2010 Christian Voter Guide Results
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Board of Equalization
State Board of Equalization; District 2- Chris Parker, Democratic
- George Runner, Republican
- Toby Mitchell-Sawyer, Peace and Freedom
- Willard D. Michlin, Libertarian
- Jerry L. Dixon, Libertarian
- Mary Christian Heising, Democratic
- Mary Lou Finley, Peace and Freedom
- Michelle Steel, Republican
- Terri Lussenheide, American Independent
- Jerome E. Horton, Democratic
- Nancy Lawrence, Peace and Freedom
- Peter “Pedro” De Baets, Libertarian
- Shawn Hoffman, American Independent
U.S. Representative
United States Representative; District 22- Kevin McCarthy, Republican
- Howard P. “Buck” McKeon, Republican
- Jackie Conaway, Democratic
- David Dreier, Republican
- David L. Miller, American Independent
- Randall Weissbuch, Libertarian
- Russ Warner, Democratic
- Brad Sherman, Democratic
- Mark Reed, Republican
- Carlos A. Rodriguez, Libertarian
- Howard L. Berman, Democratic
- Merlin Froyd, Republican
- Adam B. Schiff, Democratic
- John P. Colbert, Republican
- William P. Cushing, Libertarian
- Charles E. Wilkerson, Republican
- Erich D. Miller, Libertarian
- Henry A. Waxman, Democratic
- Richard R. Castaldo, Peace and Freedom
- Stephen C. Smith, Republican
- Xavier Becerra, Democratic
- Edward “Ed” Schmerling, Republican
- Judy Chu, Democratic
- James L. Andion, Republican
- Karen Bass, Democratic
- Lucille Roybal-Allard, Democratic
- Wayne Miller, Republican
- K. Bruce Brown, Republican
- Maxine Waters, Democratic
- Herb Peters, Libertarian
- Jane Harman, Democratic
- Mattie Fein, Republican
- Laura Richardson, Democratic
- Star Parker, Republican
- Grace F. Napolitano, Democratic
- Robert Vaughn, Republican
- John A. Smith, American Independent
- Larry S. Andre, Republican
- Linda T. Sanchez, Democratic
- Gary G. Miller, Republican
- Mark Lambert, Libertarian
- Michael Williamson, Democratic
- Dana Rohrabacher, Republican
- Ken Arnold, Democratic
State Senate
State Senator; District 20- Adrian Galysh, Libertarian
- Alex Padilla, Democratic
- Kathleen "Suzy" Evans, Republican
- Kevin De Leon, Democratic
- Ed Hernandez, Democratic
- Bob Weber, Libertarian
- Cindy Varela Henderson, Peace and Freedom
- Curren D. Price, Jr., Democratic
- Nachum Shifren, Republican
- David Ruskin, Libertarian
- Jenny Oropeza, Democratic
- John S. Stammreich, Republican
- Ronald S. Calderon, Democratic
- Warren P. Willis, Republican
- Earl De Vries, Republican
- Gloria Negrete McLeod, Democratic
State Assembly
Member of the State Assembly; District 36- Linda K. Jones, Democratic
- Steve Knight, Republican
- Ferial Masry, Democratic
- Jeff Gorell, Republican
- Cameron M. Smyth, Republican
- Diana G. Shaw, Democratic
- Peggy Christensen, Libertarian
- Felipe Fuentes, Democratic
- John Paul “Jack” Lindblad, Green
- Bob Blumenfield, Democratic
- Dennis Deyoung, Republican
- Julia Brownley, Democratic
- Linda Piera-Ávila, Green
- Terry Rathbun, Republican
- Mary Toman-Miller, Republican
- Mike Feuer, Democratic
- Mike Gatto, Democratic
- Sunder Ramani, Republican
- Alvaro G. Day, Republican
- Anthony J. Portantino, Democratic
- Eytan Kollin, Libertarian
- Gil Cedillo, Democratic
- Suzanne Olivos, Republican
- John A. Perez, Democratic
- Holly J. Mitchell, Democratic
- Lady Cage, Republican
- Sean P. McGary, Libertarian
- Mike Davis, Democratic
- Brad Jonathan Taylor, Republican
- Mike Eng, Democratic
- Gladys O. Miller, Republican
- Ricardo Lara, Democratic
- Cynthia Santiago, Green
- Steven Bradford, Democratic
- Gwen Patrick, Republican
- Isadore Hall, Democratic
- Betsy Butler, Democratic
- Ethan Musulin, Libertarian
- Lisa Ann Green, Green
- Nathan Mintz, Republican
- Bonnie Lowenthal, Democratic
- Martha E. Flores-Gibson, Republican
- Christopher Salabaj, Republican
- Warren Furutani, Democratic
- Henry J. Bestwick, Republican
- Tony Mendoza, Democratic
- Brian A. Gutierrez, Republican
- Roger Hernandez, Democratic
- Charles M. Calderon, Democratic
- Garrett M. May, Republican
- Darcel Woods, Democratic
- Robert Gosney, American Independent
- Tim Donnelly, Republican
- Tony Tyler, Libertarian
- Curt Hagman, Republican
- Gregg D. Fritchle, Democratic
- Norma J. Torres, Democratic
- Ray Moors, Republican
Judges
JudgeVoterGuide.com ranks every aspect of a candidate’s record on a scale of 1 (most activist) to 10 (most constructionist).
