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MEET THE CANDIDATES GUIDE NOVEMBER 2022
Keep an eye on the mailbox, registered voters should have received their mail-in ballot by now. When you get it be sure to mail it back or drop it in a drop-box before Election Day! You can also vote in person if you prefer to do so. If you did not get your ballot...
California Propositions
The California ballot is coming in on the short side in 2022. With only seven propositions to weigh in on this year, California voters will have the fewest ballot measures before them in more than a century. Education, abortion rights, on-line gambling and...
Meet the Candidate Denise Lite Running for City Council
Denise Lite, candidate for Santa Clarita City Council, is a new face on the political scene, has proven knowledge of critical City issues, and will bring a fresh, stimulating perspective to the council. Denise Lite has 26 years of experience as a FAMILY LEGAL...
Sharlene Johnson Running for Saugus Union School District Area 5
As a parent of two children 8 years old and 10 years old, my attention is drawn to mentoring the future of my children, and those whom I can impact with my efforts in our community. The pandemic affected every family differently, I got to experience the...
Suverna Mistry Running for Newhall School District Area 2
I am a mother of two children who currently attend the Newhall School District. I am committed to serving our students, families, teachers and community. For the last two years, I have successfully advocated for the reopening of schools and restoring normalcy...
Anna Griese Running for Saugus Union School District Area 2
As a mom to a 5th grader at North Park Elementary, I have also experienced the frustrations and lack of communication parents and teachers have felt. We deserve to have parental representation at SUSD, to help preserve parental rights in schools. We need to...
Jesus H. Henao Running for Saugus Union School District Area 1
My mission is to ensure parents have a voice in their children's education as they are your kids, your schools, and your tax dollars. We live in the greatest country in the world. We have the best resources and technology therefore we should use them to ensure a...
Brian Walters Running for Newhall School District Area1
I’ve served 13 years on the Newhall School District Governing Board. We’ve made it the #1 rated elementary district in the state of California, weathered the pandemic and made sure while I was Board President that we were the first elementary school district in...
Bob Jensen Running for Wm. S Hart Union School District Area 2
These are the things I plan to do. Listen to parents and speak up for parental rights and choices. Support all students and value every teacher. Prioritize a return to normalcy and stability for students, teachers, and staff. Improve campus safety and fight the...
Teresa Todd Running for Wm. S Hart Union School District Area 3
As an involved parent, educator, and community leader, Teresa Todd has a long track record demonstrating her ability to govern in the best interest of EVERY student. She promises to bring renewed energy, vision, and perspective to the Hart District Governing...
Joe Messina Running for Wm S Hart Union High School District Area 5
You and your children have weathered a lot the past two years. Families have been subjected to: Mandated masks, distance learning, inequity in access to education and learning. Parents not allowed to question textbook content. Parents locked out or demonized...
Meet the Candidate Selina Thomas Running for City Council
Selina Thomas is running for a seat on the Santa Clarita city council because a fresh, new vision is needed to maintain and broaden SCV’s stellar qualities without compromising things that make SCV a great place to live. Selina has a 5 POINT PLAN for addressing...
Meet the Candidate Dirk Marks Running for SCV Water Board
The ongoing drought highlights the importance of November’s election for the SCV Water Board. We need experienced and knowledgeable water professionals on the Board to meet this challenge. I have over forty years as a water resources engineer in the private and...
Meet the Candidate Marsha McLean Running for City Council
Dear Neighbor, I am Marsha McLean and I am running for re-election to the Santa Clarita City Council. No one can deny that the City of Santa Clarita is one of the safest cities in the nation. We receive awards and recognition as one of the most family...
Meet the Candidate Rebecca Hindman Running for William S. Hart District Board Area 5
WHO AM I?I hold a bachelor's degree in Religious Studies that gives me the understanding of people and communities and a minor in Business gives me experience in HR, budgets, training, and compliance.WHAT INSPIRES ME?I myself struggled in school. In high school...
