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1 NEAL KELLEY Registrar of Voters REGISTRAR OF VOTERS 1300 South Grand Avenue, Bldg. C Santa Ana, California (714) FAX (714) ocvote.com Mailing Address: P.O. Box Santa Ana, California Dear Orange County Voter: Thank you for registering to vote! This Sample Ballot contains information for the June 7, 2016 Presidential Primary Election. Please take a moment to be prepared prior to voting. Vote-by-Mail: You can save time and vote-by-mail. If you are a permanent vote-bymail voter your ballot will be sent automatically to you. If you are not a permanent vote-by-mail voter you may apply by using the application on the back of this pamphlet or by visiting ocvote.com/mail. The last day to request a vote-by-mail ballot is May 31, Please remember to mail your ballot early to avoid any potential postal delays, or drop off at any polling place on Election Day. Polling Place: Check your polling place on the back of this pamphlet! Many polling places change between elections. If you choose to vote at your polling place please plan ahead. Parking is limited at some locations and you can avoid congestion by voting mid-day if possible. You will have the option of voting an electronic or paper ballot at the polls. Simply advise the poll worker of your preference when signing the roster. Voting in the Primary: If you chose a political party when you registered to vote, you will get a ballot for that party. If you did not choose a political party when you registered to vote, you are a No Party Preference Voter. See Section 4 of this booklet for more details and your options, or visit ocvote.com/primary. Our mission is to serve the registered voters of Orange County in a uniform, consistent and accessible manner with the highest level of integrity. We look forward to counting your vote and giving you another successful election. Sincerely, Neal Kelley Registrar of ocvote.com Need Help? (714) or ocvote.com/help facebook.com/ocrov

2 Table of Contents! Important Information Section 1 Vote-by-Mail Section 2 Primary Elections in California Section 3 Voting in the Primary Section 4? What s in This Pamphlet? Section 5 Political Party Endorsements Section 6 Voter Information Pamphlet Section 7 Candidates Statements Section 8 Ballot Measures Section 9 Practice Ballot Section 10 - Democratic Republican American Independent Green Libertarian Peace and Freedom Nonpartisan 10.7

3 ! Important Information Dates to Remember Section 1 MAY SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT Monday, May 9, 2016 Vote-by-Mail Ballot Mailing begins Monday, May 23, 2016 Last Day to Register to Vote Tuesday, May 31, 2016 Last Day to Request a Vote-By-Mail Ballot Can I vote if I moved to another address in Orange County? Yes, but you must register at your new address by the deadline above. You may vote and re-register at the: Registrar of Voters office; or The polling place for your new address To find out if you re registered, visit ocvote.com/verify To register online, visit: registertovote.ca.gov Can I vote if I have not voted in the last 4 years? RESIDENCE CONFIRMATION: If you have not voted in any election within the preceding four years, and your residence address, name, or party preference was not updated during that time, you need to confirm your residence address in order to remain on the active voter list and receive election materials in the mail. Visit ocvote.com/confirm to confirm your residency. Are all polling places accessible? Look for the wheelchair access symbol on the back cover of your Sample Ballot. If it says: YES: Your polling place is accessible on Election Day USABLE: Your polling place is temporarily accessible on Election Day NO: Your polling place is not accessible on Election Day If your polling place is not accessible, you may vote a paper or an electronic ballot curbside. Are you having difficulty voting because of a disability? We ll help voters with disabilities have a successful voting experience and identify issues we can address before the November General Election. Call our office at You may also call Disability Rights California at , which will operate a statewide Election Day hotline: 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM on Election Day - June 7, 2016

4 You can vote by mail before Election Day To vote by mail, you have to request a ballot. Then you can mark the ballot and send it back by mail or drop it off at any polling place. Vote-by-Mail ballots must be postmarked or delivered to a polling place by June 7. How to get your Vote-by-Mail ballot You must request a Vote-by-Mail ballot by May 31. You can: Request a ballot online at: ocvote.com/mail Fill out the application on the back cover of this pamphlet Pick up an application at the Registrar of Voters office: 1300 South Grand Ave., Bldg. C Santa Ana, CA To vote by mail for every election, check the Permanent Vote-by-Mail Voter box on your application. You will receive your ballot within ten business days. To confirm your status as a Permanent Vote-by-Mail Voter, visit: ocvote.com/verify How to return your Vote-by-Mail ballot Mark your ballot, then follow the instructions on the official envelope to sign and seal your ballot in the envelope provided. You can: Mail your ballot, so that it is postmarked by Election Day, June 7 Hand-deliver your ballot to the Orange County Registrar of Voters at: 1300 South Grand Ave., Bldg. C Santa Ana, CA Drop off your ballot on Election Day at any polling place in Orange County before 8:00 PM If you are unable to return your ballot, use your Vote-by-Mail envelope to authorize one of these people to return it for you: Spouse Child or parent Grandparent or grandchild Brother or sister, or Someone who lives with you Vote-by-Mail Section 2 State law requires that a poll worker must make sure your envelope is filled out correctly. Questions about voting by mail? Call us: (714)

