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Polls are open from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

VOTE in one of three convenient ways: By Mail, Early, or at the Polls on Election Day. Check inside for more information.

SAMPLE BALLOT & Voter Information Pamphlet

1-408-299-VOTE (8683) orToll Free 1-866-430-VOTE (8683)

Voters now have the option to receive the Sample Ballot & Voter Information Pamphlet electronically by completing the OPT-OUT form inside this pamphlet or at www.sccvote.org.

PrIMAry ELECTIONJunE 7, 2016

County of Santa Clararegistrar of Voters1555 Berger Drive, Building 2San Jose, CA 95112

@sccvote @sccvote

This pamphlet contains the sample ballot for the following party:

Nonpartisan

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The Registrar of Voters strives to provide polling places that are accessible to the elderly and voters with disabilities. To check polling place accessibility, refer to this symbol on the back cover of this pamphlet. If your polling place does not meet accessibility guidelines, call 1-408-299-POLL (7655) to receive information on alternative methods of voting.

Santa Clara County's electronic voting system gives visually-impaired voters the ability to cast a secret ballot without assistance. The voting system is equipped with an audio voting component that allows voters to listen to the ballot and make their choices using the keypad provided. The keypad includes a "sip and puff" feature as well.

Audio tapes of the Sample Ballot & Voter Information Pamphlet are available upon request. Call 1-408-299-VOTE (8683) or toll free 1-866-430-VOTE (8683).

registration and voting information are available to the hearing impaired by TTy communication. Call 1-408-288-9820.

For language assistance, please call: 1-408-299-VOTE (8683)1-866-430-VOTE (8683) toll free

The County of Santa Clara provides voting materials in English to all registered voters. In addition, as required by law, the Santa Clara County Registrar of Voters provides voting materials in Chinese, Spanish, Tagalog, and Vietnamese. To ensure our records are correct, the County began conducting a Preferred Language Survey in November 2004. Voters may change their language preference at any time by calling the office or by mailing/faxing in a completed VOTER'S ACTION REQUEST FORM located in this pamphlet.

or

Language Assistance

Accessible Voting for Citizens with Disabilities

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1-408-282-30861-408-282-30951-408-282-30891-408-282-30971-408-299-7655

County of Santa Clara Registrar of Voters

1555 Berger Drive, Bldg. 2 San Jose, CA 95112 Mailing Address: P.O. Box 611360, San Jose, CA 95161-1360 1-408-299-VOTE (8683) 1-866-430-VOTE (8683) FAX: 1-408-998-7314 www.sccvote.org

Dear Voter,

This Sample Ballot and Voter Information Pamphlet is designed for you, the voter, to learn about the candidates and measures that you will be voting on in the June 7, 2016, Presidential Primary Election, as well as information regarding your polling place. In order to increase efficiency, reduce costs, save the environment and taxpayer money, the Registrar of Voters now offers all the information in this pamphlet online as a downloadable PDF file. If you opt to retrieve this information online rather than being mailed a paper version of the pamphlet, visit the Registrar of Voters’ website at www.sccvote.org and click on the "Go Green" icon.

Our goal is for each voter to have a positive voting experience and you can help by ensuring your information is up-to-date in our system. If you have moved since the last time you voted, or would like to update any other information, please complete and submit the "Voter Action Request Form" in this sample ballot pamphlet or update your information online at www.sccvote.org.

The Registrar of Voters provides you with as many ways as possible to cast your ballot. In addition to voting by mail and at your regular polling place, the Registrar’s office has offered drive-thru ballot drop-off locations since 2012 and early voting centers since 2013. For drive-thru ballot drop-off and early voting center times and locations throughout the county, visit www.sccvote.org and click on "Early Voting" under the "Voting" tab. Additionally, early voting will be available at the Registrar’s office at 1555 Berger Drive in San Jose.

Postage is prepaid for voters returning their ballots by mail. If mailed within the United States, you do not need to apply postage to the ballot return envelope. To receive a vote-by-mail ballot for the Presidential Primary Election or to become a permanent vote-by-mail voter, visit www.sccvote.org and click on "Request to Vote by Mail" under the "Vote by Mail" tab.

We value your participation and input in the voting process. I encourage you to consider becoming an election officer at polling places on Election Day. Becoming an election officer is a great way for students and interested county residents to get involved in the election and earn between $115 and $200 in the process. Please call 1-408-299-POLL (7655) or visit www.sccvote.org and click on the "Volunteer" tab to learn more.

Thank you for being a registered voter in Santa Clara County. The Office of the Registrar of Voters strives to provide you the best possible service. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact our office by calling 1-408-299-VOTE (8683), or Toll Free at 1-866-430-VOTE (8683) or emailing [email protected].

Sincerely,

Shannon Bushey Registrar of Voters

Board of Supervisors: Mike Wasserman, Cindy Chavez, Dave Cortese, Ken Yeager, S. Joseph Simitian County Executive: Jeffrey V. Smith

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FOR OFFICE USE ONLY: County of Santa Clara Registrar of Voters Voter ID:

VOTER’S ACTION REQUEST FORM Date Received:

Action by:

Instructions to the Voter: 1. You must be a registered voter in Santa Clara County to use this form. 2. Please print clearly. 3. If requesting a name or party change, you must re-register. 4. If requesting an action for another voter, provide their information in the VOTER INFORMATION box.

VOTER INFORMATION – All information must be provided to complete your request.

Name: Birth Date: __ __ /__ __ / __ __ __ __

Registered Address:

Signature: Date:

Sample Ballot & Voter Information Pamphlet (Opt-In/Out):

I want to use the on-line Sample Ballot & Voter Information Pamphlet. I no longer want to receive it by mail.

Email: ________________________________________________________________________________________________

I want my sample ballot pamphlet by mail. I previously opted out of receiving it by mail.

Correct or update voter registration:

My name is misspelled. The correct spelling is in the VOTER INFORMATION box. The incorrect spelling is: ___________________

I moved to a new residence address within Santa Clara County (street address & city):

My residence is the same, but my mail goes to a different address. My MAILING address is:

Remove the following mailing address: ______________________________________________________________________

PREFERRED LANGUAGE. I want my voting materials in this additional language (Voters selecting a preferred language will receive voting materials in English and their preferred language): Chinese Spanish Tagalog Vietnamese

I would like to receive the State Voter Information Guide in the following language: Hindi Japanese Khmer Korean

Permanent Vote by Mail:

I want to be a Permanent Vote by Mail Voter.

I do not want to be a Permanent Vote by Mail Voter.

Cancel voter registration:

Please cancel my registration. Reason: _____________________________________________________________________

Voter named above is deceased. Information may be provided by family or caretaker.

Name of person reporting death: ________________________________________________ Phone: ____________________

Signature of person reporting death: ________________________________________________________________________

To return to the Registrar of Voters Fax: 1-408-998-7314 Scan/Email: [email protected]

Mail: Registrar of Voters, PO Box 611300, San Jose, CA 95161-1300 For Questions, please call: 1-408-299-VOTE (8683)


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IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR VOTERS

Since the 2010 Primary Election, there have been many changes that affect how you vote. Please take a moment to read about these changes.

1. Top Two Candidates Open Primary Act: Proposition 14, passed by voters in 2010, changed the way primary elections are conducted in California. All "partisan" offices, except for President and party central committee, are now "voter-nominated" offices. • You may choose any candidate running for a voter-nominated office, regardless of the party

you or the candidate prefers. • For this election, United States Senate, Congressional, State Senate, and State Assembly are voter-nominated offices.

• The two candidates with the highest number of votes, regardless of party preference, will go on to the November 8, 2016 General Election.

2. Redistricting: Every ten years, following the census, California’s district lines are redrawn. This election uses the new district lines for Congress, State Senate, State Assembly, and County Supervisors. You may find you do not live in the same districts you did the last time you voted. Because of this, your ballot may have different candidates than you are used to seeing; and in some cases, your previous representative may not be a candidate for your new district.

3. Cross-Over Voting: The American Independent, Democratic, and Libertarian parties are allowing voters who have not chosen a party preference with a qualified political party to request and vote on their Presidential candidates at the June 7, 2016 Primary Election. You may not request more than one party’s ballot.

All ballots contain the names of candidates for voter-nominated and nonpartisan offices, as well as state and local measures to be voted upon. If you have indicated a party preference with one of the qualified political parties, you may only vote the primary election ballot of that party.

Your chosen party preference is listed on the back cover of this pamphlet. Look for the following: AI–American Independent; DEM–Democratic; GRN–Green; LIB–Libertarian; NP–Nonpartisan; PF–Peace and Freedom; and REP–Republican.


The Sample Ballot located in this pamphlet is a facsimile of the Optical Scan paper ballot not the Electronic ballot.

Electronic Ballot Voting Instructions

Activate the voting machine by inserting the Voter Card into the yellow slot on the lower left-hand side of the voting machine.

Choose the language in which you wish to vote.

Make your selection by touching the circle to the right of the candidate or measure response of your choice. A green checkmark will appear in the circle.

To change your selection, touch the checkmark again. The checkmark will disappear and you may make a new selection.

To vote for a qualified write-in candidate, touch the circle to the right of the word "WRITE-IN". When the keyboard screen appears, touch the letters of the candidate’s name, then touch the "OK" button in the lower right-hand corner of your screen to continue.

To enlarge the type size, touch the "ABC" button.

When you are done with your selections, touch the "Next" arrow in the lower right corner of the screen.

To review your selections at any time prior to casting your ballot, touch "Review" at the bottom center of the screen. The Review screen will provide you with a summary of your selections. If you have not made a selection, or all "vote for possibilities" in a contest, this contest could appear in red. Touch the red contest to return to it.

