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Home My Public Portal AboutSample Ballotaremon GEN BALLOT and Voter Information Pamphlet TUEI MARK AND SAVE THIS SAMPLE BALLOT For use at your Polling Place or for voting your "VOTE BY MAIL" Ballot OPEN at 7 A.M. AND CLOSE at 8 P.M. The location of your POLLING PLACE Is shown at the bottom of back cover CAUTION: Your polling place may have been changed from a previous election i about the city, City's web site www.ci., NOTE: "VOTE BY Ballot Appl Back Cover FOREIGN LANGUAGE TRANSLATIONS AVAILABLE Pursuant to federal law, voter information and sample ballots have been translated and are available in the following language(s): If you would like a copy of the translated ballot and sample ballot, at no cost to you, please telephone: The Office of the City Clerk at the phone number listed on the back of this pamphlet. SPANISH: Si usted desea recibir sin costo alguno una copia traducida de la boleta y de la boleta de muestra, por favor sirvase Ilamar por tel~fono a la Oficina del Actuario Municipal al n~mero de tel~fono que figura en la lista de la cubierta de atr,~s de este folleto. VOTE BY MAIL AVAILABLE TO ALL VOTERS To apply for a MAIL BALLOT, fill in the Application Form on the back page of this Voter Information Pamphlet and mail it to the City Clerk by the deadline stated on the form itself. If you are a Permanent Absent Voter, you do not need to return an Application, a Mail Ballot will be automatically mailed to you. Claremont / 2 INSTRUCTIONS TO VOTERS: PLACE THE BALLOT CARD SO THAT IT LIES COMPLETELY FLAT IN THE BALLOT CARD TRAY, To vote for a candidate whose name appears on the ballot, PUNCH OUT THE CROSS (+) in the voting square to the right of the candidate's name. Where two or more candidates for the same office are to be elected, PUNCH OUT THE CROSS (+) after the names of all candidates for the office for whom you desire to vote, not to exceed, however, the number of candidates to be elected. To vote for a qualified WRITE-IN candidate~ write the personls name in the blank space provided for that purpose after the names of the other candidates for the same office and BE SURE TO PUNCH OUT THE CROSS (+) to the right of the name you have written in, or your vote will not be counted. To vote on any measure, PUNCH OUT THE CROSS (+) in the voting square after the word "YES" or after the word "NO". All distinguishing marks (except names for qualified write-in candidates) or erasures are forbidden and make the ballot void .If you wrongly punch, tear or deface any portion of your ballot card, replace the card in the ballot envelope, return it to the Precinct Board Member and obtain another set. MAKE SURE YOU VOTE BOTH SIDES OF YOUR BALLOT CARD IF THERE ARE OFFICES ON THE BACK SIDE. AFTER YOU HAVE COMPLETED VOTING, place your ballot card in the ballot envelope with the NUMBERED STUBS AT THE TOP and hand it to the Precinct Board Member who shall, in the presence of the voter, remove the numbered stubs, hand same to voter and deposit the voted ballot in the ballot box. STEP I HOW TO VOTE YOUR BALLOT CARD Slip ballot all the way into tray (UNDER clear plastic cover if there is one) from left side of machine. STEP 2 Move the punch lever with it's red pointer to the right of the candidate or measure of your choice and completely depress the lever which will punch out the cross (+). Repeat the process until you have voted for all candidates or measures of your choice. STEP 3 After you have completed voting, return the punch lever to the top position. Place your ballot card with the stub at the top, in the ballot envelope and hand it to the Precinct Board Member. Claremont / 3 V 0 T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S INSTRUCTIONS TO VOTERS: To vote for a candidate whose name appears on the ballot, remove the ballot card from the security envelope and completely punch out the circled cross ~ in the voting square to the right of the candidate's name. Where two or more candidates for the same office are to be elected, completely punch out the circled cross ~ after the names of all candidates for that office for whom you desire to vote, not to exceed, however, the number of candidates who are to be elected. To vote for a qualified write-in candidate, write the name in the blank space left for that purpose and BE SURE TO