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GENERAL ELECTION
SCAN
SAMPLE BALLOT AND VOTER’S PAMPHLET
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2014
POLLS OPEN 7:00 A.M.— 8:00 P.M.
OCTOBER 20, 2014
LAST DAY TO REGISTER TO
VOTE IN THIS ELECTION
COMPILED BY: BRANDI L. ORTH, FRESNO COUNTY CLERK/REGISTRAR OF VOTERS
COMPILADA POR BRANDI L. ORTH, OFICIAL DEL REGISTRO CIVIL/REGISTRADORA
DE ELECTORES DEL CONDADO DE FRESNO
VOTE
HERE
VOTE
AQUÍ
OCTOBER 28, 2014
LAST DAY TO REQUEST
TO VOTE BY MAIL IN THIS
ELECTION
NOVEMBER 4, 2014
BY 8:00PM
DATE AND TIME VOTE BY
MAIL BALLOTS MUST BE
RECEIVED BY A FRESNO
COUNTY ELECTIONS
OFFICIAL
www.co.fresno.ca.us/elections
20 DE OCTUBRE
DEL 2014
ULTIMO DIA PARA
REGISTRARSE PARA VOTAR
EN ESTA ELECCIÓN
Location on back cover
Vea la portada posterior
ELECCIÓN GENERAL
BOLETA DE MUESTRA Y FOLLETO DEL ELECTOR
28 DE OCTUBRE
DEL 2014
MARTES, 4 DE NOVIEMBRE DEL 2014
ULTIMO DIA PARA SOLICITAR
PARA VOTAR POR CORREO EN
ESTA ELECCIÓN
LAS URNAS ABREN DE 7:00 A.M.— 8:00 P.M.
F O R M O R E V OT I N G I N F O R M AT I O N C O N TA C T:
F R E S N O C O U N T Y C L E R K / R E G I S T R A R O F VOT E R S
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PARA INFORMACIÓN SOBRE EL PROCESO DE VOTACIÓN, FAVOR DE LLAMAR AL
TELÉFONO 600-8683 O SIN CARGO AL 1-800-742-1011
4 DE NOVIEMBRE
DEL 2014 HASTA LAS 8:00PM
FECHA Y HORA EN QUE
LAS BOLETAS DE VOTO
POR CORREO DEBEN
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FUNCIONARIO ELECTORAL
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Fresno County Registrar ofFVRESNO
oters / Registro de Votantes del Condado de Fresno
instructions for voting at the polls / INSTRUCCIONES PARA VOTAR EN LAS CASILLAS
1. Say your name and
2. Sign Roster
3. Mark Ballot
4. Place Ballot in
5. Take Ballot
1. Diga su Nombre
2. Firme la Lista
3. Marque la
4. Coloque la Boleta
5. Lleve la Boleta
address out loud
y Dirección en
Voz Alta
de Electores
Boleta Electoral
Secrecy Folder
to Ballot Box
Electoral en el
Sobre de Seguridad
Electoral a la
Urna Electoral
MARK YOUR BALLOT CORRECTLY / MARQUE SU BOLETA ELECTORAL CORRECTAMENTE
Only use the marking pen provided / Sólo use el marcador que se le proporciona
TO VOTE ON A
MEASURE
Completely blacken the
oval next to the word
YES or NO.
MEASURE X
Shall baseball games be
played on Tuesdays?
YES
NO
TO VOTE FOR A
WRITE-IN CANDIDATE
Completely blacken the oval
next to the blank line. Clearly
print the name of the write-in
candidate on the line.
TO VOTE FOR A
CANDIDATE
Completely blacken
the oval next to the
candidate of your choice.
CITY COUNCILMEMBER
Vote for ONE (1)
JACKIE ROBINSON
Baseball Player
PEGGY FLEMING
Figure Skater
USAIN BOLT
Sprinter
Do not vote for more candidates
than allowed. Otherwise, none of
your votes for that office will be
counted.
PARA VOTAR POR
UNA MEDIDA
Rellene completamente
el óvalo junto a la
palabra SÍ o NO.
GOVERNOR
Vote for ONE (1)
GEORGE WASHINGTON
ABRAHAM LINCOLN
MEDIDA X
¿Los partidos de béisbol
se deben jugar los martes?
JOHN F. KENNEDY
Only votes for pre-qualified write-in
candidates will be counted.
SÍ NO
PARA VOTAR POR UN
CANDIDATO POR ESCRITO
Rellene completamente el
óvalo junto a la línea en blanco.
Escriba claramente el nombre
del candidato en la línea.
PARA VOTAR POR
UN CANDIDATO
Rellene completamente
el óvalo junto al
candidato de su elección.
MIEMBRO DEL
CONCEJO MUNICIPAL
Vote for ONE (1)
JACKIE ROBINSON
Jugador de Béisbol
PEGGY FLEMING
Patinador Artístico
USAIN BOLT
Velocista
No vote por más candidatos que
los que están permitidos. De lo
contrario, no se contará ninguno
de sus votos para ese cargo.
GOBERNADOR
Vote por UNO (1)
GEORGE WASHINGTON
ABRAHAM LINCOLN
JOHN F. KENNEDY
Sólo se contarán los votos para los
candidatos por escrito precalificados.
IF YOU MAKE A MISTAKE ON YOUR BALLOT / SI SE EQUIVOCA EN LA BOLETA ELECTORAL
If you make a mistake on your ballot, return it to the poll
worker who will invalidate the ballot and issue you another one.
Si comete un error en la boleta electoral, devuélvala al trabajador
electoral, quien invalidará la boleta y le entregará una nueva.
COUNTY OF FRESNO
COUNTY CLERK / REGISTRAR OF VOTERS
BRANDI L. ORTH
September 30, 2014
Dear Registered Voter:
The General Election will be held on Tuesday, November 4, 2014. By registering to vote and voting, you have decided to participate in
one of the fundamental elements of democracy, the opportunity to vote and participate in deciding the future of your State, County, City
and local communities.
This General Election includes contests for Federal, State, and over 73 local offices as well as 6 statewide propositions and 8 local
measures. To assist you in your voting experience, this Sample Ballot and Voter’s Pamphlet provides ballot marking instructions, polling
place hours, candidate and measure information, and other election details that are important for you to review before you vote. You may
mark your selections on your Sample Ballot and take it with you to the polls for easy reference while casting your vote.
The many different types of races on this ballot have caused a different configuration of voting precincts from the June 2014 election.
Please note your polling place location may have changed, and you are urged to follow the large red arrow on the cover of this pamphlet
to the back cover where your specific polling location is listed for this election.
As is customary, starting October 6, 2014 our office at 2221 Kern Street, Fresno will serve as a polling location, within the hours of 8:30
am to 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday. You may come in and vote at our office or pick up a vote-by-mail ballot to take home with you.
For your additional voting convenience we will also be open on Saturday, November 1, 2014, from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm.
We will also continue to establish approximately ten drive-through voted ballot drop off locations throughout Fresno County. Those
locations will be posted on our website. This, and other pertinent information can be found at: www.co.fresno.ca.us/elections or call us
at 559-600-VOTE (8683).
The Registrar of Voters team is here to serve the registered voters of Fresno County in a uniform, consistent and accessible manner with
the highest level of integrity. Thank you for participating in this election – your vote counts!
Brandi L. Orth
County Clerk/Registrar of Voters
FR 061-001
IMPORTANT VOTER NOTICE
Proposition 34, was adopted by the voters at the November 7, 2000 General Election. Provisions of this law limit the amount of contributions by individuals and
other entities and requires all candidates running for statewide office, State Assembly and Senate to declare whether they will voluntarily limit their campaign
expenditures.
Candidates who voluntarily limit their campaign expenditures in accordance with Proposition 34, may submit a candidate statement for inclusion in the sample
ballot booklet. Following is a list of legislative candidates who have agreed to voluntary spending limits:
Office
State Senator
State Senator
State Senator
State Assembly
District
8
8
12
31
Candidate Name
Tom Berryhill
Paulina Miranda
Shawn K. Bagley
Walter O. Villarreal
Party
Republican✪ Democratic Democratic✪
No Party Preference
✪ Denotes the candidates on the following pages who also submitted statements. The statements were printed at the expense of the candidate and have not been
edited or verified for accuracy by the elections official. No corrections have been made for spelling and grammar.
PARTY ENDORSEMENTS
Proposition 14, approved by the voters in 2010, authorizes political parties to endorse candidates to Voter-Nominated offices. This pamphlet contains the official
endorsements that were received by the deadline and are printed as submitted. The endorsements listed below may not be from the same political party that the
candidate prefers. Please refer to the official ballot to view the candidate’s political preference.
The Republican Party endorses the following candidate(s).
Candidate Name Party Preference
Office
Neel Kashkari
Republican
Governor
Ron Nehring
Republican
Lieutenant Governor
Pete Peterson
RepublicanSecretary of State
Ronald Gold
RepublicanAttorney General
Greg Conlon
Republican
State Treasurer
Ashley Swearengin
RepublicanState Controller
Ted Gaines
RepublicanInsurance Commissioner
George Runner
RepublicanBoard of Equalization District 1
Tom McClintock
RepublicanCongressional District 4
Johnny Tacherra
RepublicanCongressional District 16
David Valadao
RepublicanCongressional District 21
Devin G. Nunes
RepublicanCongressional District 22
Tom Berryhill
Republican
State Senate District 8
Jim Patterson
RepublicanState Assembly District 23
The American Independent Party endorses the following candidate(s).
Candidate Name Party Preference
Office
Pete Peterson
RepublicanSecretary of State
Ronald Gold
RepublicanAttorney General
Ashley Swearengin
RepublicanState Controller
Ted Gaines
RepublicanInsurance Commissioner
George Runner
RepublicanBoard of Equalization District 1
Tom McClintock
RepublicanCongressional District 4
Jim Patterson
RepublicanState Assembly District 23
34PARTY
The Democratic Party endorses the following candidate(s).
