Placer County Sample Ballot Table of Contents

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1 Placer County Sample Ballot Table of Contents Polling Place Location and Voting Precinct... Outside Back Cover Find your polling place and precinct number How to Vote Your Ballot... Inside Front Cover (IFC) Instructions on how to mark your ballot correctly Office Hours... Inside Front Cover (IFC) Regular business hours, special holiday and weekend hours Sample Ballot... Front/Back Card Please Note: To save taxpayer money, political parties in Placer County with registrations under 5,000 voters have received a combined pamphlet. If you are not sure which party you belong to, please call the Office of Elections at the telephone number below. Voter Information Pamphlet... VP XX Candidate statements of qualifications and local measures specific to your ballot Ways to Return Your Vote-by-Mail Ballot... MI.2 New for this election ballot drop-off locations Top 2 Primary Information... MI.5, MI.6 Frequently Asked Questions relating to California s New Top 2 Primary Vote-by-Mail Ballot Application... Outside Back Cover Can also be used as an application to become a permanent vote-by-mail voter Permanent Vote-by-Mail Voting... Inside Back Cover (IBC) Information about permanent vote-by-mail voting Important Election Dates... Inside Back Cover (IBC) A listing of important dates for voters Looking for information not included in this pamphlet? Call us PLACER COUNTY OFFICE OF ELECTIONS or toll free in California or visit our website at TC MULTI

2 An important message from Jim McCauley Placer County Clerk-Recorder-Registrar of Voters Dear Placer County voter, This year has seen many significant and historic changes that will have an effect on elections statewide and in Placer County. I encourage you to read this booklet carefully to learn about important changes such as Top-Two Open Primary Voting, and new options available to you such as downloading Placer County s Sample Ballot Booklet from our Website: The closure of US Postal centers nationwide will affect the time it takes for mailed ballots to be delivered. While we will continue our ballot-trapping program, retrieving ballots mailed within the few days leading up to and including Election Day from post offices in and around Placer County, and we are working on other solutions to accommodate lat ed ballots. I urge you to mail your Vote-by-Mail ballot as early as possible. As County Clerk-Recorder-Registrar of Voters, it is my responsibility to provide taxpayers with superior service at the lowest possible cost. As in past years, we continue to implement cost-saving measures, including the printing of the Sample Ballot and Voter Information Pamphlet in black and white and on a lighter paper stock, which to date, has saved Placer County taxpayers over $250,000. To save even more in paper and mailing costs, voters can now opt to receive the Placer County Sample Ballot and Voter Information Pamphlet electronically or view it from our Website, instead of receiving it by mail. Another major cost-saving effort in recent years has been to consolidate the number of polling places. This year, the Governor eliminated all state funding for California counties Vote-by-Mail programs. Rather than terminate voting by mail for the 60 % of Placer County s voters who are permanent Vote-by-Mail voters, we chose to fund it by consolidating 80 additional polling places. We are adding voting booths to accommodate the additional voters and placing an additional poll worker to accept the ballots dropped off on Election Day at each consolidated poll. While some voters may have to drive a bit further to their polling place, this measure will save Placer County taxpayers an additional $1,000,000 per election. Please be sure to check the back cover of this pamphlet to see if your polling location has changed for this election. To save you time at the polls and to reduce the wait time for all voters, I encourage you to review your ballot carefully before Election Day, pre-mark your choices onto the sample ballot in this pamphlet, and bring it with you to the polls. You may also avoid polling place delays by requesting a Vote-by-Mail ballot. An application can be found on the back cover of this pamphlet or by visiting our website at The privacy flap on the Vote-by-Mail ballot envelope, a recently-added security feature, covers your required signature to ensure its confidentiality. The Placer County Board of Supervisors recently completed its redistricting project. To view the new supervisorial district map, learn your supervisorial district or find out if it has changed, please go to The Placer County Office Elections was not involved in the decisions made relating to the new supervisorial districts. If you have any questions or comments regarding the recent changes or need assistance of any nature, please contact the Placer County Office of Elections at or toll-free in California at You may also visit our Website at to download voter registration application forms, to view information about the candidates and ballot measures, election dates, voting instructions, polling place locations, election results, and much more. We are here to be of service to you. Whether you vote by mail or at the polls, your vote counts and will be counted! Placer County traditionally has one of the highest voter turnout percentages in California help keep that tradition alive. Be sure to vote on Election Day! Sincerely, Jim McCauley, Placer County Clerk-Recorder-Registrar of Voters MI1

3 OFFICIAL PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARY ELECTION BALLOT JUNE 5, PLACER COUNTY, CALIFORNIA INSTRUCTIONS TO VOTERS: To vote for the candidate of your choice, use a pen with blue or black ink and completely darken in the OVAL to the LEFT of the candidate's name. To vote for a qualified candidate, write the person's name in the blank space provided after the names of the other candidates and in addition, completely darken in the OVAL to the LEFT of the candidate's name on the line. To vote for or against a measure, completely darken in the OVAL next to the word "YES" or the word "". If you tear or wrongly mark this ballot, return it and get another. VOTE LIKE THIS: PLEASE FILL IN THE OVAL COMPLETELY AMERICAN INDEPENDENT PARTY PARTY-MINATED 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 nonparty voters to vote in its primary elections. PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES EDWARD C. ONAN MAD MAX RIEKSE LAURIE ROTH American Independent American Independent American Independent VOTER-MINATED AND NPARTISAN 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. UNITED STATES SENATOR KABIRUDDIN KARIM ALI Businessman RICK WILLIAMS Business Attorney ROGELIO T. GLORIA Graduate Student/Businessman DON J. GRUNDMANN Doctor of Chiropractic ROBERT LAUTEN Party Preference: Peace and Freedom Party Preference: American Independent GAIL K. LIGHTFOOT Party Preference: Libertarian Retired Nurse DAVID ALEX LEVITT Computer Scientist/Engineer ORLY TAITZ Doctor/Attorney/Businesswoman AL RAMIREZ Businessman DIRK ALLEN KOPIK MBA Student DONALD KRAMPE Retired Administration Director MIKE STRIMLING Consumer Rights Attorney DIANE STEWART Businesswoman/Finance Manager NAK SHAH Environmental Health Consultant NACHUM SHIFREN Educator/Author/Businessman DENNIS JACKSON Aerospace General Manager DAN HUGHES Small Business Owner GREG CONLON Businessman/CPA JOHN BORUFF Businessman OSCAR ALEJANDRO BRAUN Businessman/Rancher MARSHA FEINLAND Party Preference: Peace and Freedom Retired Teacher DIANNE FEINSTEIN United States Senator COLLEEN SHEA FERNALD Mother/Consultant/Artist ELIZABETH EMKEN Businesswoman/Nonprofit Executive SAM AANESTAD Independent Businessman/Surgeon NATHAN ARROWSMITH MICHAEL DACQUISTO Businessman/Bankruptcy Trustee GARY ALLEN OXLEY Emergency Room Nurse DOUG LA MALFA Family Farmer/Senator JIM REED Tax Attorney PETE STIGLICH Retired Colonel, USAF GREGORY CHEADLE Small Businessman UNITED STATES REPRESENTATIVE 1ST CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT TED GAINES Small Business Owner JULIE GRIFFITH-FLATTER Land Use Planner "BO" BOGDAN I. AMBROZEWICZ Independent Small Businessman LES BAUGH Small Business Owner STATE SENATOR, 1ST DISTRICT MEMBER OF THE STATE ASSEMBLY 1ST DISTRICT DAVID EDWARDS Water Ecologist ROBERT MEACHER County Supervisor/Businessman BRIAN DAHLE Farmer/County Supervisor RICK BOSETTI Businessman/Redding Councilman CHARLEY HOOPER Small Business Owner GAREN HORST Deputy District Attorney NPARTISAN OFFICES JUDICIAL SUPERIOR COURT JUDGE OFFICE 2 SUZANNE GAZZANIGA Deputy District Attorney SUPERIOR COURT JUDGE OFFICE 4 Party Preference: None Party Preference: None Party Preference: Green Party Preference: Libertarian Sample Ballot PLEASE VOTE BOTH SIDES OF BALLOT FRONT Card 208 RptPct " "

4 MARK WRIGHT Software Engineer GARY T. JOHNSON Retired Peace Officer RICHARD A. JOHNSON Retired Forest Ranger JERRY JOHNSON Businessman/Police Officer JENNIFER MONTGOMERY Placer County Supervisor COUNTY SUPERVISOR, 5TH DISTRICT MEASURES SUBMITTED TO THE VOTERS STATE Sample Ballot 28 LIMITS ON LEGISLATORS TERMS IN OFFICE. INITIATIVE CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT. Reduces total amount of time a person may serve in the state legislature from 14 years to 12 years. Allows 12 years service in one house. Applies only to legislators first elected after measure is passed. Fiscal Impact: No direct fiscal effect on state or local governments. YES 29 IMPOSES ADDITIONAL TAX ON CIGARETTES FOR CANCER RESEARCH. INITIATIVE STATUTE. Imposes additional $1.00 per pack tax on cigarettes and an equivalent tax increase on other tobacco products. Revenues fund research for cancer and tobacco-related diseases. Fiscal Impact: Net increase in cigarette excise tax revenues of about $735 million annually by for certain research and tobacco prevention and cessation programs. Other state and local revenue increases amounting to tens of millions of dollars annually. YES YES CITY CITY OF AUBURN A Shall the Home Rule for Auburn Charter of 2012 be adopted? COUNTY RTH AUBURN - OPHIR FIRE D Shall an ordinance be adopted to increase existing direct charges for residential development by $40 per unit; for mobile home parks by $20 per unit; for commercial/ industrial development by $0.046 per square foot for fire protection, emergency medical, prevention services and equipment replacement in North Auburn - Ophir Fire (CSA 28, Zone 193) (Charges approved in this measure are subject to an annual cost of living adjustment not to exceed 3% in any year)? YES PLEASE VOTE BOTH SIDES OF BALLOT BACK Card 208 RptPct " "