Meet the Candidate Bill Cooper Running for SCV Water Board
This November’s election for the SCV Water Board is the most important and crucial one ever. We are in an extreme drought cycle and it takes knowledgeable and experienced water professionals to keep the water flowing in the Santa Clarita Valley.My career has...
Meet the Candidate Laurene Weste Running for City Council
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MEET THE CANDIDATES GUIDE 2022
VOTE NOVEMBER 8, 2022Your Vote Matters! Denise LiteRUNNING FOR CITY COUNCILwww.ElectDeniseLite.com Sharlene Duzick-JohnsonRunning For Saugus Union School District Area 5www.SharleneDuzick.com Selina ThomasRUNNING FOR CITY COUNCILwww.selinathomasforcitycouncil.com Anna...
California Propositions
The California ballot is coming in on the short side in 2022. With only seven propositions to weigh in on this year, California voters will have the fewest ballot measures before them in more than a century. Education, abortion rights, on-line gambling and...
Meet the Candidate Denise Lite Running for City Council
Denise Lite, candidate for Santa Clarita City Council, is a new face on the political scene, has proven knowledge of critical City issues, and will bring a fresh, stimulating perspective to the council. Read her opinion pieces on LOCAL ISSUES at...
Meet the Candidate Sharlene Johnson Running for Saugus Union School District Area 5
As a parent of two children 8 years old and 10 years old, my attention is drawn to mentoring the future of my children, and those whom I can impact with my efforts in our community. The pandemic affected every family differently, I got to experience the...
Meet the Candidate Anne Griese Running for Saugus Union School District Area 2
As a mom to a 5th grader at North Park Elementary, I have also experienced the frustrations and lack of communication parents and teachers have felt. We deserve to have parental representation at SUSD, to help preserve parental rights in schools. We need to...
Meet the Candidate Brian Walters Running for Newhall School District Area1
I’ve served 13 years on the Newhall School District Governing Board. We’ve made it the #1 rated elementary district in the state of California, weathered the pandemic and made sure while I was Board President that we were the first elementary school district in...
Meet the Candidate Teresa Todd Running for Wm. S Hart Union School District Area 3
As an involved parent, educator, and community leader, Teresa Todd has a long track record demonstrating her ability to govern in the best interest of EVERY student. She promises to bring renewed energy, vision, and perspective to the Hart District Governing...
Meet the Candidate Suverna Mistry Running for Newhall School District Area 2
I am a mother of two children who currently attend the Newhall School District. I am committed to serving our students, families, teachers and community. For the last two years, I have successfully advocated for the reopening of schools and restoring normalcy...
Meet the Candidate Jesus H. Henao Running for Saugus Union School District Area 1
My mission is to ensure parents have a voice in their children's education as they are your kids, your schools, and your tax dollars. We live in the greatest country in the world. We have the best resources and technology therefore we should use them to ensure...
Meet the Candidate Bob Jensen Running for Wm. S Hart Union School District Area 2
These are the things I plan to do. Listen to parents and speak up for parental rights and choices. Support all students and value every teacher. Prioritize a return to normalcy and stability for students, teachers, and staff. Improve campus safety and fight the...
Meet the Candidate Joe Messina Running for Wm S Hart Union High School District Area 5
You and your children have weathered a lot the past two years. Families have been subjected to: Mandated masks, distance learning, inequity in access to education and learning. Parents not allowed to question textbook content. Parents locked out or demonized...
Meet the Candidate Selina Thomas Running for City Council
Selina Thomas is running for a seat on the Santa Clarita city council because a fresh, new vision is needed to maintain and broaden SCV’s stellar qualities without compromising things that make SCV a great place to live. Selina has a 5 POINT PLAN for addressing...
Meet the Candidate Dirk Marks Running for SCV Water Board
The ongoing drought highlights the importance of November’s election for the SCV Water Board. We need experienced and knowledgeable water professionals on the Board to meet this challenge.I have over forty years as a water resources engineer in the private and public...