Press "Touch here to review the required paper record of your ballot." Your record will be displayed behind the glass to the left of the screen. Please review the paper record to verify your vote.

If you want to make a change press "Make Changes" on the left. Some ballots may print more than one review page. Touch "Continue Printing" until there are no more ballot pages for you to review. Complete your vote by touching "Cast Ballot" on the right of the screen. Once you cast your ballot, the word "Accepted" will be printed on the paper record.

NOTE: You cannot change your mind after the ballot is cast.

The printer will store your ballot and display a blank paper for privacy. The Voter Card will eject, please return it to the Election Officer. If you have questions, please ask your Election Officer for assistance, or refer to the instructions on the side panel.


BALLOT DROP-OFF SITES - Open during normal business hours beginning October 5, 2015 through Election Dayx Santa Clara County Government Center – 1st Floor

70 W. Hedding Street, San Jose, CA 95110x Berryessa Branch Library - Parking Lot, Near 5 – Minute Parking

3355 Noble Avenue, San Jose, CA 95132x San Jose City Hall – City Clerk Office

200 E. Santa Clara Street, Wing 2, San Jose, CA 95113x Berryessa Community Center – Near Front Entrance

3050 Berryessa Road, San Jose, CA 95132x Alviso Branch Library – Near Front Entrance

5050 N. 1st Street, San Jose, CA 95002Please visit www.sccvote.org for the most current information regarding Ballot Drop-Off Sites.

DRIVE-THRU BALLOT DROP-OFF SITE – Open Saturday, October 24 & 31, 2015, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.x Hostetter LRT Station, Capitol Avenue at Camino del Rey, San Jose, CA 95132

� Early Voting is also available Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., at the Registrar of Voters' Office beginning October 5, 2015through Election Day - Open Saturday, October 24 & 31, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Paper Ballot Voting Instructions

How to Mark Your Paper Ballot: • Use one thin line to complete the arrow next to your choice. • USE BLACK or BLUE color ink only and do not use permanent markers. • Do not use circles or Xs. • Do not sign or initial your official ballot. • Do not vote for more candidates than the number indicated for each contest.

Write-In Voting: • Print the name of the qualified write-in candidate in the BLANK SPACE. • Complete the arrow next to the write-in name. • Do not write in a name already printed on the ballot.

Example Only

Vote for One

Vote for One

Voting at the Polls: • If you need a new ballot, ask the Election Officer. • After completing your ballot, detach the top numbered stub. Do not fold the ballot. Place your voted ballot into the secrecy sleeve and return to the Election Officer for deposit into the ballot box.

Voting by Mail: • If you need a new ballot, call 1-408-299-VOTE (8683) or toll free 1-866-430-VOTE (8683). • After completing your ballot, detach the top numbered stub. Place your voted ballot into your return envelope, complete the envelope, and SIGN your name.

Your voted ballot MUST be returned by 8 p.m. on election day OR postmarked on or before election day and received no later than three days after election day.

Deliver or mail your ballot early, so it can be in the first Election Night Results!

How to Return your Vote by Mail Ballot: • Mail your ballot. No Postage Required. • Deliver your ballot to: Registrar of Voters' Office: 1555 Berger Drive, Building 2, San Jose, CA 95112. There is a white, 24-hour drop box in the parking lot.

Any Santa Clara County polling place from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Election Day. A Vote by Mail Ballot Drop-Off Site: A complete list of locations and hours can be found in the instructions included with your Vote by Mail ballot and online at www.sccvote.org.

EARLY VOTING CENTERS – Saturday & Sunday, May 28-29 & June 4-5 Available to all registered voters cast your ballot early on the weekend!

REGISTRAR OF VOTERS' OFFICE 1555 Berger Drive, Building 2, San Jose, CA 95112 Voting Hours: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

LOS ALTOS LIBRARY 13 S. San Antonio Road, Los Altos, CA 94022 Voting Hours: 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.

GILROY LIBRARY 350 W. Sixth Street, Gilroy, CA 95020 Voting Hours: 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.

SANTA CLARA CITY LIBRARY 2635 Homestead Road, Santa Clara, CA 95051 Voting Hours: 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.

JOYCE ELLINGTON BRANCH LIBRARY 491 E Empire Street, San Jose, CA 95112 Voting Hours: 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.

SAN JOSE PUBLIC LIBRARY-EDUCATION PARK BRANCH 1772 Educational Park Drive, San Jose, CA 95133 Voting Hours: 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.



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OFFICIAL BALLOT / BOLETA OFICIAL NONPARTISAN / NO PARTIDARIO

PRIMARY ELECTION / ELECCIÓN PRIMARIA SANTA CLARA COUNTY, JUNE 7, 2016

CONDADO DE SANTA CLARA, 7 DE JUNIO DE 2016

INSTRUCTIONS TO VOTERS: Complete the arrow next to your choice, using one thin line. Use only BLUE or BLACK ink to mark yourballot. Write-In Voting: Print the name of a qualified write-in candidate in the blank space and complete the arrow next to the write-in name. If you make a mistake and need a new ballot, return to the election officer or call the Registrar of Voters' Office for a replacement ballot.

INSTRUCCIONES PARA LOS VOTANTES: Complete la flecha junto a su selección, utilizando una línea delgada. Useúnicamente tinta AZUL o NEGRA para marcar su boleta. Voto Escrito: Imprima el nombre del candidato escrito calificado en el espacio en blanco y complete la flecha junto al nombre del candidato. Si comete un error y necesita una boleta nueva, devuélvala al trabajador electoral o llame a la Oficina del Registro de Votantes para una boleta de repuesto.

Party-Nominated Offices Only voters who disclosed a preference upon registering to vote for the same party as the candidate seeking the nomination of any party for the Presidency or election to a party committee may vote for that candidate at the primary election, unless the party has adopted a rule to permit non-party voters to vote in its primary elections.

Cargos Nominados Por Los Partidos Solo los votantes que, al inscribirse para votar, hayan revelado una preferencia por el mismo partido del candidato que busca la nominación de cualquier partido a la presidencia o la elección a un comité partidista, pueden votar por ese candidato en las elecciones primarias, a menos que el partido haya adoptado una regla que permita a los votantes no partidistas votar en sus elecciones primarias.

This side of your ballot contains no Party-Nominated Offices because you are registered as a No Party Preference Voter.

Please turn over to begin voting for United States Senator.

Esta portada de la boleta no contiene Cargos Nominados por los Partidos porque usted está registrado como Votante Sin Preferencia de Partido.

Por favor dé vuelta a la hoja para votar por el Senador de los Estados Unidos.

VOTE BOTH SIDES (OVER) VOTE EN AMBOS LADOS (VER AL REVERSO)

SAMPLE BALLOT / BOLETA DE MUESTRA

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063 E/S

63 E/S(2H1) (Card B 541)

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SAMPLE BALLOT / BOLETA DE MUESTRASANTA CLARA COUNTY OFFICIAL BALLOT – CONTINUED

CONDADO DE SANTA CLARA BOLETA OFICIAL – CONTINUACIÓN Voter-Nominated and Nonpartisan Offices

All voters, regardless of the party preference they disclosed upon registration, or refusal to disclose a party preference, may vote for any candidate for a voter-nominated or nonpartisan office. The party preference, if any, designated by a candidate for a 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.

Cargos nominados por los votantes y no partidarios 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.

Vote for One / Vote por Uno

UNITED STATES SENATOR SENADOR DE LOS ESTADOS UNIDOS

VOTER-NOMINATED OFFICES CARGOS NOMINADOS POR LOS VOTANTES

GEORGE C. YANG Internet Startup CEO

Party Preference: Republican / Director Ejecutivo de Negocio Lanzado en Internet

/ Preferencia de partido: Republicano

JERRY J. LAWS Party Preference: Republican / Preferencia de partido: Republicano

GAIL K. LIGHTFOOT Retired Registered Nurse

Party Preference: Libertarian / Enfermera Registrada Jubilada

/ Preferencia de partido: Libertario

MIKE BEITIKS Stay-at-home Dad/Attorney

Party Preference: None / Amo de Casa/Abogado

/ Preferencia de partido: Ninguna

PAMELA ELIZONDO Environmental Healing Consultant

Party Preference: Green / Consultora de Saneamiento Ambiental

/ Preferencia de partido: Verde

SCOTT A. VINEBERG Social Entrepreneur

Party Preference: None / Empresario Social


STEVE STOKES Small Business Owner

Party Preference: Democratic / Propietario de Pequeña Empresa

/ Preferencia de partido: Demócrata

DUF SUNDHEIM Small Businessman/Mediator

Party Preference: Republican / Pequeño Empresario/Mediador


LING LING SHI Author

Party Preference: None / Escritora


LORETTA L. SANCHEZ California Congresswoman

Party Preference: Democratic / Congresista de California


PHIL WYMAN Attorney/Businessman/Rancher

Party Preference: Republican / Abogado/Empresario/Ranchero


JARRELL WILLIAMSON Health Care Lawyer

Party Preference: Republican / Abogado de Cuidado de Salud


THOMAS G. DEL BECCARO Business Attorney/Author

Party Preference: Republican / Abogado Empresarial/Escritor


RON UNZ Entrepreneur/Writer/Publisher

Party Preference: Republican / Empresario/Escritor/Editor


GREG CONLON Businessman/Attorney/CPA

Party Preference: Republican / Empresario/Abogado/Contador Público Certificado


JASON KRAUS Party Preference: None / Preferencia de partido: Ninguna

DON KRAMPE Retired

Party Preference: Republican / Jubilado


MARK MATTHEW HERD Community Organizer

Party Preference: Libertarian / Organizador Comunitario

/ Preferencia de partido: Libertario

VON HOUGO Teacher

Party Preference: Republican / Maestro


JASON HANANIA Attorney/Engineer

Party Preference: None / Abogado/Ingeniero


KAMALA D. HARRIS Attorney General of California

Party Preference: Democratic / Procuradora General de California


GAR MYERS International Development Promoter

Party Preference: None / Promotor de Desarrollo Internacional


PAUL MERRITT Self-Employed

Party Preference: None / Trabajador por Cuenta Propia


MASSIE MUNROE Civil Environmental Engineer

Party Preference: Democratic / Ingeniera Civil Medioambiental


ELEANOR GARCIA Aerospace Factory Worker

Party Preference: None / Trabajadora de Fábrica Aeroespacial


TIM GILDERSLEEVE Paratransit Operator

Party Preference: None / Operador de Paratránsito


CLIVE GREY Woodworker/Businessman/Entrepreneur

Party Preference: None / Ebanista/Comerciante/Empresario


DON J. GRUNDMANN Doctor of Chiropractic

Party Preference: None / Doctor en Quiropráctica


PRESIDENT CRISTINA GRAPPO Party Preference: Democratic / Preferencia de partido: Demócrata

