He is the founder of Ta Chuchas Centro Cultural, which for over 20 years has provided a bookstore and cultural programs in the northeast San Fernando Valley, with a special focus on providing alternatives for at-risk youth. Avoid lines and bad weather. Genia Mills wants Monrovias Mental Evaluation Team to operate 24/7. Hes against high-rises, but wants to address local housing needs and keep a mix of visitor types to generate jobs. Abramson is a renter, a rare distinction as over 80% of elected officials at any level, from municipal to federal, are homeowners and more than a quarter of members of the California State Legislature are also landlords. This year marks the changing of the guard: Mayor Eric Garcetti is termed out, so theres a hotly contested race to replace him. None of the challengers have significant fundraising, or name recognition. Your Sample Ballot is a great tool to use before voting. Of the other challengers, David Vahedi is a lawyer and homeowner advocate who is in for a rematch against Koretz, having previously run against him in a City Council election. Horvath promises to be a strong voice on the importance of emphasizing care and support over cages, and her commitments have earned her impressive local progressive endorsements, including Eunisses Hernndez, La Defensa, and LA Voice Action. Cassandra Chase is endorsed by Councilmember Jeff Wood. While he might be the less problematic candidate in the runoff, voters can signal to him to pivot to the left in the general election.Nathalie Hrizi calls for abolishing the insurance companies and replacing them with a single-payer system. *=Required Field, Important Notice for Voters in Congressional District 2. Under the incumbents, Pasadena City College nearly lost accreditation when the state accrediting agency placed the college on academic probation. That said, De Len has at least stated publicly that he doesnt want to increase the police budget. Note: Carrillo was elected to AD 51 in 2020 under the old district boundaries. Residents in the San Fernando Gardens public housing project have not had success in getting her to meet and engage with them. In 2021, California redrew its congressional districts based on the 2020 Census. Incumbent charter supporter Nick Melvoin began teaching through Teach for America, which funnels students into teaching positions at in need schools that are largely charter schools. The last remains a concern, as downtown undergoes dramatic gentrification during her term in office. A public defender with more than three decades of experience, Handler has led the offices police misconduct unit and litigated to diversify juries in South LA. border: none !important; You can contact your state or local election administrator for an official sample ballot. Shes endorsed by Ground Game LA. Tim Reuben is an experienced civil litigator and believer in the power of vaccination as a public safety tool. When the correct address appears, click or tap it. Louis Enriquez is engaged with local politics and didnt vote to re-elect terrible District Attorney Jackie Lacey in 2020. Hes led a campaign thats inspired nearly 1,000 volunteers to join in support ahead of the primary. In 2021, California redrew its legislative districts based on the 2020 Census. The district numbers in this guide reflect whats on the ballot this year. The sample ballot includes titles for races that are not normally up in 2022, but may be up for an unexpired (partial) term. Like most of her other unopposed Democratic colleagues in the State Assembly, she continues to take contributions from massive corporations like Airbnb, AT&T, Facebook, Lyft, Amazon, and various healthcare conglomerates. Republican Gia DAmato, a right-wing conservative Christian that is running as an anti-communist and anti-vaxer, is also on the ballot for this race. He is an immigrant and was the only renter on the council. Finally, Zack Deere doesnt have a campaign presence yet. This sample ballot tool includes: All candidates in every upcoming election occurring within the 100 most-populated cities in the U.S., plus all federal and statewide elections, including ballot measures, nationwide. Gipson is also a former police officer and has supported only the weakest reforms to law enforcement in the face of the George Floyd Uprisings. Thank you for using Ballotpedia's sample ballot tool. George Yang is a right-wing goof.Marco Amaral supports public education and increasing teacher salaries. Incumbent John King is running unopposed. Information is posted about 45 days before an election. She committed to oppose water privatization in an interview with the Working Families Party. She worked for