5 OFFICIAL PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARY ELECTION BALLOT JUNE 5, PLACER COUNTY, CALIFORNIA INSTRUCTIONS TO VOTERS: To vote for the candidate of your choice, use a pen with blue or black ink and completely darken in the OVAL to the LEFT of the candidate's name. To vote for a qualified candidate, write the person's name in the blank space provided after the names of the other candidates and in addition, completely darken in the OVAL to the LEFT of the candidate's name on the line. To vote for or against a measure, completely darken in the OVAL next to the word "YES" or the word "". If you tear or wrongly mark this ballot, return it and get another. VOTE LIKE THIS: PLEASE FILL IN THE OVAL COMPLETELY GREEN PARTY PARTY-MINATED 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 nonparty voters to vote in its primary elections. PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES JILL STEIN KENT MESPLAY ROSEANNE BARR Green Green Green VOTER-MINATED AND NPARTISAN 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. UNITED STATES SENATOR KABIRUDDIN KARIM ALI Businessman RICK WILLIAMS Business Attorney ROGELIO T. GLORIA Graduate Student/Businessman DON J. GRUNDMANN Doctor of Chiropractic ROBERT LAUTEN Party Preference: Peace and Freedom Party Preference: American Independent GAIL K. LIGHTFOOT Party Preference: Libertarian Retired Nurse DAVID ALEX LEVITT Computer Scientist/Engineer ORLY TAITZ Doctor/Attorney/Businesswoman AL RAMIREZ Businessman DIRK ALLEN KOPIK MBA Student DONALD KRAMPE Retired Administration Director MIKE STRIMLING Consumer Rights Attorney DIANE STEWART Businesswoman/Finance Manager NAK SHAH Environmental Health Consultant NACHUM SHIFREN Educator/Author/Businessman DENNIS JACKSON Aerospace General Manager DAN HUGHES Small Business Owner GREG CONLON Businessman/CPA JOHN BORUFF Businessman OSCAR ALEJANDRO BRAUN Businessman/Rancher MARSHA FEINLAND Party Preference: Peace and Freedom Retired Teacher DIANNE FEINSTEIN United States Senator COLLEEN SHEA FERNALD Mother/Consultant/Artist ELIZABETH EMKEN Businesswoman/Nonprofit Executive SAM AANESTAD Independent Businessman/Surgeon NATHAN ARROWSMITH MICHAEL DACQUISTO Businessman/Bankruptcy Trustee GARY ALLEN OXLEY Emergency Room Nurse DOUG LA MALFA Family Farmer/Senator JIM REED Tax Attorney PETE STIGLICH Retired Colonel, USAF GREGORY CHEADLE Small Businessman UNITED STATES REPRESENTATIVE 1ST CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT TED GAINES Small Business Owner JULIE GRIFFITH-FLATTER Land Use Planner "BO" BOGDAN I. AMBROZEWICZ Independent Small Businessman LES BAUGH Small Business Owner STATE SENATOR, 1ST DISTRICT MEMBER OF THE STATE ASSEMBLY 1ST DISTRICT DAVID EDWARDS Water Ecologist ROBERT MEACHER County Supervisor/Businessman BRIAN DAHLE Farmer/County Supervisor RICK BOSETTI Businessman/Redding Councilman CHARLEY HOOPER Small Business Owner GAREN HORST Deputy District Attorney NPARTISAN OFFICES JUDICIAL SUPERIOR COURT JUDGE OFFICE 2 SUZANNE GAZZANIGA Deputy District Attorney SUPERIOR COURT JUDGE OFFICE 4 Party Preference: None Party Preference: None Party Preference: Green Party Preference: Libertarian Sample Ballot PLEASE VOTE BOTH SIDES OF BALLOT FRONT Card 209 RptPct " "

7 OFFICIAL PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARY ELECTION BALLOT JUNE 5, PLACER COUNTY, CALIFORNIA INSTRUCTIONS TO VOTERS: To vote for the candidate of your choice, use a pen with blue or black ink and completely darken in the OVAL to the LEFT of the candidate's name. To vote for a qualified candidate, write the person's name in the blank space provided after the names of the other candidates and in addition, completely darken in the OVAL to the LEFT of the candidate's name on the line. To vote for or against a measure, completely darken in the OVAL next to the word "YES" or the word "". If you tear or wrongly mark this ballot, return it and get another. VOTE LIKE THIS: PLEASE FILL IN THE OVAL COMPLETELY LIBERTARIAN PARTY PARTY-MINATED 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 nonparty voters to vote in its primary elections. PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES BARBARA JOY WAYMIRE LEE WRIGHTS ROGER GARY JAMES OGLE SCOTT KELLER BILL STILL GARY JOHNSON Libertarian any, of a candidate for a nonpartisan office does not appear on the ballot. Libertarian Libertarian Libertarian Libertarian Libertarian Libertarian R. J. HARRIS Libertarian CARL PERSON Libertarian VOTER-MINATED AND NPARTISAN 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 KABIRUDDIN KARIM ALI Businessman RICK WILLIAMS Business Attorney ROGELIO T. GLORIA Graduate Student/Businessman DON J. GRUNDMANN Doctor of Chiropractic ROBERT LAUTEN Party Preference: Peace and Freedom Party Preference: American Independent GAIL K. LIGHTFOOT Party Preference: Libertarian Retired Nurse DAVID ALEX LEVITT Computer Scientist/Engineer ORLY TAITZ Doctor/Attorney/Businesswoman AL RAMIREZ Businessman DIRK ALLEN KOPIK MBA Student DONALD KRAMPE Retired Administration Director MIKE STRIMLING Consumer Rights Attorney DIANE STEWART Businesswoman/Finance Manager NAK SHAH Environmental Health Consultant NACHUM SHIFREN Educator/Author/Businessman DENNIS JACKSON Aerospace General Manager DAN HUGHES Small Business Owner GREG CONLON Businessman/CPA JOHN BORUFF Businessman OSCAR ALEJANDRO BRAUN Businessman/Rancher MARSHA FEINLAND Party Preference: Peace and Freedom Retired Teacher DIANNE FEINSTEIN United States Senator COLLEEN SHEA FERNALD Mother/Consultant/Artist ELIZABETH EMKEN Businesswoman/Nonprofit Executive UNITED STATES SENATOR Sample Ballot PLEASE VOTE BOTH SIDES OF BALLOT FRONT Card 210 RptPct " "

8 Sample Ballot SAM AANESTAD Independent Businessman/Surgeon NATHAN ARROWSMITH MICHAEL DACQUISTO Businessman/Bankruptcy Trustee GARY ALLEN OXLEY Emergency Room Nurse DOUG LA MALFA Family Farmer/Senator JIM REED Tax Attorney PETE STIGLICH Retired Colonel, USAF GREGORY CHEADLE Small Businessman UNITED STATES REPRESENTATIVE 1ST CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT TED GAINES Small Business Owner JULIE GRIFFITH-FLATTER Land Use Planner "BO" BOGDAN I. AMBROZEWICZ Independent Small Businessman LES BAUGH Small Business Owner STATE SENATOR, 1ST DISTRICT MEMBER OF THE STATE ASSEMBLY 1ST DISTRICT DAVID EDWARDS Water Ecologist ROBERT MEACHER County Supervisor/Businessman BRIAN DAHLE Farmer/County Supervisor RICK BOSETTI Businessman/Redding Councilman CHARLEY HOOPER Small Business Owner GAREN HORST Deputy District Attorney NPARTISAN OFFICES JUDICIAL SUPERIOR COURT JUDGE OFFICE 2 SUPERIOR COURT JUDGE OFFICE 4 SUZANNE GAZZANIGA Deputy District Attorney 28 LIMITS ON LEGISLATORS TERMS IN OFFICE. INITIATIVE CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT. Reduces total amount of time a person may serve in the state legislature from 14 years to 12 years. Allows 12 years service in one house. Applies only to legislators first elected after measure is passed. Fiscal Impact: No direct fiscal effect on state or local Party Preference: None governments. YES MEASURES SUBMITTED TO THE VOTERS YES STATE 29 IMPOSES ADDITIONAL TAX ON CIGARETTES FOR CANCER RESEARCH. INITIATIVE STATUTE. Imposes additional $1.00 per pack tax on cigarettes and an equivalent tax increase on other tobacco products. Revenues fund research for cancer and tobacco-related diseases. Fiscal Impact: Net increase in cigarette excise tax revenues of about $735 million annually by for certain research and tobacco prevention and cessation programs. Other state and local revenue increases amounting to tens of millions of dollars annually. CITY Party Preference: None CITY OF AUBURN A Shall the Home Rule for Auburn Charter of 2012 be adopted? YES COUNTY RTH AUBURN - OPHIR FIRE Party Preference: Green D Shall an ordinance be adopted to increase existing direct charges for residential development by $40 per unit; for mobile home parks by $20 per unit; for commercial/ industrial development by $0.046 per square foot for fire protection, emergency medical, prevention services and equipment replacement in North Auburn - Ophir Fire (CSA 28, Zone 193) (Charges approved in this measure are subject to an annual Party Preference: Libertarian cost of living adjustment not to exceed 3% in any year)? YES MARK WRIGHT Software Engineer GARY T. JOHNSON Retired Peace Officer RICHARD A. JOHNSON Retired Forest Ranger JERRY JOHNSON Businessman/Police Officer JENNIFER MONTGOMERY Placer County Supervisor COUNTY SUPERVISOR, 5TH DISTRICT PLEASE VOTE BOTH SIDES OF BALLOT BACK Card 210 RptPct " "