HERBERT G. PETERS Party Preference: Democratic / Preferencia de partido: Demócrata

TOM PALZER Party Preference: Republican / Preferencia de partido: Republicano

JOHN THOMPSON PARKER Neighborhood Council Member

Party Preference: Peace and Freedom / Miembro de Consejo de Vecindario

/ Preferencia de partido: Paz y Libertad

KAREN ROSEBERRY Educator

Party Preference: Republican / Educadora


EMORY RODGERS Property Manager

Party Preference: Democratic / Gerente de Propiedades


Vote for One

District 18

UNITED STATES REPRESENTATIVE REPRESENTANTE DE LOS ESTADOS

UNIDOS

Vote por Uno

ANNA G. ESHOO

Member of Congress

Party Preference: Democratic

Miembro del Congreso

Preferencia de partido: Demócrata

Distrito 18

RICHARD B. FOX

Physician/Attorney

Party Preference: Republican

Médico/Abogado

Preferencia de partido: Republicano

BOB HARLOW Party Preference: Democratic Preferencia de partido: Demócrata

Vote for One

District 13

STATE SENATOR SENADOR DEL ESTADO

Vote por Uno JERRY HILL

State Senator


Senador Estatal


Distrito 13

RICK CIARDELLA

Small Business Owner


Propietario de Pequeña Empresa


JOHN H. WEBSTER

Software Engineer

Party Preference: Libertarian

Ingeniero de Software

Preferencia de partido: Libertario

VOTE BOTH SIDES (OVER) VOTE EN AMBOS LADOS (VER AL REVERSO)

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SAMPLE BALLOT / BOLETA DE MUESTRA 541 E/S B Card 2

SANTA CLARA COUNTY OFFICIAL BALLOT – CONTINUED CONDADO DE SANTA CLARA BOLETA OFICIAL – CONTINUACIÓN

Voter-Nominated and Nonpartisan Offices All voters, regardless of the party preference they disclosed upon registration, or refusal to disclose a party preference, may vote for any candidate for a voter-nominated or nonpartisan office. The party preference, if any, designated by a candidate for a 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.

Cargos nominados por los votantes y no partidarios 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.

Vote for One

District 24

MEMBER OF THE STATE ASSEMBLY MIEMBRO DE LA

ASAMBLEA ESTATAL

Vote por Uno VICKI VEENKER

Technology Attorney/Mediator


Abogada de Tecnología/Mediadora


Distrito 24

MIKE KASPERZAK

Council Member, City of Mountain View


Concejal, Ciudad de Mountain View


MARC BERMAN

Councilmember/Education Advocate


Concejal/Defensor de Educación


JAY BLAS JACOB CABRERA

Social Innovation Entrepreneur

Party Preference: None

Emprendedor de Innovaciones Sociales

Preferencia de partido: Ninguna

BARRY CHANG

Mayor


Alcalde


PETER OHTAKI

Businessman/Menlo Park Councilmember


Empresario/Concejal de Menlo Park


SEA REDDY

Retired Program Manager


Gerente de Programas Jubilado


JOHN M. INKS

Mountain View City Councilmember

Party Preference: Libertarian

Concejal, Ciudad de Mountain View

Preferencia de partido: Libertario

Vote for One

Member, Board of SupervisorsDistrict 5

COUNTY CONDADO

Vote por Uno

NONPARTISAN OFFICES CARGOS NO PARTIDARIOS

JOE SIMITIAN County SupervisorSupervisor del Condado

Miembro, Junta de SupervisoresDistrito 5

JOHN MUMY

MEASURES SUBMITTED TO THE VOTERS

MEDIDAS SOMETIDAS A LOS VOTANTES

STATE ESTATAL

50 SUSPENSION OF LEGISLATORS. LEGISLATIVE CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT. Authorizes

Legislature to suspend Members, including without salary and benefits. Prohibits suspended Members from using powers of office or legislative resources. Provides suspension may end on specified date or byvote of Member’s house. Fiscal Impact: No effect on state spending in most years. Minor state savings in some years.

50 SUSPENSIÓN DE LEGISLADORES. ENMIENDA CONSTITUCIONAL LEGISLATIVA.

Autoriza a la Legislatura a suspender a sus miembros, incluyendo sin salario ni beneficios. Prohíbe a los miembros suspendidos que usen los poderes del cargo o los recursos legislativos. Estipula que la suspensión puede finalizar en una fecha especificada, o por voto de la cámara a la que pertenece el miembro.Impacto fiscal: Ningún efecto sobrelos gastos del estado en la mayoría YES / SÍ de los años. Ahorros menores para el estado en algunos años. NO / NO

DISTRICT DISTRITO

SAN FRANCISCO BAY RESTORATION AUTHORITY

AUTORIDAD DE RESTAURACIÓN DE LA BAHÍA DE SAN FRANCISCO

AA San Francisco Bay Clean Water, Pollution Prevention and Habitat Restoration Program.

To protect San Francisco Bay for future generations by reducing trash, pollution and harmful toxins, improving water quality, restoring habitat for fish, birds and wildlife, protecting communities from floods, and increasing shoreline public access, shall the San Francisco Bay Restoration Authority authorize a parcel tax of $12 per year, raising approximately $25 million annually for twentyyears with independent citizen oversight, audits,and all funds staying local?

AA Programa de la Restauración de Hábitats, la Prevención de la Contaminación y el Agua

Limpia de la Bahía de San Francisco. Con el fin de proteger la Bahía de San Francisco para las futuras generaciones al reducir la basura, la contaminación y las toxinas nocivas, mejorar la calidad del agua, restaurar el hábitat para lospeces, los pájaros y la vida silvestre, proteger las comunidades de inundaciones y aumentar el acceso público a la ribera, ¿Debe laAutoridad de Restauración de la Bahía de San Francisco autorizar un impuesto parcelarioanual de $12, recaudando aproximadamente$25 millones anualmente durante veinte años con supervisión ciudadana

COUNTY CONDADO

independiente, auditorías y todos los YES / SÍ fondos permanecerían locales?

NO / NO

A To continue protecting and preserving local parks; improving access to natural areas, open space,

trails and recreational opportunities; keeping restrooms and facilities clean and safe; and maintaining, operating, acquiring and improvinglocal parks, shall the Santa Clara County ParkCharter Fund, established in 1972, be extended by an annual general fund transfer estimated toequal 1.5 cents per $100 of assessed valuationof all property for 15 years, without increasing taxes and all funds benefitting Santa Clara County parks?

A Para continuar protegiendo yconservando los parques locales, mejorar el acceso a las áreas

naturales, el espacio abierto, los senderos y lasoportunidades recreativas, mantener los baños y las instalaciones limpios y seguros, y mantener, operar, adquirir y mejorar los parques locales, ¿Debe extenderse el Fondo de Estatutos del Parque del Condado de SantaClara, establecido en 1972, por una transferencia de fondos generales anual que se estima que iguale a 1.5 centavos por $100 de valuaciones estimadas de todas las propiedades durante 15 años, sin aumentar los impuestos y todos los YES / SÍ fondos que benefician a los parquesdel Condado de Santa Clara? NO / NO

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VOTER INFORMATION PAMPHLET

The following pages contain candidate statements and/or ballot measures, analyses, and arguments (whichever apply to your ballot). Each candidate statement is volunteered by the candidate and is printed at the expense of the candidate, unless otherwise determined by the jurisdiction. Arguments in support of or in opposition to proposed measures are the opinions of the authors and have not been checked for accuracy by any official agency. The text, grammar, and spelling are as submitted by the authors.

Although the materials provided in this pamphlet have been carefully proofread, typographical errors occasionally remain undetected. If a substantive error is discovered after the pamphlet has been printed, a correction notice will be issued.

PARTY ENDORSEMENTS California law authorizes political parties to endorse candidates running for voter-nominated offices. Parties not listed below did not submit endorsements for voter-nominated offices within Santa Clara County by the deadline.

DEM: Kamala D. Harris (US Senate), Mike Honda (US Rep 17), Anna G. Eshoo (US Rep 18), Zoe Lofgren (US Rep 19), Jimmy Panetta (US Rep 20), Jerry Hill (State Senate 13), Jim Beall (State Senate 15), Bill Monning (State Senate 17), Kansen Chu (25th Assembly), Evan Low (28th Assembly), Mark Stone (29th Assembly), Karina Cervantez Alejo (30th Assembly)

AI: Thomas G. Del Beccaro (US Senate), Ron Cohen (US Rep 17)

LIB: Kennita Watson (US Rep 17), John M. Inks (24th Assembly)

PF: John Thompson Parker (US Senate), Joe Williams (US Rep 20)

VOLUNTARY SPENDING LIMITS Pursuant to Proposition 34, adopted November 7, 2000, the following candidates have accepted voluntary spending limits and are eligible to submit a candidate statement. This list of candidates is provided by the Secretary of State's Office and may have been updated after this pamphlet went to print. Please go to http://elections.cdn.sos.ca.gov/statewide-elections/ 2016-primary/legislative-501-report.pdf for the most current information.

