Guía Electoral. Voter Guide. Statewide General Election Tuesday, November 6, 2018 Vote 7am to 8pm

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1 Voter Guide Statewide General Election Tuesday, November 6, 2018 Vote 7am to 8pm Guía Electoral Elección General Estatal Martes, 6 de Noviembre de 2018 Vote 7am a 8pm BT 87

2 Important Information & Dates Vote early starting Monday, October 8, Visit us at 1441 Schilling Place North Building, Salinas to pick up a ballot. Our office is open Monday Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Last day to request a vote by mail ballot is Tuesday, October 30, Any changes to your registration must be received by Monday, October 22, Visit our website at or call (831) to have a form mailed to you. Saturdays voting at Elections office: Saturday, Oct. 27; and Saturday, Nov. 3 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. October 2018 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 8 Vote by mail period begins Last day to register to vote Elections office open 9 a.m. 5 p.m Last day to request a vote by mail ballot 31 November 2018 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Elections office open 9 a.m. 5 p.m ELECTION DAY a.m. 8 p.m.

3 What s in this guide? Front cover Important Information & Dates Voting instructions 2 3 ways to vote 3 What offices are on the ballot for this election? 4 About the candidates 5 Monterey County Elections has moved 8 What s on the ballot for this election? Paid candidate statements 9 Local ballot measures 1 Sample ballot Voting information in Spanish Voting information in Spanish is printed immediately after the sample ballot. In accordance with the Federal Voting Rights Act of 1965 (52 U.S.C. Sec ) and the Voting Rights Language Assistance Act of 1992, all voting material in Monterey County must be printed in both English and Spanish. Get your voter information guide online Back cover Voter accessibility Vote by mail application Location of your polling place and early voting dates 1 / Monterey BT87

4 Voting Instructions 1 2 How to mark your ballot Look here to know how many candidates you may vote for. If you vote for too many, your vote for that contest will not be counted. Note: It s OK to vote for fewer candidates. Fill in the oval next to your choice(s). Use only a ballpoint blue or black-ink. To vote for a qualified write-in candidate whose name is NOT on the ballot, write their name on the blank line. Then fill in the oval next to their name. STATE ESTATAL Governor Gobernador Vote for 1 Vote por 1 Luna Ray U.S. Senator Senadora de EE. UU. Eric Garcia Businessman Hombre de negocios Spoiled your ballot? For a new vote by mail ballot, call (831) or toll free (866) At the polls request a new ballot with your poll worker. You can only do this twice. How to return your ballot 3 By mail: Sign inside the box. Return your ballot as soon as possible. To be counted, your mailed ballot must be postmarked on or before Election Day and received by the Friday following the Election. At the polls: Return to a poll worker. Vote by mail period begins the week of Monday, October 8, / Monterey BT87

5 3 ways to vote Vote by mail Request a vote by mail ballot Return your ballot: By mail Postmarked on or before Election Day and received by the Friday following the Election. Vote early in person You may vote early at our office from Oct. 8 until Nov. 6 Location Monterey County Elections Office 1441 Schilling Place North Building Salinas, CA Monday Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, October 27, a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, November 3, a.m. to 5 p.m. Election Day: Tuesday, November 6 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Vote at the polls in person Polls are open on Election Day: Tuesday, November 6, from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. The location of your polling place is at the bottom of the outside back cover of this guide. You can look up your polling place: On the web: Call the Elections Office at (831) / Monterey BT87

6 What offices are on the ballot for this election? In the November Statewide General Election, all voters receive the same ballot, no matter what political party you are registered with (or if you have no party preference). The address where you are registered to vote determines which local contests are on your ballot. In the November Statewide General Election all Californians can vote on the top two candidates, those with the most votes from each voter nominated office in June s Primary Election, and on local nonpartisan offices. The text below describes what offices are part of the top two primaries and what are local nonpartisan contests. California Top-Two Candidates Moved from June to November Election Local Nonpartisan Candidates U.S. Senator U.S. Representative Governor Lieutenant Governor Secretary of State Controller Treasurer Attorney General Insurance Commissioner Board of Equalization State Senator State Assembly State Superintendent of Public Instruction City offices School District offices Special District offices *The County contests were decided in the June Statewide Direct Primary Election in which each seat a candidate received more than 50% of the votes cast in that contest and were elected. The top two candidates the ones with the most votes in the June Primary Election moved to the General Election. There are no write-in candidates for these offices. The candidates' party preference (or "None") always appears on the ballot. The candidates may have the same party preference. In the event, there are no nominees or an insufficient number of nominees for a local office, appointment is made as prescribed by EC 10515, You can write-in a qualified candidate for these offices. The candidates' party preference never appears on the ballot On June 8, 2010, California voters approved the Top-Two Open Primary Act (Proposition 14). ATTENTION: Proposition 9 was removed from the ballot by order of the California Supreme Court. For more information, see the California Secretary of State s website at 4 / Monterey BT87

7 About the candidates Who is running for office? Refer to the Sample Ballot in this guide for a complete list of candidates. Some have paid for a candidate statement in this guide, but not all. You can also find candidate information and campaign financial disclosure statements online: Local candidates: Statewide candidates: Party Endorsements Parties have the option of submitting candidate endorsements for voter-nominated offices only for printing in this pamphlet. Not all parties participate and parties may endorse a candidate from another party. The Green, Libertarian, and Peace and Freedom parties did not endorse any candidates in our area. Office American Independent Democratic Republican Governor John H. Cox Gavin Newsom John H. Cox Secretary of State Mark P. Meuser Alex Padilla Mark P. Meuser Controller Konstantinos Roditis Betty Yee Konstantinos Roditis Treasurer Greg Conlon Fiona Ma Greg Conlon Attorney General Steven C. Bailey Xavier Becerra Steven C. Bailey Insurance Commissioner Steve Poizner Ricardo Lara State Board of Equalization, District 2 Malia Cohen Mark Burns U.S. Senator Kevin de León U.S. Representative, District 20 Ronald Paul Kabat Jimmy Panetta State Senator, District 12 Rob Poythress Anna Caballero State Assembly, District 29 Vicki L. Nohrden Mark Stone Vicki L. Nohrden Superintendent of Public Instruction Marshall Tuck Tony Thurmond The candidate s party preference does not necessarily mean that they have that political party s support. 5 / Monterey BT87