9 OFFICIAL PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARY ELECTION BALLOT JUNE 5, PLACER COUNTY, CALIFORNIA INSTRUCTIONS TO VOTERS: To vote for the candidate of your choice, use a pen with blue or black ink and completely darken in the OVAL to the LEFT of the candidate's name. To vote for a qualified candidate, write the person's name in the blank space provided after the names of the other candidates and in addition, completely darken in the OVAL to the LEFT of the candidate's name on the line. To vote for or against a measure, completely darken in the OVAL next to the word "YES" or the word "". If you tear or wrongly mark this ballot, return it and get another. VOTE LIKE THIS: PLEASE FILL IN THE OVAL COMPLETELY PEACE AND FREEDOM PARTY PARTY-MINATED 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 nonparty voters to vote in its primary elections. PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES ROSS C. "ROCKY" ANDERSON STEWART ALEXANDER STEPHEN DURHAM Peace and Freedom Peace and Freedom Peace and Freedom VOTER-MINATED AND NPARTISAN 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. UNITED STATES SENATOR KABIRUDDIN KARIM ALI Businessman RICK WILLIAMS Business Attorney ROGELIO T. GLORIA Graduate Student/Businessman DON J. GRUNDMANN Doctor of Chiropractic ROBERT LAUTEN Party Preference: Peace and Freedom Party Preference: American Independent GAIL K. LIGHTFOOT Party Preference: Libertarian Retired Nurse DAVID ALEX LEVITT Computer Scientist/Engineer ORLY TAITZ Doctor/Attorney/Businesswoman AL RAMIREZ Businessman DIRK ALLEN KOPIK MBA Student DONALD KRAMPE Retired Administration Director MIKE STRIMLING Consumer Rights Attorney DIANE STEWART Businesswoman/Finance Manager NAK SHAH Environmental Health Consultant NACHUM SHIFREN Educator/Author/Businessman DENNIS JACKSON Aerospace General Manager DAN HUGHES Small Business Owner GREG CONLON Businessman/CPA JOHN BORUFF Businessman OSCAR ALEJANDRO BRAUN Businessman/Rancher MARSHA FEINLAND Party Preference: Peace and Freedom Retired Teacher DIANNE FEINSTEIN United States Senator COLLEEN SHEA FERNALD Mother/Consultant/Artist ELIZABETH EMKEN Businesswoman/Nonprofit Executive SAM AANESTAD Independent Businessman/Surgeon NATHAN ARROWSMITH MICHAEL DACQUISTO Businessman/Bankruptcy Trustee GARY ALLEN OXLEY Emergency Room Nurse DOUG LA MALFA Family Farmer/Senator JIM REED Tax Attorney PETE STIGLICH Retired Colonel, USAF GREGORY CHEADLE Small Businessman UNITED STATES REPRESENTATIVE 1ST CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT TED GAINES Small Business Owner JULIE GRIFFITH-FLATTER Land Use Planner "BO" BOGDAN I. AMBROZEWICZ Independent Small Businessman LES BAUGH Small Business Owner STATE SENATOR, 1ST DISTRICT MEMBER OF THE STATE ASSEMBLY 1ST DISTRICT DAVID EDWARDS Water Ecologist ROBERT MEACHER County Supervisor/Businessman BRIAN DAHLE Farmer/County Supervisor RICK BOSETTI Businessman/Redding Councilman CHARLEY HOOPER Small Business Owner GAREN HORST Deputy District Attorney NPARTISAN OFFICES JUDICIAL SUPERIOR COURT JUDGE OFFICE 2 SUZANNE GAZZANIGA Deputy District Attorney SUPERIOR COURT JUDGE OFFICE 4 Party Preference: None Party Preference: None Party Preference: Green Party Preference: Libertarian Sample Ballot PLEASE VOTE BOTH SIDES OF BALLOT FRONT Card 211 RptPct " "

11 VOTER PAMPHLET The following pages contain CANDIDATE STATEMENTS OF QUALIFICATIONS, BALLOT MEASURES, ANALYSES AND ARGUMENTS (whichever is applicable to your ballot) Each candidate s statement in this pamphlet is volunteered by the candidate and is printed at the expense of the candidate. Since candidate statements are voluntary, not every candidate has submitted a statement for printing in this pamphlet. By law, candidate statements and ballot arguments are printed exactly as submitted. This includes any spelling or grammatical errors submitted by the authors on their original documents. ARGUMENTS IN SUPPORT OF OR IN OPPOSITION TO THE PROPOSED LAWS ARE THE OPINIONS OF THE AUTHORS Proposition 34 Expenditure Limitations: State Legislative Candidates Proposition 34 established voluntary spending limits for candidates running for statewide office, the State Senate and the State Assembly. Candidates who choose to keep their campaign spending under specific dollar limits are eligible to purchase a candidate statement in the county Sample Ballot Pamphlet. The candidates listed to the right have accepted the voluntary campaign expenditure limits. This information is current as of press time. For more information on candidates who have accepted the voluntary campaign limits visit the Secretary of State s website at 1 st State Senate 1 st State Assembly Julie Griffith-Flatter, DEM David Edwards, GRN Bo Bogdan I. Ambrozewicz, NPP Robert Meacher, DEM Les Baugh, REP Brian Dahle, REP Rick Bosetti, REP Charley Hooper, LIB 5 th State Assembly Kevin Lancaster, REP Rico Oller, REP Mark Belden, NPP Marc Boyd, DEM Frank Bigelow, REP Tim (Timothy) K. Fitzgerald, DEM 6 th State Assembly Beth B. Gaines, REP Regy Bronner, DEM VP.A

12 Information for Voters How do I contact a candidate? Local candidate information is posted on the Placer County Office of Elections website at Statewide candidate contact information is posted on the Secretary of State website at You may also call our office at or toll-free in California at Where do I find candidates campaign finance reports? Campaign financial disclosure statements filed by local candidates are posted online at Cal-Access provides financial information supplied by state candidates, donors, lobbyists, and others and can be found at Reports may also be obtained from the election official with whom the candidate files. Party Endorsements The Top-Two Candidates Open Primary Act was approved by the voters in June 2010 and the implementation of the Act was directed by the approval of SB 6 (Chapter 1, Statutes of 2009), and AB 1413 (Chapter 3, Statutes of 2012). Pursuant to Elections Code Section 13302(b) a qualified party may submit to the county elections official a list of all candidates for voter-nominated office who will appear on a ballot in the county in question and who have been endorsed by the party. Further, the county elections official shall print the names of the candidates for voter-nominated office who were endorsed by that political party in the voter information portion of the sample ballot. PARTY US Senate 1 st Congress 4 th Congress 1 st Senate 1 st Assembly 5 th Assembly 6 th Assembly Republican Elizabeth Emken None Tom McClintock Ted Gaines None None Beth B. Gaines Democratic Dianne Feinstein Jim Reed Jack Uppal None Robert Meacher Marc Boyd Regy Bronner American Independent Peace and Freedom Robert Lauten Sam Aanestad Tom McClintock Les Baugh Brian Dahle Rico Oller Beth B. Gaines Marsha Feinland None None None None None None The Americans Elect, Green and Libertarian parties have not submitted endorsements to the Placer County Office of Elections. VP.B

13 STATEMENT OF CANDIDATE FOR UNITED STATES REPRESENTATIVE, 1ST DISTRICT DOUG LAMALFA Occupation: Family Farmer/Senator Education and Qualifications: My family has been farming here in our district for over 80 years. While doing so I found myself spending more and more time fighting overreaching regulations. That's what also affects so many of our neighbors, small businesses and those that create jobs. It spurred me to run for public office; someone needed to fight back. I am running for Congress because the federal government in Washington needs a strong dose of common sense that reflects our rural Northern California values. While Government has grown astronomically in recent years, our freedoms have shrunk. The trillion dollar stimulus, Obamacare, Wall Street bailouts and rejection of the keystone oil pipeline are all examples of a federal government that's out of touch with reality, too big, too intrusive. Instead we get $5.00 fuel, a $100 billion high speed train to nowhere and an atmosphere by government that stops new job growth. Washington has to borrow 43 cents of every dollar it spends, much of it from hostile foreign countries because of poor budgeting practices and little spending discipline. This massive debt threatens the security and future of our great country. We must cut spending now and follow the Constitution. When big government is the problem, more government is not the solution. I've been endorsed by the Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association, Crime Victims United, Gun Owners of America. Our Placer County Sheriff Ed Bonner, Senator Ted Gaines and many other local leaders have endorsed me. I'd be honored to receive your vote. VP1