PartyOffice Candidate Name Preference

Senate 13 Jerry Hill Democratic

Senate 13 Rick Ciardella Republican

Senate 13 John H. Webster Libertarian

Senate 15 Jim Beall Democratic

Senate 15 Nora Campos Democratic

Senate 15 Anthony Macias Republican

Senate 15 Chuck Page Republican

Senate 17 Palmer Kain Republican

Senate 17 Bill Monning Democratic

Assembly 24 Vicki Veenker Democratic

Assembly 24 Mike Kasperzak Democratic

Assembly 24 Marc Berman Democratic

Assembly 24 Jay Blas Jacob Cabrera None

Assembly 24 Barry Chang Democratic

Assembly 24 Peter Ohtaki Republican

Assembly 24 Sea Reddy Democratic

Assembly 24 John M. Inks Libertarian

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Assembly 27

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Assembly 27

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Assembly 28

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Assembly 29

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Assembly 30

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Bob Brunton Republican

Kansen Chu Democratic

Van Le Republican

Andres Quintero Democratic

Madison Nguyen Democratic

Cong Thanh Do Democratic

Ash Kalra Democratic

Esau Herrera Democratic

Darcie Green Democratic

Evan Low Democratic

Nicholas Sclavos Republican

Mark Stone Democratic

Sierra Roberts Republican

John M. Nevill Republican

Karina Cervantez Alejo Democratic

Georgia Acosta Republican

Anna Caballero Democratic


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Statement of RICHARD B. FOX, Candidate for United States Representative, District 18

Occupation: Physician, Attorney Age: 69Education and Qualifications:

Dr. Fox: Fiscal Conservative, Social Moderate, Pro-Choice, Libertarian-Republican.

Priorities:-Fix Healthcare: Affordable, Low-Deductible Private Healthcare For All.

-Fix the Economy: End Crony Socialism/Capitalism, Grow Jobs and Opportunity for All, Especially the Young and Minorities, By Capping Spending and Borrowing, Cutting Regulations, Taxes.

-Promote Inclusiveness, Civility, Respect: America Is For All Americans, All Ages, All Incomes, All Races, All Ethnicities, All Faiths, All Genders, All Orientations.

-Stop Domestic Violence.

Thinking that more Democratic-Socialist, Big Government Deficit Spending, Borrowing, and Money Printing are the answer for everything? Think again. We've been running on those economic steroids, adrenalin, and life support since the 2008 crash. As a former ICU specialist I can tell you, sooner or later, an even worse crash is coming. Get the code blue cart and the defibrillator paddles ready.

Big Government Socialism sounds great but always leads to stagnation, debt, eventually a crash, then a very painful recovery. Big governments end up run by insiders and cronies doing special favors for their well-connected friends paid for with borrowed money; leaving a stagnating economy saddled with heavy taxes, regulations, unemployment, welfarism, undignified dependency, failing schools and families, kids with no futures, and unsustainable government pensions and debt for everyone else. Think Detroit, Chicago, California, Greece, Venezuela.

To really help the young, the underprivileged, and minorities, to restore hope and dignity, vote for opportunity, real economic growth and jobs through fiscal responsibility and free enterprise.

Visit DrFoxFor2016.com. Thanks.

Richard B. Fox, M.D., J.D., B.A. (Economics)

Statement of ANNA G. ESHOO, Candidate for United States Representative, District 18

Occupation: United States RepresentativeEducation and Qualifications:

Incivility, ideological polarization and the partisan divide between Congress and the White House make progress difficult in Washington. As your Congresswoman, I find ways around gridlock to advance our values, solve problems and take care of people.

I support policies that foster competition, encourage innovation and produce skilled, high wage jobs. Greater investment in education, basic scientific research and in our roads, bridges and transit systems is overdue and would spur the economy. We can create more opportunity for homeownership and secure retirement by adopting paid maternity and parental leave policies and expanding affordable childcare.

Families should not fear ruin from illness. That's why I worked to include language in the Affordable Care Act that requires coverage of those with pre-existing conditions and that eliminates the lifetime cap in health insurance policies.

To ensure an open, free and accessible Internet for all, I led the charge in Congress for the most democratic rules possible to preserve Net Neutrality, and we won. But this debate could resurface and we must be vigilant.

Unlimited spending is undermining our elections. Citizens United is wrong. Money does not equal speech. Short of overturning the decision, transparency is our best antidote. I've called for the Federal Communications Commission to require disclosure of the true source of funding for political broadcast ads and proposed that the President require government contractors to publicly report all political contributions.

My constituents are a source of strength and inspiration to me and I'd be honored to have your support.


http://www.DrFoxFor2016.com

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Statement of JERRY HILL, Candidate for State Senator, District 13

Occupation: State SenatorEducation and Qualifications:

It has been my honor to serve this community for nearly 25 years as a City Councilmember, Mayor, Supervisor, Assemblymember and now as your State Senator.

Together we have accomplished a great deal. New jobs and businesses have flourished in the region. I helped balance our state budget and increase funding for our schools and colleges. I held PG&E and regulators accountable to protect our neighborhoods and took on a billionaire who blocked public beach access. I helped expand healthcare coverage for under-served children and preserved parks and open space for future generations.

But more needs to be done to protect and enhance our quality of life. I'm fighting to improve local streets and highways while also increasing transit funding to reduce traffic. I am making sure high-speed rail works financially and won't negatively impact our communities. I'm working to create more affordable housing opportunities.

Being accessible to you and helping you get results from state government is a top priority. That is why I have hosted dozens of "Java with Jerry" neighborhood meetings to hear your ideas and concerns. On a daily basis my office and I help people with DMV licenses and registrations, healthcare coverage, tax assistance for small businesses, senior programs, unemployment aid, and financial assistance for college students. I also encourage constituents to submit bill ideas which have resulted in your reform proposals becoming state law.

I am grateful to be your Senator and I would be honored to have your vote. For more information: www.JerryHillforSenate.com.


http://www.JerryHillforSenate.com

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Statement of VICKI VEENKER, Candidate for Member of the State Assembly, District 24

Occupation: Technology Attorney/Non-Profit Director Age: 53Education and Qualifications:

I am running for Assembly to champion what we value in Silicon Valley–education and economic opportunity–and to ensure that California leads on environmental and public safety issues.

Over the last 25 years, I have a proven record of bringing people together across Silicon Valley to solve problems and create change. A decade ago that meant helping found Women's Professional Soccer.

During my 13 years on the Board of the non-profit Law Foundation, that meant stepping up to serve as its President. I have seen first-hand the struggles of the 8,000 underserved clients the Foundation represents every year–advocating for affordable housing, foster youth, and victims of predatory lending.

I have assisted innovators building the tech and biotech industries as an intellectual property attorney in Silicon Valley throughout my career. I want to use my experience and skill to be an informed voice on technology issues like privacy.

Even as the economy grows, many are falling further behind. In Sacramento, I will serve both our technology community and those struggling to live and work here. I will fight to make tomorrow's schools better–across all districts; to increase investment in community colleges and universities; to ensure the availability of affordable housing; for improved transportation systems; and for greater protection of our environment.

I know this can be done, and I would be honored to have your support to continue my work for our community in Sacramento.

VickiforAssembly.com

Statement of MIKE KASPERZAK, Candidate for Member of the State Assembly, District 24

Occupation: Council Member, City of Mountain View Age: 62Education and Qualifications:

We are fortunate to live in a place thriving with a robust economy, many high performing schools, passionate environmental activism and groundbreaking social sensitivity. Yet challenging problems exist that need action to maintain our quality of life.

What separates my candidacy is a track record of accomplishment and years of experience. Housing affordability drives poor, working families and our children from our communities. Traffic chokes roadways and spills into neighborhoods. Underperforming schools and school children are being left behind. Water availability and recycling, climate change, our infrastructure, and social services must all be addressed.

Would you trust your medical care to a novice? Why trust these critical issues to inexperience?

For two decades I've dedicated my life to public service, both elected and appointed positions. I've served on my City Council for 16 years. I've also been elected to statewide leadership positions by City Councilmembers throughout California representing the League of California Cities.

I'm proud of my work improving our local economy, fighting to protect the quality of life for residents, and helping the needy while supporting balanced government budgets. And I know how to work with others to forge agreement and compromise. I'm certainly not the "insider" candidate in this race. But I am the "solutions" candidate.

This election, when we candidates offer our ideas, please judge us based on our track records. I believe my experience and proven track record will make a difference for you, your family and our communities. Thank you for your consideration. www.KasperzakforAssembly.com


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Statement of MARC BERMAN, Candidate for Member of the State Assembly, District 24

Occupation: Councilmember/Education AdvocateEducation and Qualifications:

I grew up in Silicon Valley and have called this community home for most of my life. While many in Silicon Valley have worked hard and achieved great success, too many of our neighbors are working hard and barely getting by.

In the last four years, rents have increased 33% and wages for most residents haven't kept pace. Too many students grow up in the shadows of successful startups, but don't receive the education they need to one day work for those same companies.

I have the experience and the commitment to expand opportunity to all Californians. That's why I'm running for the State Assembly.

On the Palo Alto City Council, I led the effort to raise our minimum wage, and brought community members together to advocate for creative solutions to our housing and transportation crisis. As a director at an education nonprofit, I worked to bring Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math programs to underserved Silicon Valley schools.