5 Primary Elections in California Section 3 In a Primary Election, voters choose candidates to run in the General Election in November. California has three types of primary contests. Each one is for different types of offices. You may have all three types on your ballot Presidential Party-Nominated Offices U.S. President Parties also nominate candidates for County Central Committees California Top-Two Primary Voter-Nominated Offices U.S. Representative U.S. Senator State Senator State Assembly Member County or Local Offices Nonpartisan Offices County Supervisor County Board of Education How do primaries work in California? In Presidential (Party-Nominated) Offices, only voters in the same political party can vote for these candidates. In a Top-Two Primary for California offices nominated by the voters, you can vote for any candidate, no matter what your party preference is. All voters can vote in the Top-Two Primary. You can vote for any candidate or write in a candidate. Candidate s party preference is shown with their name. If a candidate is not registered with a party, their party preference is listed as None. The Top Two vote-getters move on to the General Election in November. It is possible that the top two could be from the same party. In a Nonpartisan Primary, for county or local offices (excluding Central Committees), all voters can vote for any candidate. The candidates party preference does not appear on the ballot. If a candidate receives 50% plus 1 vote in the Primary, that candidate is elected. If no candidate receives 50% plus 1 vote, the top two vote-getters go to a run-off at the November General Election, except for County Board of Education, where the top vote-getter is elected. Why do we have a Top-Two Primary? Proposition 14, passed by California voters on June 8, 2010, created the Top Two Candidates Open Primary Act. This act requires that the two candidates receiving the greatest number of votes in the Primary Election will appear on the General Election ballot regardless of party preference.

6 Voting in the Primary Section 4 URGENT! Not all voters can vote for President in the Presidential Primary. Important information on the California Primary For more information, read below Make sure to verify the party ballot you will receive: On the back cover of this pamphlet, or Online at ocvote.com/verify If you chose a political party when you registered to vote, you will get a ballot for that party. Party preference What used to be called party affiliation is now called party preference according to California law. If you did not choose a political party when you registered to vote, you are a No Party Preference voter, or NPP for short (previously known as Decline-to-State ). If you are a No Party Preference voter, you have 3 options: Nonpartisan If you do not want to vote for any political parties, do nothing and you will receive a nonpartisan ballot, which will have: Candidates for voter-nominated and nonpartisan offices Ballot measures, if applicable Democratic American Independent Libertarian If you want to vote for the above parties, you can select the party ballot at your polling place, or if you vote-by-mail make your selection on your vote-by-mail application* at ocvote.com/mail *If you receive your ballot automatically by mail each election verify your information on the back of this pamphlet. Republican Green Peace and Freedom If you want to vote for the above parties, you must re-register to vote with that party by May 23. To register to vote online, visit: registertovote.ca.gov Political party abbreviations On the electronic voting systems, the following abbreviations are used for the political party names: DEM - Democratic REP - Republican AI - American Independent GRN - Green LIB - Libertarian PF - Peace and Freedom

7 ? What s in This Pamphlet? Section 5 You will receive two information resources for this election: Orange County Pamphlet (this Pamphlet) County and local races and measure information are in this pamphlet (Your ballot may or may not include the items listed below). California State Voter Guide U.S. national races, state races and state proposition information are in the guide from the state (Your ballot may or may not include the items listed below). ocvote.com/sample-ballot voterguide.sos.ca.gov Contests and Candidates Statements *President of the United States United States Representative State Senator Member of the State Assembly County Supervisor County Board of Education Member *County Central Committee Member Measures County & Local Initiatives Local Bond Proposals Candidates Statements United States Senator State Propositions Proposition 50 *Candidates for President and County Central Committee do not file candidates statements.

8 Political Party Endorsements Section 6 Voter-Nominated Offices The political parties are listed in the order of the State Randomized Alphabet Drawing, reading left to right. DEMOCRATIC AMERICAN INDEPENDENT PEACE AND FREEDOM REPUBLICAN United States Senator Kamala D. Harris Tom Del Beccaro John Parker No Endorsement House of Representatives 38th Congressional District Linda Sánchez Benjamin Campos No Endorsement No Endorsement 39th Congressional District Brett Murdock Ed Royce No Endorsement No Endorsement 45th Congressional District Ron Varasteh Greg Raths No Endorsement No Endorsement 46th Congressional District No Endorsement Louie A. Contreras No Endorsement No Endorsement 47th Congressional District Alan Lowenthal No Endorsement No Endorsement No Endorsement 48th Congressional District Suzanne Savary Dana Rohrabacher No Endorsement No Endorsement 49th Congressional District Doug Applegate Darrell Issa No Endorsement No Endorsement State Senate 29th Senate District Sukhee Kang Robert Bob Huff No Endorsement Ling Ling Chang 37th Senate District No Endorsement John Moorlach No Endorsement John Moorlach State Assembly 55th Assembly District Gregg Fritchle No Endorsement No Endorsement No Endorsement 65th Assembly District Sharon Quirk-Silva No Endorsement No Endorsement Young Kim 68th Assembly District No Endorsement Deborah Pauly No Endorsement No Endorsement 69th Assembly District Tom Daly No Endorsement No Endorsement No Endorsement 72nd Assembly District Lenore Albert-Sheridan No Endorsement No Endorsement No Endorsement 73rd Assembly District No Endorsement Bill Brough No Endorsement No Endorsement 74th Assembly District No Endorsement Matthew Harper No Endorsement No Endorsement The LIBERTARIAN and GREEN parties have made no endorsements.