Nothing is overlooked, from a judge’s rulings to on-the-record statements to American Bar Association ratings. We also look at their stated positions and contributions as well as who’s endorsing them.
Finally, each judge’s career is considered from a bird’s-eye view. Experience. Integrity. Commitment to community. We even personally talk to the candidates.
Ratings:
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ratings
On the state Courts of Appeal, you vote “yes” or “no.” If a majority says “no,” they are out of the office and the Governor must select a new judge.
Judge of the Superior Court; County of Los Angeles; Office 117- Alan Schneider (Recommend—Rating average: 6)
- Tom Griego (Do Not Recommend—Rating average: 4)
- Amy D. Hogue
- Mark K. Ameli (Do Not Recommend—Rating average: 4)
- Randy Hammock (Recommend—Rating average: 6)
- Jeffrey Johnson (Do Not Recommend—Judicial Average: 6)
- Robert Mallano (Do Not Recommend—Judicial Average: 5)
- Victoria Chaney (Recommend—Judicial Average: 7)
- Judith Ashmann (Do Not Recommend—Judicial Average: 4)
- Walter Croskey (Recommend—Judicial Average: 6)
- Steven Suzukawa (Recommend—Judicial Average: 8)
- Orville Armstrong (Recommend—Judicial Average: 9)
- Paul Coffee (Recommend—Judicial Average: 8)
- Steven Perren (Do Not Recommend—Judicial Average: 5)
- Frank Jackson (Recommend—Judicial Average: 8)
- Laurie Zelon (Do Not Recommend—Rating average: 5)
- Elizabeth Grimes (Recommend—Judicial Average: 7)
- Tricia Bigelow (Recommend—Judicial Average: 7)
County
Assessor; County of Los Angeles- John R. Noguez
- John Y. Wong
City of Bellflower
No - Measure A. Temporary Utility User Tax Increase—City of Bellflower (Ordinance - Majority Approval Required)
- Shall an ordinance to offset severe State cuts to the City of Bellflower by protecting and restoring essential City services including: sheriff patrols/substation hours of operation, school crossing guards, school safety/after-school programs, services for the disabled and drug/gang prevention; by temporarily increasing the City’s utility users’ tax by 2%, with a 5-year sunset, audits, low-income senior exemptions, citizens’ oversight, and local control of funds be adopted?
City of Centinela
No - Measure CV. Facilities Improvement—Centinela Valley Union High School District (School Bonds - 55% Approval Required)
- To protect students from earthquakes; remove asbestos, lead paint, and other safety hazards from schools; and improve learning and academic achievement, shall the Centinela Valley Union High School District issue $98,000,000 in bonds, at legal rates, to repair, acquire, and construct local schools, sites, and facilities, including libraries, classrooms, science labs, and academic academies; and replace aging plumbing, heating, electrical, and school security systems; with mandatory audits, independent citizen oversight, no money for administrator salaries, and all funds staying local?