Now, I'm ready to take my record of expanding opportunity to Sacramento. In the Assembly, I will bring a proactive approach to solving our state's biggest challenges. I will work to increase investment in our public schools and higher education, create pathways to high paying jobs in growing industries, rebuild our infrastructure, make our communities more affordable, and find innovative solutions to combat climate change.

I'm proud to have earned the support of Assemblymember Rich Gordon, Lieutenant Governor Gavin Newsom, Santa Clara County Sheriff Laurie Smith, local firefighters, educators, and thousands of our neighbors.

To learn more, visit www.VoteBerman.com.

Statement of JAY BLAS JACOB "BERNIE" CABRERA, Candidate for Member of the State Assembly, District 24

Occupation: Social Innovative Entrepreneur Age: 36Education and Qualifications:

The System is Rigged with the majority of economic gains going to the 0.01%. Our Elections are Rigged with the wealthy controlling candidates. It is time to show that money can no longer buy our government.

Together we can prove that it is possible to win a low money political campaign that focuses on the People! The alternative is to vote for million dollar candidates who are selling themselves to the highest bidder between the 1%. You may see them more on TV or in your mail box, but do they really represent you? If everyone stopped voting for million dollar candidates and instead voted for normal people to represent them, we would do away with Citizens United and the Big money control of our government in one election.

Join me to support the political Revolution that is taking place where we are rewriting our future for a government and economy that works for everyday people instead of the 0.1%. We will be working with leaders like Bernie Sanders, Elizabeth Warren, and other Bernie Candidates who are calling for Wall Street and Big Corporations to Pay Their Fair Share!

A Vote for Jay is a Vote for People over Banks, Children over Profits, and the Environment over Greed. If elected I will turn our 200 year old democracy into a 21st Century interactive technology epicenter where everyone can vote on issues in real time for direct influence on elected representatives. Let's make the Future Now!

www.JayCan.us


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Statement of BARRY CHANG, Candidate for Member of the State Assembly, District 24

Occupation: Mayor Age: 64Education and Qualifications:

Experience and Leadership You Can Trust

Mayor Barry Chang, a fiscally conservative Democrat, has an unparalleled record of serving the people with integrity. With over 20 years of public service, Barry has rightly earned a reputation of advocating for important causes.

When elected, Barry will work diligently to:

-Protect the environment, public health & safety,-Improve the public transit system,-Conserve water,-Further excellence in education.

Barry is the only candidate who has stood up against the largest polluter in Assembly District 24-the Lehigh Southwest Cement Plant. Barry insists that Lehigh must comply with existing laws and stop endangering the health of area residents.

With a Master's degree in Civil Engineering, Barry has critical knowledge and experience to solve traffic congestion.

Barry has keen foresight on water policy. Serving on the Advisory Board for Santa Clara Water District in 2010, Barry urged the District to conserve and recycle water.

Barry knows public education well. Having served eight years on Cupertino School Board, Barry is the only candidate with experience managing a world-renowned school district.

Barry is the only candidate who successfully negotiated with Apple for a win-win approval of Apple's $5 billion Spaceship Project.

A devoted family man, Barry has been married to Sue for thirty-five years. Together they have raised three successful children.

Running the city in a fiscally responsible manner, Mayor Chang keeps the government on solid financial ground. His experience and leadership make him the most qualified candidate.

Please visit http://www.barrychang.com.

Statement of PETER OHTAKI, Candidate for Member of the State Assembly, District 24

Occupation: Businessman, City Councilmember, 2013 Menlo Park MayorEducation and Qualifications: Age: 55

Stanford M.B.A. Harvard B.A. Economics

I grew up here as Silicon Valley became the land of opportunity. But traffic jams, expensive housing, and rising taxes are making this opportunity harder to realize.

Silicon Valley deserves better from Sacramento. Rather than embracing technology to solve problems, Sacramento taxes and regulates innovation and growing businesses. Sacramento imposes unfunded mandates on our cities, rather than encouraging local control and decisions that fit our communities' character.

Our region is the engine to California's economy and state budget surplus. This surplus should be used for local infrastructure improvements and the state's pension liability. Why spend $64 billion on high-speed rail to Bakersfield, when it's so difficult to get to work each day? These funds are needed to improve Caltrain and address local traffic problems.

As City Councilmember and Mayor, I've earned the reputation as a bipartisan problem-solver. As a former tech startup CFO, I'm considered the "numbers guy" on the Council, and balanced the city budget by paying an unfunded pension liability, saving taxpayers $3.6 million. I've rezoned areas for tech/biotech growth and funded infrastructure projects.

When state housing regulations prevented a grocery store, I worked with Assemblyman Rich Gordon to pass legislation with bipartisan support. Now, all California cities have more flexibility in building housing.

Silicon Valley's mantra has been "smaller, faster, and better." Let's bring innovative solutions to Sacramento. I sincerely appreciate your vote. Please visit www.PeterOhtaki.com.


http://www.barrychang.com

www.PeterOhtaki.com

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Statement of JOHN M. INKS, Candidate for Member of the State Assembly, District 24

Occupation: Mountain View City CouncilmemberEducation and Qualifications:

I have a fourteen-year record of service with the City of Mountain View as an appointed commissioner and Councilmember. I was Mayor in 2013 and also served on regional transportation and water advisory commissions.

My core approach to government is based on individual liberty and freedom. I supported policies that curb fees and over-regulation and made policy decisions that actually help residents and businesses, not just grow the City bureaucracy.

California government is certainly much larger and far more challenging than that of Mountain View. I will take my same public service ethic and principles to address the state budget, pension liabilities and legislation related to state agencies and the transportation and water infrastructures. I will also advocate for technology and law enforcement practices that strongly protect personal and telecommunications privacy and security.

There have been threats to reform Proposition 13 for years. These proposals are misguided because they would impose high taxes on business properties and weaken economic growth and jobs. I am a strong property rights and taxpayer advocate who will protect Proposition 13. Silicon Valley Taxpayers Association has endorsed my candidacy.

It's more than evident that election politics is changed in 2016. Many voters are weary of establishment politicians. I am independent of the political establishment and not affiliated with lobbyists or other special interest groups in Sacramento.

Call me at 650.941.4167 or email [email protected] with questions or issues.

www.Inks4Assembly.com

Thank you for your vote on June 7.


www.Inks4Assembly.com

[email protected]

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Statement of JOE SIMITIAN, Candidate for Member, Board of Supervisors, District 5

Occupation: County Supervisor Age: 63Education and Qualifications:

As your County Supervisor I've focused on:

--Making sure the County works efficiently and effectively, making wise use of taxpayer dollars. Paying down our liabilities, to keep the County financially secure. Providing oversight and rigor in our contracting; with stepped-up evaluation and oversight, to make sure County contracts, programs and services deliver value as promised.

--Focusing on every family's need for top-quality, affordable and accessible healthcare. Ensuring our County hospital (VMC) controls costs, gets good medical results and provides a positive patient experience. A smooth rollout of the Affordable Care Act--with tens of thousands of newly insured County residents. And making sure that families of modest means have access to community clinics and urgent care services to keep small ailments from becoming big emergencies.

--Being an advocate for the folks I represent; making sure the North County and West Valley are well served and treated right. Hanging on to critical existing services, and providing long overdue new services.

I'm acutely aware I have to be the voice of the 375,000 residents in my district. I hope you think I've been that voice, and that I've been effective on your behalf. I ask for your support, with thanks for the opportunity to serve.

Statement of JOHN MUMY, Candidate for Member, Board of Supervisors, District 5

Occupation: Student-Disabled Age: 54Education and Qualifications:

We, the people, deserve a government that works for us to address issues that affect our daily lives. It's time to end the era of empty or broken promises and diverted funds.

As the supervisor of District 5, I'll represent the citizens with consistency, integrity and completion. Issues important to our communities will be dealt with in an urgent and unrelenting manner with tenacious advocacy for the interests of our communities.

I'm not a media supported, career politician, jumping from office to office. Nor am I compensated by business in exchange for pushing their agenda to their benefit at the expense of our communities and environment.

Dealing with environmental issues and horrendous traffic are my top priority. Sensible transportation alternatives along our freeway corridors are long overdue. I will also hold polluters of our air and streams accountable and support stiff penalties for violations.

Now, more than ever, we need a "government of the people, by the people," and especially, "for the people". Our government must be responsible to the citizens they serve. I'm a strong community advocate, here to be of responsible service to the greater community in the most efficient and beneficial way possible.


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IMPARTIAL ANALYSIS OF MEASURE AA-Continued

A "no" vote is a vote not to approve a parcel tax of $12 per parcel on taxable parcels within the San Francisco Bay Area for a period of 20 years to fund San Francisco Bay restoration projects.

By: /s/ Kenneth K. Moy Counsel to the San Francisco Bay Restoration Authority

Reviewed and revised by Orry P. Korb, County Counsel for the County of Santa Clara

MEASURE AA

IMPARTIAL ANALYSIS OF MEASURE AA

The San Francisco Bay Restoration Authority was created by the State of California to fund projects to protect and restore the San Francisco Bay. The Authority does not receive any dedicated local, state or federal funding to underwrite such shoreline projects.

The Authority has placed on the ballot Measure AA, which if approved by two-thirds of the voters voting on the Measure, would assess a special parcel tax of $12 per year on each parcel of taxable real property wholly or partially within its jurisdiction, the San Francisco Bay Area comprising the Counties of Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, Napa, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Solano and Sonoma and the City and County of San Francisco. The parcel tax would be assessed for a period of 20 years, from July 1, 2017, through June 30, 2037. According to the Measure, the parcel tax would raise approximately $25 million annually.