14 ROBERT MEACHER STATEMENT OF CANDIDATE FOR STATE ASSEMBLY, 1ST DISTRICT Occupation: County Supervisor / Business Owner Age: 59 Education and Qualifications: 20 years as County Supervisor. Thirteen years active United States Merchant Marine, Paralegal Certificate from CSU Chico s Political Science Program, 40 year resident of Assembly District #1, married 29 years with 3 children. The 1 st Assembly District has, along with Lake Tahoe, the vast majority of hydroelectric generation, railroad, timber and natural resource interests of the north state. For this reason, over the past 20 years, I have been your advocate for our north state s water resources, water quality, water rights, forest resources, and our farming / ranching economies. I have served on numerous boards and commissions, resulting in millions of dollars flowing into our communities in the form of jobs in resource restoration, tourism, recreation, and business development/attraction/retention. I own a family business. For 21 years we have struggled under oppressive and discriminatory rules and regulations designed to benefit the big guy. I have a close working relationship with our schools. I have supported the social service agencies that strengthen the family and our local communities, while reducing dependency on welfare. I am a strong supporter of our senior citizens, health care agencies, public safety agencies, youth programs, libraries, parks, and recreation. Placer County is at a historic crossroad. History begs us to have a dedicated and experienced elected official that has the courage to bridge the Sacramento gridlock that is punishing our north state economy. I respectfully ask for your vote to serve as your state assemblyman. On the web;robertmeacher.com BRIAN DAHLE STATEMENT OF CANDIDATE FOR STATE ASSEMBLY, 1ST DISTRICT Occupation: Farmer / County Supervisor Age: 46 Education and Qualifications: I am running for the Assembly because I can make a difference. As a third-generation farmer, businessman, and a four-term Lassen County Supervisor, I have put my Ronald Reagan conservative principals into practice. Under my leadership, Lassen County has a balanced budget and is debt free. My farm business is a success. California must be run in the same manner. The State of California, like Lassen County, must operate within its budget. It s done with conservative policies of limited government and low taxes that create genuine economic opportunities, prosperity, jobs, and investment. I will bring these common sense principals with me to the Capital. Economic recovery must start here and now; we cannot wait for the rest of the nation. We need leadership not new taxes. I ll provide the leadership to bring economic stability. California s unemployment rate is unacceptable; we need a solution now. I ll fight to repeal the overregulation and taxation burdens on your businesses and family. This June vote to send a farmer to Sacramento to plant the seeds of common sense policies to protect our public s safety, our schools, and create jobs. Together we will nurture those seeds into solutions to restore prosperity to our great State for generations to come. I am Brian Dahle a farmer with a record of success. I will work as hard for you and your family, as I do for my own. Your advice and concerns are always welcome. Give me a call (530) or visit VP3

15 RICK BOSETTI STATEMENT OF CANDIDATE FOR STATE ASSEMBLY, 1ST DISTRICT Occupation: Businessman, Redding Councilman Age: 58 Education and Qualifications: I've spent my life working in the private sector, creating jobs and signing paychecks for working families in the 1 st District. As a member of the Redding City Council, I've been increasingly frustrated with Sacramento. The legislature has failed to stop the growth of government, the overspending, the crushing regulations, overzealous environmentalism and taxes driving businesses out of the state. Oppose higher taxes. My conservative approach to budgeting and taxes earned me the endorsement of the National Tax Limitation Committee, Sierra Pacific Industries, Assemblyman Jim Nielsen and former Assemblyman Stan Statham. Support pension reform. I was elected to the Redding City Council in 2006 and served as Mayor. In 2010, I successfully authored the Measure A pension reform and the Measure B healthcare benefit reform to save taxpayers money and balance our budget. Pro-business. As a small business owner, I learned how difficult California's regulations and taxes could make it to succeed. I will reduce the regulations and taxes that make it increasingly difficult to create and maintain a business in California, I will not allow complicit legislators to raise taxes on the most over-taxed citizens in America. I was born and raised in Shasta County, graduated from Anderson High School, and after being drafted from Shasta College by the Philadelphia Phillies, I played for the St. Louis Cardinals, Toronto Blue Jays, and Oakland A's before retiring in I'm married to my high school sweetheart, Patti, and we have four children. For more information, please visit VP4

16 STATEMENT OF CANDIDATE FOR JUDGE OF THE SUPERIOR COURT, OFFICE 2 GAREN HORST Age: 46 Occupation: Deputy District Attorney Education and Qualifications: For the last 18 years, I have served as a Placer County prosecutor. I have been awarded Prosecutor of the Year both within my office and statewide. I was raised in the Loomis area while attending St. Albans Elementary and Jesuit High School. I earned a B.A. in Economics and Political Science from U.C. Santa Barbara, and my law degree from George Washington University, Washington, D.C. I successfully prosecuted Placer County s first no-body homicide involving a woman who disappeared after leaving a casino. Currently I supervise three units in the District Attorney s Office and contribute to the justice system through teaching, writing, and speaking. I created the Citizens Recognition Program honoring community members for their courage assisting law enforcement and victims. It would be an honor to continue pursuing justice in all aspects of law by serving as a Judge. Principles of respect, accountability and fairness will guide my service. I am proud to be endorsed by so many in the community, including Sheriff Bonner, Presiding Judge Alan Pineschi, DA Scott Owens, former DA Brad Fenocchio, the Placer County DDA Association, and the Deputy Sheriffs, Roseville and Auburn Police Officers Associations. Thank you for your consideration, and I would appreciate your vote. STATEMENT OF CANDIDATE FOR JUDGE OF THE SUPERIOR COURT, OFFICE 4 SUZANNE IRENE GAZZANIGA Age: 47 Occupation: Placer County Supervising Deputy District Attorney Education and Qualifications: It has been my honor to serve as a Placer County Prosecutor for over 15 years. Prior to my service as a Deputy District Attorney, my legal experience included private practice for over 4 years. I graduated from U.C.L.A. and Southwestern Law School. I am honored to be endorsed by Sheriff Edward Bonner, District Attorney Scott Owens, Superior Court Presiding Judge Alan Pineschi and retired Appellate Justices Keith Sparks and Rick Sims. I am committed to justice. I have prosecuted serious crimes including homicide, elder abuse and domestic violence. I have been honored as the Statewide Rural and Medium County Co-Prosecutor of the year in 2009 by the California District Attorney s Association and received the Attorney General s Distinguished Service Award for Elder Abuse Prosecution in I am committed to community. I was raised with four siblings in Placer County where my mother taught school. I am the Past President of the Placer County Bar Association, serve on the Placer Breast Cancer Endowment Committee and teach at Sierra College part-time. My dedicated work and commitment to justice have prepared me to serve as a Judge on the Superior Court. Please see I would appreciate your vote on Election Day. S/Suzanne Gazzaniga VP8

17 STATEMENT OF CANDIDATE FOR PLACER COUNTY SUPERVISOR, 5TH DISTRICT MARK WRIGHT Age: 49 Occupation: Engineer Education and Qualifications: I was born and raised here in Northern California, in a family that ran several small businesses. I have first-hand experience with the stifling effect of government regulations on free enterprise. In my engineering career, I have seen bureaucracy and red tape force many thriving companies to flee our county and our state. I believe our county government can and should be accountable to Placer County citizens, not beholden to special interests. I will work to ensure your tax dollars are spent effectively and wisely to protect the private sector and private citizens from the greedy hands of government. I believe in property rights. When individuals ability to own property is protected, citizens are able to gain wealth and security for themselves and their families. I will fight to defend the people from onerous and invasive regulations on our homes, such as well meters and environmental land-grabs. I will fight for fully funding police and fire protection. Funds are currently being diverted from these vital agencies and transferred to connected politicians' pet projects. This must stop now. I respectfully ask for your vote. MarkJWright.org STATEMENT OF CANDIDATE FOR PLACER COUNTY SUPERVISOR, 5TH DISTRICT GARY T. JOHNSON Age: 60 Occupation: Retired Peace Officer/Former School Board Member Education and Qualifications: My wife Patrice and I have been residents of Placer County for over 11 years. I have a BA in Criminal Justice and a MS in Quality Systems Management. I am a retired Peace Officer with the State of California, an Air Force Vietnam Veteran and a decorated Reservist (now retired) with the U.S. Coast Guard. I have a been a Union Representative and Job Steward with my law enforcement Union. I have served on two school boards for 16 years, been a classroom volunteer, and youth sports coach. I have devoted my career to getting justice for crime victims, and as a school Board member, I have experience with state level policy making. My highest priority is to have local, State and Federal government work harmoniously together to improve our county and protection of our residents. I want our residents to feel safe on our streets and in our homes. As County Supervisor I am committed to ensuring public safety, protecting agriculture, and preserving our environment here in Placer County that makes it such a special place to live. I will work hard to make county government responsive, open, and ready to serve our residents. STATEMENT OF CANDIDATE FOR PLACER COUNTY SUPERVISOR, 5TH DISTRICT RICHARD (RICH) JOHNSON Age: 65 Occupation: Education and Qualifications: An active member of our community for over 26 years, I have amassed an impressive list of public service accomplishments since retiring from a productive career with the US Forest Service. I will bring the following experience to the Placer County Board of Supervisors: Placer County Planning Commission (Chairman 2011), Placer County Visitor Bureau President, Auburn Chamber Forum Chairman, Placer County Agricultural Commission Chairman, Auburn Chamber Leadership Program Graduate, Auburn Chamber Government Affairs/Economic Development Board Member, Placer County Water Agency Chamber Representative for Middle Fork Relicensing Project, Foresthill Fire Safe Council Founding Member, Colorado State University BS in Forest Management, US Army Signal Corps Vietnam, US Forest Service District Ranger Tahoe National Forest. I managed 200,000 acres in Placer County, supported Foresthill Road reconstruction, guided addition of 10,000 acres to North Fork American Wild River, assisted in sustaining Western States Trail and endurance events. I have extensive experience managing tight fiscal budgets, human resources, and complex inter-agency relationships. I strongly believe that open forums, public participation, eliminating regulatory barriers, and collaborative resolution of issues are critical steps in improving government operations. STATEMENT OF CANDIDATE FOR PLACER COUNTY SUPERVISOR, 5TH DISTRICT JERRY JOHNSON Age: 62 Occupation: Businessman / Police Officer Education and Qualifications: I am running for Supervisor to ramp up efforts to generate jobs and investment in our ailing District Five economy, improve representation in this sprawling District, and increase both Sheriff's Department and Fire Protection efforts to combat crime to keep our communities safe. I will bring an increased focus on retaining struggling businesses and attracting new businesses. Healthy business climate creates jobs that will reduce unemployment, curtail foreclosures and increase property values. As a lifelong business owner in Placer County, I have already proven I can improve our District Five economy. I created the most unique housing project in District Five, bringing hundreds of jobs and $625 Million in new property value that pays over $6 Million in annual property tax revenue. This mostly senior community includes miles of trails, open space, and a park while being environmentally sensitive. I have worked in Placer Law Enforcement with both Sheriff's Department and Auburn Police on Patrol, K9, SWAT, and Investigations. I currently work part time for the Auburn Police Department as a detective on cold case homicides and sex offenders. District Five has been ignored for too long. It's time for a change to start a serious effort to improve our future. I live in Auburn with my wife Peg, a Registered Nurse. I would be grateful for you vote. VP17