8 About the candidates Proposition 34 - Expenditure Limitations: State Legislative Candidates Voters passed Proposition 34 in November This law says we must tell voters the names of candidates who agree to campaign spending limits. This law only applies to candidates for State Legislative offices like State Senate and State Assembly. Candidates who agree are allowed to pay for and publish a candidate s statement of qualifications. Those statements are printed in this guide. The following State Legislative candidates have accepted the voluntary campaign spending limits: Office State Assembly, District 29 State Assembly, District 29 State Assembly, District 30 State Assembly, District 30 State Senate, District 12 State Senate, District 12 Candidate Mark Stone Vicki L. Nohrden Robert Rivas Neil G. Kitchens Anna Caballero Rob Poythress 6 / Monterey BT87

9 Help in your language Ayuda en su idioma Trợ Giúp bằng Ngôn Ngữ Của Quý Vị Tulong sa Iyong Wika Help in Your Language: All polling places in Monterey County have information in Spanish and phone interpreter help. The law says we must also provide language help for voters who speak Korean, Tagalog and Vietnamese at some polling places. This may include: Voting information and copies of the ballot in Korean, Tagalog and Vietnamese, and Bilingual poll workers who can help voters. Ayuda en español: Todos los centros de votación del condado de Monterey tienen información y ayuda telefónica o en persona de intérpretes en español. La ley dice también que en ciertos centros de votación tenemos que dar ayuda lingüística a votantes que hablan coreano, tagalog y vietnamita. Esta ayuda puede consistir en: Información electoral y copias de la boleta en coreano, tagalo y vietnamita; y Trabajadores electorales bilingües para ayudar a los votantes. Trợ Giúp bằng Tiếng Việt: Tất cả các địa điểm bỏ phiếu tại Quận Monterey có thông tin bằng tiếng Tây Ban Nha và thông dịch viên trợ giúp qua điện thoại. Luật quy định là chúng tôi cũng phải trợ giúp ngôn ngữ cho cử tri nói tiếng Triều Tiên, Tagalog và Việt tại một số địa điểm bỏ phiếu. Phần trợ giúp này có thể gồm: Tập hướng dẫn cử tri và bản sao lá phiếu bằng tiếng Triều Tiên, Tagalog và Việt, và Nhân viên song ngữ tại phòng phiếu để giúp cử tri. :.,,. :,,,. Tulong sa Tagalog: Lahat ng mga lugar ng botohan sa County ng Monterey ay may impormasyon sa Kastila at tulong ng interpreter sa telepono. Ang batas ay nagsasabi na dapat kaming magkaloob ng tulong sa mga botanteng nagsasalita ng Koreano, Tagalog at Biyetnamis sa ilang lugar ng botohan. Maaaring kabilang dito ang: Impormasyon sa pagboto at mga kopya ng balota sa Koreano, Tagalog at Biyetnamis, at Mga manggagawa sa botohan na sanay sa dalawang wika na makakatulong sa mga botante. Other language help You may also: Take 1 or 2 people to the polling place to help you vote. (They must not represent your employer or union.) Find out if your polling place has a copy of your ballot in your language. Visit or call toll free (866) Request a copy of your vote by mail ballot in your language, if available, by calling (866) Otra ayuda con el idioma También puede: Llevar a 1 o 2 personas al centro de votación para que le ayuden a votar. (No pueden ser representantes de su empleador o sindicato). Averiguar si su centro de votación tiene una copia de su boleta en español. Visite o llame sin cargo al (866) Pedir una copia de su boleta de voto por correo en su idioma, si está disponible, llamando sin cargo al (866) Trợ giúp khác về ngôn ngữ Quý vị cũng có thể: Đem theo 1 hoặc 2 người đến địa điểm bỏ phiếu để giúp quý vị bầu. (Họ không được là đại diện của sở làm hoặc công đoàn của quý vị.) Hỏi xem địa điểm bỏ phiếu của quý vị có bản sao lá phiếu của quý vị bằng tiếng Việt hay không. Hãy đến hoặc gọi số miễn phí (866) Gọi số (866) để xin lá phiếu bầu bằng thư bằng ngôn ngữ của quý vị, nếu có. : 1 2. (,.). (866) , (866) Ibang tulong sa wika Ikaw ay maaari ring: Magdala ng 1 o 2 tao sa lugar ng botohan upang tulungan kang bumoto. (Sila ay hindi dapat na kumakatawan sa iyong pinagtatrabahuhan o unyon.) Alamin kung ang iyong lugar ng botohan ay may kopya ng iyong balota sa Tagalog. Pumunta sa o tumawag nang walang bayad (866) Humiling ng kopya ng iyong balota ng pagboto sa pamamagitan ng koreo sa iyong wika, kung makukuha, sa pamamagitan ng pagtawag sa (866) / Monterey BT87

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11 Paid candidate statements: Congressional District 20 This section may not contain every candidate on your ballot. Each candidate s statement is written and paid for by the candidate. The candidate s statements are printed exactly as submitted. Statements are printed in the random alpha order conducted by the Elections Official. JIMMY PANETTA Occupation: Member, U.S. House of Representatives Age: 48 As your United States Representative, I m fighting to give people the opportunity for a better life. Growing up on the Central Coast in a household committed to public service, I ve dedicated my career to upholding that tradition. As a former prosecutor, Afghanistan War veteran, and now as your Congressman, I understand and appreciate what it means and what it takes to serve our nation and stand up for our Central Coast values. As the grandson of immigrants, I m fighting for common sense immigration reform with an earned pathway to citizenship for law-abiding families and Dreamers. I m defending our pristine environment by protecting our priceless coastline from oil drilling and guarding against the effects of climate change. As a member of the House Agriculture and Armed Services Committees, I m fighting for our national and food security. I m advocating for our farmers and farmworkers through proper investments in our labor force and ag-tech. I m working to safeguard our local military installations so that our service members are properly trained and educated, and that our veterans receive their deserved benefits and services. I m promoting local jobs by supporting our diverse economy of agriculture, tourism, education, research, small businesses, and technology. I'm fighting for pay equity and to protect women s rights. I ll continue to bring energy and new ideas to Congress and work together with all sides to get things done for Central Coast families. I'd be honored by your vote. For endorsements and information, please visit: 9 / Monterey BT87