According to the Measure, proceeds would be used to fund shoreline projects to protect and restore San Francisco Bay for future generations by (1) reducing trash, pollution and harmful toxins; (2) improving water quality; (3) improving habitat for fish, birds and wildlife; (4) protecting communities from floods; and (5) increasing shoreline access for public enjoyment.

Projects would be prioritized based on criteria set forth in the Measure, including but not limited to, their positive impact on the San Francisco Bay as a whole, in terms of clean water, wildlife habitat, beneficial use to the residents, and ensuring projects are funded in each of the San Francisco Bay Area's nine counties. The Measure ensures allocation of 50% of the funds to the North Bay, East Bay, South Bay, and West Bay proportional to their populations, with the remaining 50% allocated to projects within the jurisdiction without regard to location.

Proceeds from the parcel tax would be used solely for the programs set forth in the Measure, would be deposited in a separate account, would be spent exclusively for projects in the nine counties comprising the Authority, and could not be taken by the State, with total administrative expenditures limited to no more than 5% of the Measure's proceeds.

An independent, annual audit would be conducted of all proceeds and expenditures, and an annual report would be published detailing the amounts deposited and expended and the status of projects funded under the Measure.

These annual audits and reports would be submitted to an Independent Citizens Oversight Committee for review, with the committee's findings posted on the Authority's website.

The parcel tax would appear as a separate item on residents' property tax bills and would be collected by tax collectors at the same time as and in the same manner as other property taxes.

A "yes" vote is a vote to approve a parcel tax of $12 per parcel on taxable parcels within the San Francisco Bay Area for a period of 20 years to fund San Francisco Bay restoration projects.


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THE SAN FRANCISCO BAY CLEAN WATER, POLLUTION PREVENTION AND

HABITAT RESTORATION MEASURE

The people of the San Francisco Bay Restoration Authority do ordain as follows:

Section 1. Findings and Purpose.

Over the last century, landfill and toxic pollution have had a massive impact on San Francisco Bay (sometimes referred to herein as the "Bay"). It is not too late to reverse this impact and restore the Bay for future generations. To meet that objective, in 2008, state law established the San Francisco Bay Restoration Authority (the "Authority"), to raise and allocate resources for the restoration, enhancement, protection, and enjoyment of wetlands and wildlife habitats in the San Francisco Bay and along its shoreline.

The purpose of the San Francisco Bay Clean Water, Pollution Prevention and Habitat Restoration Measure (the "Measure") is to protect and restore San Francisco Bay to benefit future generations by reducing trash, pollution, and harmful toxins, improving water quality, restoring habitat for fish, birds, and wildlife, protecting communities from flood and increasing shoreline public access and recreational areas.

Section 2. Funding of San Francisco Bay Clean Water, Pollution Prevention and Habitat Restoration Expenditure Plan.

Subject to voter approval, the Authority hereby establishes a special parcel tax (the "Special Tax") the proceeds of which shall be used solely for the purpose of supporting the programs and priorities and other purposes set forth in this Measure. The Special Tax shall be levied at a rate of twelve dollars ($12) per parcel within the jurisdiction of the Authority, which consists of the Counties of Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, Napa, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Solano and Sonoma and the City and County of San Francisco (such nine counties, collectively, the "San Francisco Bay Area"). The Special Tax shall be levied annually for a total of twenty (20) years, commencing July 1, 2017 and ending June 30, 2037.

The Special Tax shall be levied on each parcel of taxable property within the San Francisco Bay Area, and shall be collected by the tax collectors of each county (including the City and County of San Francisco) in the San Francisco Bay Area (the "Tax Collectors") at the same time as, and along with, and will be subject to the same penalties as general, ad valorem taxes collected by the Tax Collectors. The Special Tax and any penalty shall bear interest at the same rate as the rate for unpaid ad valorem property taxes until paid. Any Special Tax levied shall become a lien upon the properties against which taxes are assessed and collectible as herein provided. The Special Tax shall appear as a separate item on the tax bill.

All property that is otherwise exempt from ad valorem property taxes in any year shall also be exempt from the Special Tax in such year. The Authority shall adopt procedures that set forth any clarifications and exemptions to address unique circumstances and any procedure for claimants seeking an exemption, refund, reduction or recomputation of the Special Tax.

Section 3. San Francisco Bay Clean Water, Pollution Prevention and Habitat Restoration Expenditure Plan.

The revenues from the Special Tax set forth in Section 2 above shall be used solely for the purpose of supporting programs and priorities and purposes set forth in this Measure, including the following:

A. Program Descriptions

Under this Measure, the Authority may fund projects along the Bay shorelines within the Authority's jurisdiction, which consists of the Counties of Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, Napa, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Solano and Sonoma and the City and County of San Francisco. The shorelines include the shorelines of San Francisco Bay, San Pablo Bay, Carquinez Strait, Suisun Bay, and most of the Northern Contra Costa County Shoreline to the edge of the Delta Primary Zone. These projects shall advance the following programs:

1. Safe, Clean Water and Pollution Prevention Program

The purpose of this program to be funded under the Measure is to remove pollution, trash and harmful toxins from the Bay in order to provide clean water for fish, birds, wildlife, and people.a. Improve water quality by reducing pollution and engaging in

restoration activities, protecting public health and making fish and wildlife healthier.

b. Reduce pollution levels through shoreline cleanup and trash removal from the Bay.

c. Restore wetlands that provide natural filters and remove pollution from the Bay's water.

d. Clean and enhance creek outlets where they flow into the Bay.

2. Vital Fish, Bird and Wildlife Habitat Program

The purpose of this program to be funded under the Measure is to significantly improve wildlife habitat that will support and increase vital populations of fish, birds, and other wildlife in and around the Bay.a. Enhance the San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge,

shoreline parks and open space preserves, and other protected lands in and around the Bay, providing expanded and improved habitat for fish, birds and mammals.

b. Protect and restore wetlands and other Bay and shoreline habitats to benefit wildlife, including shorebirds, waterfowl and fish.

c. Provide for stewardship, maintenance and monitoring of habitat restoration projects in and around the Bay, to ensure their ongoing benefits to wildlife and people.

3. Integrated Flood Protection Program

The purpose of this program to be funded under the Measure is to use natural habitats to protect communities along the Bay's shoreline from the risks of severe coastal flooding caused by storms and high water levels.


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2. The Authority shall ensure that 50% of the total net revenue generated during the 20-year term of the Special Tax is allocated to the four Bay Area regions, defined as the North Bay (Sonoma, Marin, Napa and Solano Counties), East Bay (Alameda and Contra Costa Counties), West Bay (City and County of San Francisco and San Mateo County) and South Bay (Santa Clara County) in proportion to each region's share of the Bay Area's population, as determined in the 2010 census, and consistent with the priorities set forth in this section. As a result, each region will receive the following minimum percentage of total net revenue generated during the 20-year term of the Special Tax: North Bay: 9%, East Bay: 18%, West Bay: 11%, South Bay: 12%. The remaining revenue shall be allocated consistent with all other provisions of this Measure.

3. The Authority shall conduct one or more public meetings annually to gain public input on selection of projects under this Measure. All actions, including decisions about selecting projects for funding, will be made by the Authority in public meetings with advance notice and with meeting materials made available in advance to the public.

4. The Authority may accumulate revenue over multiple years so that sufficient funding is available for larger and long-term projects. All interest income shall be used solely to support programs and priorities set forth in this Measure.

5. No Special Tax proceeds shall be used for campaign advocacy.

6. No more than 5% of the Special Tax proceeds generated in any given fiscal year may be used by the Authority for general government purposes in such fiscal year, including to administer the projects funded under this Measure. Any unused funds may be carried over for use in subsequent fiscal years.

7. The Authority shall have the right, power and authority to pledge Special Tax proceeds to the payment of bonds of the Authority or another public agency (including, but not limited to, a joint powers authority created pursuant to Article 1 of the Joint Exercise of Powers Act (Government Code Section 6500 et seq.)), and use Special Tax proceeds to pay debt service on such bonds and the costs of issuance related thereto.

C. Accountability and Oversight

In order to ensure accountability, transparency and public oversight of funds collected and allocated under this Measure and comply with State law, all of the following shall apply:

1. The specific purpose of the Special Tax shall be to support only programs and priorities and other purposes listed in this Measure. The Special Tax proceeds shall be applied only for specific purposes of this Measure and shall be spent only in accordance with the procedures and limitations set forth in this Measure.

a. Provide nature-based flood protection through wetland and habitat restoration along the Bay's edge and at creek outlets that flow to the Bay.

b. Build and/or improve flood protection levees that are a necessary part of wetland restoration activities, to protect existing shoreline communities, agriculture, and infrastructure.

4. Shoreline Public Access Program

The purpose of this program to be funded under the Measure is to enhance the quality of life of Bay Area residents, including those with disabilities, through safer and improved public access, as part of and compatible with wildlife habitat restoration projects in and around the Bay.a. Construct new, repair existing and/or replace deteriorating

public access trails, signs, and related facilities along the shoreline and manage these public access facilities.

b. Provide interpretive materials and special outreach events about pollution prevention, wildlife habitat, public access, and flood protection, to protect the Bay's health and encourage community engagement.