9 Voter Information Pamphlet Section 7 The following pages contain: Candidates Statements*; and Ballot measures and supporting documents**, if applicable. These may include the full text, arguments, tax rate statement, fiscal impact statement, bond project list, and impartial analysis. *Candidates who agree to follow spending limits may pay to have their statement printed in this pamphlet. Candidates Statements in this pamphlet are volunteered by the candidates and paid for at their expense. **City measure documents are filed and accepted by City Clerks. County and School District measure documents are filed and accepted by the Registrar of Voters office. All Candidates Statements and measure documents are printed exactly as filed. ARGUMENTS IN SUPPORT OF OR IN OPPOSITION TO THE PROPOSED LAWS ARE THE OPINIONS OF THE AUTHORS. Voting for United States Senator There are 34 candidates running for U.S. Senator that will be listed in 2 columns on your ballot. UNITED STATES SENATOR UNITED STATES SENATOR You can only vote for one. Voluntary campaign spending limits Proposition 34, passed by California voters on November 7, 2000, provides that state legislative candidates who voluntarily agree to limit their campaign spending may have Candidates Statements included in the Sample Ballot Pamphlet. Below is a list of all candidates for legislative districts within Orange County who are running for State Senate and Assembly. The candidates whose names are marked with an asterisk (*) have agreed to limit their spending according to state law. State Senate Ling-Ling Chang John M.W. Moorlach* State Assembly Lenore Albert-Sheridan* Phillip Chen* Katherine Daigle* Gregg D. Fritchle* Ray Marquez* Deborah Pauly* Kostas Roditis* Steven M. Tye* Ari Grayson* Josh Newman* Travis Allen* Steven S. Choi* Tom Daly* Matthew Harper* Karina Onofre* Nam Pham Harry Sidhu* Ofelia Velarde-Garcia Sukhee Kang* William (Bill) Brough* Brian Chuchua* Alexia Deligianni-Brydges* Young Kim Sean Jay Panahi* Sharon Quirk-Silva Mike Spence*

10 STATEMENTS OF CONGRESSIONAL CANDIDATES SEEKING VOTER-NOMINATED OFFICE UNITED STATES REPRESENTATIVE, 48TH DISTRICT SUE SAVARY DEMOCRATIC Retired Business Educator AGE: 68 Suzanne Joyce Savary, Democrat, an expert in corporate renewal, recognizes the cause of paralysis in Congress. She specialized in companies who, like Congress, cease functioning from fear of change. Without intervention those companies fail, as will our country, unless we send experts like Suzanne to Congress. Americans are ready to embrace the future! Dr. Sue taught Management Communications at the Marshall School of Business at USC while consulting with a wide range of clients from Fortune 20 companies to small high-tech firms. Instead of succumbing to the politics of "no", she has the skills to bring diverse groups together to create win-win solutions. Sue's experience and role as mother and grandmother has taught her how to be family-friendly and business-friendly. She exhibited her strategic leadership as a 2012 Charter Commissioner of Newport Beach, President of the Newport Beach Women's Democratic Club, President of Las Commodoras at Bahia Corinthian Yacht Club, Community Advisor to the Orange Coast College Board, Faculty Advisor of the Marshall Women's Leadership Board at USC, President of the YWCA of Glendale, with its renowned battered women's shelter, and many non-profit boards. The community drafted Suzanne to work tirelessly to revive the middle-class, to return America to its former genius allowing everyone equal opportunity. Sue says, "As the wife of flight engineering manager for Voyager II and Galileo Spacecraft, I know our unlimited capability for creative problem solving. Send me as your advocate to Washington. I respectfully ask for your vote." Sue Savary DANA ROHRABACHER U.S. Representative, 48th District REPUBLICAN As the father of 11 year old triplets, I fully understand that my job as a member of the House of Representatives is to watch out for the well being, prosperity, and safety of the American people, especially those I represent here in Orange County. It s vital the U.S. has policies that promote economic growth and job creation. For that reason, I ve been stalwart in my support for lower taxes, cutting federal spending and reducing burdensome regulations. I m proud of the top ratings I ve received from organizations like Citizens Against Government Waste, National Taxpayers Union, Freedom Works and Heritage Foundation. I ve been endorsed by the Republican Party. I ve been recognized for my leadership in ensuring America s technology leadership and for strongly opposing amnesty and government benefits to illegal immigrants. Our scarce resources and jobs should go to Americans, not people here illegally. America is in a life and death struggle with Radical Islamic Terrorism. As a senior member of the Foreign Affairs Committee, I have been deeply involved in the fight against this evil force. As a senior member of the Science Committee, I ve helped shape America s space program, and have been a major defender of the patent rights of American inventors. Closer to home, I've been a major supporter of Orange County s cutting edge water system, championed new clean energy technology and opposed Common Core. It is my honor to serve you in Congress and I ask for your vote. For more information please visit my website: or call: (949) Section

11 ARI ELAN GRAYSON Educator/Environmental Scientist STATEMENTS OF LEGISLATIVE CANDIDATES SEEKING VOTER-NOMINATED OFFICE MEMBER OF THE STATE SENATE, 37TH DISTRICT DEMOCRATIC Our nation s founders were children of the Enlightenment - an Age of Reason." The principal goals of Enlightenment thinkers were liberty, progress, reason, tolerance, fraternity and ending the abuses of the church and state. They believed we have the wisdom for self-governance as Abraham Lincoln said government of the people, by the people, for the people. Our elected representatives must be good stewards of the public trust. Education & Economy My education includes earning a PhD from the University of Michigan and two Master of Science degrees (specializing in Energy Efficient Building Design and in Psychology). My unique background has enabled me to work as a designer and consultant for clients including hospitals and schools and to look at problem solving from unique perspectives. As a longtime educator I believe one of the cornerstones of California s economy is a well-educated population. Our businesses require a workforce with the education and the skills necessary to compete in a global economy as leaders in technology and innovation. Energy & Environment Moving to greener energy technologies is not only important for our environment it represents an opportunity for jo b creation and a strong State economy. The cheap option is often n ot the best. California needs thoughtful solutions. The 3-month gas leak at Porter Ranch clearly illustrates the importance of State oversight. Our citizens and communities must be protected. Other Key issues: Jobs, Infrastructure, Healthcare, Equality and Engagement, Immigration. Californians are innovative problem solvers. Together, let s put our talents to great use Section 8