Suzie Price as a field deputy during her first term as a councilmember. Irwins record of not voting for several justice reform bills precludes Knock LA from recommending her. The note below discusses how we do that, and how you can help. This augurs well for building co-governance relationships in office, which is good because Young Yaroslavsky is far from perfect. Kenneth Mejia has run a trailblazing campaign for this office, using a combination of accounting expertise, social media savvy, enthusiastic public engagement, and a community organizing mentality. Elections in the territories are included. Indeed, Congress hasnt even voted on it this term. The first one is the regular election for the Full Term that starts January 3, 2023. Extra races and initiatives at the municipal level might be on the ballot as well. Her platform prioritizes housing as a human right, a care-first public safety model, and free public transit. Carrillo cast the lone dissenting vote when the Palmdale City Council recently made a vote of no confidence on LA County District Attorney George Gascn. Incumbent Democrat and former EMT and Pomona City Councilmember Freddie Rodriguez has raised $427,673.87 this election cycle. Villanueva has displayed a consistent pattern of misogynistic language, such as when he said the [all female] board of supervisors need to be taken to the shed and beat until they do their job. He created a special task force to harass his political enemies. Nubia Flores has a record of community engagement as a parent organizer at Long Beach Forward, a progressive community institution that supports unions. .mobile-app-cta { Incumbent Nanette Barragn is a co-sponsor of Medicare for All, but voted for the omnibus bill that ended COVID coverage for the uninsured, a form of Medicare for All that we got because of the pandemic. The Glendale Teachers Association endorsed Ingrid Gunnell, who was a teacher for many years and has a track record of pro-teacher advocacy. The district numbers in this guide reflect whats on the ballot this year. Hes endorsed by Ground Game LA. Click here to read about the Eight Quality Benchmarks, Ballot access for major/minor party candidates, Ballot access for major and minor party candidates, List of absentee/mail-in ballot request websites by state, List of official voter registration websites by state, https://ballotpedia.org/wiki/index.php?title=Chicago_Sample_Ballot&oldid=7914101, Pages using duplicate arguments in template calls, Conflicts in school board elections, 2021-2022, Special Congressional elections (2023-2024), 2022 Congressional Competitiveness Report, State Executive Competitiveness Report, 2022, State Legislative Competitiveness Report, 2022, Partisanship in 2022 United States local elections. There are two incumbents, Leigh Chavez and Fenton Eng, and one challenger, Ben Zhang. She is on the record saying both its not going to solve homelessness, and if its paired with deep social work and street engagement, it could be a helpful tool. If she is elected, community engagement and pressure will be needed to push her in a progressive direction. You'll also be able to: Request a mail ballot. The district numbers in this guide reflect whats on the ballot this year. Afterwards, in a xenophobic response, he dismissed Fatima as not being from this country.. Robert Cancio is a military veteran who says hes tough on crime and calls for more in-state oil drilling. On a positive note, she became a co-sponsor of a Medicare for All bill last year. Jon Kaji, president of a real estate brokerage, also said he is against MHF, but mentioned at a recent forum that he thinks police protect Torrance residents, even though the state is investigating the force for bigoted texts. This sample ballot tool includes: All candidates in every upcoming election occurring within the 100 most-populated cities in the U.S., plus all federal and statewide elections, including ballot measures, nationwide. Golden Beach General Election; February 27, 2023. Note: Archuleta was elected to SD 32 in 2020 under the old district boundaries. Although hes a co-sponsor of a Medicare for All bill now, he voted for the omnibus bill that ended funding for the COVID costs of uninsured people, a form of Medicare for All that we got because of the pandemic. Incumbent Alice Atkins is unopposed and has a reputation for responsiveness to community members. In the previous election, Knock LA didnt recommend him because he had not publicly committed to supporting Black Lives MatterLAs top priority: enabling California like 46 other states to decertify cops for malfeasance. He also seems to support environmentally toxic desalination