Welcome to the
Los Angeles Voter Guide Website
At LAvoterguide.com we have carefully evaluated the candidates and issues for the upcoming Los Angeles election.
Our Los Angeles election recommendations are designed to help you
cut through the rhetoric, election propaganda and biased media coverage
of the campaigns.
As the election approaches, we evaluated each of the candidates following 10 family value criteria:
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Reducing the bloated bureaucracy |
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Providing real solutions to protect kids from gangs and crime |
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Improving education standards |
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Controlling schools with wise fiscal management |
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Creating more accountability of teachers, school administrations and city employees |
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Cutting waste and inefficiency in the schools and city |
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Achieving independence from—and not becoming a puppet of—the powerful unions that prevent needed reform and protect incompetent teachers and city employees |
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Supporting a parent’s right to send their children to charter and other schools if the local school is failing the students |
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Looking to privatize and outsource government services for lower costs and greater productivity |
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Pledging to reduce taxes...and not to vote for new taxes |
We hope our recommendations will equip you with important information you need to make a wise choice at the ballot box.
Best wishes,
Craig A. Huey
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2008 Voter Guide
Recommendations for
Los Angeles County
California State Measures/Propositions
- Proposition 5
- Nonviolent Drug Offenses, Sentencing, Parole and Rehabilitation
- NO
- Proposition 6
- Police and Law Enforcement Funding. Criminal Penalties and Laws
- YES
- Proposition 9
- Criminal Justice System. Victims' Rights. Parole
- YES
- Proposition 10
- Alternative Fuel Vehicles
and Renewable Energy. Bonds
- NO
Ratings:
- Endorsed: Better than opponent
- Thumbs Up: Above average
- Thumbs Up: Strongest endorsement for value voters
- Leave ballot blank: DNR—Do not recommend (All your other votes will be counted)
Los Angeles Judicial
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Judge, Superior Court; County of Los Angeles; Office 72
- Steven A. SimonsEndorsed /
- Hilleri Grossman Merritt
Judge, Superior Court; County of Los Angeles; Office 82
- Cynthia Loo
- Thomas RubinsonEndorsed /
Judge, Superior Court; County of Los Angeles; Office 84
- Pat ConnollyEndorsed
- Lori-Ann C. Jones
Judge, Superior Court; County of Los Angeles; Office 94
- C. Edward Mack
- Michael J. O'GaraEndorsed /
Judge, Superior Court; County of Los Angeles; Office 154
- Rocky L. Crabb
- Michael V. JesicEndorsed /
Los Angeles—US Representatives
United States Representative; District 25
- Howard McKeon, RepublicanEndorsed
- Jacquese Conaway, Democratic
United States Representative; District 26
- David Dreier, Republican
- Ted Brown, LibertarianEndorsed
- Russell Warner, Democratic
United States Representative; District 27
- Brad Sherman, Democratic
- Tim Denton, Libertarian
- Navraj Singh, RepublicanEndorsed
United States Representative; District 29
- Charles Hahn, RepublicanEndorsed /
- Adam Schiff, Democratic
- Alan Pyeatt, Libertarian
United States Representative; District 33
- Diane Watson, Democratic
- David Crowley, II, RepublicanEndorsed /
United States Representative; District 34
- Lucille Roybal-Allard, Democratic
- Christopher Balding, RepublicanEndorsed
United States Representative; District 35
- Herb Peters, LibertarianEndorsed /
- Maxine Waters, Democratic
- Ted Hayes, RepublicanEndorsed /
United States Representative; District 36
- Brian Gibson, RepublicanEndorsed /
- Jane Harman, Democratic
United States Representative; District 37
- Laura Richardson, Democratic
- Nicholas Dibs, Independent
- June Pouesi, Republican
(Note: June is a write-in candidate)Endorsed /
United States Representative; District 38
- Christopher Agrella, LibertarianEndorsed
- Grace Napolitano, Democratic
United States Representative; District 39
- Linda Sanchez, Democratic
- Diane Lenning, RepublicanEndorsed /
United States Representative; District 42