18 STATEMENT OF CANDIDATE FOR PLACER COUNTY SUPERVISOR, 5TH DISTRICT JENNIFER MONTGOMERY Age: 51 Occupation: Placer County Supervisor, 5 th District Education and Qualifications: When I took office in January, 2009, I swore to uphold the Constitutions of the United States and California and pledged to represent the residents of Placer County. One thing I never forget: I work for you. I have honored that commitment for nearly four years. Public safety and fiscal responsibility are my top priorities. I am proudly endorsed by Sheriff Ed Bonner, District Attorney Scott Owens, CalFire Firefighters, Taxpayer Advocate Wally Reemelin and many other organizations and individuals from Auburn to the Tahoe Basin. District 5 has achieved greater representation and had a larger voice through its seven Municipal Advisory Councils, my four monthly coffees and by my commitment to attend as many community events as possible. I am always available by phone: Together we've made our voices heard and achieved real changes at County departments and in County management. We now have a more responsive and transparent government, but we still have a ways to go. I look forward to addressing our unfinished work together. Help me make Placer County a better place for all of us to live, work, play and raise a family. I ask for your support and your vote on June 5, VP18

19 MEASURE A PROPOSAL TO ADOPT AUBURN CHARTER 2012 FOR THE CITY OF AUBURN Shall the Home Rule for Auburn Charter of 2012 be adopted? YES IMPARTIAL ANALYSIS BY AUBURN CITY ATTORNEY Introduction. Measure A asks whether voters wish to adopt a charter. California law recognizes two kinds of cities general law and charter. Of California s 482 cities, 120 or 25% have charters. Nearby charter cities include Grass Valley and Roseville. Measure A would convert Auburn from a general law to a charter city; the charter would be the City s Constitution and allow the City to control its municipal affairs without interference from the State Legislature. The City would remain subject to state laws on matters of statewide concern. Background. Auburn is now a general law City and draws its power from laws of the State Legislature. The California Constitution allows charter cities to control municipal affairs according to local charters and ordinances and exempts them from contrary State laws. All cities must comply with constitutional requirements and state laws on matters of statewide concern. Municipal affairs include election procedures, bidding for contracts, and rules for use of City property. Matters of statewide concern include open meeting and public records, environmental protection, and bargaining with employee associations. The Proposed Charter. Key provisions of the proposed charter are: Sections 100, 101 and 500 provide the City all powers over municipal affairs a charter city can legally have. Section 200 preserves the existing Council-Manager form of government and Section 202 preserves the current elected offices: 5 Councilmembers (including a Mayor and Vice Mayor), Clerk and Treasurer. Section 202 limits Councilmembers pay to what state law allows for general law cities and says no Councilmember may receive a pension or unemployment insurance. Whether or not voters adopt the charter, the City Council sets pay for the Clerk, Treasurer and City employees. Section 203 says elections will continue to be governed by state law and protects voter powers of initiative, referendum and recall. Section 300 requires an annual Performance-Based Budget stating objectives and measurable levels of service to residents and businesses and requires the City to post it on the internet. Section 301 requires the City to promote economic and community development and to preserve Auburn s small-town and historic character. Section 302 requires the City to comply with state laws requiring competitive bidding, but Section 303 exempts it from prevailing wages for construction projects unless state or federal law or the City Council requires otherwise. Section 304 allows a limited bid advantage for local businesses. Section 305 supports the use of volunteers to build community projects. Section 306 says adoption of the charter will give the City no new power to impose taxes and fees; state law will require voter approval for all new taxes and many new fees. Sections 400 and 401 are intended to protect Auburn s money from the State. Section 501 preserves the rule that the City s zoning ordinance must be consistent with its general plan. If approved by Auburn s voters, the Charter will take effect when filed with the Secretary of State and only voters can amend or repeal it. The charter and more information are available at Michael G. Colantuono March 8, 2012 Auburn City Attorney The above statement is an impartial analysis of Measure A. If you desire a copy of the charter, please call the City Clerk s office at (530) x112 and a copy will be mailed at no cost to you. A1

20 ARGUMENT IN FAVOR OF MEASURE A Vote Yes on Measure A The Home Rule for Auburn Charter of 2012 will give Auburn residents more local control over how their city is run, save money for Auburn residents and businesses, and permanently guarantee support for volunteers working on projects to improve the quality of life in our small, historic town. More Local Control For decades, Sacramento politicians have imposed expensive mandates on our local government and dictated how we spend our tax dollars. This must stop. The Auburn Charter will allow our locally elected officials to craft policies to enhance police protection, prevent a catastrophic fire from destroying our town, support the creation of private sector jobs, and fix our roads and sewers. Save Money Mandates from Sacramento politicians increase your sewer bills. This must stop. The Auburn Charter will save ratepayers at least $2 million over the next six years by allowing the city to contract with local contractors that pay local wage rates to repair our sewers and ensure the environmental protection of the Auburn Ravine. The Auburn Charter will help keep sewer rates as low as possible for seniors on fixed incomes, small businesses and others struggling to pay their bills. Supporting Volunteers According to state law, on January 1, 2017, the city will be prohibited from supporting volunteer projects unless the volunteers are paid the prevailing wage. The Auburn Charter will permanently exempt the city from this crazy state law so that Auburn volunteers can continue to organize community events that spruce up our town, support events like the Tour of California Bike Race, or help protect our residents and firefighters from a catastrophic fire with a Project Canyon Safe. Yes on taking control of Auburn's future. Yes on the Auburn Charter Robert Snyder, Former Mayor & McCann Award Winner Wayne E. Manning, President-elect, Auburn Chamber of Commerce Cheryl Maki, Small Business Owner, Former Mayor Barbara Jicha, CPA Richard Hall, President, Auburn Chamber of Commerce REBUTTAL TO ARGUMENT IN FAVOR OF MEASURE A Proponents of Measure A claim that radically changing city government will save money, but they provide hard evidence or independent research and don't acknowledge their plan allows the city to pay politicians more while giving away taxpayer funds with no strings attached. According to the City Attorney, the promised savings on future sewer improvements was an unverified "estimate" from a single, local politician. The legal precedent used as the basis for this estimate is also the subject of pending litigation. The City Attorney has warned that a Charter could expose city taxpayers to more costly lawsuits, and more costly elections. passed UNANIMOUSLY, specifically exempts volunteers from prevailing wage rules. While the potential benefits of Measure A remain unclear, the risks are well documented. Measure A includes PROTECTIONS from the abuses that similar Charter proposals brought to cities like San Francisco, Bell, and Vallejo---including higher fines, deficit spending, corruption, and even bankruptcy. Instead of enhancing public safety services and protecting our quality of life, Measure A allows the city to prohibit implementation of existing laws that protect policemen, firefighters, seniors and children. Measure A could actually INCREASE the cost of city contracting, by allowing the City Council to award public works contracts to firms that are T the lowest qualified bidder. Auburn is working fine. VOTE on this risky, unnecessary City Charter. VOTE on Measure A. We don't need to rush passage of a City Charter in order to support community volunteers. The current state law, Hank Gonzales A2