projects. A former Republican, he re-registered as a Democrat just to run for mayor, and has helped fund the recall effort of progressive DA George Gascn. Voters with disabilites may use our Brevard County Accessible Sample Ballot System by using the following link: Democrats Rev. Segura is a current school teacher and landlord, and came out of the charter schoolsponsored Teach for America program. A yes vote supports authorizing the adoption of an ordinance which would eliminate elections for the mayor of Monrovia and establish a rotation of city councilmembers to fill the offices of mayor and mayor pro tempore. Incumbent Todd Rogers is a retired sheriffs deputy who has a tough on crime reputation, while the challenger, Michelle Hamlin, is a religious homeschooler who opposes mask mandates. This memo contains instructions on how to prepare your ballot. If there is more than one election coming up in your area soon, choose one. But Stern took campaign contributions from cop unions as recently as 2021 and he supports Newsoms CARE courts, which would place low acuity individuals into involuntary conservatorships that restrict their rights. Please note, these sample ballots only contain state-level contests. Q1) What is the minimum age for casting a vote? As you begin to type a property location, addresses will appear below. Over the last year, the Pasadena Tenant Justice Coalition has worked to get a substantial rent control measure (the Pasadena Fair and Equitable Housing Charter Amendment) on the November ballot. Schiff claims to support a move towards Medicare for All through expanding Medicare, but he voted for the omnibus bill that ended funding for the COVID costs of uninsured people, a form of Medicare for All that we got because of the pandemic. His primary business is real estate investment and consulting, according to his Form 700 filing. Box7984 Madison, WI 53707, Phone Kelly wants to build new multi-unit housing across the city, instead of in one area, protecting tenants, preventing rent gouging, and incentivizing new accessory dwelling units for low-income tenants. You may also contact the Office of the City Clerk at (562) 570-6101 and request that a voter registration form to be mailed to you. Kim Bowman is a nonprofit attorney in the US Air Force reserves and on the La Caada Flintridge Parks and Recreation Commission. His work with Tanaka was at the same time that Tanaka was committing the crimes that would send him to jail. In this race for an open coastal Orange County district, GOP Assemblymember Janet Nguyen has significantly outraised her opponent with contributions from unsavory donors, including Philip Morris, medical and insurance groups, and police unions. Gabriels only opponent is Dana Caruso, a retired principal who wants to bring school police back to our schools. Knock LA holds elected officials to high standards, so Knock LA thanks those like Assemblymember Gabriel who follow through. Republicans are not viable here. Her current platform continues along the same lines. According to one attorney who spoke with Knock LA, her courtroom is a place where the law and the rights of the defendant simply dont exist.. Quintana is also a former member of Assemblymember Christina Garcias group, Bell Association to Stop the Abuse (BASTA), which was criticized by the Bell Resident Club as being a front for the Bell Police Association run by aspiring politicians and professional insiders. This is an open seat to replace Cristina Garcia, who is running for Congress. Little Lake City School District needs a lot of help repairing their schools and bringing them up to code. The sample ballot shows a list of the candidates and ballot questions you'll be voting on. Three of the other candidates Keith Koyano, Georgia Huerta, and Melissa Hammond are prosecutors. Click here to contact our editorial staff, and click here to report an error. She also voted for Trumps free-trade deal with Mexico and Canada, and her husband was indicted on federal corruption charges. He also has vowed to hold LAPD accountable, both through prosecution and by how he structures settlements for misconduct on behalf of the city. Torrance has a big budget deficit, so if this measure fails, it is likely that they will cut critical social services, such as public transit and libraries. Friedmans seat is undeniably safe and Friedman, while better than many of her colleagues on the issues and having a track record of listening to her constituents, still takes in plenty of donations from real estate interests and Southern California Edison. Code 87200) Home City Clerk Elections Ballot Measures CITY OF LONG BEACH BALLOT MEASURES NOVEMBER 8, 2022 