12 MATTHEW HARPER California State Assemblyman STATEMENTS OF LEGISLATIVE CANDIDATES SEEKING VOTER-NOMINATED OFFICE MEMBER OF THE STATE ASSEMBLY, TH DISTRICT 49 REPUBLICAN My name is Matthew Harper and I am your California State Assemblyman. I represent the citizens of Huntington Beach, Costa Mesa, Newport Beach, Irvine, Laguna Woods and Laguna Beach. I grew up here in Orange County and attended our local public schools. My wife Elizabeth and I are homeowners in Huntington Beach and we both graduated from Huntington Beach High School. I deeply care about Orange County and I believe I can make a difference. We need to demand better from our government and your vote will affirm my efforts to send a message to Sacramento. Prior to my election to represent you in the Assembly, I served as Huntington Beach Mayor for my final year on the Huntington Beach City Council. Before that, I served twelve years on the Huntington Beach Union High School District (HBUHSD) Board of Trustees. I believe that California can do so much better in educating our children and I will further challenge the bureaucracy to improve our schools, reduce class size and achieve better performance. I respect our surf heritage and will defend our beach bonfire rings. I have the experience, qualifications and energy to get the job done. I understand Orange County values. Help me to cut the red tape, stop the tax increases, protect Proposition 13 and get California moving again so jobs can start coming back. Please join me. Mark your sample ballot or vote-by-mail ballot today to re-elect Assemblyman Matthew Harper. Thank you for your consideration. Section

13 ANDREW M. STEIN Attorney at Law STATEMENTS OF CANDIDATES SEEKING NONPARTISAN OFFICE JUDGE OF THE SUPERIOR COURT, OFFICE NO. 3 Andrew Stein is running for Judge of the Orange County Superior Court Office No. 3 because his vast experience, knowledge, and attributes make him extremely well qualified for the position. Over the past thirty-eight years, Andrew Stein has handled over 5,000 cases in State and Federal Court, both Criminal and Civil in nature. He has tried in excess of 250 cases to Jury verdict, and has appeared in front of a thousand or more Judges during that period of time. Andrew Stein knows what it takes to make a good judge: fairness, understanding, compassion when appropriate, the ability to treat all parties fairly, courtesy, the ability to listen, the ability to decipher the truth, objectivity, the ability to do the right thing. Most importantly, a Judge must ensure public safety and that all people be held personally accountable for their actions. Andrew Stein is supported by a broad Coalition of Law Enforcement, Judicial Officers, and other members of the Justice system. These supporters range from former California Supreme Court Justice, Carlos Moreno, to over 100 Superior Court Judges, Detectives, Police Officers, and Court Staff. MEGAN L. WAGNER AGE: 53 Deputy District Attorney As a Prosecutor, I understand how crime affects our community and work hard to protect the rights of victims. After practicing complex business litigation for nearly 25 years, I have served as an Orange County Deputy District Attorney since 2011, using my knowledge of finance and business to protect the public by prosecuting financial predators engaged in securities fraud, real estate fraud, and financial elder abuse. I am proud to be supported by Sheriff Sandra Hutchens, District Attorney Tony Rackauckas, the Association of Orange County Deputy Sheriffs, and many other law enforcement organizations. Martindale Hubbell awarded me its highest ranking for ethics and legal ability. IAFCI named me 2015 Southern California Fraud Prosecutor of the Year. I have served as a mediator and taught college Administration of Justice courses. I m endorsed by: Supervisors Michelle Steel, Todd Spitzer, Lisa Bartlett, Andrew Do, Shawn Nelson; U.S. Representative Mimi Walters; a bi-partisan majority of Orange County s state legislators; Presiding Justice of the Court of Appeal O Leary; and over 50 Superior Court Judges. I ve long served as a school and community volunteer, including working with animal rescue organizations, the Trauma Intervention Program, and the Bar Association s Veterans Committee. Please vote Megan Wagner for Judge; thank you. Wagner4Judge.com. Section

14 STATEMENTS OF CANDIDATES SEEKING NONPARTISAN OFFICE JUDGE OF THE SUPERIOR COURT, OFFICE NO. 49 LARRY YELLIN AGE: 53 Deputy District Attorney "Larry Yellin is one of the most ethical prosecutors I have ever known." Retiring Judge Steve Perk. I am an Orange County Senior Deputy District Attorney. I have dedicated my career to protecting the public by prosecuting violent criminals and obtaining justice for victims. I am endorsed by Sheriff Sandra Hutchens, police officer organizations, judges, police officers, prosecutors, defense attorneys and both the Orange County Employees and Attorneys Associations. I have successfully prosecuted more than 60 murderers, including serial killers, child murderers, rapist-murderers, and murderers for financial gain. I am a founding member of the Orange County Cold Case Task Force to ensure no matter how much time has passed, victims and their families get the justice they deserve. Media outlets, including Dateline, have highlighted my work. I received the "Orange County Distinguished Prosecutor" award twice and the "Mothers Against Drunk Drivers' Prosecutor Award" five times. My wife, Kris, and I are proud parents of three daughters. I have been active in sports programs with our daughters and coached softball for the last 12 years. I ask for your vote to guarantee justice for all. Please visit THUY D. PHAM AGE: 45 Homicide Prosecutor I have dedicated my life to protecting the community. I am a deputy district attorney for Los Angeles County with over 10 years of experience prosecuting homicide, gang, and violent crimes. I have been a deputy public defender for Kern County with more than 3 years experience. I have tried over 100 jury trials. I strive to ensure that victims not only receive justice but have a voice. I seek to safeguard the community from violent criminals. I intend to utilize this dual experience and serve Orange County in a different role... Superior Court Judge. I am the only candidate to serve as prosecutor and defender. I am uniquely qualified to truly understand the demands and rigors associated with the court. As a judge I will uphold the law and be fair. I will protect the rights of the accused while ensuring that victims of crime are treated with respect and dignity. I have the honor of being supported by top law enforcement agencies, judges, and community leaders. I look forward to serving you as Orange County Superior Court Judge. Please vote for Thuy D. Pham for Orange County Superior Court Judge, Seat Section