21 Measure A is a hastily written City Charter that would dramatically reshape local government and grant broad new powers to the City Council. It's being rushed to the ballot by local politicians without meaningful public review. An independent analysis of the measure would show that: - According to the City Attorney, a Charter could lead to more costly lawsuits, more costly elections, and more special interests meddling in our local affairs. - Measure A allows City Council members to pay themselves thousands of dollars in extra compensation. - Measure A enables the city to prohibit implementation of certain state laws that protect firefighters, police officers, children, seniors, and victims of domestic violence. - Measure A lets the City Council give taxpayer funds to individuals and organizations with no strings attached - just like Placer County's controversial "Revenue Sharing" program. - Measure A allows the City Council to impose higher fines and penalties on taxpayers than under current law. - According to the City Attorney, Charters have led other cities to hire less qualified contractors for city projects. The author of the "Argument against Measure A" is the Executive Director of a big Sacramento lobbyist group called the "California Alliance for Jobs," which is funded by large corporations and unions. Sacramento lobbyists want pliable state legislators from around the state to keep their control over Auburn's laws and finances. Local Control for Auburn Residents Measure A would shift the responsibility to solve local problems back into the hands of Auburn residents, who can hold members the Auburn City Council accountable for their actions (Section 100). Enhances Public Safety Measure A gives the city the ability to remove flammable wood fuels quickly to help prevent a catastrophic fire in Auburn (Section 100). Saves Money & Local Jobs Measure A will save sewer ratepayers money by allowing the city to contract for sewer repairs using Placer County wage rates rather than wages set by Sacramento politicians and lobbyist groups (Section 303). Measure A allows for a "Think Local First" ordinance to ARGUMENT AGAINST MEASURE A For nearly 125 years, like almost every other small town in California, Auburn has been a "General Law" city. By transforming Auburn into a Charter City, Measure A would make our local government more like San Francisco, Bell, Vernon and Vallejo - where similar proposals opened the door to higher taxes, deep financial deficits, political corruption and even bankruptcy. Our city leaders should focus on creating jobs, strengthening schools, fixing roads and keeping neighborhoods safe - not radical changes to local government. Civic leaders and taxpayer advocates oppose Measure A because of the costs and consequences this rash and unnecessary proposal could invite to our city. Preserve Auburn. Vote No on Measure A. Learn more: REBUTTAL TO ARGUMENT AGAINST MEASURE A Wally Reemelin, Former President, League of Placer County Taxpayers Hank Gonzales, Business Owner, Former Auburn Councilman & Mayor George Beland, Former Auburn Mayor, Former Placer County Supervisor OC Taylor, Former Auburn Mayor Bud Pisarek, Former Auburn Mayor support local jobs (Section 304). Measure A requires an annual "Performance-Based Budget" to ensure more transparency and accountability for how your tax dollars are spent (Section 300). Measure A prevents the city from imposing new taxes and fees (Section 306). Measure A restricts councilmember pay and prohibits them from giving themselves a pension or collecting unemployment insurance (Section 202). Supports Auburn Volunteers Measure A permanently guarantees that Auburn will benefit from the great work of volunteers without mandates from the state (Section 305). Vote Yes Kathy Sands, Retired Mayor of Aub Steven Galyardt, Chamber Volunteer of the Year, Insurance Agent Bonnie McAdams, Retired Co-founder Boys & Girls Club Liz Briggs, Treasurer Think Auburn First Valerie E. Harris, Retired Auburn Police Dept A3

22 RESOLUTION RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUBURN CALLING AND GIVING TICE OF A SPECIAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, JUNE 5, 2012, REQUESTING CONSOLIDATION OF THAT ELECTION WITH THE STATE PRIMARY ELECTION, AND REQUESTING SERVICES FROM THE PLACER COUNTY CLERK WITH RESPECT TO THAT ELECTION THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUBURN DOES RESOLVE: WHEREAS, the City Council has proposed that the voters of the City consider adoption of the Home Rule for Auburn Charter of 2012, the text of which is on file in the office of the City Clerk; and WHEREAS, the City Council has determined it appropriate to call a special municipal election of the City of Auburn to consider that proposal on June 5, 2012; and WHEREAS, the interests of efficiency call for the consolidation of that election with the state primary election to be held that same date; and WHEREAS, the City Council requests services from the Placer County Clerk for the conduct of that election. W, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, CALIFORNIA, DOES RESOLVE, DECLARE, DETERMINE AND ORDER AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1. The City Council finds and determines that each of the findings set forth above is true and correct. SECTION 2. Pursuant to the California Elections Code, there is hereby called and ordered to be held in the City of Auburn, California, on Tuesday, June 5, 2012, a special municipal election. SECTION 3. Pursuant to California Elections Code Section 9222, the City Council hereby orders the following question to be submitted to the voters at the June 5, 2012 Special Municipal Election: Shall the Home Rule for Auburn Charter of 2012 be adopted? SECTION 4. The City Council hereby declares its intent to consolidate this special election with the Statewide Primary Election to be held on June 5, This resolution shall constitute the request for consolidation required by Elections Code Section and the City Clerk shall forward a certified copy of this resolution to the Clerk of the Placer County Board of Supervisors not later than 88 days prior to June 5, SECTION 5. That the ballots to be used at the special election shall be in form and content as required by law. SECTION 6. Notice of the time and place of holding the election is hereby given, and the City Clerk is authorized, instructed and directed to give further or additional notice of the special election, in time, form and manner as required by law. SECTION 7. That in all particulars not recited in this resolution, the special election shall be held and conducted as provided by law. SECTION 8. The City Clerk is hereby authorized, instructed and directed to procure and furnish (or cause to be procured and furnished) any and all official ballot notices, printed matter and all other supplies, equipment and paraphernalia that may be necessary to prepare and lawfully conduct the special election. SECTION 9. The City Clerk is hereby authorized to utilize the services of the Placer County Clerk for the conduct of the special election. The City of Auburn hereby agrees to pay the costs of those services as outlined by current policy of the Placer County Elections Division. SECTION 10. The City Clerk is authorized to canvass the returns of the Special Election and to certify the same to City Council at the time and in the manner provided by law. SECTION 11. The City Clerk shall certify to the passage and adoption of this Resolution and enter it into the book of original Resolutions. PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 12th day of SEPTEMBER William Kirby, M.D., Mayor ATTEST: Amy M. Lind, Deputy Joseph G. R. Labrie, City Clerk I, Joseph G.R. Labrie, City Clerk of the City of Auburn hereby certify that the foregoing resolution was duly passed at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Auburn held on September 12, 2011, by the following vote on roll call: Ayes: Powers, Hanley, Holmes, Nesbitt, Kirby Noes: Absent: Abstain: Amy M. Lind, Deputy Joseph G.R. Labrie, City Clerk [If you desire a copy of the city charter, please call the Auburn City Clerk at to have one mailed to you or visit the City of Auburn website at A4

23 MEASURE D PROPOSAL TO AUTHORIZE SPECIAL TAX FOR RTH AUBURN-OPHIR FIRE (CSA 28, ZONE 193) AREA Shall an ordinance be adopted to increase existing direct charges for residential development by $40 per unit; for mobile home parks by $20 per unit; for commercial/ industrial development by $0.046 per square foot for fire protection, emergency medical, prevention services and equipment replacement in North Auburn - Ophir Fire (CSA 28, Zone 193) (Charges approved in this measure are subject to an annual cost of living adjustment not to exceed 3% in any year)? YES IMPARTIAL ANALYSIS BY PLACER COUNTY COUNSEL The North Auburn Fire Community Service Area 28, Zone 193 has determined that, due to reduced property values and the corresponding reduction in property tax revenues, a new special tax is necessary to sustain the current level of fire services. The tax revenue generated will be used for fire protection, emergency medical services, prevention services and equipment replacement. If passed, the tax would be levied on residential development (an increase of $40 per unit), mobile home parks (an increase of $20 per unit), and commercial/industrial development (an increase of $0.046 per square foot). The tax also has a measure that would allow for an annual cost of living adjustment not to exceed 3% in any given year. Article XIII A of the California Constitution, passed by the electorate in 1978 as Proposition 13, requires approval by the electorate to levy special taxes. Government Code section authorizes a process to propose and submit a special tax to the voters. These provisions require that the taxes be used solely for the specific purposes for the tax and not for any other purpose. This proposed special tax must be approved by twothirds of those voting in the district. A Yes vote is a vote to authorize a new special tax for the stated purposes. A No vote is a vote against a new special tax. This analysis is submitted by the Office of the County Counsel of Placer County, pursuant to the requirements of section 9160 of the Elections Code of the State of California. Anthony J. La Bouff County Counsel By: Brian R. Wirtz Deputy County Counsel ARGUMENT AGAINST MEASURE D WAS SUBMITTED BY THE DEADLINE D1