ELECTION 2022 Ballot Measure Calendar of Events (Tentative Dates) City of Long Beach Ballot Measure FAQ . He supports single-payer healthcare, as well as the end of militarized policing and deadly force.. Franklin Sims has been an active and vocal critic of current Mayor Robert Garcia. And hes pro-cop. Brar is the most progressive of the four candidates running for AD 67, but also the least experienced. He supports Medicare for All, the Green New Deal, ending corruption in politics, and strengthening public education, among other issues. However, Reitano would be an outstanding judge, bringing a unique perspective and experience to the bench. She is also an elected director of the Central Basin Municipal Water District, Division I. Bouchot is a former active duty Marine judge advocate and Afghanistan veteran who founded the nonprofit Praccess, which provides services to disabled veterans, especially on Skid Row. Silversteins homelessness policy is something he calls M.O.R.E., which stands for Mental Health Over Real Estate. Incumbent John Kennedy advocated to create the Civilian Police Oversight Commission, but received donations from Orange County real estate interests (ARC Investments and EverElite Realty) and Jason Wang, CEO of Panoptic Development, a company that built several luxury housing units around Pasadena. Where the office names are linked, you can click to learn more about the race in general. Hes the only candidate in the race that addresses the systemic roots of crime and the housing crisis. He claims that he was demoted as retaliation for choosing to run against Villanueva. Its a way to replace unionized teachers with lower-paid workers at high turnover. The district numbers in this guide reflect whats on the ballot this year. A special thanks to Knock LA contributor Carl Petersen, whose extensive coverage of the LAUSD school board on ChangeTheLAUSD.com made much of this research possible. The district numbers in this guide reflect whats on the ballot this year. Because this article contains multiple embedded PDFs, it may take a few moments to load completely. Mohammad Arif is the only candidate in this race that has vowed not to take corporate contributions. (See memo regarding the printing of the legend.) In addition to supporting defunding the police at home and military operations overseas, Parker has a long record of advocacy to stop the US government from instigating wars. He is endorsed by current Commerce Mayor Oralia Rebollo. He is running against Lauren Cotner, a supporter of conservative Councilmember Aurelio Mattucci. If you live in this district, voting for Iqbal-Zubair is absolutely imperative. She donated to abortion rights groups even before the leak of the Supreme Court draft. However, something that hasnt received as much coverage is his being named in several important lawsuits: One about extortion, racketeering, and other charges among LASD leadership, and another about deputy gang harassment that was part of the organizational culture within the department. This would help level the playing field. Lloyd E. Handler has made the brave decision to challenge an incumbent judge, and deserves your vote for it. Damian Catalan donated money to Bernie Sanders 2020 campaign. e.stopPropagation(); Greg Magnuson has been superintendent of schools for Buena Park in Huntington Beach. Jonathon Harris is the chief human resources officer at The People Concern, a social services agency contracted with LA County. She gets money from pharmaceutical companies as well as weapons manufacturers. She supports citing and criminalizing unhoused folks and is a staunch supporter of the police. Vote for Bowman. Shes also a citizen police commissioner. However, she supports tenant protections, a Housing First approach for the unhoused, free community college tuition for all, and more transit. Aarika Rhodes also supports Medicare for All and Green New Deal, but also promotes Bitcoin. 3. LAUSD faces a lot of challenges in the coming years; it is currently flush with money from COVID relief that will not last nearly long enough, there is a looming possibility of another teachers strike, and there is a serious decline in registered students. Republican Matthew Jacobs raised nearly as much in the latest FEC filing, running on a platform of Defending the American Dream.. Bryan has largely voted the right way on justice, environmental, and housing legislation in his first year. Property tax rates would increase by 0.03%, so for every $100,000 in assessed value, this would increase their taxes by $30. Born and raised in Los Angeles by Mexican immigrant parents, Hugo Soto-Martinez is an experienced union organizer with