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13 Paid candidate statements: Monterey Peninsula Community College District, Trustee Area 1 This section may not contain every candidate on your ballot. Each candidate s statement is written and paid for by the candidate. The candidate s statements are printed exactly as submitted. Statements are printed in the random alpha order conducted by the Elections Official. NATALIA MOLINA Occupation: Non-Profit Administrator I humbly request your vote in representing you as a Trustee Member for Monterey Peninsula College. I have both board and commission experience and strong listening skills key qualities essential for this dynamic role. Raised by Guatemalan immigrant working-class parents, they inspired in me the value of higher education. The call to public service came at the tender age of 10 when my father asked, "How will you help others who have less than you?" A quality education experience produces positive ripple effects in the health and economics of a community: students educated with training in demand are gainfully employed; well-compensated faculty and staff live and spend in the community they work; opportunity for life-long learners addresses unique senior needs, and so on. Possessing degrees in Political Science and Public Health and an experienced non-profit administrator--action, strategic planning and the lens of diversity, inclusion, and equity guide my decisions. I volunteer with National Coalition Building Institute and Non-Profit Alliance of Monterey County. I serve on Seaside's Homeless Commission and the Housing Advisory Committee for the county. Committed to addressing income inequality, I volunteer with the Reversing Runaway Inequality movement. FELIX BACHOFNER Occupation: Small Business Owner, Former Seaside Age: 50 Mayor and Former Chair, Seaside Planning Commission Georgetown University: International Security Studies Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT Sloan): investments, negotiations, technology, planning MPC and its Board of Trustees is about to face a number of serious tests. The formula California applies to funding the College has changed and will lead to lower revenues if operations are not conducted in a fiscally responsible and innovative way. The president is slated to retire, an accreditation challenge has just been weathered and there is ever increasing competition for students and demand for resources. These are the same types of challenges my Mayoral administration handled with poise during the worst days of the most recent recession. The MPC Community deserves Trustees with significant, proven leadership and management experience like this. I also bring significant domain-specific experience in education to the position. I am a former Professor of Practice in Information Technology and Chairman of a tri-county interviewing team for a highly selective University. I pledge to help MPC fulfill its mission in vocational training and/or to move students to completing a four year degree at a transfer school. The Board needs to ensure high standards are recognized, adopted and met. Thank you for your participation, support and vote / Monterey BT87

14 Paid candidate statements: City of Seaside, Mayor This section may not contain every candidate on your ballot. Each candidate s statement is written and paid for by the candidate. The candidate s statements are printed exactly as submitted. Statements are printed in the random alpha order conducted by the Elections Official. KAYLA JONES As a third-generation Seaside resident, my family is committed to its future. We need a Mayor with fresh vision to represent our diverse population. Seaside can t afford to revive old ways of doing business. As your Councilmember, I strive to include residents in decision-making. I initiated programs like City-sponsored childcare during council meetings; established committees to address homelessness and environmental stewardship; changed procedural aspects of City Council business, empowering councilmembers to serve more effectively in their roles. As Mayor, I will promote sustainable water supply and the pursuit of public ownership at a reasonable cost to the ratepayers; support housing for residents at all income levels; take a regional approach in transitional housing for the homeless; support our booming downtown businesses and industries moving to the area. As an EMT, I helped people in crisis. I have compassion and commitment to public service as I tackle important decisions for our community. My grandmother was an aide to Congressman Farr and my grandfather served as Adjutant General for the 7th Division of Fort Ord. I intend to carry on the family tradition of public service in Monterey County. Endorsed by Assemblymember Mark Stone, Supervisor Jane Parker, and other community leaders, I request your vote. Kaylajones4seaside.com IAN OGLESBY Occupation: Peace Officer I am proud to call Seaside home for 28 years. I have worked 23-years as a Peace Officer, and am a Veteran. I have served our community in various capacities for the past 16 years, 8 years on the City Council, 2 years as Mayor Pro-Tem, 4 as a Planning Commissioner. Serving on the Monterey County Board of Education, Ft. Ord Reuse Authority, Transportation Agency for Monterey County, United Way of Monterey County, and volunteer organizations; has helped shape my experiences and understanding of the necessity to take a leadership role in bringing regional and county services to Seaside. I have heard the concerns of our citizens and I will focus the council on: creating local livable wage jobs and youth apprenticeships, increasing housing affordability choices, sustainable economic development using smart growth polices, reducing high cost of water, expansion of services and street repairs, protecting our open spaces and form partnerships with our educational institutions. Together we can overcome these complex challenges. I will use my experience and leaderships skills to work diligently for you every day to Move Seaside Forward, towards a safer, healthier, and thriving community for all. I ask for your vote for Mayor, City of Seaside. Thank you. LISA ANNE SAWHNEY Occupation: Business Owner/Advisor I m Lisa Anne Sawhney and my vision for Seaside includes Safety, Stewardship and Success for our wonderfully diverse University and Coastal City. My priorities as Mayor, include: maintaining, saving, investing in current City services and infrastructure; overseeing and embracing the changed/future structure of FORA; ensuring fiscal strength and oversight; focusing on economic development, including, but not limited to, affordable housing, transportation needs, careers/sustainable living wages; encouraging more discussion, diverse viewpoints, non-partisan cooperation, transparency in chambers as well as more cooperation with other agency partners; ensuring Seaside parks and public spaces are updated, planned, maintained; attracting and driving visionary, diverse, sustainable, responsible development for Seaside. I hold certificates in leadership, project management and human resources from UC Irvine and George Washington University and a BS in Business, from the University of Minnesota. I am a Businesswoman and an Organizational Management Advisor with strong leadership skills and experience. My professional experience includes: advising and working with corporations, businesses and non-profits. There s more at my website I request your vote in person or by mail. It would be my honor to serve, ensuring the Safety, Stewardship & Success of Seaside for today, as well as future decades and generations. Thank You! 12 / Monterey BT87