Candidate Name Party Preference
Office
Edmund G. “Jerry” Brown
DemocraticGovernor
Gavin Newsom
DemocraticLieutenant Governor
Alex Padilla
DemocraticSecretary of State
Kamala D. Harris
DemocraticAttorney General
John Chiang
DemocraticState Treasurer
Betty T. Yee
DemocraticState Controller
Dave Jones
DemocraticInsurance Commissioner
Chris R. Parker
DemocraticBoard of Equalization District 1
Jim Costa
Democratic
Congressional District 16
Amanda Renteria
Democratic
Congressional District 21
Suzanna “Sam” Aguilera-Marrero Democratic
Congressional District 22
Paulina Miranda
Democratic
State Senate District 8
Shawn Bagley
Democratic
State Senate District 12
Luis Chavez
Democratic
State Senate District 14
Henry T. Perea
Democratic
State Assembly District 31
The following abbreviations for Party Preference are printed on the Official Ballot:
DEM – Democratic
LIB – Libertarian
REP – Republican
PF – Peace and Freedom
AI – American Independent
AE – Americans Elect
GRN – Green
None – no abbreviation
The political parties are listed in the order of the State Randomized Alphabetical Drawing
FR 061-002
Elections in California
California law requires that all candidates for a voter-nominated office be listed on the same ballot.Voter-nominated offices are state legislative
offices, U.S. congressional offices, and state constitutional offices.
In both the open primary and general elections, you can vote for any candidate, regardless of what party preference you indicated on your voter
registration form. In the primary election, the two candidates receiving the most votes—regardless of party preference—move on to the general
election regardless of vote totals. If a candidate receives a majority of the vote (50 percent + 1), a general election still must be held. Even if
there are only two candidates for an office in the open primary, a general election for that office is still required.
California’s open primary system does not apply to candidates running for U.S. President, county central committee, or local offices.
California law requires the following information to be printed in this notice.
Voter-Nominated Offices
Political parties are not entitled to formally nominate candidates for voter-nominated offices at the primary election. A candidate nominated for
a voter-nominated office at the primary election is the nominee of the people and not the official nominee of any party at the general election.
A candidate for nomination to a voter-nominated office shall have his or her party preference, or lack of party preference, stated on the ballot,
but the party preference designation is selected solely by the candidate and is shown for the information of the voters only. It does not mean the
candidate is nominated or endorsed by the party designated, or that there is an affiliation between the party and candidate, and no candidate
nominated by the voters shall be deemed to be the officially nominated candidate of any political party. In the county sample ballot booklet,
parties may list the candidates for voter-nominated offices who have received the party’s official endorsement.
Any voter may vote for any candidate for a voter-nominated office, if they meet the other qualifications required to vote for that office. The top
two vote-getters at the primary election move on to the general election for the voter-nominated office even if both candidates have specified
the same party preference designation. No party is entitled to have a candidate with its party preference designation move on to the general
election, unless the candidate is one of the two highest vote- getters at the primary election.
Nonpartisan Offices
Political parties are not entitled to nominate candidates for nonpartisan offices at the primary election, and a candidate at the primary election
is not the official nominee of any party for the specific office at the general election. A candidate for nomination to a nonpartisan office may
not designate his or her party preference, or lack of party preference, on the ballot. The top two vote-getters at the primary election move on to
the general election for the nonpartisan office.
CATOP-2
FR 061-003
Party Preference:
REP
NO
FOR ASSOCIATE JUSTICE, COURT OF APPEAL,
FR 061-004
FOR ASSOCIATE JUSTICE OF THE SUPREME COURT
GREG CONLON
YES
DEM
DEM
Party Preference:
Party Preference:
Governor
NO
Shall STANFORD UNIVERSITY LAW PROFESSOR MARIANOFLORENTINO CUÉLLAR be elected to the office for the term provided
by law?
YES
FOR ASSOCIATE JUSTICE OF THE SUPREME COURT
Shall ASSOCIATE JUSTICE GENE M. GOMES be elected to the
office for the term provided by law?
JOHN CHIANG
EWSOM
SECRETARY OF STATE
Vote for One
DEM
TREASURER
Vote for One
Party Preference:
FOR ASSOCIATE JUSTICE, COURT OF APPEAL,
FIFTH APPELLATE DISTRICT
ADILLA
NO
REP
YES
Party Preference:
DEM
TERSON
Party Preference:
State Senator
BETTY T. YEE
Shall ASSOCIATE JUSTICE ROSENDO PEÑA, JR. be elected to the
office for the term provided by law?
Shall ASSOCIATE JUSTICE KATHRYN MICKLE WERDEGAR be
elected to the office for the term provided by law?
YES
NO
REP
6$03/( %$//27
Party Preference:
nstitute Director
ASHLEY SWEARENGIN
FOR ASSOCIATE JUSTICE, COURT OF APPEAL,
FIFTH APPELLATE DISTRICT
FOR ASSOCIATE JUSTICE, COURT OF APPEAL,
FIFTH APPELLATE DISTRICT
CONTROLLER
Vote for One
CONTROLLER
Vote for One
FOR ASSOCIATE JUSTICE OF THE SUPREME COURT
Shall ASSOCIATE JUSTICE KATHRYN MICKLE WERDEGAR be
elected to the office for the term provided by law?
YES
NO
NO
REP
YES
Shall STANFORD UNIVERSITY LAW PROFESSOR MARIANOFLORENTINO CUÉLLAR be elected to the office for the term provided
by law?
Party Preference:
Shall ASSOCIATE JUSTICE ROSENDO PEÑA, JR. be elected to the
Party Preference: REP
office for the term provided by law?
DEM
FOR ASSOCIATE JUSTICE OF THE SUPREME COURT
NO
Party Preference:
NO
Shall ASSOCIATE JUSTICE GOODWIN LIU be elected to the office
for the term provided by law?
YES
NO
YES
SWEARENGIN
REP
FOR ASSOCIATE JUSTICE, COURT OF APPEAL,
FIFTH APPELLATE DISTRICT
Shall ASSOCIATE JUSTICE GENE M. GOMES be elected to the
office for the term provided by law?
YES
JUDICIAL VOTE YES OR NO
Party Preference:
. YEE
REP
DEM
DEM
PETE PETERSON
California State Controller
FOR ASSOCIATE JUSTICE, COURT OF APPEAL,
FIFTH APPELLATE DISTRICT
Party Preference:
DEM
California State Board of Equalization Member
Shall ASSOCIATE JUSTICE DENNIS A. CORNELL be elected to the
office for the term provided by law?
REP
Party Preference:
Mayor/CEO
Businessman/Broadcast Executive
NO
Party Preference:
ALEX PADILLA
Educator/Institute Director
JIM PATTERSON
FOR ASSOCIATE JUSTICE OF THE SUPREME COURT
SECRETARY OF STATE
Vote for One
California State Senator
YES
Lieutenant Governor
FOR ASSOCIATE JUSTICE, COURT OF APPEAL,
FIFTH APPELLATE DISTRICT
GAVIN NEWSOM
DISTRICT 23
Vote for One
NO
Small Businessman/Educator
MEMBER OF THE STATE ASSEMBLY
NO
RON NEHRING
Shall ASSOCIATE JUSTICE DONALD R. FRANSON, JR. be elected
to the office for the term provided by law?
LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR
Vote for One
YES
REP
FOR ASSOCIATE JUSTICE, COURT OF APPEAL,
FIFTH APPELLATE DISTRICT
Party Preference:
Shall ASSOCIATE JUSTICE STEPHEN J. KANE be elected to the
office for the term provided by law?
DEM
YES
Party Preference:
JUDGE OF THE SUPERIOR COURT NO. 15
Vote for One
Businessman
RACHEL HILL
NEEL KASHKARI
Federal Attorney
Governor of California
SCHOOL
EDMUND G. "JERRY" BROWN
LISA M. GAMOIAN
GOVERNOR
Vote for One
Chief District Attorney
Write-in
SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION
Vote for One
TOM TORLAKSON
Educator/California Superintendent
MARSHALL TUCK
Educator/Schools' Executive
Write-in
BOARD OF EDUCATION DISTRICT 1
Vote for One
ISMAEL HERRERA
Educator/Administrator
BT-061-F
KEITH EUBANKS
Incumbent
Write-In
All voters, regardless of the party preference they disclosed upon registration, or refusal to disclose a party preference, may vote for any
candidate for a voter-nominated or nonpartisan office. The party preference, if any, designated by a candidate for a voter-nominated office is
selected by the candidate and is shown for the information of the voters only. It does not imply that the candidate is nominated or endorsed by
the party or that the party approves of the candidate. The party preference, if any, of a candidate for a nonpartisan office does not appear on
the ballot.
STATE
O
Party Preference:
DEM
Party Preference:
Party Preference:
REP
DEM
VOTE BOTH SIDES
Party Preference:
Party Preference:
Voter-Nominated and Nonpartisan Offices
REP
DEM
VOTE LIKE THIS:
Party Preference:
Party Preference:
REP
DEM
Party Preference:
Party Preference:
REP
REP
Party Preference:
Party Preference:
DEM
1. To vote you must completely darken the oval
next to your choice. You must use a black pen, blue pen or No. 2 pencil.
2. If you make a mistake or prefer a Spanish ballot, contact the Elections Office at (559) 600-8683 or ask the precinct officer at your
polling location.
3. To vote for a qualified person whose name is not on the ballot, completely darken the oval
AND write in the qualified name
on the write-in line for that race.
State Board of Equalization Member
TREASURER
Vote for One
State Controller
ONLON
HIANG
man/CPA
ATTORNEY GENERAL
Vote for One
eneral of California
A D. HARRIS
Attorney
D GOLD
NSURANCE COMMISSIONER
Vote for One
ONES
Commissioner
NES
nt Insurance Agent
ARD OF EQUALIZATION MEMBER
DISTRICT 1
Vote for One
ARKER
ssional/Educator
State Board of Equalization
E RUNNER
FEDERAL
TED STATES REPRESENTATIVE
INSTRUCTIONS TO VOTERS:
Party Preference:
FRONT Card 309 RptPct 375-10 "0000428A" English
ONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT 16
Vote for One
TA
TACHERRA
STATE
STATE SENATOR
DISTRICT 8
Vote for One
presentative
gislator
RRYHILL
A MIRANDA
woman
OFFICIAL BALLOT
NOVEMBER 4, 2014, GENERAL ELECTION
FRESNO COUNTY
YES
California State Board of Equalization Member
FOR ASSOCIATE JUSTICE, COURT OF APPEAL,
FIFTH APPELLATE DISTRICT
TREASURER
Vote for One
Shall ASSOCIATE JUSTICE GENE M. GOMES be elected to the
office for the term provided by law?
Party Preference:
DEM
GREG CONLON
Party Preference:
REP
California State Controller
Businessman/CPA
YES
NO
FOR ASSOCIATE JUSTICE, COURT OF APPEAL,
FIFTH APPELLATE DISTRICT
Shall ASSOCIATE JUSTICE DENNIS A. CORNELL be elected to the
office for the term provided by law?