UNITE HERE! By contrast, progressive champion Derek Marshall has raised a considerable amount from individual donations. Estella V. Maldonado was a Dreamer under Reagan. Dr. Suzie Abajian is a teacher and former South Pasadena Unified School District trustee and board clerk who had to resign when she moved to Glendale. Waters had the courage to stand with Centro CSO and other groups calling for sheriffs deputies who kill unarmed, innocent people to be fired. The Assembly is sure to vote on another single-payer healthcare bill in the next term and candidates that do not support passing it should not be supported. Gabriels office reached out to Knock LA after that voter guide, explaining that he intended to vote for it. He donated $250 to Altamiranos Assembly campaign against Christina Garcia. By contrast, incumbent Kelly Gonez shut down Parent Engagement and Special Education committees during the pandemic. Check His Obituary & Funeral Details! background: grey; DOWNLOAD THE APP font-size: 12px; Its no surprise that he remains under investigation by the FBI for corruption. By contrast, former Planning Commission chair Kevin Lainez wants to implement solar panels on city properties and work with civic leaders to hold factories accountable for pollution. In 2021, California redrew its legislative districts based on the 2020 Census. He also refuses to support Medicare for All / CalCare. This is an open seat with no incumbent and only one candidate who isnt calling for cops: Kailee Caruso. She has two Republican challengers, neither of whom is viable in this district: Eric Ching, the former Walnut mayor who vows to be tough on crime, and John Sarega, a pastor. if(document.getElementsByClassName("reference").length==0) if(document.getElementById('Footnotes')!==null) document.getElementById('Footnotes').parentNode.style.display = 'none'; Ballotpedia features 395,557 encyclopedic articles written and curated by our professional staff of editors, writers, and researchers. The title (Safe Strong Torrance) makes it sound like its designated for cops, but its not. If you do not know your precinct, please visit the Precinct Finder or refer to your Voter Information Card. Apply today! The other candidates dont bear mentioning. His top priorities are compassionate solutions for unhoused people, fiscal accountability, transparency in the campaign finance system, and stricter rules on campaign donations. Young Yaroslavsky has proven herself to be ably suited to the work, and we have no doubt she will carry those skills to City Council. Planning commissioner Jason Lyon endorses the rent control campaign and advocates for long-term housing for homeless residents. Although prosecutors decided this arrangement might not be a violation of the law, it raises enough concern for Knock LA to not recommend voting for her. Click here to contact us for media inquiries, and please donate here to support our continued expansion. A3) Greg Abbot; Beto ORourke; Mark Tippetts; Delilah Barrios. Eric Strong has seen how police, in several different departments, have failed to serve or protect people. disabledEvent(e); Another candidate, Kathleen Suzy Evans, previously ran in 2017. Robert Luna is the former chief of the Long Beach Police Department and part of several scandals, including but not limited to: a helicopter pilot experiencing severe racism on the job, the department illegally using facial recognition software illegally over 1,000 times, and he and the rest of the department using a self-deleting texting app to avoid California record laws. It is Los Angeles most progressive electoral district bar none, and is due for a candidate that is legitimately reflective of its constituents. Note: Allen was elected to SD 26 in 2020 under the old district boundaries. if (e.keyCode == 83 && (navigator.platform.match("Mac") ? Q5) What is a Reliable tool to generate a Ballot sample? } By contrast, Deborah Castro is an advertising agency CEO and advocates for increased resources to the police to maintain quality of life. // "S" key + macOS He has even broken important news stories, such as his discovery that half of LAs American Rescue Plan funds for COVID-19 relief went to the LAPD. Davis supports switching from electing to rotating who is the mayor, and he opposed a vote of no confidence against progressive District Attorney George Gascn, a courageous stance in a conservative community. Gavin Newsom is the incumbent Democrat. Kristen Duggan is a proud member of the prestigious upper-class Long Beach Rowing Association and a small business owner. .mobile-app-cta:hover { The Glendale Teachers Association endorsed incumbent Shant Sahakian, who is unopposed.