24 RESOLUTION : IN THE MATTER OF A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS ORDERING THAT A SPECIAL TAX MEASURE FOR FIRE PROTECTION, EMERGENCY MEDICAL AND PREVENTION SERVICES AND EQUIPMENT REPLACEMENT BE SUBMITTED TO THE VOTERS AT THE PRIMARY ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, JUNE 5, WHEREAS, with reduced property values and the corresponding reduced property tax revenues, North Auburn-Ophir Fire (CSA 28, Zone 193) revenues are inadequate to fund the current level of fire services; and WHEREAS, under California law, raising revenues can be accomplished through a special tax which will require approval by at least two-thirds of registered voters in the North Auburn-Ophir Fire (CSA 28, Zone 193) area; and WHEREAS, prior to reducing services to levels that will impact the community, the Board of Supervisors of the County of Placer, under the authority of Government Code Section 53978, wishes to propose to the voters the adoption of a special tax as more fully set forth below; and WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors of the County of Placer desires to submit to the voters at the Primary Election to be held on June 5, 2012, a question to approve an ordinance that will levy a special tax for fire protection, emergency medical services, prevention services and equipment replacement. W, THEREFORE, BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF PLACER, CALIFORNIA DOES RESOLVE, DECLARE, DETERMNE, AND ORDER AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1. The Placer County Board of Supervisors, pursuant to its right and authority, does hereby order submitted to the voters at the Primary Election to be held on June 5, 2012, the following measure: SECTION 2. The text of the proposed ordinance to be submitted to the voters is attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference. SECTION 3. The ballots to be used at the election shall be in form and content as required by law. SECTION 4. The Placer County election official is authorized, instructed and directed to procure and furnish any and all official ballots, notices, printed matter and all supplies, equipment and paraphernalia that may be necessary in order to properly and lawfully conduct the election and is authorized to canvass the returns of the election. SECTION 5. The polls for the election shall be open at seven o'clock a.m. on the day of the election and shall remain open continuously from that time until eight o'clock p.m. of the same day when the polls shall be closed, except as provided in Section of the California Elections Code. SECTION 6. In all particulars not recited in this Resolution, the election shall be held and conducted as provided by law for holding municipal elections. SECTION 7. The Clerk of the Board of the County of Placer is hereby directed to certify to the passage and adoption of this Resolution and file a certified copy of this Resolution with the election official of the County of Placer, not later than February 1, The following RESOLUTION was duly passed by the Board of Supervisors of the County of Placer at a regular meeting held, January 24, 2012, by the following vote on roll call: Ayes: Noes: Absent: WEYGANDT, HOLMES, UHLER, MONTGOMERY NE DURAN Shall an ordinance be adopted to increase existing direct charges for residential development by $40 per unit; for mobile home parks by $20 per unit; for commercial/ industrial development by $0.046 per square foot for fire protection, emergency medical, prevention services and equipment replacement in North Auburn - Ophir Fire (CSA 28, Zone 193) (Charges approved in this measure are subject to an annual cost of living adjustment not to exceed 3% in any year)? YES Signed and approved by me after its passage. Attest: Clerk of said Board Ann Holman Jennifer Montgomery Chairman, Board of Supervisors D2

25 VOTERS - there are many ways to return your vote-by-mail ballot 1. By Mail The ballot must be received by the Placer County Office of Elections no later than 8:00 PM on June 5, Your ballot cannot be counted if received after 8:00 PM on Election Day, regardless of the postmark. Consider mailing back your ballot early! 2. By You in Person Prior to Election Day The Office of Elections (2956 Richardson Drive, Auburn) is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The office will also be open two weekends prior to the election (May 26 th /27 th and June 2 nd /3 rd ) from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Ballots may be returned to the office during those hours. For after-hours service, the Office of Elections has a 24-hour drive-up drop-off box located in front of our office. For directions to our office, please call or toll free in California New this year Library drop-off locations in South Placer! For this election, voters can drop off their voted ballots one week prior to the election, starting on May 29, Signage will be at the ballot dropoff locations so voters will know where to drop their ballots inside the libraries. Please do not drop off your voted ballots into the library book drop-off slot! Voted ballots can only be received by the Library during regular business hours or on Election Day, June 5 th. Locations & Hours to drop off your voted ballot TUES WED THUR May 29 May 30 May 31 Granite Bay Library 6475 Douglas Blvd Granite Bay Martha Riley Library 1501 Pleasant Grove Blvd Roseville FRI June 1 SAT June SUN June 3 MON June Election Day TUES June 5 POLLING LOCATION 7AM-8PM Rocklin Library 4890 Granite Dr Rocklin POLLING LOCATION 7AM-8PM 3. By Your Authorized Representative If you are unable to deliver your ballot personally because of illness or other physical disability, you may designate one of the following to return the ballot for you: spouse, child, parent, grandparent, grandchild, brother, sister or a person residing in your household. Please complete the required information on the return envelope and have your ballot delivered by your authorized representative to the Office of Elections or any Placer County polling location. 4. By You in Person or By Your Authorized Representative at any Placer County Polling Location on Election Day Voted ballots may be returned on Election Day, June 5, 2012 to any Placer County polling location between the hours of 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM. To locate your polling location visit our website at or telephone our office at or toll free in California at to locate the nearest polling location near you. 5. By You in Person on Election Day The Placer County Office of Elections (2956 Richardson Drive, Auburn) will be open from 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM on Election Day, June 5, 2012, for any voter who: wishes to deliver his/her ballot in person; prefers to vote his/her ballot in a voting booth; needs a replacement ballot; has questions about his/her eligibility to vote; or requires assistance with voting. Choose a method to return your voted ballot that is most convenient for you and have your voice heard! MI.2

26 CHECK THE STATUS OF YOUR VOTE-BY-MAIL BALLOT NEWS WHERE TO FIND INFORMATION ON STATEWIDE MEASURES AND CANDIDATES This Sample Ballot pamphlet, issued by the Placer County Office of Elections, contains information about local candidates and local measures. In addition, every household will be mailed one Voter Information Guide from the Secretary of State that will include information on statewide ballot measures, some statewide candidates and judicial candidates. You may also access this information by visiting the Secretary of State s website at or come into the Office of Elections to obtain a copy. If you vote by mail, you now have an easy way to see if the Office of Elections has received your ballot! This information is available online at Go to the Vote-by-Mail Tracking link from the home page. If you have a question about the status of your Vote-by-Mail ballot or have problems accessing the information, please contact the Office of Elections at or toll-free in California at Vote-by-mail tracking information will be updated every weekday morning beginning May 7, Yes! Save the paper! Save the postage! Save the planet! GO GREEN! Go Paperless and get your Sample Ballot Pamphlet Online for the next scheduled election. The Placer County Registrar of Voters is excited to announce that voters now have the option of receiving their Sample Ballot Pamphlets electronically. For more information and to sign-up, visit our Website at It s paperless and good for the planet; it s convenient and very flexible; it s your choice, and it saves tax dollars! VOTERS Vote on June 5 th! MI.3

27 VOTER FILE MAINTENANCE INFORMATION: If a voter has not voted in any election within the preceding four years, and his/her residence address, name, or party affiliation has not been updated during that time, the county elections official may send an alternative residency confirmation postcard. The notice is used to enable the voter to verify or correct his/her address information. If no confirmation is received by the voter he/she may be required to provide proof of residence in order to vote at future elections. Further, if the voter does not appear or offer to vote at any election between the date of the notice and the second federal general election after the receipt of the notice, the voter s registration will be cancelled and the voter will have to re-register to vote. (Election Code Section 2224) NEW Am I Registered? VOTERS CAN CHECK THEIR VOTER REGISTRATION STATUS ONLINE Jim McCauley, Registrar of Voters is pleased to announce that voters can now go to to see if they are registered to vote in Placer County. Voters should re-register to vote when they move within Placer County, change names or change political party affiliation. Be sure to re-register if you move because election voting materials are not forwardable. Voters can also register to vote online from the Office of Elections website mentioned above. Voting material mailings begin 29 days before the election. To ensure your voting materials are delivered timely and accurately, register early! 3 Ways To Find Your Polling Location 1. Back cover of this pamphlet 2. Website at 3. Telephone at VOTERS WHO VOTE BY MAIL Mail back your ballot early! TOP TWO CANDIDATES OPEN PRIMARY ACT AND VOTER-MINATED OFFICES In 2010 California voters approved Proposition 14, which created the Top Two Candidates Open Primary Act. This act created a primary in which voters rather than parties nominate candidates to run in the general election. Except for the office of the U.S. President, county central committee offices, and the State Superintendent of Public Instruction, offices that used to be known as partisan offices (e.g., state constitutional offices, U.S. Congress, and state legislative offices) are now known as voternominated offices. In this primary system, candidates list their party preferences on the ballot. Voters will receive a ballot with all the candidates for the voternominated races, regardless of party preference and voters can vote for any candidate. The top two vote-getters not the top vote-getter from each qualified party and anyone using the independent nomination process will move on to the General Election. Beginning January 1, 2001, California adopted the modified closed primary system. The modified closed primary system permits unaffiliated (no party preference formerly known as decline to state ) voters to participate in a primary election if authorized by an individual party s rules and duly noticed to the Secretary of State. Political parties have until 135 days prior to an election to notify the Secretary of State whether they will allow voters who have declined to disclose a political party preference to vote the ballot of that individual party. Even though the Top Two Candidates Open Primary Act has replaced this primary system for most offices, the modified closed primary system is still in effect for the Office of the President of the United States. In Placer County, elected officials for county and judicial offices are elected during a primary election. Because these are nonpartisan offices, the party preference of the candidates and the voters is not relevant to the races. All registered voters living in the district are eligible to vote for the office. If none of the candidates receives a simple majority, the two candidates with the highest number of votes will run off in the general election. Similarly, state propositions and local measures may appear on primary election ballots and all registered voters living in the applicable district may vote in those contests regardless of party preference. MI.4

28 What is a Top 2 Primary? TOP 2 is New for California FAQ s for Voters A Top 2 Primary lets you vote for any candidate (for most races), even if you are not registered in the same political party. The top 2 candidates the ones who get the most votes in the primary - will be on the General Election ballot in November. Is Top 2 different than the last primary election? Yes. Top 2 is new. It became law in 2010 when we passed Prop 14. Before Top 2, each party could have one candidate on the General Election ballot for all party races. Now with Top 2, only two candidates get on the General Election ballot for most races the ones who got the most votes in the primary no matter what party they are from. What does party preference mean? Party preference refers to the political party you or the candidate is registered with. It s listed on the ballot near the candidate s name. The word None appears for candidates who are not registered with a party. Do all offices follow the Top 2 rules? No. Top 2 applies to these voter-nominated offices: U.S. Senator; U.S. Congressperson; State Senator, State Assembly Member and Statewide constitutional offices (such as Governor, which will be on the 2014 ballot). The top 2 does not apply to elections for President or Central Committees. Can the Top 2 candidates be from the same party? Yes. The Top 2 candidates might be from the same party, different parties, or no party. If only 1 or 2 candidates run for an office, will they still run in the primaries? Yes. I am registered with a political party. What ballot will I receive in June? You will receive a ballot for your party if you are registered with one of the parties: American Independent Green Peace and Freedom Democratic Republican Libertarian Your ballot will have: Your party s candidates for President and Central Committee, and All candidates from all parties for voter-nominated and nonpartisan offices, and State or local measures. Exception: The Americans Elect Party is not participating in this Primary. If you belong to the Americans Elect Party, you will be given a no party preference ballot for this election and it will not have candidates for President. MI.5