ATTORNEY GENERAL
Vote for One
YES
KAMALA D. HARRIS
Party Preference:
DEM
RONALD GOLD
Party Preference:
REP
Attorney General of California
California Attorney
NO
FOR ASSOCIATE JUSTICE, COURT OF APPEAL,
FIFTH APPELLATE DISTRICT
Shall ASSOCIATE JUSTICE DONALD R. FRANSON, JR. be elected
to the office for the term provided by law?
YES
INSURANCE COMMISSIONER
Vote for One
DAVE JONES
Party Preference:
DEM
TED GAINES
Party Preference:
REP
Independent Insurance Agent
NO
FOR ASSOCIATE JUSTICE, COURT OF APPEAL,
FIFTH APPELLATE DISTRICT
Shall ASSOCIATE JUSTICE STEPHEN J. KANE be elected to the
office for the term provided by law?
YES
BOARD OF EQUALIZATION MEMBER
DISTRICT 1
Vote for One
NO
JUDGE OF THE SUPERIOR COURT NO. 15
Vote for One
CHRIS PARKER
Party Preference:
DEM
RACHEL HILL
GEORGE RUNNER
Party Preference:
REP
LISA M. GAMOIAN
Tax Professional/Educator
Member, State Board of Equalization
Federal Attorney
Chief District Attorney
Write-in
FEDERAL
UNITED STATES REPRESENTATIVE
SCHOOL
CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT 16
Vote for One
SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION
Vote for One
JIM COSTA
Party Preference:
DEM
TOM TORLAKSON
JOHNNY TACHERRA
Party Preference:
REP
MARSHALL TUCK
Farmer/Representative
Farmer
STATE SENATOR
BOARD OF EDUCATION DISTRICT 1
Vote for One
DISTRICT 8
Vote for One
ISMAEL HERRERA
TOM BERRYHILL
Party Preference:
REP
PAULINA MIRANDA
Party Preference:
DEM
Businesswoman
Educator/Schools' Executive
Write-in
STATE
Farmer/Legislator
Educator/California Superintendent
Educator/Administrator
KEITH EUBANKS
Incumbent
Write-In
6$03/( %$//27
JOHN CHIANG
Insurance Commissioner
NO
FRONT Card 309 RptPct 375-10 "0000428A" English BT-061-F
FR 061-005
BRIAN PACHECO
School Trustee/Farmer
BLONG XIONG
Fresno Councilmember District 1
Write-in
BT-061-B
MEASURES SUBMITTED TO THE VOTERS
STATE
1. WATER BOND. FUNDING FOR WATER QUALITY, SUPPLY,
TREATMENT, AND STORAGE PROJECTS. Authorizes $7.545 billion
in general obligation bonds for state water supply infrastructure
projects, including surface and groundwater storage, ecosystem and
watershed protection and restoration, and drinking water protection.
Fiscal Impact: Increased state bond costs averaging $360 million
annually over 40 years. Local government savings for water-related
projects, likely averaging a couple hundred million dollars annually over
the next few decades.
YES
NO
2. STATE BUDGET. BUDGET STABILIZATION ACCOUNT.
LEGISLATIVE CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT. Requires annual
transfer of state general fund revenues to budget stabilization account.
Requires half the revenues be used to repay state debts. Limits use of
remaining funds to emergencies or budget deficits. Fiscal Impact:
Long-term state savings from faster payment of existing debts.
Different levels of state budget reserves, depending on economy and
decisions by elected officials. Smaller local reserves for some school
districts.
YES
NO
45. HEALTHCARE INSURANCE. RATE CHANGES. INITIATIVE
STATUTE. Requires Insurance Commissioner’s approval before
health insurer can change its rates or anything else affecting the
charges associated with health insurance. Provides for public notice,
disclosure, and hearing, and subsequent judicial review. Exempts
employer large group health plans. Fiscal Impact: Increased state
NO
FR 061-006
eraging a couple hundred million dollars annually over
des.
SUPERVISOR DISTRICT 1
Vote for One
YES
NO
COUNTY
6$03/( %$//27
Write-In
ET. BUDGET STABILIZATION ACCOUNT.
ONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT. Requires annual
eneral fund revenues to budget stabilization account.
revenues be used to repay state debts. Limits use of
o emergencies or budget deficits. Fiscal Impact:
avings from faster payment of existing debts.
state budget reserves, depending on economy and
ed officials. Smaller local reserves for some school
Incumbent
To ensure the continuing success of Fresno
Chaffee Zoo by providing necessary funding for repairs and
maintenance, improved animal care, continuing the zoo’s Species
Survival and Children’s Education Programs, maintaining low entrance
fees, improving visitor amenities, and providing animals with safer
more spacious natural habitats; shall Fresno County voters extend the
existing 1/10th of one percent sales tax for ten additional years, with all
proceeds exclusively for Fresno Chaffee Zoo?
NO
GEORGE H. WILSON, JR.
RE INSURANCE. RATE CHANGES. INITIATIVE
res Insurance Commissioner’s approval before
change its rates or anything else affecting the
d with health insurance. Provides for public notice,
earing, and subsequent judicial review. Exempts
oup health plans. Fiscal Impact: Increased state
ts to regulate health insurance, likely not exceeding
dollars annually in most years, funded from fees
urance companies.
Manager
Z. KEEP OUR ZOO.
NO
RICHARD ATKINS
ALCOHOL TESTING OF DOCTORS. MEDICAL
AWSUITS. INITIATIVE STATUTE. Requires drug
Requires review of statewide prescription database
controlled substances. Increases $250,000
in medical negligence lawsuits for inflation. Fiscal
d local government costs from raising the cap on
ce damages ranging from tens of millions to several
ollars annually, offset to some extent by savings from
ealth care providers.
School Bus Driver
COUNTY
NO
ENTENCES. MISDEMEANOR PENALTIES.
UTE. Requires misdemeanor sentence instead of
drug and property offenses. Inapplicable to persons
on for serious or violent crime and registered sex
Impact: State and county criminal justice savings
igh hundreds of millions of dollars annually. State
school truancy and dropout prevention, mental health
use treatment, and victim services.
BECKY VANONI
NO
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MING COMPACTS. REFERENDUM. A “Yes” vote
No” vote rejects, tribal gaming compacts between the
h Fork Rancheria of Mono Indians and the Wiyot
act: One-time payments ($16 million to $35 million)
nnual payments ($10 million) from Indian tribes to
vernments to address costs related to the operation
NO
CENTRAL UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
GOVERNING BOARD MEMBER
TRUSTEE AREA 4
Vote for One
YES
NO
YES
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45. HEALTHCARE INSURANCE. RATE CHANGES. INITIATIVE
STATUTE. Requires Insurance Commissioner’s approval before
health insurer can change its rates or anything else affecting the
charges associated with health insurance. Provides for public notice,
disclosure, and hearing, and subsequent judicial review. Exempts
employer large group health plans. Fiscal Impact: Increased state
administrative costs to regulate health insurance, likely not exceeding
the low millions of dollars annually in most years, funded from fees
paid by health insurance companies.
NO
46. DRUG AND ALCOHOL TESTING OF DOCTORS. MEDICAL
NEGLIGENCE LAWSUITS. INITIATIVE STATUTE. Requires drug
testing of doctors. Requires review of statewide prescription database
before prescribing controlled substances. Increases $250,000
pain/suffering cap in medical negligence lawsuits for inflation. Fiscal
Impact: State and local government costs from raising the cap on
medical malpractice damages ranging from tens of millions to several
hundred million dollars annually, offset to some extent by savings from
requirements on health care providers.
YES
NO
47. CRIMINAL SENTENCES. MISDEMEANOR PENALTIES.
INITIATIVE STATUTE. Requires misdemeanor sentence instead of
felony for certain drug and property offenses. Inapplicable to persons
with prior conviction for serious or violent crime and registered sex
offenders. Fiscal Impact: State and county criminal justice savings
potentially in the high hundreds of millions of dollars annually. State
savings spent on school truancy and dropout prevention, mental health
and substance abuse treatment, and victim services.
YES
NO
48. INDIAN GAMING COMPACTS. REFERENDUM. A “Yes” vote
approves, and a “No” vote rejects, tribal gaming compacts between the
state and the North Fork Rancheria of Mono Indians and the Wiyot
Tribe. Fiscal Impact: One-time payments ($16 million to $35 million)
and for 20 years annual payments ($10 million) from Indian tribes to
state and local governments to address costs related to the operation
of a new casino.
YES
NO
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BT-061-B
FR 061-007
Preferencia Partido: DEM
GREG CONLON
Preferencia Partido:
REP
Sĺ
NO
PARA JUEZ ASOCIADO, CORTE DE APELACION, QUINTO
FR 061-008
PARA JUEZ ASOCIADO DE LA CORTE SUPREMA
NO
¿Debe PROFESOR DE DERECHO DE LA UNIVERSIDAD DE
STANFORD MARIANO-FLORENTINO CUÉLLAR ser electo al cargo
por el período provisto por la ley?
Sĺ
PARA JUEZ ASOCIADO DE LA CORTE SUPREMA
Preferencia Partido: DEM
EWSOM
Preferencia Partido: DEM
¿Debe el JUEZ ASOCIADO, GENE M. GOMES ser electo al cargo por
el período provisto por la ley?
JOHN CHIANG
nador
SECRETARIO DE ESTADO
Vote por Uno
ADILLA
TESORERO
Vote por Uno
TERSON
PARA JUEZ ASOCIADO, CORTE DE APELACION, QUINTO
DISTRITO DE APELACION
statal de California
NO
¿Debe JUEZ ASOCIADO KATHRYN MICKLE WERDEGAR ser electa
Preferencia Partido: REP
al cargo por el período provisto por la ley?
NO
Sĺ
Sĺ
Preferencia Partido: DEM
¿Debe el JUEZ ASOCIADO, ROSENDO PEÑA, JR. ser electo al
cargo por el período provisto por la ley?
BALOTA DE MUESTRA
BETTY T. YEE
REP
Director de Instituto
Preferencia Partido:
PARA JUEZ ASOCIADO, CORTE DE APELACION, QUINTO
DISTRITO DE APELACION
ASHLEY SWEARENGIN
CONTRALOR
Vote por Uno
PARA JUEZ ASOCIADO, CORTE DE APELACION, QUINTO
DISTRITO DE APELACION
REP
CONTRALOR
Vote por Uno
al cargo por el período provisto por la ley?
NO
Preferencia Partido:
Sĺ
NO
PARA JUEZ ASOCIADO DE LA CORTE SUPREMA
REP ¿Debe JUEZ ASOCIADO KATHRYN MICKLE WERDEGAR ser electa
¿Debe el JUEZ ASOCIADO, ROSENDO PEÑA, JR. ser electo al
cargo por el período provisto por la ley?