15 SCOTT STEINER STATEMENTS OF CANDIDATES SEEKING NONPARTISAN OFFICE JUDGE OF THE SUPERIOR COURT, OFFICE NO. 49 I am honored to serve as a. As a former Deputy District Attorney who prosecuted violent gang members and sexual predators, I know criminals pose a danger in our community. I am endorsed by District Attorney Tony Rackauckas, police, prosecutors, victims' rights advocates, and the Association of Orange County Deputy Sheriffs, representing thousands of peace officers. I was honored to be named Judge of the Year by the OC Narcotics Officers Association. As a Superior Court Judge, I am committed to protecting victims' rights and making sure that convicted criminals are justly punished. Every day I preside in a felony courtroom, making decisions that affect public safety and victims' rights. I have devoted my career to public service and am honored to be endorsed by community leaders like State Senators Marian Bergeson and Janet Nguyen, OC Supervisors Lisa Bartlett, Shawn Nelson, and Michelle Steel, and to have been named Volunteer of the Year by the Constitutional Rights Foundation. I ask that you join police, prosecutors, victims' rights advocates and my many fellow judges in supporting my re-election as a Superior Court Judge. I humbly ask for your vote. Please visit my website at KAREN LEE SCHATZLE AGE: 50 Deputy District Attorney I will bring integrity to this judicial office. I am a Senior Orange County Deputy District Attorney who has worked for twenty years prosecuting violent felons, child abusers and sex offenders. I have an exemplary conviction rate. My real courtroom experience and personal integrity have earned me the endorsement of the Orange County District Attorneys Association, the Orange County Hispanic and Korean Bar Associations, Judges, and the Police Officers Research Association of California. My adherence to conservative law and order values has brought me the support of local Police Officer Associations representing thousands of law enforcement professionals, including associations in Huntington Beach, Newport Beach, Laguna Beach, Fullerton, Santa Ana, La Habra, Fountain Valley, Los Alamitos, Westminster, Tustin and Brea. Before becoming a District Attorney Prosecutor, I worked with the Gang Unit of the Orange County Probation Department, focusing on reducing gang violence. The proud mother of three, my husband and I are homeowners in Orange. In court, I have asked jurors to be the voice for victims and to punish criminals with the highest sentence available. With your vote, I will bring the highest ethical standards of conduct to the Orange County Superior Court #48, and work tirelessly to keep our community safe and the rule of law enforced. Please visit schatzleforocjudge.com. Section

16 STATEMENTS OF CANDIDATES SEEKING NONPARTISAN OFFICE JUDGE OF THE SUPERIOR COURT, OFFICE NO. 49 MIKE MURRAY AGE: 52 Homicide District Attorney I have dedicated my entire adult life to public service. First, as a West Point Cadet and then as a veteran of the U.S. Army. I went on to work in the Orange County District Attorney s Office and have been prosecuting criminal cases for the past 20 years. I spent the last 14 years in the Homicide Unit, specializing in cold case murders. My wife has been an FBI Special Agent for the past 20 years. We have three children in high school. I have been active in the community as an adjunct professor at Chapman Law School, a Guest Lecturer at UC Irvine, and a mock trial coach for Beckman High School. I also speak to many community and student groups throughout the year. I am endorsed by Orange County District Attorney Tony Rackauckas, Sheriff Sandra Hutchens, dozens of judges, victims' advocates, police associations, business owners, elected officials, and attorneys. I believe judges should know the law and use common sense. I will treat every person who comes into the courtroom with dignity, respect, and fairness. I would be honored to be allowed to continue serving the citizens of Orange County as a Superior Court Judge. Please visit for more information. Section

17 Ballot Measures-A Section 9 A Establish County Ethics Commission to Enforce County Campaign Finance and Ethics Rules Shall the Ordinance amending the County Charter to establish the Campaign Finance and Ethics Commission to provide administrative oversight and enforcement of the Orange County Campaign Reform Ordinance and County ethics ordinances and amending the Orange County Campaign Reform Ordinance to remove unlawful provisions, allow for establishing an additional campaign bank account, under specified circumstances and repeal provisions pertaining to civil enforcement by the California Fair Political Practices Commission be adopted? What your vote means YES A yes vote is a vote to amend the County Charter and the Orange County Campaign Reform Ordinance, and to establish the Campaign Finance and Ethics Commission. NO A no vote is a vote to not amend the County Charter and the Orange County Campaign Reform Ordinance and not establish the Campaign Finance and Ethics Commission. For and against Measure A FOR Shirley L. Grindle Original Author, Orange County Campaign Reform Ordinance AGAINST No argument was filed against Measure A Andrew Do Orange County Supervisor, First District Todd Spitzer Orange County Supervisor, Third District Shawn Nelson Orange County Supervisor, Fourth District Lisa A. Bartlett Chairwoman, Orange County Board of Supervisors Supervisor, Fifth District

