorney. I have dedicated the past two years to learning the administrative and budget processes and procedures specific to Lassen County. As an attorney regularly in court, I have personally observed the ongoing problems with the local justice system. Lassen County does not deserve four more years of status quo. We deserve an efficient and fair criminal justice system that reflects our roots and values. I am grateful for the opportunity to make an effort in achieving that goal. I appreciate your support and look forward to serving as your District Attorney. STATEMENT OF CANDIDATE FOR: LASSEN COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY DAVID EVANS Occupation: Senior Deputy District Attorney Education and Qualifications: I have spent the last ten years serving Lassen County as a Deputy District Attorney and am currently the Senior Deputy District Attorney. During my time I have handled a variety of cases ranging from misdemeanors to serious felonies including murder, narcotic sales and sexual assault. This experience and working with our Law Enforcement, victims, and other entities within our county will allow me to successfully lead the District Attorney s office from day one. There are no traits more important for a District Attorney than experience, honesty, and integrity in the courtroom and in life. Without these there can be no faith in our justice system and in the rule of law. I have spent my career gaining experience and living these principles because I believe the depth of a person s character is always their most important attribute. I promise to use my experience and commitment to protect our community and upholding the law. The heroic efforts of our men and women in Law Enforcement mean nothing if prosecutors cannot obtain the convictions needed to send and keep criminals in jail. It would be a great honor to serve as your District Attorney. I hope to earn your vote. 5/Stmt

13 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 (at least 50 percent + 1), a general election still must be held. California's open primary system does not apply to candidates running for U.S. President, county central committee, or local offices. candidates for voter-nominated offices can still run in the primary election. However, a write-in candidate can only move on to the general election if the candidate is one of the top two vote-getters in the primary election. Additionally, there is no independent nomination process for a general election. Superintendent of Public Instruction is a nonpartisan office. If a candidate for Superintendent of Public Instruction were to receive a majority of the vote (at least 50 percent +1) at the primary election, then that candidate would be elected, and no general election would be held. Additional information on nonpartisan offices can be found below. California law requires the following information to be printed in this guide. 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 qualified party preference, or lack of qualified 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 the county voter information guide, 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 voter-nominated 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 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.

14 Save Time If you are going to vote in a polling place: Mark your choices in this Sample Ballot and take it to your polling place for reference. If you are not voting by mail, your polling place location is shown on the back cover. If possible, vote in the mid-morning or mid-afternoon hours. This will help shorten lines during the early morning and evening rush. Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. 7/ ST

15 TICE TO THE PHYSICALLY DISABLED VOTER: If the polling place is not accessible to the physically disabled voter, such voter is entitled to vote in one of the following ways: A precinct board member may take a regular ballot to the physically disabled person at a place as near as possible to the polling place and which is accessible to such person, qualify that person to vote, and return the voted ballot to the polling place; or if it is impractical to vote a regular ballot outside the polling place, please use attached application and apply for a Vote By Mail ballot. Any voter may apply to permanently Vote By Mail in accordance with California Elections Code Sections 3001 and An application is located on the back of this booklet. Detach this stub before mailing back Vote-by-Mail Application Detach Here SEPARATE HERE Detach Here FROM: FIRST CLASS POSTAGE PLACEÊSTAMPÊHERE DIDÊYOUÊSIGNÊYOURÊAPPLICATION? ADAADTFDDDFFAFFTDFTFTFATAFFAFTFTAFDTTFTFAFDAFTFATTTAATDAFTFFTFDFD JULIE BUSTAMANTE LASSEN COUNTY CLERK-RECORDER 220 S LASSEN STREET - SUITE 5 SUSANVILLE CA Detach Here SEPARATE HERE INSTRUCTIONS FOR VOTE BY MAIL VOTING Detach Here RIGHTS OF VOTERS WITH VOTE DISABILITIES BY MAIL VOTING LAST INFORMATION DAY TO REGISTER FOR THIS ELECTION: (ElectionsÊCodeÊSectionÊ14282)Ê OCT. lf you moved within the county on or before the date shown to the left and did not May Mj7 Assistance 9 FIRST DAY TO REQUEST A to voter. 24 PERMANENT re-register at your new VOTE address, BY you may MAIL vote STATUS: and register for future elections EITHER OCT 8 Any voter may 2011 apply for at Permanent the county elections Vote By office Mail OR ballot at the status polling place per Elections where you Code now live. Section lf you moved 3201, a) When a voter VOTE BY MAIL BALLOT declares under oath, administered by any member of the precinct board by completing at the written AFTER request the date form shown, and checking you may vote the a box vote on by the mail back ballot of or this vote Voter at the polling Information place the time the voter appears at the polling place to vote, that the voter is then unable Guide to mark and Sample Ballot. for your current or previous address for this election only. Then, you must re-register and vote at your new address for future elections. a ballot, the voter shall receive the assistance LAST of not DAY more TO than REGISTER two persons selected by the voter, other than MMY OCT Mhe v2ter s employer, an agent of the voter s employer, or an officer If you or agent moved within the same county, you may vote on Election Day at your new address or at the OR LAST DAY TO REQUEST A VOTE BY MAIL BALLOT: of the union of which the voter is a member. offi ce of the County Clerk. HOWEVER, you must register at your new address to vote in future UPDATE ADDRESS THIS elections. These V. voters A Vote must By Mail vote Voter a Must: provisional ballot in this election. b) No person assisting a voter shall divulge any information regarding the marking of the ballot. ELECTION These voters must 1 vote a provisional Be a registered ballot voter in in this the County. election c) In those polling places that are inaccessible under the guidelines promulgated by the Make a separate request for each election. Secretary of MAY State for 31 LAST DAY TO REQUEST You must be a registered accessibility by the physically handicapped, a physically handicapped voter Sign in your this request county. in your Make own a handwriting. separate request for each election or request V OCT 30 1 person may appear 8utside the polling place and A vote VOTE a regular BY ballot. MAIL to be a permanent Vote by Mail Voter on the reverse side of this form The person may vote Submit your request to the Election Department office no later than 5 p.m. on the date Sign your request in in your own shown handwriting. (the 7th day prior Submit to Election your request Day). to to the County Clerk s Offi Office no no later later the ballot in a place that is as near as possible to the polling BALLOT place and that is accessible than 5 p.m. to on the date shown (the 7 th day prior to Election Day). the physically handicapped. A precinct board member shall take a regular ballot to that person, qualify JUNE that person 7 to vote, and return LAST the voted DAY ballot VOTE to the polling BY place. In those RETURNING YOUR VOTE BY MAIL VOTER BALLOT: precincts in which V it is 68 impractical to vote a regular MAIL ballot BALLOT outside the CAN polling place, Vote vote by by Mail ballots V. must Voted be received vote by mail in the ballots offi ce must of the be received County by Clerk the Elections or at any Office polling or by place any polling in mail ballots shall 2016 be provided in sufficient numbers BE ACCEPTED to accommodate physically FOR handicapped Lassen County no 8later than place 8 within PM on the Election county not Day. later A than voter 8:00 who p.m. is on unable Election to Day. return his/her ballot, 2018 persons who present themselves on election day. The vote by mail ballot shall be presented may designate his 2011 or her spouse, child, parent, grandparent, grandchild, brother, sister or person COUNTING who resides in the voter s household to return the ballot. to and voted by a physically handicapped person in the same manner as a regular ballot may be voted by that person outside the polling place. ELECTION TO BE HELD: CONSOLIDATED DISTRICT ELECTION!18/IBC!