- Gary Miller, RepublicanEndorsed /
- Edwin "Ed" Chau, Democratic
United States Representative; District 46
- Dana Rohrabacher, RepublicanEndorsed /
- Debbie Cook, Democratic
- Thomas Lash, Green
- Ernst Gasteiger, Libertarian
Los Angeles—California State Senate
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State Senator; District 17
- Bruce McFarland, Democratic
- George Runner, RepublicanEndorsed /
State Senator; District 19
- Tony Strickland, RepublicanEndorsed /
- Hannah-Beth Jackson, Democratic
State Senator; District 21
- Carol Liu, Democratic
- Steve Myers, Libertarian
- Teddy Choi, RepublicanEndorsed
State Senator; District 23
- Fran Pavley, Democratic
- Rick Montaine, RepublicanEndorsed /
- Colin Goldman, Libertarian
State Senator; District 25
- Roderick Wright, Democratic
- Lydia Gutierrez, RepublicanEndorsed /
State Senator; District 27
- Allen Wood, RepublicanEndorsed /
- Alan Lowenthal, Democratic
State Senator; District 29
- Joseph Lyons, Democratic
- Robert Huff, RepublicanEndorsed /
- Jill Stone, Libertarian
Los Angeles—California State Assembly
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Member of the State Assembly; District 36
- Linda Jones, Democratic
- Steve Knight, RepublicanEndorsed /
Member of the State Assembly; District 37
- Audra Strickland, RepublicanEndorsed /
- Ferial Masry, Democratic
Member of the State Assembly; District 38
- Cameron Smyth, RepublicanEndorsed /
- Carole Lutness, Democratic
Member of the State Assembly; District 39
- John Lindblad, Green
- Felipe Fuentes, Democratic
- Grady Martine, RepublicanEndorsed
Member of the State Assembly; District 40
- Armineh Chelebian, RepublicanEndorsed /
- Pamela Brown, Libertarian
- Bob Blumenfield, Democratic
Member of the State Assembly; District 41
- Mark Bernsley, RepublicanEndorsed
- Julia Brownley, Democratic
Member of the State Assembly; District 42
- Steven Sion, RepublicanEndorsed
- Mike Feuer, Democratic
Member of the State Assembly; District 43
- Jane Barnett, RepublicanEndorsed /
- Paul Krekorian, Democratic
Member of the State Assembly; District 44
- Thomas Logan, Libertarian
- Anthony Portantino, Democratic
- Brian Fuller, RepublicanEndorsed
Member of the State Assembly; District 45
- Kevin De Leon, Democratic
- Phillip Alexander, RepublicanEndorsed
Member of the State Assembly; District 46
- John Perez, Democratic
- Manuel Aldana, Jr., RepublicanEndorsed /
Member of the State Assembly; District 47
- Karen Bass, Democratic
- Lady Cage-Barile, RepublicanEndorsed
Member of the State Assembly; District 48
- Lucilla Esguerra, Peace and FreedomDNR
- Mike Davis, DemocraticDNR
Member of the State Assembly; District 49
- Mike Eng, Democratic
- Esthela Torres Siegrist, RepublicanEndorsed
Member of the State Assembly; District 51
- Carl Swinney, Libertarian
- Reece Pollack, RepublicanEndorsed /
- Curren Price, Jr., Democratic
Member of the State Assembly; District 52
- Gwen Patrick, RepublicanEndorsed /
- Isadore Hall, Democratic
Member of the State Assembly; District 53
- Thomas Vidal, RepublicanEndorsed /
- Ted Lieu, Democratic
Member of the State Assembly; District 54
- Gabriella Holt, RepublicanEndorsed
- Bonnie Lowenthal, Democratic
- John Kling, Libertarian
Member of the State Assembly; District 55
- Warren Furutani, Democratic
- Edwin Williams, RepublicanEndorsed
Member of the State Assembly; District 56
- Roger Garrett, RepublicanEndorsed
- Tony Mendoza, Democratic
Member of the State Assembly; District 57
- Ed Hernandez, Democratic
- Victor Saldana, RepublicanEndorsed /
Member of the State Assembly; District 58
- Carlos Getino, RepublicanEndorsed /
- Charles Calderon, DemocraticDNR
Member of the State Assembly; District 59
- Donald Williamson, Democratic
- Anthony Adams, RepublicanEndorsed
- Maureen Keedy, Libertarian
Member of the State Assembly; District 60
- Diane Singer, Democratic
- Curt Hagman, RepublicanEndorsed /
Member of the State Assembly; District 61
- Michael Mendez, Libertarian
- Wendy Maier, RepublicanEndorsed
- Norma Torres, Democratic
Los Angeles County
Supervisor; County of Los Angeles; District 2
- Mark Ridley-Thomas
- Bernard C. ParksEndorsed
Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority
- NO Measure R. Traffic Relief - Rail Extensions - Reduce Foreign Oil Dependence
Los Angeles Community College District
- NO Measure J. Community College Classroom Repair, Public Safety, Nursing & Job Training
Los Angeles County City Elections
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Councilmember; City of Alhambra; District 4
- Efren J. Moreno, Jr.