B. Additional Allocation Criteria and Community Benefits

1. The Authority shall ensure that the Measure's revenue is spent in the most efficient and effective manner, consistent with the public interest and in compliance with existing law. The Authority shall give priority to projects that:a. Have the greatest positive impact on the Bay as a whole,

in terms of clean water, wildlife habitat and beneficial use to Bay Area residents.

b. Have the greatest long-term impact on the Bay, to benefit future generations.

c. Provide for geographic distribution across the region and ensure that there are projects funded in each of the nine counties in the San Francisco Bay Area over the life of the Measure.

d. Increase impact value by leveraging state and federal resources and public/private partnerships.

e. Benefit economically disadvantaged communities.f. Benefit the region's economy, including local workforce

development, employment opportunities for Bay Area residents, and nature-based flood protection for critical infrastructure and existing shoreline communities.

g. Work with local organizations and businesses to engage youth and young adults and assist them in gaining skills related to natural resource protection.

h. Incorporate monitoring, maintenance and stewardship to develop the most efficient and effective strategies for restoration and achievement of intended benefits.

i. Meet the selection criteria of the Coastal Conservancy's San Francisco Bay Area Conservancy Program and are consistent with the San Francisco Bay Conservation and Development Commission's coastal management program and with the San Francisco Bay Joint Venture's implementation strategy.


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Section 5. Amendments and Severability.

A. The Governing Board of the Authority shall be empowered to amend this Measure by majority vote of its members to further the purposes of this Measure, to conform the provisions of this Measure to applicable State law, to modify the methods of levy and collection of the Special Tax, or to assign the duties of public officials under this Measure.

B. If any part of this Measure is held to be invalid for any reason, such decision shall not affect the remaining portions of this Measure and the voters declare that they would have passed the remainder of this Measure as if such invalid portion were not included.

2. A separate account shall be created by the Authority into which all Special Tax proceeds must be deposited. The Authority shall commission an independent annual audit of all revenues deposited in, and all expenditures made from, the separate account and publish annual financial statements.

3. All Special Tax revenue, except as set forth in Section 3.B.6 above, shall be spent on projects for the benefit of the San Francisco Bay Area, and shall not be taken by the State.

4. The Authority shall prepare annual written reports showing (i) the amount of funds collected and expended from Special Tax proceeds and (ii) the status of any projects or programs required or authorized to be funded from the proceeds of the Special Tax, as identified above. The report shall comply with Government Code section 50075.3, be posted on the Authority's website, and be submitted to the Bay Restoration Advisory Committee, established pursuant to Government Code section 66703.7 (the "Advisory Committee"), for review and comment.

5. The Advisory Committee shall provide advice to the Authority on all aspects of its activities under this Measure to ensure maximum benefit, value, and transparency. Advisory Committee meetings will be announced in advance and will be open to the public. The responsibilities of the Advisory Committee shall include, but shall not be limited to: (a) advising the Authority about implementation of this Measure; and (b) making recommendations regarding expenditure priorities under this Measure.

6. The Authority shall appoint six members of the public to an Independent Citizens Oversight Committee that shall: (a) annually review the Authority's conformance with the Measure; (b) review the Authority's audits and expenditure and financial reports; and (c) publish an annual report of its findings, which shall be posted on the Authority's website. The six members shall include residents of the North Bay, East Bay, West Bay, and South Bay, as defined in Government Code 66703(a), who are experts in water quality, pollution reduction, habitat restoration, flood protection, improvement of public access to the Bay, or financing of these objectives. No person may serve on the Independent Citizens Oversight Committee who (a) is an elected official or government employee, or (b) has had or could have a financial interest in decisions of the Authority as defined by Government Code section 87103 and the Fair Political Practices Commission.

Section 4. Establishment of Appropriation Limit.

Pursuant to Article XIII-B of the California Constitution and section 66704.05(b)(2) of the Government Code, the appropriation limit of the Authority shall be set by the total revenues actually received by the Authority from the proceeds of the Special Tax levied in fiscal year 2017-18, as adjusted each fiscal year thereafter for the estimated change in the cost of living, population and number of parcels on which the Special Tax is levied (such estimate to be determined by the Governing Body of the Authority and be conclusive for all purposes after made). The appropriation limit may be further adjusted by any other changes that may be permitted or required by Article XIII-B of the California Constitution.


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REBUTTAL TO ARGUMENT IN FAVOR OF MEASURE AA

Don't be fooled by the title of this measure.

This measure isn't about water or wildlife. It is about taxes. This "authority" is a group of local politicians who got together to create a new tax.

This tax won't create any new capabilities for cleaning up the bay. The projects are things that existing local governments and organi-zations can already accomplish, paid for using existing taxes or voluntary contributions.

Even if every penny does go to bay-related projects, that will just make it easier for local politicians to use our other tax money for other projects they prefer we don't think about.

This is the same old trick we have seen so many times before: politicians pushing a new tax by saying it's the only way to pay for something popular. (Unless we vote for yet another new burdensome tax, our neighborhood fire station will close!) School districts threaten that unless we support a new tax, they will cancel children's sports programs.

They don't want you to think about, or vote on, all the other ways that they are spending your money. They just want you to see something that sounds important, and believe this new tax is the only way to pay for it.

Just say NO. Don't let them get away with it. Otherwise, they will come back for more. And when that isn't enough, they'll come back again and again.

For more information: www.SVTaxpayers.org/2016-measure-aa

/s/ Mark W.A. Hinkle President: Silicon Valley Taxpayers Association

/s/ Joe Dehn Chair, Libertarian Party of Santa Clara County

/s/ Elizabeth C. Brierly Santa Clara County homeowner

ARGUMENT IN FAVOR OF MEASURE AA

Join Senator Dianne Feinstein and environmental, business and community leaders from across Santa Clara County in voting YES on Measure AA for a clean and healthy San Francisco Bay. This measure is critical to restoring wetlands and protecting wildlife habitat for future generations throughout the Bay Area.

San Francisco Bay is a part of all of our lives–whether we live along the Bay; work there; walk, jog, or visit parks along its shores; or simply appreciate it as we drive over a bridge. The Bay also attracts tourists, supports commercial fishing and attracts quality employers to the region–all of which help keep our economy strong.

But pollution and other problems have put the health of the Bay at serious risk. Fish in the Bay are contaminated with harmful chemicals like PCBs, mercury and pesticides.

Measure AA will restore wetlands throughout the Bay Area, which provide habitat for fish and wildlife and filter out pollutants from water to reduce toxins that threaten the ecosystem. Wetlands also act as a natural barrier against flooding and provide urban recreational open space, a resource we all cherish.

Voting YES on AA will:• Reduce trash, pollution and harmful toxins in the Bay• Improve water quality• Restore habitat for fish, birds and wildlife• Protect communities from floods• Increase shoreline public access

Measure AA includes important fiscal accountability protections:• All funds must stay in the Bay Area to be used only on local

habitat restoration and wildlife protection projects• An independent citizens' oversight committee will oversee

funds to ensure they are spent properly• Independent audits and annual public reports ensure

transparency

Passing this critical measure will ensure that our children and grandchildren inherit a clean and healthy San Francisco Bay. Join us―vote YES on AA to protect San Francisco Bay, our greatest natural treasure. www.yesonaaforthebay.com

/s/ Cindy Chavez Member, Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors

/s/ Carl Guardino President & CEO, Silicon Valley Leadership Group

/s/ Rod Diridon, Sr. President, Santa Clara County League of Conservation Voters

/s/ Sam Liccardo Mayor, City of San Jose

/s/ Evan Low Assemblymember


http://www.yesonaaforthebay.com

http://www.SVTaxpayers.org/2016-measure-aa

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REBUTTAL TO ARGUMENT AGAINST MEASURE AA

The argument against Measure AA is simply wrong, and if it sounds familiar, it's because it's used to oppose just about every local ballot measure including critical funds for schools, public safety and traffic relief.

As Santa Clara County community, environmental and business leaders, we have researched the facts and that's why we're voting YES on AA:

Measure AA doesn't create a new bureaucracy, but instead disperses funding through existing organizations to complete essential wetlands restoration projects. Measure AA could also leverage more state and federal funds for San Francisco Bay, which now receives less federal support for water quality improvement and restoration work than other major watersheds. No limousines, no fancy offices, no junkets. Just the hard work of restoring wetlands, which is not free, but is important for our future.

Measure AA protects and restores the Bay for future generations. It reduces trash and pollution, protects habitat for fish, birds and wildlife and increases shoreline public access for recreation. Scientists agree that the bay needs 100,000 acres of wetlands to sustain its health for future generations. There are only 44,000 acres of bay wetlands now, but another 30,000 acres are ready to be restored―the only thing missing is funding. Measure AA includes strict fiscal accountability protections to ensure our tax dollars are going directly to Bay Area wetlands restoration and cannot be taken by the state. An independent oversight committee and annual public reports will ensure transparency.

Vote YES on Measure AA to protect the central touchstone of our region―the San Francisco Bay.

/s/ Anna G. Eshoo Member of Congress

/s/ Zoe Lofgren Congresswoman

/s/ Ron Gonzales President & CEO, Hispanic Foundation of Silicon Valley

/s/ Bruce Rienzo Former Chair, Sierra Club Loma Prieta Chapter

/s/ Emmett D. Carson CEO and President, Silicon Valley Community Foundation

ARGUMENT AGAINST MEASURE AA

Don't be fooled by the title of this measure.

This measure is about the transfer of our money to a special interest group that most of us have never heard of: The San Francisco Bay Restoration Authority.

Most of the funds raised by this tax will enable a massive new and burdensome bureaucracy, with high paying salaries and fat pension plans.

And like all bureaucracies, they will never accomplish their stated goal: the restoration of the San Francisco Bay wetlands.

They will, however, work in fancy office buildings, travel around on generous per diem expense accounts, enjoy expensive "business meeting" luncheons and dinners, and otherwise spend every last cent this parcel tax acquires straight out of our family budgets.

And when that isn't enough, they'll come back to us taxpayers for more.

They always do.

If they were truly concerned about restoring the San Francisco Bay wetlands, there are many existing federal, state, and local funds that can be utilized without creating a whole new, bloated and expensive bureaucracy.