18 Ballot Measures-A Section 9 Full Text of Measure A County of Orange ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNTY OF ORANGE, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING A CAMPAIGN FINANCE AND ETHICS COMMISSION AND ADDING ARTICLE VI, SECTION 601 TO THE CHARTER OF ORANGE COUNTY; ADDING ARTICLE 26 TO DIVISION 2, TITLE 1 OF THE CODIFIED ORDINANCES OF THE COUNTY OF ORANGE; AMENDING SECTIONS THROUGH , , , AND THROUGH OF DIVISION 6 OF TITLE 1 OF THE CODIFIED ORDINANCES OF THE COUNTY OF ORANGE; DELETING SECTIONS AND THROUGH OF DIVISION 6 OF TITLE 1 OF THE CODIFIED ORDINANCES OF THE COUNTY OF ORANGE; AND ADDING SECTION TO DIVISION 6 OF TITLE 1 OF THE CODIFIED ORDINANCES OF THE COUNTY OF ORANGE The People of the County of Orange, California, ordain as follows: SECTION 1. Article VI, Section 601 is added to the Charter of Orange County to read as follows: ARTICLE VI. CAMPAIGN FINANCE AND ETHICS COMMISSION Sec Establishment of the Campaign Finance and Ethics Commission. (a) The Board of Supervisors may by ordinance establish a Campaign Finance and Ethics Commission ( Commission ) consisting of five members selected by the Board of Supervisors, to provide oversight of the County s Campaign Reform Ordinance, Lobbyist Registration and Reporting Ordinance, the Gift Ban Ordinance and sections 6 and 9 of the County Code of Ethics and Commitment to Public Service, in addition to such other duties, powers, and responsibilities as may be provided by the Board of Supervisors. (b) In establishing a Commission, the Board of Supervisors may also provide for the appointment of its members and their terms of office, qualifications, removal, and compensation and for the Commission s jurisdiction, voting requirements, meeting schedule, staffing, and budget. (c) In furtherance of the Commission s oversight, the Board of Supervisors may delegate to the Executive Director of the Commission, the power to issue subpoenas duces tecum to obtain bank records of the campaign account of any County Candidate or Elective County Officer as defined in section of Orange County Campaign Reform Ordinance, and may delegate to hearing officers and the Chair of the Commission the power to issue subpoenas to compel the attendance of persons and things at administrative hearings. SECTION 2. Article 26 is added to Division 2, Title 1 of the Codified Ordinances of the County of Orange to read as follows: Sec Establishment and Purpose. ARTICLE 26. CAMPAIGN FINANCE AND ETHICS COMMISSION There shall be established a Campaign Finance and Ethics Commission (the Commission ) that shall have the powers, duties and responsibilities set forth in this Article. The purpose of the Campaign Finance and Ethics Commission is to provide oversight of the County s Campaign Reform Ordinance, Lobbyist Registration and Reporting Ordinance, the Gift Ban Ordinance and Sections 6 and 9 of the County Code of Ethics and Commitment to Public Service ( Code of Ethics ). Ancillary to these purposes, the Commission will ensure that ethics training is provided to newly elected and appointed County officials in those areas for which the Commission has training responsibility. Sec Jurisdiction. The Commission s jurisdiction covers County Elective Officers and County Candidates as defined in the Orange County Campaign Reform Ordinance, every member of a board or commission under the jurisdiction of the Board of Supervisors, and County Lobbyists and County Lobbying Firms as defined in the County of Orange Gift Ban Ordinance. Sec Membership and Appointment. 1. The Commission shall consist of five (5) appointed members. 2. Appointments to the Commission shall be made by each Board District and confirmed by a majority vote of the Board of Supervisors. Sec Terms of Office. 1. Commissioners shall serve three-year terms which shall be staggered. Accordingly, the initial Commissioners shall be appointed to terms of one, two and three years respectively. Two of the initial Commissioners shall be selected by random lot to serve a three-year term; two Commissioners shall be selected by random lot to serve a two-year term; and one initial Commissioner shall be selected to serve a one-year term. Thereafter, all Commissioners shall serve a term of three years, except that members selected to fill a vacancy caused by other than the regular expiration of a term shall serve only for the remainder of that term. 2. Commissioners may not serve more than two full terms. A full term shall be defined as a remaining term of 548 days or more. No member who has served two terms shall be eligible for reappointment.