NO
Sĺ
Sĺ
Preferencia Partido: DEM
NO
PARA JUEZ ASOCIADO DE LA CORTE SUPREMA
PARA JUEZ ASOCIADO, CORTE DE APELACION, QUINTO
DISTRITO DE APELACION
¿Debe el JUEZ ASOCIADO, GENE M. GOMES ser electo al cargo por
el período provisto por la ley?
Sĺ
¿Debe JUEZ ASOCIADO GOODWIN LIU ser electo al cargo por el
período provisto por la ley?
Sĺ
NO
SWEARENGIN
. YEE
REP
PARA JUEZ ASOCIADO, CORTE DE APELACION, QUINTO
DISTRITO DE APELACION
JUDICIAL VOTE SI O NO
REP
¿Debe PROFESOR DE DERECHO DE LA UNIVERSIDAD DE
STANFORD MARIANO-FLORENTINO CUÉLLAR ser electo al cargo
por el período provisto por la ley?
Preferencia Partido:
Contralor del Estado de California
¿Debe el JUEZ ASOCIADO, DENNIS A. CORNELL ser electo al
cargo por el período provisto por la ley?
Preferencia Partido: DEM
PETE PETERSON
Miembro, Directiva de Impuestos sobre Ventas
Preferencia Partido:
Empresario/Ejecutivo de Difusión
NO
REP
Preferencia Partido: DEM
Alcaldesa/Funcionaria Ejecutiva Principal
Sĺ
Preferencia Partido:
ALEX PADILLA
Educador/Director de Instituto
JIM PATTERSON
PARA JUEZ ASOCIADO DE LA CORTE SUPREMA
SECRETARIO DE ESTADO
Vote por Uno
Senador Estatal de California
PARA JUEZ ASOCIADO, CORTE DE APELACION, QUINTO
DISTRITO DE APELACION
Vicegobernador
¿Debe el JUEZ ASOCIADO, DONALD R. FRANSON, JR. ser electo
al cargo por el período provisto por la ley?
GAVIN NEWSOM
DISTRITO 23
Vote por Uno
NO
Pequeño Empresario/Educador
MIEMBRO DE LA ASAMBLEA DEL ESTADO
NO
RON NEHRING
Sĺ
VICEGOBERNADOR
Vote por Uno
PARA JUEZ ASOCIADO, CORTE DE APELACION, QUINTO
DISTRITO DE APELACION
REP
¿Debe el JUEZ ASOCIADO, STEPHEN J. KANE ser electo al cargo
por el período provisto por la ley?
Preferencia Partido:
Sĺ
Preferencia Partido: DEM
JUEZ DE LA CORTE SUPERIOR NO. 15
Vote por Uno
Empresario
RACHEL HILL
NEEL KASHKARI
Fiscal Federal
Gobernador de California
ESCOLAR
EDMUND G. "JERRY" BROWN
LISA M. GAMOIAN
GOBERNADOR
Vote por Uno
Jefe Fiscal de Distrito
Voto Escrito
SUPERINTENDENTE DE INSTRUCCIÓN PÚBLICA
Vote por Uno
TOM TORLAKSON
Educador/Superintendente de California
MARSHALL TUCK
Educador/Ejecutivo de Escuelas
Voto Escrito
JUNTA DE EDUCACIÓN DISTRITO 1
Vote por Uno
ISMAEL HERRERA
Educador/Administrador
BT-061-F
KEITH EUBANKS
Titular
Voto Escrito
Todos los votantes, sin importar la preferencia de partido que hayan revelado al inscribirse, o su negativa de revelar una preferencia de
partido, pueden votar por cualquier candidato a un cargo nominado por los votantes o no partidario. La preferencia del partido, si la hubiera,
designada por un candidato a un cargo nominado por los votantes, es seleccionada por el candidato y se muestra solo para la información de
los votantes. No implica que el candidato esté nominado ni ratificado por el partido ni que el partido apruebe al candidato. La preferencia de
partido, si la hubiera, de un candidato por un cargo no partidario, no aparece en la boleta electoral.
ESTADO
Funcionaria Ejecutiva Principal
TESORERO
Vote por Uno
Preferencia Partido:
Preferencia Partido: DEM
REP
Preferencia Partido: DEM
Preferencia Partido:
Preferencia Partido: DEM
VOTE EN AMBOS LADOS
REP
REP
Cargos nominados por los votantes y no partidarios.
Preferencia Partido:
Preferencia Partido: DEM
Preferencia Partido:
REP
REP
Preferencia Partido: DEM
Preferencia Partido:
Preferencia Partido:
1. Para que su voto sea contado llene completamente el óvalo
al lado del nombre de su preferencia. Tiene que usar pluma con
tinta negra, tinta azul, o lápiz No. 2.
2. Si usted marca su boleta por equivocación o necesita la boleta en Inglés, favor de llamar a la Oficina de la Registradora de
Electores del Condado de Fresno: (559) 600-8683 o pregunte al oficial de su urna electoral.
Y
3. Para votar por una persona calificada que no aparece en su boleta, obscurezca completamente el óvalo
escriba el nombre calificado en la linea escrita para esa contienda.
VOTE DE ESTA MANERA:
Directiva de Impuestos sobre Ventas
ONLON
del Estado de California
HIANG
o/Contador Público Certificado
PROCURADOR GENERAL
Vote por Uno
ra General de California
A D. HARRIS
de California
D GOLD
COMISIONADO DE SEGUROS
Vote por Uno
ONES
Seguros Independiente
do de Seguros
NES
E LA DIRECTIVA ESTATAL DE IMPUESTOS
VENTAS, USO Y OTROS, DISTRITO 1
Vote por Uno
ARKER
al de Impuestos/Educador
Directiva Estatal de Impuestos sobre Ventas
E RUNNER
FEDERAL
ESENTANTE DE ESTADOS UNIDOS
INSTRUCCIONES PARA LOS ELECTORES:
Preferencia Partido: DEM
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CONGRESIONAL, DISTRITO 16
Vote por Uno
TA
TACHERRA
Representante
ESTADO
DISTRITO 8
Vote por Uno
SENADOR ESTATAL
Legislador
RRYHILL
a
A MIRANDA
BOLETA OFICIAL
4 DE NOVIEMBRE DE 2014, ELECCION GENERAL
CONDADO DE FRESNO
Sĺ
Miembro, Directiva de Impuestos sobre Ventas
PARA JUEZ ASOCIADO, CORTE DE APELACION, QUINTO
DISTRITO DE APELACION
TESORERO
Vote por Uno
¿Debe el JUEZ ASOCIADO, GENE M. GOMES ser electo al cargo por
el período provisto por la ley?
Preferencia Partido: DEM
GREG CONLON
Preferencia Partido:
Contralor del Estado de California
Empresario/Contador Público Certificado
REP
Preferencia Partido: DEM
RONALD GOLD
Preferencia Partido:
REP
DAVE JONES
Preferencia Partido: DEM
TED GAINES
Preferencia Partido:
REP
PARA JUEZ ASOCIADO, CORTE DE APELACION, QUINTO
DISTRITO DE APELACION
¿Debe el JUEZ ASOCIADO, DONALD R. FRANSON, JR. ser electo
al cargo por el período provisto por la ley?
NO
PARA JUEZ ASOCIADO, CORTE DE APELACION, QUINTO
DISTRITO DE APELACION
¿Debe el JUEZ ASOCIADO, STEPHEN J. KANE ser electo al cargo
por el período provisto por la ley?
Sĺ
MIEMBRO DE LA DIRECTIVA ESTATAL DE IMPUESTOS
SOBRE VENTAS, USO Y OTROS, DISTRITO 1
Vote por Uno
CHRIS PARKER
Preferencia Partido: DEM
GEORGE RUNNER
Preferencia Partido:
Profesional de Impuestos/Educador
NO
Sĺ
COMISIONADO DE SEGUROS
Vote por Uno
Agente de Seguros Independiente
PARA JUEZ ASOCIADO, CORTE DE APELACION, QUINTO
DISTRITO DE APELACION
Sĺ
KAMALA D. HARRIS
Comisionado de Seguros
NO
¿Debe el JUEZ ASOCIADO, DENNIS A. CORNELL ser electo al
cargo por el período provisto por la ley?
PROCURADOR GENERAL
Vote por Uno
Abogado de California
Sĺ
Miembro, Directiva Estatal de Impuestos sobre Ventas
REP
NO
JUEZ DE LA CORTE SUPERIOR NO. 15
Vote por Uno
RACHEL HILL
Fiscal Federal
LISA M. GAMOIAN
Jefe Fiscal de Distrito
Voto Escrito
FEDERAL
REPRESENTANTE DE ESTADOS UNIDOS
ESCOLAR
CONGRESIONAL, DISTRITO 16
Vote por Uno
SUPERINTENDENTE DE INSTRUCCIÓN PÚBLICA
Vote por Uno
JIM COSTA
Preferencia Partido: DEM
JOHNNY TACHERRA
Preferencia Partido:
Agricultor/Representante
Agricultor
REP
SENADOR ESTATAL
MARSHALL TUCK
Educador/Ejecutivo de Escuelas
JUNTA DE EDUCACIÓN DISTRITO 1
Vote por Uno
DISTRITO 8
Vote por Uno
ISMAEL HERRERA
TOM BERRYHILL
Preferencia Partido:
PAULINA MIRANDA
Preferencia Partido: DEM
Empresaria
Educador/Superintendente de California
Voto Escrito
ESTADO
Agricultor/Legislador
TOM TORLAKSON
REP
Educador/Administrador
KEITH EUBANKS
Titular
Voto Escrito
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BALOTA DE MUESTRA
JOHN CHIANG
Procuradora General de California
NO
FR 061-009
CONDADO
SUPERVISOR DISTRITO 1
Vote por Uno
BRIAN PACHECO
Fideicomisario de Consejo Escolar/Agricultor
BLONG XIONG
Concejal de Fresno Distrito 1
Voto Escrito
BT-061-B
PROPUESTAS SOMETIDA A LOS ELECTORES
ESTADO
1.
BONOS DE AGUA. FINANCIAMIENTO PARA LA CALIDAD,
SUMINISTRO, TRATAMIENTO Y PROYECTOS DE
ALMACENAMIENTO DE AGUA. Autoriza $7.545 mil millones en
bonos de obligación general para proyectos estatales de
infraestructura de suministro de agua, incluyendo almacenamiento de
aguas superficiales y subterráneas, protección y restauración del
ecosistema y las cuencas, y protección del agua potable. Impacto
fiscal: Incremento de los costos de los bonos estatales con un
promedio de $360 millones anuales durante 40 años. Ahorros para el
gobierno local por proyectos relacionados con el agua, posiblemente
promediando un par de cientos de millones de dólares anuales
durante las próximas décadas.