Meet the Candidate Marsha McLean Running for City Council
Protecting Our Canyons and Open SpaceMarsha McLean’s Legacy:• Led the fight to protect Elsmere,Placerita and Whitney Canyons• Preserved forever 13,000 acres of open space and 1,420 acres of the Santa Clara River, one of the last natural rivers in California•...
Meet the Candidate Rebecca Hindman Running for William S. Hart District Board Area 5
WHO AM I?I hold a bachelor's degree in Religious Studies that gives me the understanding of people and communities and a minor in Business gives me experience in HR, budgets, training, and compliance.WHAT INSPIRES ME?I myself struggled in school. In high school...
Meet the Candidate Dr. Cherise Moore Running for William S. Hart District Area 3
You, my constituents in Area 3, ELECTED me to represent your voice on the William S. Hart Union High School District Board in 2018. I have been honored and humbled to serve you in this role and I am asking for your vote for my re-election to the William S....
Meet the Candidate Chris Trunkey Running for Saugus Union School District
It has been an honor to represent you on the Saugus Union School District Governing Board since 2014. Since then our school district has had many accomplishments:14 of our 15 schools have achieved Gold Ribbon recognition by the California Department of...
Meet the Candidate Bill Cooper Running for SCV Water Board
This November’s election for the SCV Water Board is the most important and crucial one ever. We are in an extreme drought cycle and it takes knowledgeable and experienced water professionals to keep the water flowing in the Santa Clarita Valley.My career has...
Meet the Candidate Laurene Weste Running for City Council
Laurene Weste was first elected to the Santa Clarita city council in 1998. She is currently serving her sixth term as mayor. She has proven track record of being a strong advocate for protecting open spaces and strengthening the Santa Clarita economy. As a...
Meet the Candidates – September 2022
Meet the some of great people running in out next election. Don’t forget to VOTE on November 8th, 2022 For more information go to www.vote.org. Marsha McLeanRUNNING FOR CITY COUNCILwww.reelectmarshamclean.com Selina ThomasRUNNING FOR CITY...
Meet the Candidate Denise Lite Running for Santa Clarita City Council
Denise Lite, candidate for Santa Clarita City Council, is a new face on the political scene, has proven knowledge of critical City issues, and will bring a fresh, stimulating perspective to the council. Read her opinion pieces on LOCAL ISSUES at...
Meet the Candidate Rebecca Hindman Running for William S. Hart District Board Area 5
WHO AM I? I hold a bachelor's degree in Religious Studies that gives me the understanding of people and communities and a minor in Business gives me experience in HR, budgets, training, and compliance.WHAT INSPIRES ME? I myself struggled in school. In high...
Meet the Candidate Selina Thomas Running for City Council
With approximately 60 days to go until the midterm elections on November 8th Selina Thomas, Candidate for Santa Clarita City can see the long awaited finish line on the horizon. “After November 2, 2020 I literally never stop working in our community. I had run...
Meet the Candidate Marsha McLean Running for City Council
You elected me four years ago and I have been your FULL-TIME councilwoman, available every day to answer your e-mails, speak to you by phone, visit with you at City Hall or stop to chat with you while out and about in our community.Unlike many cities in...
Meet the Candidate Chris Trunkey Running for Saugus Union School District
It has been an honor to represent you on the Saugus Union School District Governing Board since 2014. Since then our school district has had many accomplishments:14 of our 15 schools have achieved Gold Ribbon recognition by the California Department of...
Meet the Candidate Cherise Moore Running for William S. Hart District Board Area 3
Dr. Cherise Moore, an experienced educational leader with a proven students first, parents-as-partners record is asking for your vote for her re-election to the William S. Hart Union High School District Board, Trustee Area 3 on November 8. Cherise is focused...
HOW TO VOTE ON NOVEMBER 3, 2020
Vote in PersonVote on Election DayAll registered voters in California will receive a ballot by mail. However, in-person voting locations will be available to voters. Polling locations may be found online by visiting the Secretary of State’s My Voter Status tool. Vote...
