Many people ask for my opinion during elections. My recommendations are below. Please review and make your own informed decisions. I have my reasons for many of the propositions however I don’t go into detail. Note: local races on your ballot depend on where you live.
| Local Offices | Candidate Picks |
| Tuolumne County Supervisor, District 1 Mark Plummer has withdrawn and endorsed Mike Holland |
Mike Holland |
| Columbia Elem School Board Member (Vote for 2) | Cody Opie Erik Segerstrom |
| Soulsbyville Elem School Board Member (Vote for 2) | Joshua Milbourn Marc Christie |
| Twain Harte CSD Board Member (Vote for 3) | Mary Dearborn Edward Proctor Dennis Mitchell |
| State/National Offices | Candidate Picks |
| Member of the State Assembly District 8 I have met both candidates. I like David Tangipa’s youth and energy, but I appreciate George Radanovich’s experience and promise to continue to push for Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE’s) awareness and related bills. |
George Radanovich |
| United States Representative District 5 | Tom McClintock |
| United States Senator Full Term | Steve Garvey |
| United States Senator Partial/Unexpired Term | Steve Garvey |
| President of the United States | Donald Trump |
| Tuolumne County Ballot Measures | Vote | |
| Measure Z | To support essential Tuolumne County services including law enforcement, fire services, and road maintenance, shall the measure increasing the Sales Tax (Transactions and Use Tax) rate from 7.25% to 8.25% in the unincorporated areas of Tuolumne County, providing approximately $6,200,000 in annual revenue that cannot be taken by the State, subject to an annual audit, and expiring in 20 years, be adopted?
Whether or not Measure Z passes, cuts will be necessary to maintain Fire and Sheriff Services at their current levels. Over the past two years, 17 additional deputies have been deployed, enhancing the narcotics unit, increasing patrols along the Highway 108 and 120 corridors, and implementing plans for school resource officers. This level of service is not the status quo and has been lacking for decades. To sustain these improvements, cuts to other services, along with the passage of Measure Z, will be required. In terms of fire services, new engines, more personnel, and additional stations have resulted from recent investments. To maintain these enhancements, similar cuts to other services and the approval of Measure Z will also be necessary. If measure Z does not pass, a board majority will be needed during budget discussion to maintain the Sheriff and Fire services and make major cuts to other services. If there is not a board majority willing to make the necessary cuts elsewhere, Sheriff and Fire Services will be at risk. If the measure passes, a citizen advisory committee will be established. |
You decide the level of service you want |
| Measure A | Measure A is not a tax. It is an advisory measure telling current and future Tuolumne County leadership how voters wish Measure Z funds to be spent, if approved. Do you support Measure Z funds being prioritized to maintain competitive deputy sheriff compensation, sustain new and existing fire stations, and increase rural, residential road maintenance?”
This advisory measure does not legally prevent the Board of Supervisors from spending Measure Z funds on other programs, however it does clarify voter intent. |
Yes |
| Measure B | To improve the quality of local high schools; make health, safety, and security improvements; modernize/construct classrooms, restrooms, school, and sports facilities; improve technology infrastructure; and replace aging portables with permanent classrooms; shall Summerville Union High School District’s measure authorizing $13,000,000 of bonds at legal rates be adopted, generating approximately $753,000 annually, while bonds are outstanding, at average rates of $17 per $100,000 assessed value, with annual audits, citizens’ oversight, NO money for salaries and all money staying local?
California spends $93B per year on education. Local schools receive 64% of your property tax dollars. |
You decide |
| California Propositions | Vote | |
| Prop 2 | Borrow $10 billion to build schools, colleges. | No |
| Prop 3 | Reaffirm the right of same-sex couples to marry.
Overrules the will of the people expressed by passing Prop 8 in 2008. |
No |
| Prop 4 | Borrow $10 billion for climate programs,
How about the state stops mega fires first. More C02 goes into the air than all the regulations on emissions. |
No |
| Prop 5 | Lower voter approval requirements for local housing and infrastructure bonds. | No |
| Prop 6 | Limit forced labor in state prisons. | No |
| Prop 32 | Raise the state minimum wage to $18. | No |
| Prop 33 | Allow local governments to impose rent controls. | No |
| Prop 34 | Require certain health providers to use prescription drug revenue for patients. | Yes |
| Prop 35 | Make permanent a tax on managed health care insurance plans. | No |
| Prop 36 | Increase penalties for theft and drug trafficking. | Yes |