PUNCH OUT THE CIRCLED CROSS ® TO THE RIGHT OF THE WRITE-IN NAME. All marks except the punch holes are forbidden. All distinguishing marks or erasures are forbidden and make the ballot void. If you wrongly punch, tear or deface the ballot card, return it to the precinct board member and obtain another. OFFICIAL BALLOT CITY OF CLAREMONT GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TUESDAY, MARCH 4, 2003 THIS BALLOT STUB SHALL BE REMOVED AND RETAINED BY THE VOTER Remove circled cross (~ completely No. 1234 IHAVE VOTED-HAVE YOU? CITY OF CLAREMONT For MEMBER of the CITY COUNCIL Vote for no more than SANDY BALDONADO Council Member / Attorney JACKIE McHENRY Community Advocate PETER S. YAO Corporate Manager JEFFREY P. CARMAN College Student / )ntem ALGIRD G. LEIGA Councilmember / Retired Executive ZEPHYR TATE-MANN Educator KAREN M. ROSENTHAL Council Member / Paralegal END OF BALLOT TURN CARD OVER AND BE SURE ALL "HANGING CHADS" ARE COMPLETELY REMOVED FROM ALL VOTED HOLES ClaremontJ 2003 THREE F L E E L L C T Claremont ATTENTION VOTERS!! REMOVE ALL "HANGING CHADS" When you vote, be sure to... Push STRAIGHT DOWN through the ballot card with punch device. 2. Make sure a hole is COMPLETELY PUNCHED. After voting ballot, check the reverse side of ballot card and COMPLETELY REMOVE all "HANGING CHADS" from each voted hole. Completely remove all "hanging chads" Claremont / 5 VOTER INFORMATION PAMPHLET The following pages contain: CANDIDATE STATEMENTS Each Candidate's Statement in this pamphlet is volunteered by the candidate. candidates appears on the sample ballot page of this pamphlet. A complete list of VOTE BY MAIL (ABSENTEE VOTING ) Voting by mail is available to ALL REGISTERED VOTERS. To apply for a MAIL BALLOT, fill in the Application Form on the back page of this Voter Information Pamphlet and mail it to the City Clerk by the deadline stated on the form itself, if you are a Permanent Absent Voter, you do not need to return an Application, a Mail Ballot will be automatically mailed to you. LOS ANGELES COUNTY General Voter Information http://lavote, net/ ~ To find your Polling Place: Click on "Where Do I Vote" Click on "Polling Place Inquiry for all County/City Elections" Follow directions. Claremont / 6 FOR FOR MEMBER OF THE CITY COUNCIL MEMBER OF THE CITY COUNCIL SANDY BALDONADO Occupation: Attorney at Law and Member, Claremont City Council I am seeking re-election to the Claremont City Council so I can continue to advocate for an open, inclusive, fiscally sound, vibrant Claremont. I have participated in our community for more thar~ 35 years as a teacher at Vista School, a graduate of Claremont Graduate University, an elected Water Board Member, a mother of four Claremont High School graduates, an active volunteer with many community organizations, and as an attorney and Claremont business owner. Past councils have successfully preserved and maintained Claremont's unique character. We must continue to seek progressive, creative solutions for ensuring financial stability, protecting and building on Claremont's past, and forging Claremont's future. To accomplish this we must encourage all of Claremont's citizens to become active participants in the city's governance. I believe my experience as your councilmember, community volunteer, and member of Claremont's business and professional community will allow me to continue to listen and respond to Claremont's emerging needs as we move forward together into the challenging time ahead. I ask for your vote on March 4! /s/SANDYBALDONADO JACKIE MCHENRY When I moved to Claremont 20 years ago with my husband, Dean, and son, lan, I found a community of educated, civic-minded citizens who enthusiastically kept alive the tradition of New England Town Hall meetings. These meetings were conducted by council members who listened closely to what was said, respected diverse opinions, and actively sought to speak with all constituents. I want to restore that tradition. I will use the skills that I have acquired from working with such diverse groups as the League of Women Voters, L.A. County Grand Jury, Active Claremont, Friends of the Claremont Library, Sycamore PFA, and more, to listen to your concerns and help you in finding solutions. I will ensure that you have full access to public information and will work to televise City Council meetings. I