16 From JULIE BUSTAMANTE LASSEN COUNTY CLERK-RECORDER 220 S LASSEN STREET - SUITE 5 SUSANVILLE CA NoN-Profit org. U.S. PoStage PAID PCF SEPARATE HERE APPLICATION FOR VOTE BY MAIL VOTER S BALLOT TAKE THIS SAMPLE BALLOT TO YOUR POLLING PLACE FOR REFERENCE BALLOT TYPE 4 POLLING PLACE OR VOTE BY MAIL VOTER VOTE HERE: P MAILING ADDRESS: APPLICATION FOR VOTE BY MAIL BALLOT APPLICATION FOR VOTE BY MAIL VOTER S BALLOT BALLOT i I hereby apply for a vote by mail ballot voter s for ballot the: for the: PRESIDENTIAL GENERAL ELECTION VEMBER 8, 2016 I certify under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that the information on this application is true and correct. SIGN HERE Signature as registered - Each applicant must sign own signature Date Please mail ballot to me at: Name City State Zip Address City State Zip APPLICATION MUST BE IN THE REGISTRAR OF VOTERS OFFICE BY 5:00 P.M. VEMBER 1, 2016 PERMANENT VOTE BY MAIL VOTER APPLICATION APPLICATION CHECK THIS BOX MUST IF YOU BE WISH IN THE REGISTRAR TO BECOME OF A PERMANENT VOTERS OFFICE BY 5:00 VOTE P.M. BY VEMBER MAIL VOTER. 1, 2016 TE TO VOTERS WITH DISABILITIES: PERMANENT VOTE BY MAIL A in the upper right APPLICATION corner of your address label CHECK THIS means BOX your IF polling YOU place WISH is accessible to the voters with TO BECOME disabilities. A PERMANENT See inside last VOTE BY page MAIL for VOTER. further information. SEPARATE HERE TICE TO ALL VOTERS Detach Here Detach Here TICE REGARDING APPLYING FOR A VOTE BY MAIL BALLOT If you fi nd that for any reason you will be unable to vote in person on election day, promptly complete and sign the application for a Vote By Mail ballot printed above and return it to: Julie Bustamante, Lassen County Clerk-Recorder, 220 S Lassen Street Suite 5, Susanville, CA Your application must reach the office of the County Clerk not less than 7 days before the election. For further information call (530) PERMANENT VOTE BY MAIL VOTER STATUS State law now allows any voter who so requests to be a Permanent Vote By Mail Voter. If you check the Permanent Vote By Mail box on the Application for Vote By Mail ballot, a ballot will automatically be sent to you for future elections. Failure to vote in two statewide elections will cancel your Permanent Vote By Mail status and you will need to reapply. ASSISTANCE FOR THE VISUALLY, HEARING, OR SPEECH IMPAIRED the Secretary of State s offi ce has a tdd (telecommunications device for the deaf) for election information: (1-800-tdd-Vote.) for the visually impaired, audio tapes of State Ballot Measures are available from the County Clerk s office. in an effort to update the voter rolls and reduce waste, the County of Lassen intends to implement provisions of elections Code Section 2224 which allows the County elections office to send a notice to voters who have not voted in any election in the past four years and who have not updated their registration during these four years. the notice asks the voters if they still live at the address where they are registered to vote. Voters who have neither voted in any election nor updated their registration during the past four years but who return the notice with an affirmative response will remain on the active list of registered voters. Such voters who do Not respond affi rmatively will be placed on the inactive voter list, and they will no longer receive election materials.