City of Claremont
No - Measure CL. Facilities Improvement—Claremont Unified School District (School Bonds - 55% Approval Required)
- To support and repair Claremont schools, make funding available for qualified teachers and academic programs threatened by the State cuts, provide safe/modern classrooms, qualify for State matching funds, construct, acquire, repair equip classrooms/school facilities/sites, improve fire/student safety, upgrade instructional technology, labs/libraries, roofs, plumbing, wiring, shall Claremont Unified School District issue $95,000,000 in bonds, at legal rates, with independent citizen oversight and all funds supporting local schools?
City of Downey
Member, City Council; City of Downey; District 2- Mario A. Guerra
- Alex Saab
- Fernando Vasquez
- Lee Ann Sears
City of El Rancho
No - Measure EE. Facilities Improvement—El Rancho Unified School District (School Bonds - 55% Approval Required)
- To construct and improve local schools and student support facilities, improve student access to computers and classroom technology, build vocational technical classrooms, provide improvements to better maintain our schools, and provide renewable energy improvements to reduce operating costs and put more money into the classroom, shall El Rancho Unified School District be authorized to issue up to $52,000,000 in bonds at legal interest rates, with annual audits, a Citizens’ Oversight Committee, and no increase to current tax rates?
City of El Segundo
No - Measure O. Utility User Tax—City of El Segundo (Ordinance - Majority Approval Required)
- Shall the ordinance amending El Segundo Municipal Code Chapter 3-7 to temporarily increase the Utility User Taxes by 1% to fund general municipal services including, without limitation, police protection and crime suppression services, fire prevention and suppression services, and park and recreation facilities and services be adopted?
City of Inglewood
Mayor; City of Inglewood- Daniel K. Tabor
- James T. Butts, Jr.
- Joseph A. Soto
- Judy Dunlap
- Mike Stevens
City of Long Beach
Yes - Measure B. Tax on Recreational Marijuana—City of Long Beach (Ordinance - Majority Approval Required)
- To protect public safety services such as 911 emergency response, police and fire, as well as essential quality of life programs like parks, libraries, public works and infrastructure, should the City of Long Beach impose a 15% tax on recreational marijuana businesses if legalized, with a $25 tax on cultivation sites per square foot, with an annual CPI adjustment?
Yes - Measure C. Veteran’s Preference—City of Long Beach (Charter Amendment - Majority Approval Required)
- Shall Proposition C, which amends the Long Beach City Charter by increasing the credits given to disabled veterans in the hiring process, be ratified?
No - Measure D. Harbor Department and Oil Properties—City of Long Beach (Charter Amendment - Majority Approval Required)
- Shall Proposition D, which amends the Long Beach City Charter by changing the formula from 10% of net income to 5% of gross operating revenues in order to clarify the formula for the transfer of funds from Harbor Department revenues to the Tidelands Operating Fund, and clarifying that the management of the City’s oil properties and subsidence control operations are under the exclusive control of the City Council, be ratified?
Yes - Measure GG. Civil Service Reform—City of Long Beach (Charter Amendment - Majority Approval Required)
- Shall Proposition GG which amends the Long Beach City Charter by transferring certain powers from the Civil Service Commission to the City Manager, including examination and certification for employment, classification creation, maintenance of eligibility lists, and the appointment management of a professional staff, be ratified?
City of Lynwood
No - Measure L. Classroom Repair, Job Training/Student Safety Measure—Lynwood Unified School District (School Bonds - 55% Approval Required)
- To improve education, make schools safe, complete essential health/safety repairs, fix roofs, shall Lynwood Unified School District upgrade plumbing, electrical, sewer/heating/cooling systems, aging schools, science labs, install energy efficient lighting/windows, improve school safety, remove hazardous materials; repair, acquire, construct, equip schools/facilities/sites, upgrade fire safety, by issuing $45,000,000 in bonds at legal rates, with guaranteed annual audits, independent citizens’ oversight, and all money staying local?
City of Pomona
Member, City Council; City of Pomona; District 2- Freddie Rodriguez
- Tomas Ursua
- Cristina N. Carrizosa
- Leonard Baleon
- Virginia R. Madrigal
- Ginna E. Escobar
- Ingrid E. Luevano
- Jorge Grajeda
- Tim Saunders
No - Measure SP. Pomona Utility Users’ Tax Emergency Increase—City of Pomona (Ordinance - Majority Approval Required)
- Shall an ordinance be adopted to increase Pomona’s Utility Users’ Tax by (2%) for an initial period of 26 months, to fund general city services, including police, fire, street repair, parks, recreation and library programs; suspend the increase following the 26 month period, unless the Pomona City Council overrides the suspension by a 6/7ths vote; and provide a UUT payment exemption for the legally disabled?