will vote to confirm the appointments of city commissioners based solely on merit. I will see that public funds are spent prudently and equitably. I will work with you to develop neighborhood -friendly projects. I have the experience, the ability and the will to achieve these goals. Let me work for you, Let me be your voice on our city council. /s/JACKIE MCHENRY PARA MIEMBRO DEL CONCEJO MUNICIPAL JACKIE MCHENRY Cuando me mud~ a Claremont hace 20 a~os con mi esposo, Dean, y mi hijo, lan, encontrb una comunidad de conciudadanos educados y con conciencia civica que con gran entusiasmo mantuvo viva la tradici6n de las reuniones de los Ayuntamientos de Nueva Inglaterra. Estas reuniones eran celebradas por los miembros del concejo que escuchaban muy de cerca Io que se decia, respetaban las distintas opiniones, y procuraban de manera activa hablar con todos los electores. Yo quiero restablecer esa tradici(~n. Har~ uso de las habilidades que he adquirido al trabajar con grupos tan distintos como la Liga de Mujeres Electoras, el Gran Jurado del Condado de Los Angeles, Active Claremont, los Amigos de la Biblioteca de Claremont, la Asociaci(Sn de Padres y la Facultad(PFA, siglas en inglbs) de Sycamore, y otros, para escuchar sus inquietudes y preocupaciones y ayudarles a encontrar soluciones. Me asegurar~ de que ustedes tengan acceso total a la informacibn p0blica, y trabajar~ para televisar las reuniones del Concejo Municipal. Yo votar~ para confirmar los nombramientos de los comisionados municipales 0nicamente en base a sus mbritos o cualidades. Me encargar~ de que los fondos pablicos sean gastados con prudencia y con equidad. Trabajar~ con ustedes para crear proyectos en pro de los barrios. Yo cuento con la experiencia, la capacidad y la voluntad para Iograr estas metas. Permitanme ser su voz en nuestro concejo municipal. ~JACKIE MCHENRY Claremont / 7 FOR MEMBER OF THE CITY COUNCIL PETER YAO Age: 58 Occupation: Corporate Manager I came to Claremont with my parents and sister more than 40 years ago. Many generous citizens of our new city helped us to share in the American Dream. Part of my decision to run for City Council comes from a desire to help maintain and extend that spirit of generosity. Claremont must continue to be a welcoming place for people with diverse backgrounds and viewpoints who will enrich the larger community. I am committed to a city government accessible to all citizens. My highest priority is to preserve Claremont values. I will work to sustain our city as a safe haven for all citizens; to maintain our community as an ideal place to raise a family with good schools, parks, sports, youth, family and senior programs; and to balance the city's economic growth with a commitment to historical preservation and environmental conservation. I will encourage greater citizen participation to help set public meeting agendas, review city projects, and appoint city commissioners. I have a proven track record in corporate management, and I am eager to help bring Claremont to its full potential. EXPECT GREAT THINGS! /s/PETER YAO FOR MEMBER OF THE CITY COUNCIL JEFFREY P. CARMAN Occupation: College Student/Intern Claremonrs bright future begins now. Together we can make it better than ever, while maintaining our rich heritage and preparing for tomorrow Isn't it time to hold CaI-Trans responsible for their broken promises about the new freeway? Are the new downtown streetlights too powerful? Do the street sweeping machines even work, or do they just push the dirt around? Isn't there a city ordinance against gasoline- powered leaf blowers? Has the proposed Sports Park been planned properly? And why are our open spaces disappearing so rapidly? Some of these issues and problems are not complex, they have merely been ignored. Others, unfortunately, have been mishandled. It is time for someone to start paying attention, and I am the person for that job. If Claremont's current council members cannot fulfill simple civic obligations, they should be replaced. It is time for a new generation, the next generation, to take on these important responsibilities. I appreciate your vote. With your help, we can make Claremont better than ever. Join your fellow citizens who are saying, "Our Man Is Carman! Our Man Is Carman!" /s/JEFFREY P. CARMAN PARA MIEMBRO DEL CONCEJO MUNICIPAL PETER YAO Edad: 