15 Paid candidate statements: City of Seaside, Member, City Council This section may not contain every candidate on your ballot. Each candidate s statement is written and paid for by the candidate. The candidate s statements are printed exactly as submitted. Statements are printed in the random alpha order conducted by the Elections Official. JASON CAMPBELL Occupation: Landscape Contractor Age: 54 With the enthusiastic support of Seaside residents and the endorsements of prominent elected representatives like County Supervisor Jane Parker and State Assemblyman Mark Stone, I respectfully ask for your vote to re-elect me to the Seaside City Council. During the last four years, I am proud to have championed many positive changes for Seaside. With your continued support, we can expand on our achievements, promote balanced urban growth, while celebrating the Seaside we cherish. Our environment, location, weather, and diverse community are treasures that will make Seaside a vibrant city with the quality of life our people deserve. Many improvements made during my first term are easy to see, like the West Broadway streetscape, and the welcoming improvements to City Hall. We also made critical budget improvements that include a $10 million roads improvement project, and developed diverse sources of revenue, establishing a healthy cash reserve that will provide financial stability for years to come. I will assure that development on the former Fort Ord meets the needs of local residents first, and work to secure a long term affordable water supply. Our position is much improved, and many promising opportunities await. Please re-elect Jason Campbell as your Seaside City Council Member. DENNIS VOLK Occupation: Business Owner Age: 63 A lot of you know me just from coming into Mals Market, but for those of you that don t know me, my name is Dennis Volk. I am a local business man who has lived and participated in Seaside activities for more than 40 years. I have chosen to put my time and effort in being an active volunteer in many community events as well as being a foster parent along with owning a grocery store, which can be tough to handle, especially time wise, but I have always been passionate about doing things to help others, especially if more than one person can benefit from it. Now I want to take action, and go one step further which would be to help better the city that I have lived in all my life. As for the direction of development, I want to focus on the areas of housing and economical growth. I believe in my heart that I have Seasides best interest, and I truly think I can make a difference on the Seaside City Council. It would not only be our wants that we would work on, but what this city needs in order to become a place that everyone could be comfortable in. I would appreciate your vote in this years election, so we can work together on the issues that are of concern, and I hope that you will put your trust in me to represent this city in the best way I can. Thank you JON WIZARD The most important issues facing our community today are the creation of high-paying local jobs, building a more prosperous local economy, and keeping our community safe and healthy. As a member of the Seaside City Council, I will work with members of our community to build more affordable housing; find a solution to our limited water supply; and ensure our community s assets, like parks, roads, and recreational facilities, are well maintained and operational. My credentials include: I have been a lifelong public servant, holding positions as a firefighter, dispatcher, police officer, and substitute teacher. I now have the privilege of representing Seaside on the Monterey County Planning Commission, as well as being a member of Seaside's Environmental Committee and its Blue Ribbon Task Force for the Prevention of Youth Violence. I hold a bachelor s degree in public relations, and associate s degrees in fire science and criminal justice. In addition to holding a master s degree in the humanities, I am currently enrolled in a master s of public administration program. My education has empowered me to be an effective leader and to competently represent your voice in our city s government. REGINA MASON I am a lifelong resident of Seaside and continue to give back to our community. We have views of the bay from just about every corner. We are a melting pot of cultures from many parts of the globe. I was born in the military hospital on Fort Ord. I am a descendent of a military father. Using my years of experience, I have a plan that involves you. Now is the time for me to give back to our community in a different way. Along with fellow council members, the mayor, employees and citizens, we will produce an economic recovery plan to bounce back economically from the closure of Fort Ord. Citizens are one of our greatest strengths. Together, we will make informed decisions. Our youth are our future and we will give them every opportunity to develop in a safe, caring and nurturing environment for future generations. We will use the wisdom of our elders and the strength of millennials to develop best practice approaches to grow our community. # U Matter 2 Mason is my campaign theme. When elected, whether you voted for me or not, I will serve each of you because U Matter 2 Mason. Thank you for your support and your trust, and vote Jon Wizard for Seaside City Council! Win with Wiz! 13 / Monterey BT87

16 Paid candidate statements: City of Seaside, Member, City Council This section may not contain every candidate on your ballot. Each candidate s statement is written and paid for by the candidate. The candidate s statements are printed exactly as submitted. Statements are printed in the random alpha order conducted by the Elections Official. SAM GASKINS Occupation: Pastor Age: 81 I ve been a Seaside resident since First stationed at Fort Ord, then returning in 1977 following my retirement as a Chief Warrant Officer from the Army. I ve been involved with serving this city ever since. Appointed Pastor of Christian Memorial Tabernacle in 1979, I was taken with the neglect of the needy and homeless in our city. To address those needs I founded Peninsula Outreach; the Little Buddy Program; Violent Prevention Program; the Building Bridges Community Services program and Stepping Stone Outreach Inc. If you elect me to sit on your Council I will continue to be an advocate for those in need. I hold a degree in communications from Monterey Peninsula College and a doctorate in Counseling and Communications from the Spirit of Truth Institute in Richmond, Virginia. I ve earned 2 Bronze Stars and numerous awards for my leadership including the NAACP Meritorious Service and Contributions Award, the Congressional Award for Outstanding Humanitarians, the California Legislative Assembly Certificate of Recognition, the Seaside, Chamber of Commerce Humanitarian Award and many other awards and certificates of recognition from business and government at all levels. I look forward to continuing to serve you, the people of Seaside, as a member of your City Council. 14 / Monterey BT87

17 Paid candidate statements: Monterey Peninsula Water Management District, Director Division 1 This section may not contain every candidate on your ballot. Each candidate s statement is written and paid for by the candidate. The candidate s statements are printed exactly as submitted. Statements are printed in the random alpha order conducted by the Elections Official. DEAN PROVENCE Occupation: Businessman Age: 61 We need a long-term, sustainable water supply. To achieve this, we must put public service before politics. Water is a basic necessity, not a political football. Our water supply future is at a crossroad. How we move forward will forever impact our community. The Monterey Peninsula Water Management District is facing big issues that will require tough decisions. I am a longtime businessman and resident of Seaside who has followed, been involved with and understand what it takes to achieve a sustainable water supply. The District is now looking at recycled/groundwater replenishment, desalination and Aquifer Storage and Recovery as components of water supply projects. I will address each decision with a fresh perspective, an open mind, and no preconceived agenda. I will listen to the community and ensure that your voices are heard. I promise I will advocate for the ratepayers to be responsible for your money, ensure that our government agencies are held accountable to the community and that they operate in an open and fair manner, focus on augmenting the water supply so that we can provide sufficient water to meet the needs of our community and the environment, and protect the Carmel River and the Seaside Groundwater Basin so they will provide for our needs and future generations needs. We all pay for District activities on our water bills and on our property tax bills. These charges contribute to our high water bills. We should expect a better investment return. Frankly, this community cannot continue to live in water poverty created by previous uninformed decisions. Seaside needs strong representation on the Board. I will provide that leadership. I am a common-sense candidate who has the interests of Seaside and the Peninsula in my heart. As a Realtor for more than 30 years, I have learned to be a creative problem-solver in bringing people together for successful real estate transactions. I want to use that talent and experience to solve our water issues. ALVIN EDWARDS Occupation: Retired Fire Captain For nearly twenty years I have fought to improve the quality of life on the Monterey Peninsula as a Seaside City Council Member, Director Monterey Peninsula Water Management District. I will continue to support District efforts to increase the Monterey Peninsula water supply. I will continue to be a driving force behind efforts to reduce pumping on the Carmel River, and continue to developed ground water storage in the Seaside Groundwater Basin Aquifer Storage and Recovery Project. I will continue to support water conservation measures intend to keep the community water consumption within limits established by the State Water Resources Control Board. I will dedicate myself to the District in representing local ratepayers before the California Public Utilities Commission. Our water costs are skyrocketing in the last two years water costs on the Monterey Peninsula have increases a whopping 68% with more increase on the way. We need public ownership that will provide local control and lower costs. The City of Seaside owns and operated a small municipal water system. I would like to see the entire City of Seaside become a public own water system. I look forward to working with, and for you as we continue to improve the Quality of life on the Monterey Peninsula. The citizens of Seaside Division 1 deserve the most qualified individual to serve t his office. I am that person. I respectfully ask for your vote. I am committed to representing all of us, and in helping us secure sustainable and reasonably priced water, a necessity for all of us. If you experienced the last drought, you know we must plan for water beyond general use so that we can withstand the next drought. It would be shortsighted not to. I respectfully ask for your vote on November 6. For further information, go to Thank you. 15 / Monterey BT87

