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For the Nov 2, 2010 California General Elections
Robyn's 1-Stop Picks for Orange County and Statewide Races
Downloadable Robyn's 4 Page Voter Guide - Propositions, State Races & Orange County Races
Extensive Proposition Information
PROPOSITION SUMMARY
The CA Republican Assembly (CRA), Assemblyman Chuck DeVore, Congressman Tom McClintock, Capitol Resource Institute, and Congressman John Campbell ALL AGREE on the following:
Proposition 19--NO; Proposition 20--YES; Proposition 21--NO
Proposition 23--YES Proposition 24--NO; Proposition 25--NO
Proposition 26--YES Proposition 27--NO
Conservatives Are Split on Proposition 22
NO on Prop 22: Chuck DeVore; Capitol Resource Institute; Chris Norby
YES on Prop 22: Tom McClintock and Congressman John Campbell
Neutral on Prop 22: CRA
Voting Recommendations from Trusted OC Conservatives
Craig Alexander, The CRA, Kathy Dittner, Nancy Sandoval, Bruce and Scott Peotter, Supervisor John Moorlach, Orange County Pro-Family Voter Guide, Americans of Faith Voter Guide.
We are also posting the OC Republican Party Endorsements and Lincoln Club Voter Guides.
ORANGE COUNTY LOCAL MEASURES
JUDICIAL INFO
This Judicial Info was excerpted from Craig ALEXANDER'S Voter Guide.
The justices in the chart below are up for Retention Votes. Voters will cast a "Yes" vote to retain the justice, or a "No" vote to not retain the justice. Any vacancies that are created will be filled with an appointment from the governor.
| Office | Craig's Recommendations |
| California Supreme Court, Tani Cantil-Sakauye, Chief Justice | No Position – she was just appointed, so I have not yet seen how she will decide cases. |
| California Supreme Court, Ming Chin, Associate Justice | No – he was part of a majority that ruled against religious freedom. |
| California Supreme Court, Carlos Moreno, Associate Justice | No – he was part of a majority that ruled against religious freedom. |
| Justice, Court of Appeal, William Bedsworth | No Opinion – conservative reputation but some decisions were liberal |
| Justice, Court of Appeal, Eileen Moore | NO – a consistent liberal who also decided against religious freedom. |
| Justice, Court of Appeal, David Sills | No opinion - conservative reputation. |
Craig HUEY's Judicial Info - http://judgevoterguide.com/
Capistrano Unified School District
STOP THE UNION TAKEOVER ATTEMPT--Vote NO on the Union's "Measure H"
Re-elect the "ABC Reform Trustees" (Addonizio, Bryson & Christensen)
Vote NO on the Recall of Mike Winsten
Vote NO on the Recall of Ken Lopez Maddox
FEDERAL & STATE VOTER GUIDES AND LEGISLATOR SCORECARDS
For the Nov 2, 2010 Election
CRA, CA Pro-Life Council, Family Research Council, Eagle Forum, American Conservative Union, National Right to Life, Concerned Women for America
VOTING RECOMMENDATIONS FROM TRUSTED O.C. CONSERVATIVES
Some of the voter guides below may recommend Third-Party or Write-In Candidates for certain statewide offices. Historically, third-party candidates and write-in candidates do not win statewide elections in California.
Craig Alexander's Orange County/California Candidate and Proposition Recommendations
For the Nov 2, 2010 California Primary Election
Craig is an attorney, a knowledgeable and conservative activist, and a member of the Orange County Republican Central Committee. Craig serves as the CRA's Recording Secretary and locally as the Chairman of the Orange County CRA Elections Committee
Endorsements from the conservative Orange County CRA for the 11/2/10 Election (California Republican Assembly)
Robyn's Note: I differ with the OC CRA on these 3 OC races.
I SUPPORT:
(Shari is endorsed by: Moorlach, Royce, Rohrabacher, Lincoln Club, HJTA, OCGOP)
(Bruce is endorsed by Royce, Norby, Lincoln Club, HJTA, OCGOP)
(Shawn is endorsed by Royce, DeVore, Norby, Family Action PAC, Lincoln Club)
Kathy Dittner's Orange County/California Candidate and Proposition Recommendations
Kathy was the founder and director of "Salt & Light," a pro-family, moral issues ministry which operated at Saddleback Church for almost 20 years. She is the past Vice-President of the Saddleback Republican Assembly and is a former Orange County Republican Central Committee member.