Sĺ
NO
2. PRESUPUESTO ESTATAL.
CUENTA DE ESTABILIZACIÓN DEL
PRESUPUESTO. ENMIENDA CONSTITUCIONAL LEGISLATIVA.
Exige una transferencia anual de las rentas del fondo general a la
cuenta de estabilización del presupuesto. Exige que la mitad de las
rentas sea utilizada para pagar las deudas del estado. Limita el uso
del remanente de fondos a emergencias o déficit presupuestarios.
Impacto fiscal: Ahorros a largo plazo del estado por pago más rápido
de las deudas actuales. Diferentes niveles de reservas del
presupuesto estatal, dependiendo de la economía y las decisiones de
funcionarios elegidos. Menores reservas locales para algunos distritos
escolares.
Sĺ
NO
45. SEGURO DE CUIDADOS DE LA SALUD. CAMBIOS DE
TARIFAS. INICIATIVA PARA PROMULGAR UN ESTATUTO. Exige
la aprobación del Comisionado de Seguros antes de que las
aseguradoras de salud puedan cambiar sus tarifas o cualquier cosa
que afecte los cargos relacionados con el seguro de salud. Prevé
aviso público, divulgación, y audiencia, y posterior revisión judicial.
Sĺ
NO
millones anuales durante 40 años. Ahorros para el
proyectos relacionados con el agua, posiblemente
ar de cientos de millones de dólares anuales
mas décadas.
Voto Escrito
NO
Titular
BALOTA DE MUESTRA
GEORGE H. WILSON, JR.
TO ESTATAL. CUENTA DE ESTABILIZACIÓN DEL
ENMIENDA CONSTITUCIONAL LEGISLATIVA.
rencia anual de las rentas del fondo general a la
zación del presupuesto. Exige que la mitad de las
a para pagar las deudas del estado. Limita el uso
fondos a emergencias o déficit presupuestarios.
horros a largo plazo del estado por pago más rápido
uales. Diferentes niveles de reservas del
al, dependiendo de la economía y las decisiones de
dos. Menores reservas locales para algunos distritos
Gerente
Z. PARA MANTENER A NUESTRO ZOOLÓGICO. A fin de
garantizar el éxito continuo del Zoológico Chaffee de Fresno
proveyendo el financiamiento necesario para reparaciones y
mantenimiento, mejorar en el cuidado de los animales, continuar los
Programas de Supervivencia de Especies y Educación Infantil del
zoológico, manteniendo tarifas de entradas bajas, mejorando las
comodidades para los visitantes y proveyendo a los animales hábitats
naturales más seguros con mayor espacio; ¿deben los votantes del
Condado de Fresno extender el 1/10° del uno por ciento del impuesto
sobre ventas existente durante diez años más, con todas las
ganancias exclusivamente para el Zoológico Chaffee de Fresno?
NO
RICHARD ATKINS
E CUIDADOS DE LA SALUD. CAMBIOS DE
ATIVA PARA PROMULGAR UN ESTATUTO. Exige
Comisionado de Seguros antes de que las
salud puedan cambiar sus tarifas o cualquier cosa
gos relacionados con el seguro de salud. Prevé
ulgación, y audiencia, y posterior revisión judicial.
s de salud para grupos grandes proporcionados por
pacto fiscal: Incremento de los costos
l estado para regular el seguro de salud, que muy
excederá unos pocos millones de dólares anuales
os años, financiado con las tarifas pagadas por las
guro.
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Conductora de Autobús Escolar
CONDADO
NO
NO
BECKY VANONI
DE DETECCIÓN DE DROGA Y ALCOHOL A
MANDAS POR NEGLIGENCIA MÉDICA.
A PROMULGAR UN ESTATUTO. Exige pruebas de
as a doctores. Exige revisar la base de datos estatal
con receta antes de prescribir sustancias
ementa el tope de $250,000 de indemnización por
en demandas de negligencia médica para compensar
mpacto fiscal: Costos para los gobiernos estatal y
el tope de indemnización por mala praxis médica, en
as de millones a varios cientos de millones de
compensados en cierto modo por ahorros en los
bre los proveedores de cuidados de la salud.
PENALES. PENAS POR DELITOS MENORES.
A PROMULGAR UN ESTATUTO. Exige condenas
n lugar de delito mayor para ciertas infracciones
as drogas y la propiedad. No aplicable a personas
eriores por delitos graves o violentos y ofensores
dos. Impacto fiscal: Ahorros a los sistemas penales
ado potencialmente en varios cientos de millones de
Los ahorros estatales se gastarán en la prevención
deserción escolar, tratamiento de salud mental y
as, y servicios a las víctimas.
NO
S DE JUEGOS DE AZAR INDÍGENAS.
Un voto “Sí” aprueba, y un voto “No” rechaza los
os de azar indígenas entre el estado y los Indios
rk Rancheria y la Tribu Wiyot. Impacto fiscal:
ez ($16 millones a $35 millones) y pagos anuales
$10 millones) de las tribus indígenas al estado y los
para solventar los costos relacionados con la
uevo casino.
NO
DISTRITO ESCOLAR UNIFICADO DE CENTRAL
MIEMBRO DEL CONSEJO
ÁREA FIDEICOMISARIA 4
Vote por Uno
FR 061-010
Sĺ
NO
Sĺ
NO
46. PRUEBAS DE DETECCIÓN DE DROGA Y ALCOHOL A
DOCTORES. DEMANDAS POR NEGLIGENCIA MÉDICA.
INICIATIVA PARA PROMULGAR UN ESTATUTO. Exige pruebas de
detección de drogas a doctores. Exige revisar la base de datos estatal
de medicamentos con receta antes de prescribir sustancias
controladas. Incrementa el tope de $250,000 de indemnización por
dolor/sufrimiento en demandas de negligencia médica para compensar
por la inflación. Impacto fiscal: Costos para los gobiernos estatal y
local al aumentar el tope de indemnización por mala praxis médica, en
el orden de decenas de millones a varios cientos de millones de
dólares anuales, compensados en cierto modo por ahorros en los
requerimientos sobre los proveedores de cuidados de la salud.
Sĺ
NO
47. CONDENAS PENALES. PENAS POR DELITOS MENORES.
INICIATIVA PARA PROMULGAR UN ESTATUTO. Exige condenas
por delito menor en lugar de delito mayor para ciertas infracciones
relacionadas con las drogas y la propiedad. No aplicable a personas
con condenas anteriores por delitos graves o violentos y ofensores
sexuales registrados. Impacto fiscal: Ahorros a los sistemas penales
del estado y condado potencialmente en varios cientos de millones de
dólares anuales. Los ahorros estatales se gastarán en la prevención
del ausentismo y deserción escolar, tratamiento de salud mental y
abuso de sustancias, y servicios a las víctimas.
Sĺ
NO
48. CONVENIOS DE JUEGOS DE AZAR INDÍGENAS.
REFERÉNDUM. Un voto “Sí” aprueba, y un voto “No” rechaza los
convenios de juegos de azar indígenas entre el estado y los Indios
Mono de North Fork Rancheria y la Tribu Wiyot. Impacto fiscal:
Pagos por única vez ($16 millones a $35 millones) y pagos anuales
durante 20 años ($10 millones) de las tribus indígenas al estado y los
gobiernos locales para solventar los costos relacionados con la
operación de un nuevo casino.
Sĺ
NO
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45. SEGURO DE CUIDADOS DE LA SALUD. CAMBIOS DE
TARIFAS. INICIATIVA PARA PROMULGAR UN ESTATUTO. Exige
la aprobación del Comisionado de Seguros antes de que las
aseguradoras de salud puedan cambiar sus tarifas o cualquier cosa
que afecte los cargos relacionados con el seguro de salud. Prevé
aviso público, divulgación, y audiencia, y posterior revisión judicial.
Exime a los planes de salud para grupos grandes proporcionados por
empleadores. Impacto fiscal: Incremento de los costos
administrativos del estado para regular el seguro de salud, que muy
probablemente no excederá unos pocos millones de dólares anuales
en la mayoría de los años, financiado con las tarifas pagadas por las
compañías de seguro.
FR 061-011
VOTERS WITH SPECIFIC NEEDS
Is my polling place accessible?
What kind of support can voters get?
We work hard at getting polling places that are accessible for
all people. But sometimes this is not possible.
Each polling place has:
To know if your polling place is accessible:
•Find the access symbol on the
back cover of your Sample Ballot
& Voter’s Pamphlet.
• Look for the word YES, USABLE, or NO near the symbol.
o YES means your polling place is fully accessible.
o
USABLE means temporary modifications will be
made to your polling place to make it accessible.
o NO means your polling place is not accessible.
•If your current polling place is not accessible, and you
want to vote at an accessible polling place, call us at
least 2 weeks before the election: (559) 600-7353
• A wheelchair accessible voting booth,
• Magnifiers,
• Pens with grips that are easy to hold,
•A touchscreen TSX, an accessible voting device to help
you mark your ballot independently and privately.
•Curbside voting for voters who cannot get into the
polling place. A poll worker can bring a ballot to you.
After you vote, the poll worker will put your voted
ballot in the ballot box.
The Secretary of State has a
TDD 1-800-833-8683
Look for the address on the back cover of the Sample Ballot &
Voter’s Pamphlet. Or find it at: www.co.fresno.ca.us/elections
All state propositions are
available on audio tape.
Call us if you want one:
(559) 600-VOTE (8683)
Can I vote by mail?
Can I vote before Election Day?
Yes. See the Vote-by-Mail application on the back cover of the
Sample Ballot & Voter’s Pamphlet. Or call to request a
Vote-by-Mail ballot: (559) 600-VOTE (8683)
Vote in person starting 29 days before the election at the
County Clerk/Elections Department, located at 2221 Kern
Street, Fresno or obtain a ballot and take it home.
How do I find my polling place?
Fresno County Clerk / Registrar of Voters
VSN
Open 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. weekdays, and
From 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Election Day
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FR 061-012
VOTER’S
PAMPHLET
The following pages contain:
CANDIDATES’ STATEMENTS
together with
BALLOT MEASURES, ANALYSES, AND ARGUMENTS
ARGUMENTS IN SUPPORT OF OR IN OPPOSITION TO THE
PROPOSED LAWS ARE THE OPINONS OF THE AUTHORS
This pamphlet does not contain a complete list of candidates. A complete list of candidates appears on the
sample ballot. Each candidate’s statement in this pamphlet is volunteered by the candidate and is printed at his
or her expense.