18 Local ballot measure: J J Monterey Peninsula Water Management District Ballot question The Monterey Peninsula Water System Local Ownership Feasibility Study Initiative. Shall Rule 19.8 (Policy of Pursuing Public Ownership of Monterey Peninsula Water System) be added to the Monterey Peninsula Water Management District Rules and Regulations, to address public ownership of all water delivery systems in the District, to acquire through negotiation or eminent domain, all assets of California American Water to benefit the District as a whole, and within 9 months complete a written plan addressing acquisition, ownership, and management of all water facilities and services within and outside the District? What your vote means YES A Yes vote is a vote to approve mandating that the Monterey Peninsula Water Management District establish a policy of public ownership of water systems by acquiring those systems, if feasible, currently owned and operated by Cal Am, through negotiation or eminent domain, and thereafter control the assets and manage the system. NO A No vote is a vote against public ownership and control by the Monterey Peninsula Water Management District of Cal Am s Monterey water system. A No vote would allow Cal Am to continue as the owner and manager of the Monterey Peninsula Water System. In favor of and against measure J IN FAVOR Dennis Mar President, League of Women Voters of Monterey County Clyde W. Roberson Mayor of Monterey Karin Strasser Kauffman Former Monterey County Supervisor Richard Stillwell Business Owner David R. Pacheco City of Seaside City Council AGAINST Mary Ann Leffel Cofounder, Monterey County Business Council Brian LeNeve Conservation Chair, Carmel River Steelhead Association John V. Narigi Chairman, Coalition of Peninsula Business Rick Heuer President, Monterey Peninsula Taxpayers Association Sue McCloud Former Mayor of Carmel-by-the-Sea 16 / Monterey BT87

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23 by the CPUC to be charged to Cal Am's ratepayers. None of these stranded costs were charged to Cal Am or its investors. Cal Am's record shows it lacks the capacity to manage the Peninsula's water system to ensure provision of reliable, efficient, cost effective water service to ratepayers, now and in the future. 11. Approximately 85 percent of water consumers in the United States receive their service from public agencies. Public ownership of water system assets also carries the benefit of lower interest costs of financing infrastructure improvements, while eliminating perverse, investor-driven incentives associated with a for-profit monopoly. 12. Public ownership of the Monterey Peninsula's water system will benefit residential and business customers and ratepayers by lowering water service costs, guaranteeing transparency in meetings and actions by governing bodies, assuring public access to records, and full accountability of local elected officials in water system management and water service delivery. Section IV-- An Ordinance of the Monterey Peninsula Water Management District. The following Rule 19.8 shall be added to the Monterey Peninsula Water Management District, Rules and Regulations, Regulation I, General Provisions: Rule Policy of Pursuing Public Ownership of Monterey Peninsula Water System A. It shall be the policy of the District, if and when feasible, to secure and maintain public ownership of all water production, storage and delivery system assets and infrastructure providing services within its territory. B. The District shall acquire through negotiation, or through eminent domain if necessary, all assets of California American Water, or any successor in interest to California American Water, for the benefit of the District as a whole. C. The General Manager shall, within nine (9) months of the effective date of this Rule 19.8, complete and submit to the Board of Directors a written plan as to the means to adopt and implement the policy set forth in paragraph A, above. The plan shall address acquisition, ownership, and management of all water facilities and services within and outside the District, including water purchase agreements as appropriate. The plan may differentiate treatment of non-potable water services. Section V-- Modification Only By Vote of the People No provision of this Measure shall be changed, amended, or repealed except by a vote of the People. Section VI -- Effective Date; Application. The provisions of this Measure shall take effect immediately upon certification of its passage by the appropriate Election Official. Pending actions or proposals otherwise governed by this Initiative that have been initiated by the Board of Directors of the District, but that are not yet final as of the effective date, or that are the subject of pending legal challenge, shall be subject to the provisions of this Measure. Section VII -- Severability This Measure shall be broadly construed in order to achieve the purposes stated in this Measure. If any section, sub-section, sentence, clause, phrase, part, or portion of this Measure is held to be invalid or unconstitutional by a final judgment of a court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of the Measure. The voters of the Monterey Peninsula Water Management District hereby declare that this Measure, and each section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase, part, or portion thereof would have been adopted or passed even if one or more sections, sub-sections, sentences, clauses, phrases, parts, or portions are declared invalid or unconstitutional. If any provision of this Measure is held invalid as applied to any person or circumstance, such invalidity shall not affect any application of this Measure that can be given effect without the invalid application. Section VIII -- Conflicting Ballot Measures In the event that this Measure and another measure or measures relating to the same or similar subject matter shall appear on the same election ballot, the provisions of the other measures shall be deemed in conflict with this measure. In the event that this Measure shall receive a greater number of affirmative votes, the provisions of this Measure shall prevail in their entirety, and the provisions of the other measure or measures shall be null and void. 21 / Monterey BT87

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34 Información y fechas importantes Vote temprano desde el lunes, 8 de octubre de Visítenos en 1441 Schilling Place North Bulding, Salinas y pida una boleta. Nuestra oficina está abierta de lunes a viernes de 8 a.m. a 5 p.m. El último día para pedir una boleta por correo es el martes, 30 de octubre de Cualquier cambio a su registro debe ser recibido a más tardar el lunes, 22 de octubre de Visite nuestro sitio de internet en o llame al (831) para pedir una forma de inscripción por correo. Vote los sábados en la oficina de elecciones: sábado 27 de oct. y 3 de nov. de 9 a.m. a 5 p.m. Octubre 2018 Domingo Lunes Martes Miércoles Jueves Viernes Sábado 7 8 Inicia el periodo de voto por correo Último día para inscribirse para votar Oficina de elecciones abierta 8 a.m. 5 p.m Último día para pedir una boleta por correo 31 Noviembre 2018 Domingo Lunes Martes Miércoles Jueves Viernes Sábado Oficina de elecciones abierta 8 a.m. 5 p.m DÍA DE LA ELECCIÓN 7 a.m. 8 p.m / Monterey BT87