California Propositions: A Voter’s Guide to the 2020 Ballot Measures
There are 12 props on the California ballot. Here’s everything you need to know before voting. PROP 14AUTHORIZES BONDS CONTINUING STEM CELL RESEARCH. INITIATIVE STATUTE. SUMMARY – Put on the Ballot by Petition SignaturesAuthorizes $5.5 billion state bonds for:...
Dear Neighbors,
My name is Christy Smith, and I’m running to serve you and represent California’s 25th Congressional District in Washington. I’ve lived in Santa Clarita for nearly 40 years, having attended our local public schools and College of the Canyons, worked and raised my...
A New Wave of Leadership for the Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency Vote Water 6
Stacy Fortner Candidate for Board of Directors of SCV Water Agency Division 3 A fierce voice for taxpayers and customers! With a Bachelor of Science in Business Management and a background in technology, including Water Systems Technology, you can count on her to keep...
Meet Selina Thomas
Selina has been a proud resident of Santa Clarita for 10 years. Ms. Thomas is a Nationally Certified Human Resource professional and the Founder/CEO of 6 Degrees HR Consulting (www.6degreeshrconsulting.com), an outsourced HR Consulting firm. As a registered...
Vote Steve Sturgeon For Hart School District
I began my involvement with the Sulphur Springs Union School District in 1995 as a Trustee on their Board of Education before being elected to the William S. Hart School Board in 1999. During my tenure, the Hart School District has built 6 new schools and done...
Vote Piotr For Water Board
Piotr Orzechowski is a Polish immigrant and proud U.S. citizen who came to America at the age of 11 with his family as they sought the American dream. His mother is an Atmospheric Chemist and a Chemistry Professor at College of the Canyons. His father is a Nuclear...
A Little About Scott Wilk
A local boy, Scott was born and raised in the 21st Senate District. The district includes the Antelope, Santa Clarita and Victor valleys.Scott believes for a democratic republic to be a civil and just society it requires three pillars: A transparent government;...
Karla Waymire Campaign for SCV Water Agency, Division 1
On August 5th, while in the company of her family, her parents and her closest friends, Karla announced her candidacy for SCV Water Agency Division 1. Her announcement was fueled by a firm and heartfelt commitment to winning in November and serving the...
Vote for Dr. Aakash Ahuja for Santa Clarita City Council
“I Stand for United and Prosperous Santa Clarita”Friends, my name is Dr. Aakash Ahuja. I am a psychiatrist MD by profession. I am an immigrant from India, came to United States about 19 years ago and have been living in Santa Clarita with my wife and two kids. I love...
Vote Gary Martin for Water Board
I think we can all agree that Santa Clarita is a great place to live and raise a family. We have safe, friendly neighborhoods, great schools, and many wonderful amenities to enjoy. For this we can thank the many committed and caring people who work together for the...
Vote to Re-Elect Linda Storli
After serving 30-years as a teacher, at Canyon High I ran for the Hart School Board to serve the District in a new capacity. Now it’s five years later, I am currently serving as the Board President and I am running for re-election to the Hart School Board. I kept...
Vote Maria Gutzeit For SCV Water Support Maria Gutzeit for Re-Election to the SCV Water Agency Board of Directors
Maria Gutzeit is running for re-election to Division 3 of the SCV Water Agency. A champion of cost control, transparency, and clean water, she was first elected in 2003. Gutzeit is currently Board Vice President, and also serves as President of the Upper Santa Clara...
Six Local Residents Need Your Vote for School Board
James Webb As a high school teacher for twenty years in the Hart District and a parent of a junior high student, James Webb is equipped with the necessary skills to empower equity for the district and to enrich the school experience for all students. He knows that if...
Re-elect Dr. Edel Alonso
Dr. Edel Alonso was elected in 2016 to the Santa Clarita Community College District (SCCCD) Governing Board of Trustees and, as a former faculty leader at College of the Canyons (COC), brought an educator’s perspective to the board. She was a COC professor and...
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