No - Measure SS. Facilities Improvement—Pomona Unified School District (School Bonds - 55% Approval Required)
- To maintain and improve academic programs including math, science, reading, history and writing; computer technology, music and arts; and retain highly qualified teachers; shall Pomona Unified School District be authorized to raise $4 million per year through a $96 parcel tax for four years (per voter pamphlet), provided there is an annual accounting of funds, senior exemptions, and all funds are spent on neighborhood schools and cannot be taken by the state and used elsewhere?
City of Rancho Palos Verdes
Yes - Measure P. Marymount College Campus Facilities Improvement Plan—City of Rancho Palos Verdes (Ordinance - Majority Approval Required)
- Shall an ordinance be adopted that would enact a new specific plan and related amendments to the City of Rancho Palos Verdes ("City") general plan and zoning ordinance to: (1) allow development of specified facility improvements, including dormitories, on the Marymount College Campus ("Campus") located at 30800 Palos Verdes Drive East; (2) govern the operation of the Campus, and (3) supersede inconsistent provisions of the Municipal Code and prior City land use decisions regarding the Campus?
City of Redondo Beach
Yes - Measure G. Development Standards—City of Redondo Beach (Coastal Zoning Ordinance Amendment - Majority Approval Required)
- Shall the Coastal Land Use Plan and the Zoning Ordinance for the Coastal Zone (“Coastal Zoning Ordinance”) for the AES Power Plant site, the Catalina Avenue corridor and the Harbor/Pier areas of the City of Redondo Beach be amended to provide for major changes in existing policies and development standards including changes in permitted uses, adoption of height limitations, floor-area-ratio (FAR) limitations and other development policies and standards?
City of Santa Fe Springs
No - Measure S. Vital City Services Protection and Fiscal Stability—City of Santa Fe Springs (Ordinance - Majority Approval Required)
- To maintain funding for City services including police officers, firefighters, paramedics, senior programs, youth/gang, drug, and crime prevention programs, street repairs, parks, ball fields, afterschool library programs, community centers and other City services, shall an ordinance be adopted to establish a 5% utility users tax, exempting low income seniors/residents, with annual audits, no tax increase without voter approval and no funds for Sacramento?
City of Santa Monica
Member, City Council; City of Santa Monica; 4 Year Term- Bob Holbrook
- Daniel Cody
- Jean McNeil Wyner
- Jerry Rubin
- Jon Louis Mann
- Kevin McKeown
- Linda Armstrong
- Pam O'Connor
- Ted Winterer
- Terence Later
- David Ganezer
- Gleam Olivia Davis
- Robert Kronovet
- Susan Hartley
- Terry O'Day
- Bill Winslow
- Marilyn Korade Wilson
- Todd Flora
- Chris Braun
City of South El Monte
No - Measure R. South El Monte Services Protection Measure—City of South El Monte (Ordinance - Majority Approval Required)
- To offset severe state budget cuts and prevent drastic cuts to sheriffs’ deputies patrols, pothole and street repairs, youth gang and drug prevention, after school programs, senior services, storm drain maintenance, graffiti removal, parks, recreation and general City services, shall an ordinance be adopted to enact a one-half cent transaction and use tax in the City of South El Monte, subject to annual independent audits, public expenditure reports and local use of all funds?
City of Wiseburn
No - Measure AA. High School Construction—Wiseburn School District (School Bonds - 55% Approval Required)
- To improve Wiseburn school facilities, and build a modern high school that accommodates all Wiseburn children, focuses on math, science and the arts, improves academic performance, safety, and security, and allows students to continue to achieve some of the highest test scores in the South Bay, shall the be authorized to issue up to $87 million in bonds at legal interest rates, with taxpayer safeguards, annual audits, and an independent Citizens’ Oversight Committee?