35 Qué contiene esta guía? Portada Información importante y fechas Instrucciones para votar 3 formas de votar Qué puestos aparecen en la boleta en esta elección? Acerca de los candidatos Monterey County Elections se ha mudado Qué contiene la boleta electoral en esta elección? Declaraciones pagadas por el candidato Iniciativas de ley locales Muestra de la boleta electoral Información en español sobre cómo votar La traducción al español de toda la información contenida en esta guía se imprime inmediatamente después de la muestra de la boleta electoral. En conformidad con la Ley Federal de Derecho al Voto de 1965 (52 U.S.C. Sec ) y la Ley de Asistencia Idiomática de Derecho al Voto de 1992, todo el material electoral en el Condado de Monterey debe estar impreso en inglés y español. Obtenga su guía de información del elector en línea Cubierta posterior Accesibilidad del elector Solicitud para votar por correo Ubicación de su lugar de votación y fechas de votación temprana 33 / Monterey BT87

36 Instrucciones para votar 1 2 Cómo marcar su boleta Vea aquí para saber por cuántos candidatos puede votar. Si vota por más de ese número, su voto para esa contienda no será contado. Nota: Puede votar por menos candidatos. Llene el óvalo completamente al lado de su(s) selección(es). Solo use pluma de tinta azul o negra. Para votar por un candidato calificado cuyo nombre NO está en la boleta, escriba el nombre del candidato en la primera línea en blanco. Luego llene el óvalo junto a su nombre. STATE ESTATAL Governor Gobernador Vote for 1 Vote por 1 Luna Ray U.S. Senator Senadora de EE. UU. Eric Garcia Businessman Hombre de negocios Se equivocó? Pida una boleta nueva por correo, llame al (831) o sin cargo al (866) En los centros electorales pida una boleta nueva al trabajador electoral. Esto solo lo puede hacer dos veces. 3 Cómo devolver su boleta Por correo: Firme dentro del área asignada. Devuelva su boleta lo más pronto posible. Para contar su boleta, ésta debe estar timbrada con fecha hasta el día de la Elección y recibida a más tardar el viernes después de la Elección. En los centros de votación: Devuelva su boleta al trabajador electoral. El periodo de votación por correo inicia en la semana del lunes, 8 de octubre de / Monterey BT87

37 3 formas de votar Vote por correo Solicite una boleta electoral de voto por correo Devuelva su boleta electoral: Por correo timbrada con fecha hasta el día de la Elección y recibida a más tardar el viernes después de la Elección. Votación temprana en persona Puede votar anticipadamente en nuestra oficina del 8 de octubre al 6 de noviembre Ubicación Oficina de Elecciones del Condado de Monterey 1441 Schilling Place North Building Salinas, CA Lunes a viernes, 8 a.m. a 5 p.m. Sábado, 27 de octubre de a.m. a 5 p.m. Sábado, 3 de noviembre de a.m. a 5 p.m. Día de la Elección: martes, 6 de nov. - 7 a.m. a 8 p.m. Vote en persona en el centro de votación Los centros abrirán el día de las Elecciones: Martes, 6 de noviembre, de 7 a.m. a 8 p.m. Su centro de votación asignado se encuentra en la parte inferior de la cubierta posterior de esta guía. Puede buscar su centro de votación: En internet: Llame a la Oficina de Elecciones al (831) / Monterey BT87

38 Qué puestos aparecen en la boleta en esta elección? En la Elección General Estatal de noviembre, todos los votantes reciben la misma boleta, sin importar bajo cual partido político estén registrados (o si no tienen preferencia de partido). El domicilio con el que está registrado para votar, determina cuáles contiendas locales aparecen en su boleta. En la Elección General Estatal de noviembre, todos los californianos pueden votar y decidir por uno de los dos principales candidatos que recibieron la mayoría de votos en cada una de las contiendas nominadas por votantes en la elección Primaria Estatal de junio y los puestos locales no partidistas. El texto abajo, describe que puestos son parte de la primaria de los dos principales y los que son parte de las contiendas locales no partidistas. Dos Principales Candidatos de California Pasaron de la elección de Junio a Noviembre Candidatos Locales No Partidistas Senador de los Estados Unidos Representante de los Estados Unidos Gobernador Vicegobernador Secretario de Estado Contralor Tesorero Procurador General Comisionado de Seguros Junta de Igualación Senador Estatal Asamblea Estatal Superintendente Estatal de Enseñanza Pública Puestos Municipals Puestos Distritos Escolares Puestos Distritos Especiales *Las contiendas del condado fueron decididas en la Elección Primaria Estatal Directa en la cual cada puesto tuvo un candidato que recibió más del 50% de los votos en su contienda y fue electo. Los dos candidatos principales con la mayoría de votos en la elección Primaria de Junio pasaron a la Elección General. No hay candidatos cualificados por escrito para estos puestos. Los candidatos con preferencia de partido (o "Ninguna") siempre aparecen en la boleta. En caso que no haya nominados o insuficiente número de nominados para un puesto local, se harán asignaciones según el Código Electoral 10515, Puede elegir candidatos cualificados por escrito para estos puestos. La preferencia de partido de los candidatos nunca aparece en la boleta. Los candidatos pueden tener la misma preferencia de partido. El 8 de junio de 2010, los electores de California aprobaron la Ley Primaria Abierta de los Dos Principales (Propuesta 14). ATENCIÓN: Proposición 9 fue quitada de la boleta por orden de la Corte Suprema de California. Para más información, visite el sitio de la Secretaria del Estado de California en 36 / Monterey BT87

39 Acerca de los candidatos Quién se postula para un cargo? Consulte la muestra de la boleta en esta guía para obtener una lista completa de los candidatos. Algunos han pagado para tener una declaración del candidato en esta guía, pero no todos. También puede encontrar información de los candidatos y declaraciones financieras de campaña en internet: Candidatos locales: Candidatos estatales: Endorsamiento de partido Los partidos tienen la opción de presentar endorsos de los candidatos para los puestos nominados por los votantes para la impresión en esta guía. No todos los partidos participan y los partidos pueden apoyar a un candidato de otro partido. Los partidos Verde, Libertario y Paz y Libertad no endorsaron a candidatos en su área. Puesto Americano Independiente Demócrata Republicano Gobernador John H. Cox Gavin Newsom John H. Cox Secretario de Estado Mark P. Meuser Alex Padilla Mark P. Meuser Contralor Konstantinos Roditis Betty T. Yee Konstantinos Roditis Tesorero Greg Conlon Fiona Ma Greg Conlon Procurador General Steven C. Bailey Xavier Becerra Steven C. Bailey Comisionado de Seguros Steve Poizner Ricardo Lara Junta de Igualación, Distrito 2 Mark Burns Malia Cohen Mark Burns Senador de E.E.U.U. Kevin de León Representate de E.E.U.U., Distrito 20 Ronald Paul Kabat Jimmy Panetta Senador Estatal, Distrito 12 Rob Poythress Anna Caballero Asamblea Estatal, Distrito 29 Vicki L. Nohrden Mark Stone Vicki L. Nohrden Asamblea Estatal, Distrito 30 Neil G. Kitchens Robert Rivas Neil G. Kitchens Superintendente de Instrucción Pública Marshall Tuck Tony K. Thurmond La preferencia de partido político del candidato no significa necesariamente que el/ella tenga el apoyo de ese partido. 37 / Monterey BT87