29 TOP 2 is New for California FAQ s for voters What if I am registered with one party but I want to vote another party s ballot? You are not allowed to vote a different party s ballot. If you wish to vote a party s ballot you would have to reregister to vote in that political party no later than May 21, What ballot do I vote if I am not registered with any party? If you did not select any party when you registered or if you registered Decline to State, Independent, nonpartisan or choose a nonqualified party, you are a No Party Preference (NPP) Voter. NPP ballots do not allow you to vote for a Presidential Nominee. However, for this primary election the following parties are allowing NPP voters to vote their party ballots: Democratic Party and American Independent Party. Important! If you want to vote a ballot for one of these parties above you must ask for it. Can I still write in a candidate on my ballot? Yes. You can write in a candidate for voter-nominated offices at the primary election, but not for the general election. For other contests, you are allowed to write in a candidate at both the primary and general elections. Can I find out what party I am registered with? Yes. There are ways to find out which party if any you are registered with: 1. Look on the front cover of your Sample Ballot Pamphlet. Your party, if any is printed on the front cover. If you did not register with a party, it says No Party Preference (NPP). 2. Call our office at Can I change my political party? Yes. Fill out a new voter registration card and return it at least 15 days before the election. The last day to register to vote for the June 5, 2012 Primary Election is May 21, Do I need to re-register again for each election? No. Fill out a new voter registration card only if you have: moved, changed your name, or you wish to change your political party preference. Where can I register to vote? Online at Post office, Library, Office of Elections, or Call our office at and a registration card can be mailed to you. Still have more questions about the Top 2? Call our office at , or visit our website at MI.6

30 PLACER COUNTY VOTER S BILL OF RIGHTS Your right to vote is important to us. The Placer County Office of Elections compiled this information to explain the election process, your voting rights and some of the services we offer. #1 - The Right to Vote You may vote in a scheduled election if you are a U.S. citizen, at least 18 years old by Election Day, not currently in prison or on parole for a felony conviction, live in Placer County, and provide us with a completed voter registration card at least 15 days before the scheduled election. If you go to the polls and you are not listed on our registration rolls, you have the right to cast a provisional ballot. You also have the right to vote as long as you are in line at your polling place before the polls close at 8:00 PM. There are a few exceptions to these rules, so contact the Office of Elections with any questions. #2 - The Right Not to Vote State law no longer requires you to vote in every election to stay registered. If none of the candidates or issues interest you by Election Day, you can skip the election and your registration will not be deleted. In addition, if your ballot has multiple issues, you are not required to vote on all of them. Blank sections on your ballot will not affect any of your other votes. #3 - The Right to Vote by Vote by Mail Ballot or Permanent Vote-by-Mail Ballot Whether you are sick, out of town or just like the convenience of voting from home, all California voters have the option of voting by a Vote-by-Mail ballot. Your written request for a Vote-by-Mail ballot must be received at least one week before the election to allow us enough time to process and mail your ballot. For best results, use the form on the back of this sample ballot pamphlet. You may also become a Permanent Vote-by-Mail voter (meaning your ballot will always be mailed to you without your having to complete an application each election). You may return your completed Vote-by-Mail ballot by mail or to any poll location in the county on Election Day or drop it at our office, but we must receive it no later than 8:00 PM Election Day. #4 - The Right to Request Another Ballot If you make a mistake when voting your official ballot, you may return your spoiled ballot and receive a new one at the polls (or from the Office of Elections if voting by a Vote-by-Mail ballot). However, state law allows us to issue no more than two replacement ballots per voter. #5 - The Right to Assistance and to Ask Questions Important information is contained in your sample ballot pamphlet, at the polls, and on our website at You can also take your sample ballot pamphlet or other voting guides with you into the polls. If you are physically unable to vote without assistance, we have devices to help you in casting your vote or an elections official or other person of your choice can assist you. Your election officials are also available to answer any questions about election procedures. #6 - The Right to Unbiased Political Information Many people are frustrated by negative political campaigning that they have decided to stop voting. While we cannot stop negative campaigning completely, we will enforce our No Negative Attacks policy for Candidate Statements printed in this sample ballot pamphlet to the best of our ability. #7 - The Right to Contact the Candidates Can t find out how a candidate stands on an issue? The Office of Elections requires each local candidate to provide at least one public telephone number so you can have your questions answered. #8 - The Right to Watch Ballots Being Counted and Observe the Canvass Counting ballots is a public process. Eleven days before Election Day, the Office of Elections begins opening and preparing the Vote-by-Mail ballots to be included in Election Night totals. Voters may observe this process, and for years we have invited the public to come and observe Election Night activities. Voters are also allowed to watch what goes on at the polling places Election Day. For rules on how to be an Election Night or polling place observer, please contact the Office of Elections. After Election Day, the election canvass begins. This is an internal audit required by state law to ensure the accuracy of election results. California election law allows 28 days to conduct the official canvass. During the canvass, Vote-by-Mail and provisional ballots not counted on Election Night are checked for eligibility, write-in votes are tallied, the number of ballots cast is balanced against the number of ballots issued, and a hand count of 1% of all ballots cast in each race is performed to verify the machine count. All aspects of the canvass are open to public inspection. #9 - The Right to Hold Office and to Make a Difference At each November election, Placer County has over 200 local offices up for election. Someone has to fill these offices why not you? If you are registered to vote and live in a district or city going to election, you are most likely eligible. We conduct candidate workshops roughly six months before every major election, which will walk you through the candidate filing process (watch your local newspaper or call us for dates and times). #10 - The Right to a Fair Election You have the right to report any illegal or fraudulent activity to our office or to the Secretary of State s Office. If you believe you have been denied any of your rights, or if you are aware of any election fraud or misconduct, please call us at or toll-free in California , or you may use the Secretary of State s confidential, toll-free VOTER PROTECTION HOTLINE at FL1

31 An Important Message from Jim McCauley, Placer County Registrar of Voters: VOTERS Help us save your precious tax dollars and GO GREEN! Opt-Out of receiving your Sample Ballot Pamphlet by mail for the next election in November 2012! The Placer County Registrar of Voters is excited to announce that voters now have the option of accessing their Sample Ballot Pamphlet prior to each election via our Website: Once you are signed up for this program, each election we ll send you an with a link to your Sample Ballot Pamphlet you ll be able to access it instantly! For the first time, beginning January 1, 2011, California law provides you, a registered voter, with the choice of how you want to access your Sample Ballot Pamphlet information online or via mail. Choosing the online option will reduce County costs and save needed tax dollars. More good reasons to GO GREEN It s convenient, as you can access your pamphlet anytime from anywhere. It s paperless which is good for the planet, and it s your choice as a voter - if you find that you would rather have a paper copy of the Sample Ballot Pamphlet, you can. Just let us know. If you would like to access your Sample Ballot Pamphlet online, simply fill out the form below and return it to the Placer County Office of Elections, or go to our website and complete the form online. If you wish to continue receiving your Sample Ballot Pamphlet by mail, then do nothing and you will continue to receive your pamphlet by mail. Your Sample Ballot Pamphlet will be available on our website approximately 30 days before each election. If you have additional questions regarding this program, please contact our office at or toll free in California at CUT HERE Sample Ballot Pamphlet Opt-Out/Opt-In Program If you are submitting your request less than 65 days prior to a scheduled election it will not take effect until the following scheduled election. Complete the information below, remove and return the form to the Office of Elections. Choose One I no longer want to receive my Sample Ballot Pamphlet by mail. I ll receive my pamphlet electronically via my address. I previously opted out of receiving my Sample Ballot Pamphlet by mail, but would like to start receiving it again. Name (Please Print) Last Name First Name Middle Name Residential Address Street City State Zip Mailing Address (if different than above) Address Phone Number Signature X MAIL REQUEST TO: Placer County Office of Elections, PO Box 7043, Auburn CA FL2

32 In Placer County, when voters go to the polls on June 5, 2012, they will simply mark a paper ballot and feed it into an electronic scanner that can quickly tabulate the results. Instructions for marking your ballot are located on the inside front cover of this pamphlet. A sample ballot (determined by your residence address) can also be found in this pamphlet. Please take the time to read the instructions and study your ballot so you will be ready to vote on Election Day. We at the Office of Elections are confident about the advantages and benefits the AccuVote system brings to the voters of Placer County. This system combines the speed of modern computer processing with the back up security of the voted paper ballot. If you have any questions about the AccuVote system or your ballot, you may contact us at or toll free in California at We welcome your comments and questions! Sign roster to receive a ballot. Once the voter signs the roster, the voter will receive a ballot with the names of the candidates and measures on it. Vote ballot. The voter takes the ballot to a booth and votes by using the pen provided. When voting for a candidate or a measure, the voter will completely fill in the oval beside the candidate or measure of choice. Feed ballot into ballot counting machine. Once the voter has finished voting, the voter feeds the ballot into the AccuVote ballot counting machine. FL3