ALL MEASURE DOCUMENTS AND CANDIDATES’ STATEMENTS
ARE PRINTED EXACTLY AS FILED WITH THE FRESNO COUNTY CLERK’S OFFICE
VPCM
FR 061-013
STATEMENT OF CANDIDATE FOR
UNITED STATES REPRESENTATIVE, DISTRICT NO. 16
JIM COSTA
Occupation: Farmer/ Representative
Education and Qualifications:
As a lifelong Valley resident and your voice in Congress, one basic principle guides
me: The Valley comes first.
My family came here as immigrants in 1899 pursuing the American Dream. They
found it. I am determined to keep that Dream alive for every hardworking Valley resident.
As a third generation family farmer, I know firsthand that water is the lifeblood of the
Valley. Without our fair share we all suffer the economic consequences.
That’s why I am fighting every day to secure our water supply, create new jobs and
strengthen local schools and colleges for our Valley families.
Putting the Valley first means working with anyone willing to help protect our jobs, our
economy, and our way of life.
Together we have earned success; among those items are the following:
Led the effort to provide a level of short term drought relief by securing carryover
water for federal contractors.
Fighting for long-term water solutions like increasing storage and turning on the
pumps.
Passing a five-year Farm Bill that keeps Valley agriculture growing.
Leading the charge for comprehensive immigration reform.
Opening the Fresno Veterans Home.
Together we’ve secured investments to rebuild our Valley’s roads, hire police officers
to make our communities safe, and train doctors in the Valley to keep our families
healthy.
I went to Congress for one reason: to fight for the people of our Valley. That’s what
I’m doing. Please visit JimCosta.com to see for yourself.
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STATEMENT OF CANDIDATE FOR
UNITED STATES REPRESENTATIVE, DISTRICT NO. 16
JOHNNY TACHERRA
Occupation: Farmer
Education and Qualifications:
I am running for Congress to repeal Obamacare because government is too big
and spends too much. I support a complete overhaul of the tax code to end the I.R.S.
abuses and protect privacy rights. I support building the Keystone Pipeline to secure
America’s energy future and lower gas prices. I will confront San Francisco billionaires
trying to steal our water to turn our Valley into a dustbowl. I believe in a strong defense
that brings more of our overseas military home. It is time to focus on America for a
change.
As a third-generation dairy farmer and small business owner, I have grown up in the
Central Valley. My wife Lisa Marie and I raise our four children here. I was raised to
farm, provide for my family, and make a difference in my church and community. I have
served on the Oak Grove Veterans Memorial Board, the California Dairy Campaign
Board and as Secretary of the California Farmers Union. I am also a proud member
of the National Rifle Association to protect our Second Amendment freedoms and
Leadership Fresno.
I am running to fix our broken water system and stop funding the “Bullet Train” that
wastes tax dollars and destroys farmland. I am running to fight for a Central Valley and
America where our children can live in freedom, build a business and raise their families
without the government telling them how they must do it.
Join my campaign today at www.tacherraforcongress.com
FR 061-014
STATEMENT OF CANDIDATE FOR
MEMBER OF STATE SENATE, DISTRICT NO. 8
TOM BERRYHILL
AGE: 60
Occupation: Farmer/Legislator
Education and Qualifications:
As a fourth generation Central Valley farmer and independent businessman, I’m
proud so many community leaders and respected organizations want me re-elected to
the State Senate. A few examples: I’m endorsed by Fresno County Sheriff Margaret
Mims, the California Grape & Tree Fruit League President Barry Bidwell and CDF
Firefighters, the largest fire department in the state.
During my service, I wrote legislation that would end environmental regulatory
abuses and stop frivolous lawsuits that are costing our Valley jobs. In fact, the (CSBA)
California Small Business Association named me the 2013 Senate Legislator of the
Year.
One important law I authored cracked down on metal theft, a serious problem that’s
plaguing the Central Valley and costing farmers, businesses, local government and
public schools millions of dollars per year in property damage.
I have fought to build more water storage facilities, stop the early release of
dangerous convicts and opposed tax hikes. I was also appointed chairman of the bipartisan Rural Caucus that’s worked to help our agricultural economy. Additionally, I
authored and co-sponsored bills to curtail out of control public pensions, provide more
career and technical education training programs, require a state budget spending cap
and conserve prime farmland.
In the past, I’ve received the California Rifle and Pistol Association Legislator of the
Year award, the American Nurses Association California Legislator of the Year award
and the Friends of California Community Colleges award.
Most important, I’m happily married to my wife, Loretta, and I have two beautiful
daughters.
Visit www.tomberryhill.com
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STATEMENT OF CANDIDATE FOR
JUDGE OF THE SUPERIOR COURT, OFFICE NO. 15
RACHEL HILL
Occupation: Attorney at Law
Education and Qualifications:
You deserve a judge with broad experience, and the good judgment to use our jail
beds wisely, thereby keeping our dangerous criminals behind bars.
I have been an attorney for 24 years here in Fresno. I developed vast experience in
civil law with a top Fresno firm. I later joined the District Attorney’s office, where I was
a prosecutor for over ten years. I was also certified by the State Bar as Criminal Law
Specialist for 13 years.
My civil and criminal law experience, reputation as a tough prosecutor, trial attorney,
and work teaching Constitutional law, Ethics, Criminal and Juvenile Law establish me
as the most qualified candidate.
Judges don’t choose what cases they will get. Taxpayers need a judge with broadbased legal and life experience. I have handled cases ranging from gang, armed
robbery and homicide to contract, water, zoning and family disputes. I never lost a jury
trial.
The majority of sitting judges in Fresno support me for judge, because they know I
am ready for that job. I have an unwavering passion to protecting our community and
the rule of law.
I would be honored to have your vote.
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STATEMENT OF CANDIDATE FOR
JUDGE OF THE SUPERIOR COURT, OFFICE NO. 15
LISA GAMOIAN
AGE: 56
Occupation: Chief of Homicide, Fresno County District Attorney
Education and Qualifications:
Electing the right Judge is vital to our safety. As the local girl and Fresno’s #1
Homicide Prosecutor, I ask for your continued support.
I am the most well-rounded candidate. I was born and raised in Selma, graduated
from Fresno State and earned my law degree from Hastings Law. Before becoming a
D.A., I worked for two local law firms successfully helping businesses protect jobs.
As a Prosecutor, I’ve represented you, the people, for the past 25 years. Selected
Chief Deputy District Attorney in 2002, I have an unmatched conviction record in
the most challenging prosecutions of Fresno County’s most violent and dangerous
criminals.
I support and have successfully convicted numerous Three Strikes and Death
Penalty criminals, including Marcus Wesson, who is on Death Row for murdering his 9
children. As a result, I was named California’s Outstanding Prosecutor of the Year.
I share my experience by teaching prosecutors and police officers throughout
California. I help operate my parent’s 40-acre raisin farm, so I know the importance of
protecting our precious water supply and the difficulties of complying with regulations. As your Judge, I will be tough and fair and I’ll work tirelessly to stop the revolving jail
door.
www.GoGamoian.com
FR 061-016
STATEMENT OF CANDIDATE FOR
MEMBER, DISTRICT NO. 1
FRESNO COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION
ISMAEL HERRERAage: 30
Occupation: Associate Director, Office of Community and Economic Development at
Fresno State
Education and Qualifications:
I believe I am the best candidate to represent District 1 on the Fresno County Board
of Education. Born and raised in the area, I know first-hand what it means to be a
student in District 1. I will advocate for our students and not shy away from making
tough decisions that benefit their well-being. I will promote high-quality instruction for
all our students in safe learning environments that prepare them for a college education
and good-paying jobs.
As a Trustee of Mendota Unified, I helped modernize school facilities, implement
classroom technology and establish a vocational education center that is allowing
students to flourish in high-quality, 21st century learning environments and prepare for
college and good-paying jobs in our local economy.
I want our schools to receive timely and effective services from the Fresno County
Office of Education to ensure teachers, administrators, staff and parents have the tools
necessary to deliver the highest-quality educational experience to all our students.
I earned two Bachelor’s degrees from UC Irvine and a Master’s degree in Education
Policy and Management from Harvard.
I hope to earn your vote. Feel free to contact me at (559) 304-6450, or visit my
website at www.herrerafortrustee.com.
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STATEMENT OF CANDIDATE FOR
GOVERNING BOARD MEMBER, TRUSTEE AREA NO. 4
CENTRAL UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
RICHARD ATKINS AGE : 57
Occupation: Manager Auto/Diesel Electrical Repair Shop
Education and Qualifications:
I was born and raised in the Madison Elementary School District graduating from
Central Union High School class of 1975. Upon graduation, I joined and proudly served
6 years in the U. S. Navy. After being honorably discharged, I attended Fresno City
College majoring in metallurgy. For the last 15 years I have been actively involved with
the Fresno-Central Ag Boosters and the McKinley 4-H group. During my time as an
Ag Booster, I served 9 ½ years as an officer with 5 ½ years as President. I served on
the Superintendent’s Advisory Committee and currently serve on the Central High Ag
Advisory Committee. I have worked at Leisle Electric for 19 years, holding the position
of Manager for the past 10. For 41 years I have lived in and loved the Central Unified
community. I am proud to say 3 of my sons have graduated from Central High. With
my experiences and passion for education, I will be an effective voice for the students,
parents, teachers and residents of Area #4.
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STATEMENT OF CANDIDATE FOR
FRESNO COUNTY SUPERVISOR, DISTRICT NO. 1
BRIAN PACHECO AGE: 46
Occupation: School Board Trustee/Family Farmer/Businessman
Education and Qualifications:
As a School Board Trustee and local farmer I’m proud to be running to represent you
as your Supervisor and to be endorsed by our retiring Supervisor Phil Larson. My priorities will be: Creating middle-class jobs, protecting our precious water, and
safe schools and neighborhoods.
I’m honored to be Law Enforcement’s Choice and to be endorsed by Sheriff Margaret
Mims, Fresno Deputy Sheriff’s Association; 64,000 cops, deputy sheriffs and law
enforcement officers; 3-Strikes Author Mike Reynolds; former Fresno Sheriffs Richard
Pierce and Steve Magarian. I’ll work for tough, anti-crime and gang enforcement. The
Fresno Bee officially recommended me for Supervisor.