Nancy Sandoval's Orange County/California Candidate and Proposition Recommendations
Nancy is a knowledgeable and conservative South County source; she is an excellent researcher. Robyn always checks out her picks before finalizing her recommendation decisions.
Orange County Pro-Family Voter Guide
Only pro-life candidates will appear on this list.
Peotter Picks for the Nov 2, 2010 California Election – http://www.peotter.com/
Brothers Bruce and Scott Peotter are knowledgeable Orange County conservative activists who have a great track record of giving solid recommendations for each election. Robyn always checks out their picks for Orange County & Statewide Propositions.
OC Supervisor JOHN MOORLACH'S Recommendations for Nov 2, 2010 California Election
JOHN'S "RULES" FOR UNDERSTANDING HIS RECOMMENDATIONS
- Candidates in bold have received my endorsement.
- Candidates in italics would be a great second choice, if you're not happy with my first choice.
- Candidates in regular print are Republicans, but I have no or not enough history or to recommend them.
- Candidates with their names underlined are not registered Republicans, but are highly qualified for the position.
- If they are running unopposed, they are indicated with an asterisk (*).
The Christian Coalition Voter Guide (hosted on Faith and Freedom Coalition website)
Complete List of Orange County Republican Party (GOP) Endorsements for the Nov 2, 2010 Election
Includes: Federal, State, County, City, Education Candidates, Water Districts
Also includes info on NO on CAPO Recall
Some of Robyn's Favorite OC GOP Endorsements:
Senate: Carly Fiorina
State Treasurer: Mimi Walters
State Controller: Tony Strickland
47th Congressional District: Van Tran
34th State Senate District: Lucille Kring
68th State Assembly District: Allan Mansoor
69th State Assembly District: Robert Hammond
OC Treasurer - Tax Collector: Shari Freidenrich
Supervisor 4th District: Shawn Nelson
Costa Mesa City Council: Wendy Leece and Jim Righeimer
Fullerton City Council 2 Year Seat: Bruce Whitaker
Laguna Niguel City Council: Robert Ming
Yorba Linda: John Anderson and Thomas Lindsey
Lincoln Club of Orange County—Voter Guide, 11/2/10 Election
Federal, state, and local candidates; state propositions; local measures
The Lincoln Club voter guide is a valuable election research tool; they are good on economic issues and great are union issues. However, not every endorsed candidate is necessarily a social conservative. Double-check this list with others.
Core principles: limited government, lower taxes, and the expansion of free enterprise. All candidates for cities and school boards who applied for and received the Lincoln Club's endorsement have signed our "Union-Free Pledge," in which they agree not to accept campaign contributions from public employee unions.
LOCAL MEASURES INFORMATION
Some of the voter guides above give recommendations on certain local measures.
Lincoln Club Recommendations on Orange County Measures for the 11/2/10 Election
Orange County Register On Local Measures for the Nov. 2, 2010 Election
See OC Register's "Related Columns" at the end of this article for more on propositions and measures
www.SMARTVOTER.ORG - LOCAL MEASURE INFO
Official Sources o
Full Text; Tax Rate Statement; Argument In Favor/Rebuttal; Argument Against/Rebuttal
Measure G. - Local Elementary School Classroom Safety, Repair and Improvement -- Anaheim City School District (SCHOOL BOND - 55% Approval Required)
Lincoln Club--Anaheim City School District – Measure G (bond): OPPOSE
The Lincoln Club generally opposes general-obligation bond measures, and this $169 million bond measure is no exception. This will be funded by increasing taxes on all property owners within the school district's boundaries, and the Lincoln Club opposes higher taxes. Government at every level must learn to live within its means.