Don't be fooled; this has virtually nothing to do with the environment―unless you consider the plush, air-conditioned offices of the bureaucrats as part of the "environment." Ditto for the company cars they will be provided at our expense.

The measure purports to spend $25,000,000 for the next 20 years, or more than a half billion dollars of our money.

And will San Francisco Bay be restored in 20 years?

You already know the answer to that question: NO.

Vote NO to send the clear message that existing taxes we already pay can restore the San Francisco Bay wetlands, and that it can be done without creating yet another wasteful bureaucracy.

For more information, please visit our web page:

www.SVTaxpayers.org/2016-measure-aa

/s/ Mark W.A. Hinkle President: Silicon Valley Taxpayers Association


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COMPLETE TEXT OF MEASURE A

Complete Text of County of Santa Clara Charter Section 604 Amendment

(Ballot Measure)

(1) The existing Section 604 of the County Charter shall remain in full force and effect until midnight on June 30, 2017, at which time subsections (2) through (6) of this section 604 below shall take immediate effect without further action.

(2) Beginning on July 1, 2017, the Board of Supervisors shall transfer from the general fund to the County Park fund an amount of money which shall not be less than an amount estimated by the Auditor-Controller to equal the amount that would be raised for that year by a tax of $0.015 per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) of assessed valuation of all real and personal property situated within the County of Santa Clara. In addition, the Board of Supervisors shall transfer into such fund all fees and revenues generated by the operation of County Parks and all other monies received from the United States Government, State of California, or any other public agency or any person for County park purposes. Any interest earned on the investment of money in the County Park fund shall be credited to the fund.

(3) The Board of Supervisors shall appropriate this money into the County Park fund for the acquisition, development, or acquisition and development of real property for County park purposes and for the maintenance and operation of County parks. At least 10% of the funds transferred from the general fund shall be set aside and used for park development for County park purposes, and at least 10% of the funds transferred from the general fund shall be set aside and used for the acquisition of real property for County park purposes, and the remaining funds shall be used for County Park operations.

(4) The county shall not acquire real property for any County park purpose until the Board of Supervisors has determined that the acquisition is in conformity with the adopted County Parks and Recreation Element of the General Plan.

(5) This section shall be operative commencing with the fiscal year 2017-2018 (beginning on July 1, 2017) and shall be repealed at the end of fiscal year 2031-2032 (ending on June 30, 2032); provided, however, any unobligated monies remaining in the fund on June 30, 2032, shall be used only for the purposes set forth in subsection (3) of this section 604.

(6) The intent of this section 604 is to ensure that a minimum amount of money will be placed into the County Park fund for acquisition, development, operation and maintenance purposes. Nothing in this section shall be construed as a limitation on any additional amount of money the Board of Supervisors may transfer into the County Park fund for County park purposes or otherwise appropriate for County park purposes.

MEASURE A

COUNTY COUNSEL'S IMPARTIAL ANALYSIS OF MEASURE A

The County of Santa Clara operates and maintains parks throughout the county. Currently, the County Charter requires that the County set aside a portion of the property tax it collects and deposit that amount in the County park fund. The amount of the set aside is 1.425 cents per $100 of assessed value of all real and personal property in Santa Clara County. The County must use at least fifteen percent of the set aside funds for the acquisition of real property for County park purposes, and at least five percent for park development. The County must use the remaining amount for the operation of County parks. These set aside and funding requirements expire on June 30, 2021.

Measure A would amend the County Charter to:

• extend the process of setting aside a portion of the property tax the County collects and depositing that amount in the County park fund for 11 years, until June 30, 2032. Beginning on July 1, 2017, this measure would raise the amount of that set aside to 1.5 cents per $100 of assessed value of all real and personal property in Santa Clara County; and

• require the County to use at least ten percent of the set aside funds for the acquisition of real property and at least ten percent of the funds for park development for County park purposes. The remaining amount would be used for County park operations.

The Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors placed Measure A on the ballot.

A "yes" vote is a vote to extend the process of setting aside a portion of the property tax the County collects and depositing that amount into the County park fund from June 30, 2021 until June 30, 2032; increase the amount of that set aside beginning on July 1, 2017 from 1.425 cents to 1.5 cents per $100 of assessed value of property in Santa Clara County; and require that at least ten percent of the set aside funds be used for the acquisition of property for park purposes, at least 10 percent be used for park development and the remaining amount be used for park operations.

A "no" vote is a vote is to not make these changes, and to continue the set aside of a portion of the property tax the County collects and deposit into the County park fund until June 30, 2021 at the current rate of 1.425 cents per $100 of assessed value of property, and to keep the current requirements that at least fifteen percent of the set aside funds be used for acquisition of property for park purposes, at least five percent be used for park development and the remaining amount be used for park operations.

Prepared by: /s/ Joshua S. White Deputy City Attorney City and County of San Francisco

On behalf of: /s/ Orry P. Korb County Counsel


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REBUTTAL TO ARGUMENT IN FAVOR OF MEASURE A

To clarify, Measure A is not a new tax but the commitment of a portion of the county government's general fund to particular purposes.

The trouble with committing portions of a budget to particular purposes is that there is only so much money to go around. In general, elected officials should be free to allocate funds based on current priorities and efficiencies overall.

At the federal government level, most of the annual budget has already been established by laws-leaving members of Congress to fight over other spending. The persistence of this "non-discretionary spending" has contributed to annual budget deficits and a national (government) debt of over $19 trillion.

I am not suggesting that the county government is necessarily as WASTEFUL as the federal government or even other local agencies in handing out salaries, benefits and private-sector contracts.

Here locally, we have a Santa Clara Valley Water District that has so much money it can hand out "golden parachutes" to retiring employees and add unnecessary chemicals to the drinking water-such as hydrofluoric acid.

For another example, the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA), funds projects that are quite inefficient and go way over budget. Despite its poor record, the VTA is planning to ask voters for still more money this November!.

There is only so much money to go around. We must look at the bigger picture.

/s/ W. Dito Resident of Milpitas

ARGUMENT IN FAVOR OF MEASURE A

Vote YES on Measure A to protect, preserve, expand and enhance our outstanding Santa Clara County Parks.

Thanks to community support, we have beautiful open space, trails and parks right here in our community making it a wonderful place to live. Whether you use Alviso Marina on the Bay; Mt. Madonna and Uvas Canyon in the Santa Cruz Mountains; urban parks like Vasona, Hellyer, and Ed Levin; remote Grant Ranch and Coyote-Bear Ranch; or trails such as at Rancho San Antonio or along Los Gatos Creek, Penitencia Creek, and Coyote Creek, or just want to walk your dog—we all enjoy the benefits of county parks!

Measure A does NOT increase taxes.

Since 1972, voters have repeatedly approved the Park Charter Fund to provide stable, locally-controlled funding to protect our parks, trails and open space. This essential local funding now needs to be renewed. Your YES vote to renew is critical.

Measure A renews the only guaranteed, local source of funding we have for our Santa Clara County parks. Measure A protects and improves the investment we have already made. We need your YES vote.

YES on A to Protect Our Parks

• Maintains water quality by protecting land around rivers, lakes and streams

• Updates the restrooms and park facilities and keep them clean and safe

• Protects and preserves our local parks• Updates aging roads, parking lots, and trailheads• Improves access to multiuse trails• Improves access to natural areas and open space

Measure A funds will stay here in our community, protecting our parks, trails and open space in Santa Clara County.

Vote YES on A—maintain and improve over 50,000 acres of incredible landscapes and open space right here in Santa Clara County.

/s/ Dave Cortese President, Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors

/s/ Blanca Alvarado

/s/ Rod Diridon, Sr. Chair, Santa Clara County League of Conservation Voters

/s/ Carl Guardino President & CEO, Silicon Valley Leadership Group

/s/ Yoriko Kishimoto President, Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District


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REBUTTAL TO ARGUMENT AGAINST MEASURE A

Thanks to Mr. Dito for asking some clarifying questions. Here are the facts:

Measure A is NOT a parcel tax: it is a small set aside of the existing property tax to support county parks.

Measure A will not increase your taxes.

Measure A restores the small fractional rate-cut made in 2006 and increases the portion that goes to capital improvements.

Measure A is the only guaranteed, local source of funding for our Santa Clara County Parks. This funding has been in place for 43 years by voters' support.

Measure A is essential. Measure A will fund essential repairs, upgrades and patrols to keep our parks open and safe.

Our beloved parks are well-used by local residents. Over 3 million visitors of all ages enjoy our parks each year.

Measure A stays local. All funds will stay right here in our community, protecting our parks, trails and open space in Santa Clara County.

Measure A protects the investment we have already made. Our community has supported and protected local parks for many years. We need to continue this commitment for ourselves, and future generations.

Community leaders agree―we need Measure A. Measure A is supported by community leaders, seniors, business leaders, parents and residents throughout Santa Clara County.

Join us―vote YES on Measure A for our parks, without increasing taxes.

/s/ Cindy Chavez Santa Clara County Supervisor

/s/ Zoe Lofgren Congresswoman

/s/ Gloria Chun Hoo Chair, Leagues of Women Voters of Santa Clara County

/s/ Mike Wasserman Santa Clara County Supervisor

ARGUMENT AGAINST MEASURE A

How many residents (and non-residents) use county parks each year?

How much money is raised by this parcel tax?How is the money used?The County of Santa Clara government spends a fortune every

year on fat salaries and costly benefits for many of its 15,000 full-time employees and on lucrative private-sector contracts.

It is time (indeed, long overdue) that the County government explain to voters exactly why it needs so much money-including from this parcel tax.

/s/ W. Dito Resident of Milpitas



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