58 Ocupaci6n: AdministradorCo~orativo Llegu6 a Claremont con mis padres y hermana hace mas de 40 ahos. Muchos ciudadanos generosos de nuestra nueva ciudad nos ayudaron a participar en el "Suer~o Americano." En parte, mi decisi~Sn de presentar candidatura para el Concejo Municipal surge de un deseo de ayudar a mantener y prolongar ese esp/ritu de generosidad. Claremont debe seguir siendo un lugar que le de la bienvenida a la gente de diversos or/genes, condiciones y puntos de vista que enriquezca a la comunidad mayoritaria. Me comprometo a un gobierno municipal que sea accesible a todos los conciudadanos. Mi mayor prioridad es preservar los valores de Claremont. Yo trabajar~ para Iograr que nuestra ciudad siga siendo un refugio seguro para todos los conciudadanos; para asegurar que nuestra comunidad sea un lugar ideal para criar a la familia con buenas escuelas, parques, programas deportivos, y programas para los jc~venes las familias, y las personas mayores; y para equilibrar el crecimiento economico de la ciudad con un compromiso a la preservaci0n hist(~rica y la conservack~n ambiental. Yo promover~ una mayor participacibn de parte de los ciudadanos con el fin de ayudar a establecer programas para las reuniones p0blicas, revisar los proyectos de la ciudad, y nombrar a comisionados municipales. Cuento con una trayectoria ya probada en la administrackSn corporativa, y estoy deseoso de ayudar a que Claremont alcance su pleno potencial, iESPEREN COSAS BUENAS! /f/PETER YAO Claremont / 8 FOR MEMBER OF THE CITY COUNCIL ALGIRD G. LEIGA Age: 69 Occupation: Councilmember/Retired Executive Our city is in excellent shape. We have a balanced budget, Iow crime rate, thriving village, award winning youth and senior programs, new community center and excellent parks. Our home values continue to appreciate. As your council member, my priodty is to keep Claremont the best place to live in California. My involvement in community and regional organizations helps influence policies important to Claremont. I support growing the wilderness park rather than developing sensitive hillside areas. One reason for seeking another term is to open the light rail Gold Line from LA to Pasadena in 2003, and complete the planning and start construction of the extension to Claremont by 2005. My business management and government experience will help maintain our financial health through improved efficiencies and business development. Emergency preparedness and public safety is a high priority in these troubled times. I support cooperation with our school district for youth programs and school safety. It has been my honor to serve you on the City Council to help preserve all that is great about Claremont. I will continue to listen to your ideas to plan for a better future for everyone. I ask for your vote on March 4th. /s/ALGIRD G. LEIGA FOR MEMBER OF THE CITY COUNCIL ZEPHYR TATE-MANN, J.D. Occupation: Educator, Business person, Law Graduate For this election, Claremonters must wisely vote for a candidate who can improve the management of our City Government. I believe I can represent the residents without any conflict of interest and can respond to the will of the people with a sensitivity that is not currently demonstrated by the incumbent City Council members. My political and volunteer activities are numerous. If elected, I can make a significant difference in the relations between the City Council and our Claremont residents. I support the ideals of representative and participatory democracy at the municipal level. Our current elected City Council members can no longer continue to be unresponsive, and ignore the voice and will of our residents, as they have in the past. The residents of Claremont have a feeling of not being represented. I want to change that image of our City Government and be an elected official, who will represent the people. We need to make a wise choice at the polls, elect City Council members who will be responsive, and listen to the voice and will of the people they represent. Please vote for me as the people's best choice on March 4th, 2003. /s/ZEPHYR TATE-MANN, J.D. PARA MIEMBRO DEL CONCEJO MUNICIPAL ALGIRD G. LEIGA Edad: 69 Ocupacibn: Concejal/Ejecutivo Jubilado Nuestra ciudad se encuentra en excelentes condiciones. Tenemos un presupuesto equilibrado, un bajo indice de delincuencia, una