19 Ballot Measures-A Section 9 3. A Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson of the Commission shall be selected by majority vote of the members of the Commission. The Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson shall each be elected for a one-year term and may be re-elected for not more than a second one-year term. Sec Qualifications. 1. Each Commissioner shall be a registered voter of the County. 2. During his or her tenure, a member of the Commission and the Executive Director may not hold an elected or appointed public office, including, without limitation, any elective office in any jurisdiction and shall not be an employee of any holder of an elected or appointed public office, any member of a public body whose members are appointed by an elected official, or any employee of such public body. 3. If a Commissioner, during their term of office, desires to participate in the campaign of, or publicly support or oppose, a County Candidate or Elective County Officer, such Commissioner shall first resign from the Commission. Failure to resign before such participation or support shall be grounds for removal from the Commission. 4. No Commissioner shall during their term as Commissioner or during the previous ten (10) years prior to their commencement of their term employ or be employed by a person who is acting as a County Lobbyist, as that term is defined in the County Lobbyist Registration and Reporting Ordinance or have been a registered State Lobbyist or Federal Lobbyist. 5. No Commissioner shall have been, during the previous ten (10) years, an Elective County Officer, a County Agency/Department Head, or a County Executive Manager. 6. No Commissioners shall have been, during the previous ten (10) years, an elected or appointed official of a national, state or local partisan political (central) committee. 7. A person who has been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor involving dishonesty, untruthfulness, or any crime involving an election law violation is disqualified from serving as a Commissioner. 8. No person may serve as a Commissioner whose profession, occupation, or employment consist of (i) providing services to candidates for public office or to elected officials within the County of Orange; (ii) engaging in public affairs or legislative liaison services for an employer doing business with the County of Orange, or with any Joint Powers Authority or with any Special District operating within the County of Orange; and (iii) employment within the past ten (10) years with the County of Orange, or with any Joint Powers Authority or with any Special District operating within Orange County, or with any employee representative organization whose members are employees of the County of Orange. 9. No Commissioner who has served on the Orange County Grand Jury may serve on the Commission for ten (10) years from the date of this article s enactment. 10. No person who proposed, sponsored or co-sponsored the measure establishing the Commission may serve on the Commission for ten (10) years from the date of this article s enactment. Sec Removal. Commissioners may be removed for substantial neglect of duty, misconduct in office, inability to discharge the powers and duties of the office or violation of the provisions of this article. A Commissioner who is the subject of a removal proceeding will be given an opportunity to address the Commission at a public hearing after written notice of the grounds on which the removal is sought and an opportunity for the Commissioner to present his or her case against removal to the Commission. If the Commission votes in favor of removal, the Commission will recommend to the Board of Supervisors that the subject Commissioner be removed. Upon recommendation of the Commission, the Board of Supervisors may remove a Commissioner by a majority vote. Notwithstanding the foregoing provision, if the Commission fails to hold a removal hearing as described in this section, the Board of Supervisors may, by a four-fifths vote, remove a Commissioner at any time, with or without cause. Sec Vacancies. Appointments to fill vacancies shall be for the unexpired term of the member whom the appointee succeeds. Sec Quorum. Three members present shall constitute a quorum, and the affirmative vote of not less than three members shall be required to take any action. Sec Compensation; Expenses. The members of the Commission shall serve without compensation and shall be reimbursed for travel and other expenses incurred in the performance of their official duties in accordance with Board of Supervisors policy, as amended from time to time. Sec Executive Director. (a) The Board of Supervisors shall appoint an Executive Director. The salary of the Executive Director shall be set by the Board of Supervisors and shall be based on a recommendation submitted by the County Executive Officer after a review and analysis of the responsibilities and authority vested in his or her employment. (b) The Executive Director shall enforce the County Campaign Reform Ordinance, Lobbyist Registration and Reporting Ordinance, the Gift Ban Ordinance and Sections 6 and 9 of the Code of Ethics and may investigate alleged violations of the County Campaign Reform Ordinance, Lobbyist Registration and Reform Ordinance, the Gift Ban Ordinance and Sections 6 and 9 of the Code of Ethics.

20 Ballot Measures-A Section 9 (c) The Executive Director may receive written complaints alleging possible violations of County Campaign Reform Ordinance, the Lobbyist Registration and Reporting Ordinance, the Gift Ban Ordinance and Sections 6 and 9 of the Code of Ethics. (d) The Executive Director shall obtain copies of candidates campaign statements and any other reports required by the Political Reform Act and the County s Campaign Reform Ordinance pertaining to County Candidates and County Elective Officers and to persons making independent expenditures supporting or opposing County Candidates and County Elective Officers from the Registrar of Voters. (e) The Executive Director may prescribe forms for reports, statements, notices and other documents required by the County Campaign Reform Ordinance and the Lobbyist Registration and Reporting Ordinance. (f) The Executive Director shall receive documents required to be filed pursuant to, and to otherwise administer, the provisions of the Lobbyist Registration and Reporting Ordinance. (g) The Executive Director shall maintain an independent tracking system of each contributor s total cumulative and aggregated contributions in an Election Cycle (as that term is defined in County Campaign Reform Ordinance) to County Candidates and County Elective Officers. (h) The Executive Director shall review all reports submitted pursuant to the County Campaign Reform Ordinance and the Lobbyist Registration and Reporting Ordinance, and reports from persons making independent expenditures supporting or opposing County Candidates and County Elective Officers for completeness, accuracy, and any potential violations of the County Campaign Reform Ordinance and the Lobbyist Registration and Reporting Ordinance. (i) The Executive Director shall have authority, if delegated by the Board of Supervisors by resolution, to issue subpoenas duces tecum for bank records of campaign accounts of County Elective Officers and County Candidates. (j) The Executive Director shall be responsible for reviewing County Conflict of Interest Code Amendments proposed by County departments and agencies before such amendments are presented to the Board of Supervisors for review and approval. (k) The Executive Director shall prepare a quarterly report that will provide a general overview of activity. The Executive Director shall submit this report to the Commission for review before submission to the Board of Supervisors. (l) The Executive Director is responsible for providing county-wide bi-annual AB 1234 ethics training. (m) The Executive Director shall develop an annual training program for newly elected and appointed County Elective Officers and their staff members to familiarize such individuals with the County Campaign Reform Ordinance, the Gift Ban Ordinance and Section 6 and 9 of the Code of Ethics. Such training seminars shall be mandatory for each newly elected County Elective Officer and each newly appointed staff member of a County Elective Officer. (n) The Executive Director shall develop a manual that summarizes, in simple, non-technical language, reporting requirements applicable to County Elective Officers and County Candidates, instructions for completing required forms, questions and answers regarding common problems and situations, and information regarding sources of assistance in resolving questions. The manual shall be updated on an annual basis to reflect changes in applicable County laws governing campaign financing, including, without limitation, the County Campaign Reform Ordinance. (o) The Executive Director shall submit the annual training program and manual to the Commission for review before submission to the Board of Supervisors. (p) The Executive Director may cause an audit to be performed of County Elective Officers and County Candidates campaign accounts to ensure compliance with the County Campaign Reform Ordinance and Lobbyist Registration and Reporting Ordinance. (q) In accordance with Section , the Executive Director shall provide advice to any person concerning the requesting party s duties under this article. (r) The Executive Director may hire staff as necessary to assist him or her in the performance of his or her duties. The Executive Director may utilize support services of the Clerk of the Board. Sec Duties and Responsibilities of the Commission. The Commission shall have responsibility for the impartial and effective administration and implementation of the provisions of the County Campaign Reform Ordinance, Lobbyist Registration and Reporting Ordinance, the Gift Ban Ordinance and Sections 6 and 9 of the Code of Ethics. The Commission shall be a legislative body within the meaning of Government Code Section 54952, subdivision (b). All meetings of the Commission shall be open and public in accordance with Government Code section Specifically, the Commission shall have the following duties, powers, and responsibilities: (a) Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, the Commission shall only have jurisdiction over alleged violations by a person of the County Campaign Reform Ordinance, the Lobbyist Registration and Reporting Ordinance, the Gift Ban Ordinance and Sections 6 and 9 of the Code of Ethics. (b) (c) (d) The Commission shall serve as the appellate body for Statement of Decisions as described in Section of this article. The Commission shall review the Executive Director s quarterly reports of activity before submission to the Board of Supervisors. The Commission shall review the Executive Director s annual training program and manual before submission to the Board of Supervisors. (e) The Chair of the Commission shall prepare an annual report summarizing Commission activities. This report shall be reviewed and approved by a majority vote of the Commission and presented to Board of Supervisors as an agenda item at a regularly scheduled Board meeting. (f) A Commissioner shall not initiate, permit, or consider ex parte communications, that is, any communications to or from the Commissioner