- Steven Thomas Placido
- Tang A. Thong
Council Member to Succeed Tina Baca Del Rio; City of Commerce
- Lilia Leon
- Diana Santiago Bagne
Council Member to Succeed Robert C. Fierro; City of Commerce
- Jaime Valencia
- Art A. Gonzalez
- Jesus M. Cervantes
Councilmember; City of Downey; District 3
- Russell V. Rankin
- Roger Brossmer
Councilmember; City of Downey; District 5
- Luis H. Marquez
- Gary De Remer
- Shahira A-Malek
- Maria J. Larkin
Councilmember; City of Gardena
- Tasha Cerda
- Shannon Lawrence
- Dan Medina
- Mina Semenza
Councilmember; City of Pomona; District 1
- Virgilio Pico "Jojo" Doniza
- Robert Rucker
- Fred R. Van Allen
- Danielle Soto
Councilmember; City of Pomona; District 4
- Jonathan N. Akugue
- Paula Lantz
- Primo Castro
Councilmember; City of Pomona; District 6
- Carol A. Schlaepfer
- Stephen Atchley
- John Mendoza
- Danilet Dani Querubin
Mayor; City of Pomona
- Edward K. Guerrero, Jr.Endorsed
- George Hunter
- Nick Tosaya
- Mark Nava
- Candace Barry
- Tomas Ursua
- Hassan Alyassin
- Elliott Rothman
Councilmember; City of Santa Monica (4 Elected)
- Linda Piera-Ávila
- Susan Hartley
- Ted Winterer
- John Blakely
- Linda Armstrong
- Herbert Silverstein
- Ken Genser
- Richard Bloom
- Bobby Shriver
- Jerry Peace Activist Rubin
- Herb Katz
- Michael Kovac
- Jon Louis Mann
Rent Control Board; City of Santa Monica (2 Elected)
- Christopher Braun
- Joel Koury
- Robert Kronovet
Los Angeles County School District
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Board of Education; Alhambra Unified School District; District 1
- Adele F. Andrade-Stadler
- Sonia E. McIntosh
- Sunny K. Tam
Board of Education; Alhambra Unified School District; District 2
- Jane Anderson
- Brandon Hall
- Linda Leigh
Governing Board Member; Lowell Joint Elementary School District (2 Elected)
- Fred W. Schambeck
- James Anthony Najera
- Gene N. Dunford
- William A. Hinz
Governing Board Member; North Orange County Community College District; Trustee Area 4
- Dana Rose Crystal
- Ross P. Romero
- Molly McClanahan
Board of Education; Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District (3 Elected)
- Jose Escarce
- Maria Leon-Vazquez
- Ben Allen
- Chris Bley
Board of Trustees; Santa Monica Community College District (3 Elected)
- Margaret Quinones-Perez
- Heidi HoeckEndorsed
- Susan Aminoff
- Robert Greenstein Rader
Board of Education; Snowline Joint Unified School District (2 Elected)
- David Nilsen
- Michael Urmann
- Dale Schinke
- Christina Behringer
- Ann Bashaw
Los Angeles County Special District
Board of Directors; Antelope Valley East Kern Water Agency; Division 4
- George M. Lane
- James "Jim" Powell
Board of Directors; Antelope Valley East Kern Water Agency; Division 6
- Marlon Barnes
- Neal A. Weisenberger
Board of Directors; Antelope Valley East Kern Water Agency; Division 7
- R. Todd Lemen
- David Andrew Rizzo
Board of Directors; Castaic Lake Water Agency; Division 1
- Ronald "Rj" KellyEndorsed
- Eleda Luther
Board of Directors; Castaic Lake Water Agency; Division 2
- David P. Martuscello
- E. G. "Jerry" GladbachEndorsed
Board of Directors; Castaic Lake Water Agency; Division 3
- William PecsiEndorsed
- Leigh D. Hart
Board of Directors; Castaic Lake Water Agency; At Large
- Gary J. Lysik
- Bill CooperEndorsed
- David V. Clark
Board of Directors; Central Basin Municipal Water District; Division 1
- Yvette L. Silva
- Ed Vasquez
Board of Directors; Central Basin Municipal Water District; Division 4
- Rudy C. Montalvo
- Leticia VasquezEndorsed
Board of Directors; Central Basin Municipal Water District; Division 5
- Mason Buchanan Inocentes
- Phillip D. HawkinsEndorsed
Board of Directors; Water Replenishment District of Southern California; Division 2
- Robert E. "Rob" KathermanEndorsed
- Pete Manghera
Board of Directors; Water Replenishment District of Southern California; Division 5
- Linda Unruh Fuentes
- Albert Robles
- Ralph M. Helm
- Steve Castellanos
Board of Directors; Three Valleys Municipal Water District; Division 6
- John Mendoza
- John W. "Fred" Lantz
Board of Directors; San Gabriel Valley Municipal Water District; Division 3
- Joseph C. Reichenberger
- John Y. WongEndorsed
Board of Directors; Beach Cities Health Care District (3 Elected)
- Vanessa I. Poster
- Robert Jay Grossman
- Brian E. ParkerEndorsed
- Marie L. Corr