40 Acerca de los candidatos Proposición 34 Límites de desembolso: Candidatos para la legislatura estatal Los votantes aprobaron la Proposición 34 en noviembre de Esta ley establece que tenemos que decir a los votantes los nombres de los candidatos que están de acuerdo con los límites de gastos de campaña. Esta ley sólo se aplica a los candidatos para los cargos legislativos del estado como el Senado Estatal y la Asamblea Estatal. Los candidatos que estén de acuerdo pueden pagar y publicar una declaración de cualificaciones de candidato. Esas declaraciones están impresas en esta guía. Los siguientes candidatos para la Legislatura Estatal han aceptado los límites de desembolso voluntariamente: Puesto Asamblea Estatal, Distrito 29 Asamblea Estatal, Distrito 29 Asamblea Estatal, Distrito 30 Asamblea Estatal, Distrito 30 Senador Estatal, Distrito 12 Senador Estatal, Distrito 12 Candidatos Mark Stone Vicki L. Nohrden Robert Rivas Neil G. Kitchens Anna Caballero Rob Poythress 38 / Monterey BT87

41 Ayuda en su idioma Help in your language Trợ Giúp bằng Ngôn Ngữ Của Quý Vị Tulong sa Iyong Wika Ayuda en español: Todos los centros de votación del condado de Monterey tienen información y ayuda telefónica o en persona de intérpretes en español. La ley dice también que en ciertos centros de votación tenemos que dar ayuda lingüística a votantes que hablan coreano, tagalog y vietnamita. Esta ayuda puede consistir en: Información electoral y copias de la boleta en coreano, tagalo y vietnamita; y Trabajadores electorales bilingües para ayudar a los votantes. Help in Your Language: All polling places in Monterey County have information in Spanish and phone interpreter help. The law says we must also provide language help for voters who speak Korean, Tagalog and Vietnamese at some polling places. This may include: Voting information and copies of the ballot in Korean, Tagalog and Vietnamese, and Bilingual poll workers who can help voters. Trợ Giúp bằng Tiếng Việt: Tất cả các địa điểm bỏ phiếu tại Quận Monterey có thông tin bằng tiếng Tây Ban Nha và thông dịch viên trợ giúp qua điện thoại. Luật quy định là chúng tôi cũng phải trợ giúp ngôn ngữ cho cử tri nói tiếng Triều Tiên, Tagalog và Việt tại một số địa điểm bỏ phiếu. Phần trợ giúp này có thể gồm: Tập hướng dẫn cử tri và bản sao lá phiếu bằng tiếng Triều Tiên, Tagalog và Việt, và Nhân viên song ngữ tại phòng phiếu để giúp cử tri. :.,,. :,,,. Otra ayuda con el idioma También puede: Llevar a 1 o 2 personas al centro de votación para que le ayuden a votar. (No pueden ser representantes de su empleador o sindicato). Averiguar si su centro de votación tiene una copia de su boleta en español. Visite o llame sin cargo al (866) Pedir una copia de su boleta de voto por correo en su idioma, si está disponible, llamando sin cargo al (866) Other language help You may also: Take 1 or 2 people to the polling place to help you vote. (They must not represent your employer or union.) Find out if your polling place has a copy of your ballot in your language. Visit or call toll free (866) Request a copy of your vote by mail ballot in your language, if available, by calling (866) Trợ giúp khác về ngôn ngữ Quý vị cũng có thể: Đem theo 1 hoặc 2 người đến địa điểm bỏ phiếu để giúp quý vị bầu. (Họ không được là đại diện của sở làm hoặc công đoàn của quý vị.) Hỏi xem địa điểm bỏ phiếu của quý vị có bản sao lá phiếu của quý vị bằng tiếng Việt hay không. Hãy đến hoặc gọi số miễn phí (866) Gọi số (866) để xin lá phiếu bầu bằng thư bằng ngôn ngữ của quý vị, nếu có. : 1 2. (,.). (866) , (866) Tulong sa Tagalog: Lahat ng mga lugar ng botohan sa County ng Monterey ay may impormasyon sa Kastila at tulong ng interpreter sa telepono. Ang batas ay nagsasabi na dapat kaming magkaloob ng tulong sa mga botanteng nagsasalita ng Koreano, Tagalog at Biyetnamis sa ilang lugar ng botohan. Maaaring kabilang dito ang: Impormasyon sa pagboto at mga kopya ng balota sa Koreano, Tagalog at Biyetnamis, at Mga manggagawa sa botohan na sanay sa dalawang wika na makakatulong sa mga botante. Ibang tulong sa wika Ikaw ay maaari ring: Magdala ng 1 o 2 tao sa lugar ng botohan upang tulungan kang bumoto. (Sila ay hindi dapat na kumakatawan sa iyong pinagtatrabahuhan o unyon.) Alamin kung ang iyong lugar ng botohan ay may kopya ng iyong balota sa Tagalog. Pumunta sa o tumawag nang walang bayad (866) Humiling ng kopya ng iyong balota ng pagboto sa pamamagitan ng koreo sa iyong wika, kung makukuha, sa pamamagitan ng pagtawag sa (866) / Monterey BT87