21 Ballot Measures-A Section 9 outside the presence of the parties concerning a pending or impending investigation, enforcement proceeding, or appeal, and shall make reasonable efforts to avoid such communications. Sec Violation for Submitting False Claims. Any person who knowingly submits a false complaint under this article shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and may be subject to a $1,000 fine. In this subsection, false complaint means a complaint that is knowingly false and brought for the purpose of harassment, intimidation or embarrassment. Sec Investigations and Enforcement Proceedings. The Executive Director shall conduct investigations of alleged violations of the County Campaign Reform Ordinance, the Lobbyist Registration and Reporting Ordinance, the Gift Ban Ordinance and Sections 6 and 9 of the Code of Ethics. Any person who violates any provision of the aforementioned, or who causes any other person to violate any provision, or who aids and abets any other person in a violation, shall be subject to the provisions of this section. (a) Definitions. 1. Administrative Hearing means an administrative hearing, closed to the public unless, otherwise requested by the party accused, for the purpose of ascertaining whether a violation of the County Campaign Reform Ordinance, the Lobbyist Registration and Reporting Ordinance, the Gift Ban Ordinance or Sections 6 and 9 of the Code of Ethics has been committed by the party accused. 2. Hearing Officer means an individual who is part of the group of attorneys maintained by the Clerk of the Board, as authorized by the Board of Supervisors, to serve as hearing officers for administrative hearings. 3. Letter of Resolution means a letter advising the party accused, and any person who, in writing informed or complained to the Executive Director concerning any such violation, that the alleged violation has been resolved and the manner by which it was resolved. 4. Notice of Violation means a document prepared by the Executive Director that identifies the laws allegedly violated by the party accused, the acts or omissions with which the party accused is charged, and the penalties the Executive Director is seeking to impose for each violation listed. 5. Preponderance of the Evidence means that evidence sufficient has been presented to conclude that it is more likely than not a violation of County Campaign Reform Ordinance, the Lobbyist Registration and Reporting Ordinance, the Gift Ban Ordinance and/or Sections 6 and 9 of the Code of Ethics has been committed and that the party accused committed or caused the violation. 6. Remedial Measures may include but is not limited to the following: a. file any and all reports, statements or other documents or information required by law; b. amend any and all reports, statements or other documents or information found deficient; c. return any and all amounts found to be unauthorized; d. pay any assessed fines. 7. Statement of Decision means a writing that includes a summary of evidence presented at the Administrative Hearing and findings of fact and conclusions of Hearing Officer. (b) Investigations. 1. Any person may file a complaint with the Executive Director for alleged violations of County Campaign Reform Ordinance, the Lobbyist Registration and Reporting Ordinance, the Gift Ban Ordinance and Sections 6 and 9 of the Code of Ethics. The Executive Director shall investigate alleged violations if he or she determines that the complaint contains sufficient facts to conduct an investigation. The Executive Director shall not be required to investigate a complaint filed unless the complaint is in writing, identifies the specific alleged violation which forms the basis for the complaint and is signed by the complainant, under penalty of perjury. The Executive Director shall issue a Notice of Violation to the party accused if the investigation concludes that a violation of the County Campaign Reform Ordinance, the Lobbyist Registration and Reporting Ordinance, the Gift Ban Ordinance or Sections 6 and 9 of the Code of Ethics has been committed. 2. The investigation shall be conducted in a confidential manner. To the extent permitted by applicable law, including the California Public Records Act, Government Code Section 6250, et seq, records of any investigation shall be considered confidential information until all deliberations have concluded. (c) Remedial Measures. 1. The Executive Director shall endeavor to resolve as many allegations as possible using Remedial Measures. If Executive Director issues a Notice of Violation, the Executive Director may, at his or her sole discretion, advise the person of Remedial Measures which may be taken to avoid further action. When feasible, the Executive Director shall offer Remedial Measures to any accused party before initiating any administrative enforcement. 2. If a person is offered and, within 15 calendar days, timely performs the Remedial Measure to the satisfaction of the Executive Director, the Executive Director shall issue a Letter of Resolution. A person may also refuse to perform any Remedial Measures offered and request a hearing on the conclusions of the investigation pursuant to Section (d). 3. Excess contributions which the Executive Director determines have been accepted by mistake or accident shall be refunded to the contributor in accordance with Section of the County Campaign Reform Ordinance. The number of returned contributions throughout the year shall be included in the quarterly report referenced in Section (k). In the case of such returned contributions, the Executive Director shall not