Board of Directors; Upper San Gabriel Valley Municipal Water District; Division 2
- Charles M. Trevino
- Clarence Wong
- Arthur James Munoz
- Frank F. Forbes
Board of Directors; Upper San Gabriel Valley Municipal Water District; Division 3
- Leon Garcia
- Lizet Angulo
- Ed Chavez
Board of Directors; Upper San Gabriel Valley Municipal Water District; Division 4
- Royall K. Brown
- Andrew M. McIntyre
- R. William "Bill" Robinson
Board of Directors; West Basin Municipal Water District; Division 3
- Desi AlvarezEndorsed
- Carol Kwan
Board of Directors; West Basin Municipal Water District; Division 5
- Philip A. Johnson
- Donald L. "Don" Dear
Los Angeles Local Measures
City of Los Angeles
- NOProposition A. Gang & Youth Violence Prevention, After-School & Job Training Programs
- NOProposition B. Update of Low Rent Housing Authorization
El Monte Union High School District
- NOMeasure D. School Improvement
Beverly Hills Unified School District
- NOMeasure E. School Safety, Security and Repair
City of Long Beach
- NOMeasure G. Telephone Users Tax Update
- NOMeasure I. Funding for Bond Repayment
City of Beverly Hills
- YESMeasure H. Revitalization of Beverly Hilton Hotel Site
Long Beach Unified School District
- NOMeasure K. Classroom Repair, Student Safety
City of Lakewood
- NOMeasure L. Telephone Users Tax Update
El Segundo Unified School District
- NOMeasure M. School Improvement
Rosemead Elementary School District
- NOMeasure O. School Improvement
City of Pico Rivera
- NOMeasure P. The Pico Rivera City Services Protection Measure
Los Angeles Unified School District
- NOMeasure Q. Safe, Healthy Neighborhood Schools
Santa Clarita Valley Sanitation District
- NOMeasure S. Removal of Residential “Salt-Based” Water Softeners
City of Santa Monica
- NOProposition T. Commercial Development Limits
Unincorporated Areas of Los Angeles County
- NOMeasure U. Utility Users' Tax Continuation
City of Hawthorne
- NOMeasure V. Communication Users Tax
Whittier Union High School District
- NOMeasure W. School Improvement
Torrance Unified School District
- NOMeasure Y. School Safety and Core Academic Facilities
- NOMeasure Z. Education Upgrades
Santa Monica Community College District
- NOMeasure AA. Santa Monica College Career and Educational Improvements
Bonita Unified School District
- NOMeasure AB. Building For Student Success Improvement
Manhattan Beach Unified School District
- NOMeasure BB. Mira Costa High School Rehabilitation
City of Rosemead
- YESMeasure CC. City Charter Adoption
Acton-Agua Dulce Unified School District
- NOMeasure CF. School Improvement
Centinela Valley Union High School District
- NOMeasure CV. School Improvement
City of Redondo Beach
- NOMeasure DD. Voter Approval of Specified Changes in Allowable Land Use
- NOMeasure EE. Voter Approval for Changes in Land Use/Development Standards
City of El Monte
- NOMeasure GG. Essential City Services Preservation and Protection
City of Lynwood
- NOMeasure HH. Priority for use of Utility User’s Tax funds
- NOMeasure II. Ratification of Existing Utility User’s Tax
- YESMeasure C. Term Limits
Victor Valley Community College District
- NOMeasure JJ. Victor Valley College Public Safety, Health Care Job Training
El Monte City Elementary School District
- NOMeasure KC. El Monte Elementary School Repair and Upgrade Measure
City of Maywood
- NOMeasure MC. Transactions and Use Tax
Alhambra Unified School District
- NOMeasure MM. Neighborhood Elementary Schools Health, Safety and Repair
City of Pomona
- NOMeasure PC. Temporary Utility User Tax Increase
Pomona Unified School District
- NOMeasure PS. School Improvement
Mount San Antonio Community College District
- NOMeasure RR. Classroom Repair, Education Improvement, Public Safety/Job Training
William S. Hart Union High School District
- NOMeasure SA. County & Local Ballot Measures
City of San Gabriel
- NOMeasure SG. Utility Users Tax Amendment
City of Santa Monica
- NOProposition SM. Telecommunications Tax
City of South Pasadena
- NOMeasure SP. Amended Redevelopment Plan for Downtown Revitalization
Pasadena Unified School District
- NOMeasure TT. School Improvements
City of Inglewood
- NOMeasure UUT. Communications Users Tax Rate Reduction and Modernization
Westside Union Elementary School District
- NOMeasure WS. School Improvement
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