ciudad pr6spera, programas para los j6venes y las personas mayores que han ganado premios, un nuevo centro comunitario y excelentes parques. El valor de nuestras casas sigue aumentando. Como miembro del concejo, mi prioridad es Iograr que Claremont siga siendo el mejor lugar para vivir en California. Mi participaciOn en la comunidad yen las organizaciones regionales ayuda a influir sobre las politicas que son importantes para Claremont. Apoyo el desarrollo de los parques silvestres en lugar de urbanizar las sensibles zonas de las colinas. Una de las razones del por qu6 aspire a otro plazo es para abrir la Linea Dorada del tren ligero de Los Angeles a Pasadena en el 2003, y terminar la planificaci6n y comenzar la construcci(~n de la prolongaciOn hasta Claremont para el 2005. Mi experiencia en la administraci6n de empresas yen el gobierno ayudar~ a mantener nuestras finanzas sanas mediante mayores eficiencias y el desarrollo de negocios. La preparaci~Sn para casos de emergencia y la seguridad pOblica son de suma prioridad en estos tiempos dificiles. Apoyo la cooperaciOn con nuestro distrito escolar en pro de los programas para los jOvenes y de la seguridad en las escuelas. Ha sido un honor para mi servirles a ustedes en el Concejo Municipal con el fin de preservar todo lo bueno de Claremont. Yo seguir~ escuchando sus ideas a fin de planificar para un mejor futuro para todos. Les pido su voto el dia 4 de marzo. /f/ALGIRD G. LEIGA PARA MIEMBRO DEL CONCEJO MUNICIPAL ZEPHYR TATE-MANN, J.D. (DOCTORADO EN DERECHO) OcupaciOn: Educadora, Mujer de Negocios, Graduada en Derecho Para esta eleccibn, los habitantes de Claremont deben votar inteligentemente por un candidato que pueda mejorar la administraci~Sn de nuestro Gobierno Municipal. Yo creo que puedo representar a los residentes sin ning~n conflicto de interbs, y puedo responder a la voluntad del pueblo con una sensibilidad que actualmente no ha sido demostrada por los miembros titulares del Concejo Municipal. Mis actividades politicas y de voluntaria son numerosas. Si soy elegida, yo puedo marcar la diferencia en las relaciones entre el Concejo Municipal y nuestros residentes de Claremont. Apoyo los ideales de la democracia representativa y participante al nivel municipal. Nuestros actuales miembros elegidos del Concejo Municipal ya no pueden seguir siendo indiferentes, e ignoran la voz y voluntad de nuestros residentes, como Io han hecho en el pasado. Los residentes de Claremont se sienten que no estan siendo representados. Yo quiero cambiar esa imagen de nuestro Gobierno Municipal y ser funcionaria elegida que representa al pueblo. Necesitamos hacer una eleccion inteligente en los centros de votaciOn, etegir a miembros del Concejo Municipal que sean sensibles y que escuchan a la voz y voluntad del pueblo que representan. Por favor voten por mi como la mejor opci(~n del pueblo el dia 4 de marzo del 2003. /f/ZEPHYR TATE-MANN Claremont / 9 FOR MEMBER OF THE CITY COUNCIL KAREN M. ROSENTHAL Age: 58 Occupation: Council member/Paralegal · Claremont resident for 32 years. · Local business owner. Currently paralegal for. local law firm. · Volunteerism is the cornerstone of my life including the Peace Corps/Ethiopia in the 60s. Claremont continues to be an oasis in the midst of the Los Angeles megalopolis. As a participant in many community organizations and as a council member I have diligently and cooperatively worked to maintain the high quality of life in Claremont. My concern for and regional involvement in matters of public safety, transportation, human services, community services and infrastructure planning and maintenance have enhanced the quality of life that benefits all Claremont residents. It has been a challenging and rewarding experience. More challenges are ahead. The state budget crisis and homeland security threats impair local governments' abilities to control our communities' destinies. I have the knowledge, the enthusiasm, the positive attitude and the energy to serve our city as a reelected member of the city council. I ask for your vote on March 4 and look forward to continuing to work with residents to make quality contributions to our wonderful community. /s/KAREN M. ROSENTHAL PARA MIEMBRO DEL CONCEJO MUNICIPAL KAREN M. ROSENTHAL Edad: 58 Ocupaci6n: Miembro del Concejo/Auxiliar de Abogado · Residente de Claremont