I’ll use my experience in agriculture and business to cut red tape, regulations and
high taxes that harm our economy and I’ll work to attract new businesses and middle
class jobs to our area. The Fresno Area Chamber of Commerce endorses me.
I will also focus on ensuring our water delivery systems are upgraded, our underground
water supplies are properly managed and ensure fair and reasonable regulations for
water rationing.
I am a Family farmer; School Board Member; U.C. Davis grad; Farm Bureau member,
husband and father.
I would be honored to receive your vote!
Vote Brian Pacheco. www.PachecoforSupervisor.com.
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STATEMENT OF CANDIDATE FOR
FRESNO COUNTY SUPERVISOR, DISTRICT NO. 1
BLONG XIONG
Occupation:
Education and Qualifications:
Fresno County is facing huge challenges – drugs and gangs, sweeping health care
changes, not enough water, and a need for better-educated workers.
My eight years on the City Council have prepared me to meet these challenges. I
have fought for you and your neighbors and brought people together to get things
done – growing jobs, encouraging small businesses, providing opportunities, and
supporting working families.
As a County Supervisor my priority will be fighting for the people who make our
community run – firefighters and working moms, teachers and nurses, farmers and farm
workers, laborers and police officers – not for big land owners or corporations.
I will strive to grow jobs and support small businesses. I will fight for agriculture and
more water, public education and job training, and a regional crime-fighting approach.
And I will demand fiscal prudence and balanced budgets.
I came to this country as a boy with nothing. Through hard work, education and
determination, I earned the privilege of representing District 1 on the Fresno City
Council.
Now I want to ensure our County understands and reflects the needs of middle class
families and those just scraping to get by. I would be honored to have your vote.
FR 061-019
COUNTY OF FRESNO
KEEP OUR ZOO MEASURE Z
To ensure the continuing success of Fresno Chaffee Zoo by providing necessary funding
for repairs and maintenance, improved animal care, continuing the zoo’s Species
Survival and Children’s Education Programs, maintaining low entrance fees, improving
visitor amenities, and providing animals with safer more spacious natural habitats;
shall Fresno County voters extend the existing 1/10th of one percent sales tax for ten
additional years, with all proceeds exclusively for Fresno Chaffee Zoo?
YES OR NO
FULL TEXT OF ORDINANCE
BEFORE THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
OF THE FRESNO COUNTY ZOO AUTHORITY
FRESNO COUNTY, CALIFORNIA
Ordinance No. 2014- 01
according to the provisions of Part 1.6 (commencing with section 7251) of Division 2
of the Revenue and Taxation Code, as specifically authorized by section 7286.43 of
Chapter 2.85 of Part 1.7 of Division 2 of the Revenue and Taxation Code;
b. To adopt a retail transactions and use tax ordinance which incorporates provisions
identical to those of the Sales and Use Tax Law of the State of California insofar as those
provisions are consistent with the requirements and limitations contained in Part 1.6 of
Division 2 of the Revenue and Taxation Code;
c. To adopt a retail transactions and use tax ordinance which imposes a tax and
provides a measure for it that the State Board of Equalization can administer and collect
in a manner that adapts itself as fully as practicable to, and requires the least possible
deviation from, the existing statutory and administrative procedures followed by the
State Board of Equalization in administering and collecting the California Sales and Use
Taxes;
d. To adopt a retail transactions and use tax ordinance which can be administered in
a manner which, to the greatest degree possible, will be consistent with the provisions
of Part 1.6 of Division 2 of the Revenue and Taxation Code, will reduce the cost of
collecting the transactions and use taxes and simultaneously will reduce the burden of
record keeping upon persons subject to taxation under the provisions of this ordinance.
e. To adopt a retail transactions and use tax ordinance that provides funding for
zoos, zoological facilities, and related zoological purposes within the County of Fresno.”
AN ORDINANCE IMPOSING AN EXTENSION OF THE COUNTYWIDE TRANSACTIONS AND USE TAX FOR THE SUPPORT OF ZOOS, ZOOLOGICAL FACILITIES,
AND RELATED ZOOLOGICAL PURPOSES, TO BE ADMINISTERED BY THE STATE
SECTION 4. AUTHORITY EXPENDITURE PLAN
BOARD OF EQUALIZATION.
Section 4.010. Purpose of Ordinance
The Fresno County Zoo Authority ordains as follows:
The purpose of this ordinance is to allow the Authority to fund the services and programs
SECTION 1. Title and Summary.
authorized hereunder pursuant to Revenue and Taxation Code section 7286.43.
This ordinance shall be known as the “Fresno County Zoo Authority Transactions and Section 4.020. Definitions
Use Tax Ordinance.” If approved by the voters, this Ordinance will be an extension of The following terms and phrases shall be defined in the manner listed below:
the transactions and use tax, and will be the same as the current tax (which expires a. “Capital projects” shall mean improvement projects for facilities with a useful life of
March 31, 2015), to be applicable in the incorporated and unincorporated territory of the five years or more as well as the acquisition of animals.
County, the proceeds of which are to be used exclusively for zoos, zoological facilities, b. “Fresno Chaffee Zoo” shall mean the Fresno Chaffee Zoo in the City of Fresno, or
and related zoological purposes within the County.
its successor.
c. “Administrative Costs” shall mean actual expenses incurred by the Authority.
SECTION 2. Submission to the Voters; Voter Approval; Operative Date.
This Ordinance is an ordinance calling for or otherwise relating to an election, and Apportionment of any overhead and/or accounting of actual costs shall be accomplished
shall therefore take effect immediately upon adoption by this Board. The provisions of in accordance with the standards and procedures found in Title 2 Code of Federal
this Ordinance are to be submitted to the voters of the County for approval in order that Regulations, Subtitle A, Chapter II, Part 225.
the successor transactions and use tax can become operative, as provided by Revenue Section 4.030. Imposition and Distribution Formula for Special Fresno County
and Taxation Code section 7286.43. The tax submitted to the voters by this Ordinance Zoo Transaction and Use Tax
will therefore take effect only if at least two-thirds of the electors voting on the measure Under the authority granted pursuant to this ordinance as approved by the voters, a oneat the November 4, 2014 election vote in favor of the measure. If approved by the tenth of one percent (0.10%) transaction and use tax is imposed for the special purposes
voters, the provisions of this ordinance authorizing the levy of one-tenth of one percent and programs specified hereunder. The proceeds of the special tax shall be distributed
(0.10%) transactions and use tax will become operative on the later of April 1, 2015 or in the following manner:
the first day of the first calendar quarter following the execution of the State Board of a. The proceeds of the special tax shall first be applied to reimburse Fresno County
for the costs of the election held pursuant to Revenue and Taxation Code section
Equalization contract in accordance with Section 5 of this ordinance.
7286.43. The proceeds of the tax shall also be available to pay the costs of any election
SECTION 3. Provisions of Fresno County Zoo Authority Ordinance Regarding
for an extension of the tax.
Fresno County Zoo Authority Transactions and Use Tax.
b. Up to 2% of the annual special tax proceeds shall be allocated for administrative
Effective on the date the successor tax becomes operative under Section 2 of this
costs as defined herein. This administrative allocation shall be made based upon
Ordinance, Section 1.010 of Fresno County Zoo Authority Ordinance No. 2004-1 is
budgeted estimates of administrative costs prior to any distribution made in any fiscal
amended to read as follows:
year.
Section 1.010. Purpose.
c. The remaining annual special tax proceeds shall be distributed to the Fresno
This ordinance is adopted to achieve the following, among other, purposes and directs
Chaffee Zoo, on a reimbursement basis, for expenditures that fall within the following
that its provisions are interpreted to accomplish those purposes:
limitations and are approved by the Authority:
a. To impose a one-tenth of 1 percent (0.10%) retail transactions and use tax
1. A minimum of two-thirds of the funds shall be for capital projects in the Chaffee
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Zoo approved by the Authority Board. Authority Board approval of improvement projects
for facilities will be based upon preliminary plans submitted by the Fresno Chaffee Zoo.
2. Up to one-third of the funds shall be available for operations and maintenance
of the Fresno Chaffee Zoo.
d. Nothing herein shall prevent the Authority from authorizing multi-year capital
projects and/or programs within the time period established for this special tax, or from
pledging future annual special tax proceeds as security for loans to fund capital projects.
e. The Fresno Chaffee Zoo shall provide the Authority with an annual use statement
demonstrating the use of said funds authorized by the Authority. The statement shall be
made in a form acceptable to the Authority and shall be approved by a certified public
accountant prior to its submission to the Authority. The Authority may request status
reports on the progress of projects and programs to be submitted to the Authority for
public discussion at any Authority meeting from time to time.
Section 4.040. Ineligible Activities
No funds received by the Fresno Chaffee Zoo shall be expended for the following
ineligible activities:
a. Activities normally funded by a city or county through state, federal and/or local
revenues such as animal control, health care, criminal justice programs, and social
service programs.
b. Programs not open and available on any equal basis to all residents of Fresno
County.
c. Programs which promote religious or sectarian purposes.
d. Scholarships, grants or other payments to individuals for educational purposes.
e. Except as herein allowed, programs of local, state or federal governments or their
subsidiaries.
f. Out-of-state travel expense.
g. Programs or policies that discriminate against any individual or group on the basis
of race, sex, color, ethnicity, religious preference, or national origin in the operation of
facilities or in membership policies.
SECTION 5. Severability and Construction
If any provision of this ordinance, or part thereof, is for any reason held to be invalid or
unconstitutional, the remaining sections shall not be affected, but shall remain in full
force and effect, and to this end the provisions of this ordinance are severable. The
provisions of this ordinance shall be liberally construed to effectuate its main purpose of
providing funding to programs and services that support zoos, zoological facilities, and
related zoological purposes within Fresno County.
SECTION 6. Sunset Clause
The transactions and use special tax is imposed hereunder at a rate of one-tenth of one
percent (0.10%) for the period of ten (10) years. Any surplus remaining at the end of
the ten-year period shall be utilized in the manner specified hereunder until the funds
are fully utilized.
IMPARTIAL ANALYSIS BY COUNTY COUNSEL
State law authorizes the Fresno County Zoo Authority (the “Authority”) to adopt an
ordinance imposing a special countywide sales tax (“transactions and use tax”) to be
expended exclusively for the support of zoos, zoological facilities, and related zoological
purposes within the County of Fresno. The transactions and use tax must be at the rate
of 0.1 percent.
State law requires that the ordinance imposing the transactions and use tax be approved
by two-thirds of the voters of the Fresno County voting on the ordinance.