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50 Iniciativa de ley local en la boleta: J J Distrito de Administración del Agua de la Península de Monterey Pregunta en la boleta Iniciativa de estudio para la viabilidad de titularidad local del sistema de abastecimiento de agua de la península de Monterey. Se ha de añadir el reglamento 19.8 (Política de acción para la obtención de la titularidad pública del sistema de abastecimiento de agua de la península de Monterey) a la normativa del Distrito de Administración del Agua de la Península de Monterey para abordar la titularidad pública de todos los sistemas de suministro de agua en el Distrito, adquirir mediante negociación o derecho de expropiación todos los activos de California American Water a fin de beneficiar al Distrito en su totalidad, y completar en un plazo de 9 meses la redacción de un plan para la adquisición, titularidad y administración de todas las instalaciones y los servicios de agua dentro y fuera del Distrito? Lo que significa su voto SÍ Un voto de Sí es un voto a favor de que se apruebe ordenar que el Distrito de Administración del Agua de la Península de Monterey establezca la titularidad pública del sistema de abastecimiento de agua, cuya titularidad y administración corresponden en la actualidad a Cal Am, mediante negociación o mediante expropiación forzosa, y posteriormente controle los activos y administre el sistema. NO Un voto de No es un voto en contra de la titularidad y el control públicos por parte del Distrito de Administración del Agua de la Península de Monterey del sistema de Cal Am en Monterey. Un voto de No permitiría que Cal Am continuara como titular y administrador del sistema de abastecimiento de agua de la Península de Monterey. A favor y en contra de la iniciativa de ley J A FAVOR Dennis Mar presidente, Liga de Mujeres Votantes del condado de Monterey Clyde W. Roberson alcalde de Monterey Karin Strasser Kauffman ex supervisora del condado de Monterey Richard Stillwell propietario de empresa David R. Pacheco concejo municipal de Seaside EN CONTRA Mary Ann Leffel cofundadora, Monterey County Business Council Brian LeNeve presidente de conservación, Carmel River Steelhead Association John V. Narigi presidente, Coalition of Peninsula Businesses Rick Heuer presidente, Monterey Peninsula Taxpayers Association Sue McCloud ex alcaldesa de Carmel-by-the-Sea 48 / Monterey BT87

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54 Iniciativa de ley local en la boleta: J Texto completo de la Iniciativa de Ley J La ciudadanía del Distrito de Administración del Agua de la Península de Monterey resuelve lo siguiente: Título: Iniciativa de estudio para la viabilidad de titularidad local del sistema de abastecimiento de agua de la península de Monterey (Monterey Peninsula Water System Local Ownership Feasibility Study Initiative) Artículo I -- Nombre Se denominará esta iniciativa de ley la Iniciativa de estudio para la viabilidad de titularidad local del sistema de abastecimiento de agua de la península de Monterey (Monterey Peninsula Water System Local Ownership Feasibility Study Initiative). Artículo II -- Propósito El objetivo de esta iniciativa de ley es garantizar a largo plazo la sostenibilidad, idoneidad, fiabilidad, rentabilidad y calidad del servicio de abastecimiento de agua en la zona del Distrito de Administración del Agua de la Península de Monterey, reducir el costo de las tarifas a los abonados, fomentar y poner en práctica medidas sensatas de administración del agua, y establecer la titularidad pública de los activos del sistema de abastecimiento de agua, al imponer normas que dispongan que el Distrito actúe de manera resuelta, en la medida que sea económicamente viable, a fin de adquirir los activos del sistema de abastecimiento de agua, cuya titularidad y operación corresponden a California American Water Company, compañía que en la actualidad presta el servicio de abastecimiento de agua al Distrito y sus abonados. Artículo III -- Conclusiones 1. California American Water Company ( Cal Am ) está en la actualidad a cargo del abastecimiento de agua en la península de Monterey. Esta es una empresa privada de servicios públicos, propiedad de inversionistas, que adquirió el sistema actual de abastecimiento de agua en Bajo la titularidad y gestión de Cal Am, el servicio de abastecimiento de agua de la península de Monterey se ha convertido en el servicio de agua más caro de todos los Estados Unidos, según un informe de Food and Water Watch publicado en junio de En 1995, la Junta Estatal de Control de Recursos Hídricos ("Junta Estatal") ordenó a Cal Am que cesara el bombeo ilegal del río Carmel y planificara para un nuevo suministro de agua. En 2009, la Junta Estatal expidió una orden adicional de cumplimiento y amenazó a Cal Am con racionamiento obligatorio de agua por no haber logrado progreso adecuado después de la orden inicial 14 años antes. 4. En 2007, un tribunal superior del condado de Monterey ordenó a Cal Am que cesara el exceso de bombeo en la cuenca de agua subterránea de Seaside, que amenazaba la sostenibilidad a largo plazo de la cuenca. 5. Después de que los clientes de Cal Am ahorraran considerables cantidades de agua en respuesta a las condiciones de sequía, Cal Am solicitó la aprobación de la Comisión de Servicios Públicos de California (CPUC-California Public Utilities Commission) para añadir un recargo a las facturas de los abonados con el fin de compensar por los ingresos perdidos. La Comisión aprobó la solicitud y los abonados pagan ahora un recargo de $8 millones anuales hasta 2021 por agua que Cal Am no distribuyó. 6. Desde 2007, el importe total facturado por agua a los abonados de Cal Am, incluidos los recargos, aumentó de $2,501 a $6,484 por acre-pie, lo que representa un aumento del 159 por ciento. Durante el mismo periodo, el índice de precios al consumidor aumentó sólo un 12.5 por ciento. 7. El Distrito de Administración del Agua de la Península de Monterey ("Distrito)" fue establecido en 1977 mediante una ley estatal, que le atribuye al Distrito la administración integrada de los recursos hídricos subterráneos y superficiales de la región de la península de Monterey. El Distrito conserva plenas facultades conforme a la ley estatal para efectuar todo esfuerzo legítimo y necesario con el fin de que se pueda disponer de suficiente agua para el beneficio actual o futuro de los habitantes o las tierras del Distrito. Esto incluye la titularidad y operación de activos del sistema de abastecimiento de agua dentro y fuera de sus fronteras. 8. Cualquiera que sea la entidad con titularidad y autoridad administrativa del sistema de abastecimiento de agua de la península en el futuro, bien sea Cal Am o el Distrito, se enfrentará a importantes retos para satisfacer las necesidades de abastecimiento de agua de los residentes y las empresas de la península y al mismo tiempo cumplir con los requisitos de la orden de 1995 de la Junta Estatal. Para ello será necesario el más alto nivel de capacidad, competencia e integridad gerencial. 9. 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57 INFORMACIÓN IMPORTANTE PARA EL VOTANTE La Ley Ayude a América a Votar (Help America Vote Act, HAVA 301) dispone que toda jurisdicción que utilice boletas electorales impresas como método de votación informe al electorado de lo siguiente: Qué es Votar de Más? Cuando usted ha hecho más marcas en la boleta que el máximo número de votos permitidos. No se pueden contar las contiendas en las cuales ha votado de más. Qué es Votar de Menos? Cuando usted ha hecho menos marcas en la boleta impresa que el máximo número de votos permitidos. Asegúrese que no ha olvidado votar en ninguna de las contiendas electorales en las que se le permita votar. Se contaran como boletas válidas las boletas en las que se vote de menos. Si vota de más, arruina su boleta electoral, o si simplemente desea cambiar su voto, solo pida una nueva boleta al funcionario electoral. 55 / Monterey BT87

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