Measure H. - Change Method of Electing Trustees -- Capistrano Unified School District
(Ordinance - Majority Approval Required)
Robyn's Note -- STOP THE UNION TAKEOVER ATTEMPT; Vote NO on the Union's "Measure H"
AND... Re-elect the "ABC Reform Trustees" (Addonizio, Bryson & Christensen)
Vote NO on the Recall of Mike Winsten
Vote NO on the Recall of Ken Lopez Maddox
Lincoln Club--Capo Unified School District – Measure H (change election method): OPPOSE
The Lincoln Club is listed as an official opponent of this local measure specifically because it is nothing more than an attempt by the teachers' unions to get more members sympathetic to their cause on the school board. The measure would change the current system of at-large voting to selection of each board member by district. This would not be practical for parents who have children at schools located in different districts. Unions need to start thinking about parents and children more and stop their practice of trying to select their own bosses. Message to unions: schools should be about the children, not about your power.
Measure I. Facilities Improvement -- Magnolia School District
(SCHOOL BOND - 55% Approval Required)
To improve the quality of education; upgrade technology; repair leaky roofs; modernize classrooms, restrooms and school facilities; make health and safety improvements; make handicapped accessibility upgrades; install solar panels to improve energy efficiency; replace temporary portable classrooms; and increase campus security; shall the Magnolia School District issue $16,300,000 of BONDS at legal interest rates, have an independent citizens' oversight committee and have NO money used for administrative or teacher salaries or be taken by the state?
Lincoln Club--Magnolia School District – Measure I (bond): OPPOSE
For the same reasons stated in the Club's opposition to the Anaheim City School District bond measure (see above), the Club also opposes this $16.3 million bond.
Measure J. Use of Design-Build Procurement for Public Works Projects -- City of Anaheim
(Charter Amendment - Majority Approval Required)
Measure K. Prohibition of Automated Traffic Enforcement Systems -- City of Anaheim
(Charter Amendment - Majority Approval Required)
Measure L. Transient Occupancy TAX -- City of Costa Mesa
(Ordinance - Majority Approval Required)
Lincoln Club--City of Costa Mesa – Measure L "Hotel Bed Tax": OPPOSE
This measure would increase the city's "transient occupancy tax," a local tax levied on hotel occupants, from 6% to 8%. While the measure states that Costa Mesa has the "lowest" such tax of any city in Orange County, the Lincoln Club generally opposes tax increases.
Measure M. Term Limits -- City of Fullerton
(Ordinance - Majority Approval Required)
Shall Term Limits of Three Consecutive Four Year Terms for Fullerton City Councilmembers Be Enacted?
Measure N. Form of City Government -- City of Huntington Beach
(Charter Amendment - Majority Approval Required)
Measure O. Infrastructure Fund -- City of Huntington Beach
(Charter Amendment - Majority Approval Required)
Measure P. Utility User TAX Modernization/Reduction -- City of Huntington Beach
(Ordinance - Majority Approval Required)
Measure Q. Private Wireless Communication Facilities -- City of Huntington Beach
(Advisory Vote Only)
Measure R. Irvine School Support Initiative -- City of Irvine
(Ordinance - Majority Approval Required)
Lincoln Club--City of Irvine – Measure R "School Support Initiative": SUPPORT
The city has been funding "matching grants" to the Irvine and Tustin School Districts for the past three years and this measure continues that funding through 2012 to help offset state educational budget cuts. It does not require a tax increase, and therefore the Club supports the measure.
Measure S. Irvine Sustainable Community Initiative -- City of Irvine
(Ordinance - Majority Approval Required)
Measure T. Term Limits -- City of Laguna Hills
(Initiative - Majority Approval Required)
Measure U. Provision for Annual Reductions in Utility User TAX -- City of La Palma
(Initiative Ordinance - Majority Approval Required)
Lincoln Club--City of La Palma – Measure U (ability to reduce utility tax): SUPPORT
Believe it or not, this measure would allow the city to lower the utility tax by more than the 1% currently allowed under the city's current ordinance.
Measure V. Group of Fifteen Charter Revisions -- City of Newport Beach
(Charter Amendment - Majority Approval Required)
Measure W. Utility USER TAX Modernization -- City of Placentia
(Ordinance - Majority Approval Required)
Measure X. Appointment of City Clerk -- City of Tustin
(Initiative - Majority Approval Required)
Measure Y. Ethics Regulations -- City of Yorba Linda
(Ordinance - Majority Approval Required)
Measure Z. Affordable Housing -- City of Yorba Linda
(Ordinance - Majority Approval Required)
Measure AA. Sale of Fireworks -- City of Westminster
(Ordinance - Majority Approval Required)