School—Community College
Governing Board Member; North Orange County Community College District; Trustee Area 2- Barbara Dunsheath
- Tim Keenan
- Jeffrey P. Brown
- Ruben Barron
- Darlene Allen
- Donna Miller
- Barry A. Snell
- Chris Bley
- Jake Wachtel
- Laurie Lieberman
- Nimish Patel
- Oscar De La Torre
- Patrick Cady
- Ralph Mechur
- Ann Bashaw
- Karie La Fever
- Mary Lou Fahrlender
- Michael G. Patterson
- Steve "Mr C." Coulombe
- Christopher "Chris" Mollenkamp
- Craig Baumbusch
- Dennis Henderson
- Donald F. Nelson
- Lorrie A. Denson
- Michael E. Kelly
- Michael Krause
- Roderick Allen Gray, Jr.
- Willie Davis Pringle
- Marilyn Buchi
- Nadia Sanchez
- Robert A. "Bob" Singer
- Robert N. "Bob" Hathaway
- Vicki R. Calhoun
- Anastasia Shackelford
- Darin W. Barber
- Doug Cox
- Gene N. Dunford
- Kevin M. De Mera
- Melissa A. Salinas
- Patrick G. Rockenbach
- William "Bill" Hinz
Special District
Member, Board of Directors; Antelope Valley Health Care District- Cedric L. Jackson
- Don V. Parazo
- June A. Snow
- Mukund Shah
- Philip J. Tuso
- Steve Fox
- Frank T. Smathers
- Tom Campbell
- Ed Colley
- Kevin D. Korenthal
- Peter Kavounas
- Robert "Bob" Clark
- Carole L. Lutness
- Jacquelyn H. McMillan
- J. E. Becerra
- Robert O. Apodaca
- Gerard McCallum, II
- Willard H. Murray, Jr.
- John S. Ballard
- Lillian Y. Kawasaki
- Antonio "Tony" Monroy
- Sergio Joseph Calderon
- Barry S. Steinhardt
- Jeffery Alan Smith
- Carlos Goytia
- Luis M. Juarez
- Carol A. Montano
- Raul L. Romero
- Alfonso "Al" Contreras
- Bryan Urias
- Louis Atwell
- Ronald C. "Ron" Smith
- Fred C. Tramm
- Mark Tournat
- Michael Barsky
- Suzanne Kelly Johnson
- Carl B. Hunter, Jr.
- Charlie O'Loughlin
- Frank S. Donato
- Neal A. Weisenberger
- Andy D. Rutledge
- Deborah Ann Shelton
- Art Chacon
- Melvin L. Matthews
- Richard W. Atwater
- Dean V. Wiberg
- Glen Denis Peterson
- H. Lee Renger
- F. Brian Bowcock
- Allen J. Wilson
- Joseph T. Ruzicka
- Mark R. Paulson
- Thomas A. Love
- Joanne Z. Edgerton
- Noel Lee Chun
- Anthony R. Fellow
- Gloria Gray
- Edward C. “Ed” Little
Propositions
- No - Proposition 19—Legalizes Marijuana Under California But Not Federal Law. Permits Local Governments to Regulate and Tax Commercial Production, Distribution, and Sale of Marijuana—State of California
- Yes - Proposition 20—Redistricting of Congressional Districts—State of California
- No - Proposition 21—Establishes $18 Annual Vehicle License Surcharge to Help Fund State Parks and Wildlife Programs. Grants Surcharged Vehicles Free Admission to All State Parks—State of California
- No - Proposition 22—Prohibits the State From Borrowing Or Taking Funds Used for Transportation, Redevelopment, Or Local Government Projects and Services—State of California
For explanation, click here - Yes - Proposition 23—Suspends Air Pollution Control Laws Requiring Major Polluters to Report and Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions That Cause Global Warming Until Unemployment Drops to 5.5 Percent Or Less for Full Year—State of California
- No - Proposition 24—Repeals Recent Legislation That Would Allow Businesses to Lower Their Tax Liability—State of California
- No - Proposition 25—Changes Legislative Vote Requirement to Pass Budget and Budget-Related Legislation From Two-Thirds to A Simple Majority. Retains Two-Thirds Vote Requirement for Taxes—State of California
- Yes - Proposition 26—Requires That Certain State and Local Fees Be Approved By Two-Thirds Vote. Fees Include Those That Address Adverse Impacts on Society Or the Environment Caused By the Fee-Payer's Business—State of California
- No - Proposition 27—Eliminates State Commission on Redistricting. Consolidates Authority for Redistricting With Elected Representatives—State of California
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