In 2004, the Authority adopted an ordinance imposing a transactions and use tax (the
“2004 Ordinance”) at the rate of 0.1% for a period of 10 years. Later that year, the voters
approved the 2004 Ordinance by the required vote margin. The 2004 Ordinance is set
to expire in 2015.
Earlier this year, the Authority adopted an ordinance (the “2014 Ordinance”) imposing an
extension of the 2004 Ordinance for an additional ten (10) years. The 2014 Ordinance
is on the ballot for the consideration of Fresno County voters. If Measure Z is approved
by the voters, the transaction and use tax at the rate of 0.1% would be extended for an
additional ten (10) years, expiring in the year 2025.
Like the 2004 Ordinance, the tax revenues generated by the 2014 Ordinance would be
used exclusively to support the Fresno Chaffee Zoo. The expenditure plan in the 2014
Ordinance provides for the following uses:
1. The Fresno Chaffee Zoo would be required to spend a minimum of two-thirds
of the funds distributed for capital improvement projects approved by the Authority
Board,
2. Up to one-third of the funds will be available for operations and maintenance of the
Fresno Chaffee Zoo.
The tax revenues would also be used to reimburse the County for election costs and for
the fees charged by the State to administer the tax. Tax revenues would also be used to
pay administrative costs, capped at 2% per year.
The Fresno County Zoo Authority would be responsible for the specific expenditures of
the tax revenues. The seven-member Authority board consists of the mayor of Fresno, or
her designee, and six members appointed by the Fresno County Board of Supervisors,
one of whom must have expertise in zoo matters.
s/Daniel C. Cederborg
County Counsel
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FISCAL IMPACT STATEMENT
elephants, cheetahs, rhinos, meerkats and more, is currently under
construction (completion: 2015…funded by 2004 Measure Z). This exhibit will
be Fresno Chaffee Zoo’s most spectacular attraction ever.
This ballot measure is to extend the current Retail Transaction and Use Tax in the
incorporated and unincorporated areas of Fresno County at the rate of one-tenth of one
percent (0.10%), which expires on March 31, 2015. The State board of Equalization will Future plans:
continue to administer this sales tax if approved by at least two-thirds of the electors
• New children’s education center
voting on the measure.
• New amazing hippopotamus, crocodile, penguin and gorilla exhibits
This ordinance will generate approximately ten million five-hundred thousand dollars
• Renovate/expand current exhibits into more naturalistic habitats
annually ($10,500,000) with the growth of this revenue generally following the economic
• KEEP ADMISSION PRICES AFFORDABLE for our Fresno County families
trends within the local community. The total estimated proceeds for the ten year period For a list of endorsements or more information, please visit our website:
extension will be approximately one hundred five million dollars ($105,000,000).
KeepOurZoo.org.
The revenue from the Fresno County Zoo Authority Transactions and Use Tax Ordinance
will be used exclusively for zoos, zoological facilities, and related zoological purposes
within Fresno County. This tax will terminate on the later date of March 31, 2025, or 10
years after the first day of the first calendar quarter following the execution of the State
Board of Equalization contract in accordance with the provisions of the Transactions and
Use Tax Ordinance.
s/Vicki Crow, CPA
Auditor-Controller/Treasurer-Tax Collector
County of Fresno
ARGUMENT IN FAVOR OF MEASURE Z
Fresno County residents can now vote to continue our support for this fabulous
regional treasure. Let’s ensure that our children and future generations can continue to
enjoy Fresno County’s proudest acheivement by voting YES, again, on Measure “Z.”
s/Jean Chaffee
Dr. Paul Chaffee’s Widow
s/Jim Yovino
Superintendent
Fresno County Office of Education
s/Dennis Woods
Keep Our Zoo, Measure “Z” Chairman
President and CEO United Security Bank
For more than a century, Fresno Chaffee Zoo has educated, entertained and
delighted visitors. In 2004, Fresno County voters overwhelmingly approved Measure “Z” s/David McDonald
2004 Save Our Zoo, Measure “Z” Chairman
to restore this regional treasure to its once pristine condition.
Reitred Pelco President and CEO
Now, we have the opportunity to build on Chaffee Zoo’s amazing success story for
s/Angel Arellano
another ten years.
Inspired 2004 Measure “Z” as a 9 year old child
We appreciate the continuation of your support!
2004 Measure “Z” accomplishments:
• A
s promised, Measure Z funds have been effectively used to restore, repair
and enhance the Zoo.
Vote NO on Measure Z
REBUTTAL TO ARGUMENT
IN FAVOR OF MEASURE Z
• A
rea residents have enthusiastically responded to these improvements. Zoo The Zoo NO LONGER needs to be saved.
attendance has more than doubled since 2003 to 691,320 in 2013, and
• In 2004, taxpayers were asked to save the zoo; that’s been accomplished.
admission prices have not increased in 10 years.
• The Zoo now has tens of millions of dollars in reserve.
• In 2013, over 175,000 children participated in the Zoo’s education
We do not need Measure Z to keep our Zoo.
experiences.
• O
ur zoo is now able to provide excellent and humane animal care and retain
exceptional veterinary and animal specialists.
• T
he Zoo Director publicly stated the Zoo has sufficient funding to remain
operational into the next decade.
• A
nimal exhibits have been renovated into safe natural habitats; notably, the Millions of Measure Z dollars go to State politicians to spend.
reptile house with an expanded area for our new king cobra and Komodo
• V
oters were promised in 2004 that “funds will not go to government”;
dragon.
every dime of Measure Z funds would be spent restoring the Zoo. NOT SO.
Paragraph 6 of the Impartial Analysis by County Counsel acknowledges “fees
• Our Species Survival Plan protects endangered species populations.
charged by the State”. After Sacramento continues to take MILLIONS OF
• Our fabulous new Sea Lion Cove is the envy of other zoos nationwide.
DOLLARS IN FEES, the remaining money goes to the Zoo.
• Our world-class African Adventure exhibit, which includes lions,
• Virtually every enhancement to the Zoo has cost far more than budgeted. Sea
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Lion Cove was budgeted at $5 million and ended up costing twice that. The
Africa Expansion is MILLIONS over budget. This is irresponsible and extremely
bad planning.
Measure Z renewal campaign rather than raising money from individual
contributors.
• The Zoo awards multi-million dollar contracts in CLOSED DOOR BIDDING.
Supporting the Zoo is commendable and can be done by purchasing a membership or
• Salaries skyrocketed from $2.2 million in 2006 to $5.5 million in 2014, over visiting the zoo; however, it is just plain wrong to force ALL Fresno County residents to
continue paying a higher sales tax.
double during a major recession.
• Taxpayers are NOT granted FULL TRANSPARENCY on how Zoo funds are Vote NO on Measure Z. www.NoOnMeasureZ.com
spent.
There is no NEED or JUSTIFICATION for Measure Z. You can support the zoo by s/Joan Catherine LeRoux
donating to the zoo.
Chair, No on Measure Z 2014
Small Business Owner
There is nothing affordable about a $105 million tax.
Vote NO on Measure Z. www.NoOnMeasureZ.com
s/Michael Goossen
Small Business Consultant, CPA
s/Chloe E. Foster
Housewife
s/Diana Diehl
Grandmother
s/Frank X. Esquivel
Retired Law Enforcement
s/Kevin Hall
Business Owner, Retired
Member, No on Measure Z 2014
s/Chris Mathys
Former Councilman
s/Kim Buck
Business Owner
s/Harol Habib, Jr.
Farmer
s/Joan LeRoux
Major Zoo Donor, No on Measure Z Chair
ARGUMENT AGAINST MEASURE Z
REBUTTAL TO ARGUMENT
AGAINST MEASURE Z
Here are the FACTS:
In 2004, there was a need to ask Fresno County voters to authorize a TEMPORARY Without renewing Measure Z, we will not be able to keep the Fresno Chaffee Zoo as
increase in the local sales tax to save the Fresno Chaffee Zoo; the need no longer we know it today.
exists.
Without Measure “Z” Funds, admission prices will be raised substantially - to a level
Taxpayers have donated more than $99 million already. Together, the Zoo and Zoo that will exclude many Fresno County families from being able to afford a trip to the Zoo;
resulting in a much lower attendance.
Authority have tens of millions of dollars on hand.
There is no justification for keeping this tax in place for another 10 years.
• T
he Zoo itself says that it has enough money to remain open and operational
into the next decade without extending the sales tax.
• In 2004, voters were promised that “funds will not go to government. By law,
every dime must be spent restoring the Zoo.” Yet, nearly $4.8 million has gone
to Sacramento as administrative fees. Renewal of Measure Z will only result in
sending more of your tax dollars to Sacramento for state politicians to spend.
• The Sea Lion Cove was budgeted at $5 million; it actually cost $10.5 million.
• The African Expansion was supposed to cost $30 million plus architectural
fees. To date, the Zoo Authority approved almost $51.7 million…an increase of 72%. This is BOTH bad planning and irresponsible.
• The Zoo has awarded millions of dollars in contracts using a CLOSED DOOR
process. A lack of complete transparency is inexcusable when spending your tax dollars.
• The Zoo plans to spend $350,000 of Zoo money for the consultant for the
o New exhibit investments would cease.
oEducational opportunities for our families and children would experience
severe cutbacks.
• M
easure Z has independent strict financial processes, which account for every
penny spent and an open purchasing process that encourages competition and
public input.
• A
s an example of sound fiscal management, Sea Lion Cove was budgeted for
$10.5 million - it came in under budget and ahead of schedule.
oBecause of broad based community support, $500,000 additional dollars
were raised for the project from outside donations. These donations
allowed for additional desired features.
o The Zoo has never exceeded a committee-approved budget.
• The Keep Our Zoo campaign is funded by private donors, not by public funds.
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• W
hether it is maintaining humane and attractive environments for the animals
and visitors or offering top-tier educational programs for our students, Fresno
Chaffee Zoo has a proven track record of excellence. As a result, the Zoo is
attracting tourist dollars that greatly benefit the entire Fresno area economy.
By voting YES on Measure Z, you can help us keep Fresno’s Chaffee Zoo as the premier
treasure in our San Joaquin Valley.
s/Jean Chaffee
Dr. Paul Chaffee’s Widow/Author
s/Jim Yovino
Superintendent
Fresno County Office of Education
s/Dennis Woods
Keep Our Zoo, Measure “Z” Chairman
President and CEO United Security Bank
s/David McDonald
2004 Save Our Zoo, Measure “Z” Chairman
Retired Pelco President and CEO
s/Angel Arellano
Inspired 2004 Measure “Z” as a 9-year-old child
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