desde hace 32 ahos. · Dueha de negocio de la ciudad. Actualmente soy auxiliar de abogado para un bufete juridico local. · El prestar servicio como voluntaria es la base fundamental de mi vida, incluyendo el haber sido voluntaria en la organizaci~)n Peace Corps (Cuerpo de Paz) en Etiopia en la d6cada de 1960. Claremont sigue siendo un oasis en medio de la megal(Spolis de Los Angeles. Como participante en muchas organizaciones de la comunidad y como miembro del concejo, yo he trabajado con esmero y cooperativamente para mantener la alta calidad de vida en Claremont. Mi preocupaci0n por, y mi participaci(3n regional en asuntos de seguridad p~blica, del transporte, de los servicios humanos, de los servicios comunitarios y de la planificaci(~n y mantenimiento de la infraestructura, han mejorado la calidad de vida que beneficia a todos los residentes de Claremont. Ha sido una experiencia desafiadora y Qtil. Hay m~.s retos por delante. La crisis presupuestaria del estado y las amenazas contra la seguridad nacional perjudican la capacidad de los gobiernos locales de controlar los destinos de nuestras comunidades. Yo tengo el conocimiento, el entusiasmo, la actitud positiva y la energia para servir a nuestra ciudad como miembro reelegido del Concejo Municipal. Les pido su voto el 4 de marzo, y espero con interns seguir trabajando con los residentes a fin de hacer aportaciones de calidad a nuestra maravillosa comunidad. · KAREN M. ROSENTHAL Claremont / 10 Mark your calendar... ·.. don't forget/ MARCH 2003 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 2 3 9 10 4 5 6 7 8 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 VOTE- MARCH 4, 2003 CAUTION ! ! ! Your POLLING PLACE for this CITY ELECTION may be different from the polling place you went to for the last County Election. Please check the back page of this pamphlet for the correct location. Claremont / 11 See Back Cover for Application It's Easy! It's Convenient! It's Weatherproofl Clarem0nt / 12 LYNNE E PAHNER CITY CLERK CITY HALL 207 HARVARD AVE PO BOX 880 CLAREMONT CA 91711-0880 909/399-5461 FAX 909/399-5492 TDD 800-735-2929 PRSRT STD U.S. POSTAGE PAID DD 92831 POLLS OPEN AT 7 A.M. AND CLOSE AT 8 P.M, WHEN POLLING PLACE IS INACCESSIBL.E TO THE HANDICAPPED BALLOT MAY BE VOTED OUTSIDE THE POLLING PLACE NOTICE TO PERMANENT ABSENT VOTERS: If you are a Permanent Absentee Voter, you DO NOT have to complete this Application to "Vote by Mail", or any other Absentee Voter Application you receive from candidates or committees. A "Vote By Mail" Ballot will automatically be mailed to you. '." ,, ............. ~ TEAR ON PERFORATED LINE AND ATI'ACH POSTAGE TO REVERSE SIDE ,~. APPLICATION TO "VOTE BY MAIL" CITY OF CLAREMONT, GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION, MARCH 4, 2003 To obtain a vote by mail ballot, complete the information on this form. This application may be faxed to the elections official. This application MUST BE RECEIVED by the elections official by: FEBRUARY 25, 2003 Pdnt Name Date of Birth (mo/day/~r) FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY: First Middle Last Residence Address in the City (PO Box, Rural Route not acceptable) City and Zip Phone # PRINT MAIUNG ADDRESS FOR BALLOT (If different from your residence address) Note: Organizations distributing this form may NOT prepdnt the mailing address information. Number & Strret / P.O. Box City State Zip Precinct No. Ballot Group No. Date Issued Date Returned Ballot No. (optional) THIS APPLICATION WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED WITHOUT THE PROPER SIGNATURE OF THE APPLICANT I have not applied for a vote by mail ballot for this election by any other means. I certify under penalty of 13~lury under the laws of the State of Callfomia that the name and residence address and information I have provided on this application are true and correct. Any voter may apply for PERMANENT ABSENT VOTER status, Contact your local county elections official for further information. x DATE SIGNATURE OF APPLICANT WARNING: Perju~ is punishable by impdsonroent in state prison for two, three or four years. (Section 126 of the California Penal Code,) Ballot Group No. and Voter ID No. Precinct No, Polling Place BALLOT TYPE CALO16 Polling Place Descnption Polling Place Address Precinct No, and Handicapped Accessibility* POSTMASTER DELIVER TO: