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Eastvale Holds Elections Nov 8

Staff Reports

Eastvale, CA – As many have claimed they aren’t going to vote in this November election due to the choice of candidates, the City of Eastvale will need you to go out and vote anyway, as three seats are up on the City Council.

The City Council previously took action at the April 27, 2016 City Council meeting to initiate the process of converting to by-district voting for the November, 2016 election. The Council approved Resolution No. 16- 09 initiating the by-district process, and District 2 and 5 are for the full term of four-years and a Councilmember from District 1 for a partial term of two-years.

Districts 1, 2, and 5 are up for election and there are eight residents who are vying for those seats. In District 1, which encompasses the north east side of Eastvale, from Cloverdale through the Ontario border, you have newcomers Mario Marroquin and Todd Rigby vying for a council seat. District 2, which covers the complete opposite of 1, encompassing the mid to north side of Eastvale, zigzagging from Schleisman, Scholar Way, through Citrus, Harrison, Chandler, ending by River Road at the Corona border, you have emcumbant Joseph Tessari against newcomer Bashar Madani. And finally in District 5, current Mayor Ike Bootsma is defending his seat against Raul Gutierrez, Robert Hetrick, and Brandon Wilson Plott. District 5 covers the west side of Walnut from Archibald Ave to the Chino border.

The City Clerk is the local elections administrator and coordinates with the County of Riverside in the conduct of Municipal elections. This includes, but is not limited to, the preparation of necessary resolutions calling for General and Special Municipal Elections and declaring the result of the election, the coordination of the candidate nomination process and the receipt and processing of initiative, referendum and recall petitions. Regular elections are consolidated with statewide elections, scheduled on the first Tuesday of November of even numbered years to fill expired City Council terms. All election services are provided according the California Elections Code, according to the city of Eastvale’s website.

City Council members are elected at-large for a four year term. Council Members serve “staggered” terms, meaning that either 2 or 3 seats are open for election every two years. Council Members receive $400 per month stipend as compensation for their service.

Qualifications for Candidacy. To qualify as a candidate for member of the City Council, you must reside and be registered to vote within the jurisdiction at the time nomination papers are issued. More specifically, you must be:

  • Be registered voters at their current residence in the City of Eastvale
  • Residing in the district in which they are running
  • A citizen of the United States
  • 18 years of age or older
  • Not disqualified from holding office by the Constitution or laws of the State of California.

To become a candidate, you must first be issued a Nomination Paper which specifies the office you are seeking. You must obtain the signatures of at least 20 and not more than 30 registered voters within the City of Eastvale. A number of additional forms are required to be filed.
The nomination period ran from July 18, 2016 through early August 12, 2016. Write-in candidates must file a statement of write-in candidacy, a nomination paper and a Statement of Economic Interests, as well as other forms, during the period of early September 2014 through late October 2014. Signatures and voter registration information on the nomination paper will be verified in the same manner as a regular nomination paper. Write-in candidates’ names donot appear on the ballot or in the sample ballot pamphlet.

Voter registration forms are available at all public libraries, post offices and City Hall. To receive a registration form by mail, please call the Riverside County Registrar of Voters office at (951) 486-7200 or the City Clerk’s office at (951) 703-4420. Completed registration forms can be hand-delivered to the Registrar’s office located at 2724 Gateway Drive, Riverside, CA 92507 or Eastvale City Hall located at 12363 Limonite Avenue, Eastvale, CA 91752 or dropped off in any U.S. mailbox. No postage is necessary. For additional voter registration information visit www.voteinfo.net. (most information courtesy of the City of Eastvale)

 

 

Eastvale’s General Municipal Election: Candidate Feedback- Part III

By K.P. Sander

 

Eastvale – With the General Municipal Election just around the corner, citizens are beginning to formulate decisions about who they will be voting for. Three seats are open on the City Council, with only two of the five incumbents seeking reelection. Council members Kelly Howell and Jeff DeGrandpre have resigned within the last year, and Councilman Richard Welch will not run for a second term.

When voters cast their ballots on Tues., Nov. 4, they will select from a field of nine candidates: Ramon E. Aguilar, Steven Daniel Aguilar, Richard Duran, Anwer Khan, William Link (Incumbent, Council Member), Clinton Lorimore, Cesar Morales, Adam Rush (Incumbent, Mayor Pro-Tem), and Brandon Matthew Villalpando.

City Council members are elected at-large for a four year term. Council members serve “staggered” terms, meaning that either two or three seats are open for election every two years. Council members receive a $400 per month stipend as compensation for their service.

To qualify, candidates must reside and be registered to vote within the jurisdiction at the time nomination papers are issued. More specifically, they must be at least 18 years old; a U.S. citizen; a resident of the City of Eastvale; registered to vote in the City of Eastvale; and must not be on parole or serving time for a felony conviction. All candidates have met these requirements.

The Eastvale News asked each of these candidates the same two questions in an effort to provide some information toward voting research.

Q1: What do you feel are the two most important issues facing the City of Eastvale?Q2: What do you plan to focus on if you are elected as a council member for the City of Eastvale?

 

 

Yesterday, you received the information from Richard Duran and Anwer Khan. Here, now, we offer up feedback from candidates William Link and Clinton Lorimore.

 

William Link: 1) A sustainable revenue stream that will satisfy our needs for not only today, but years into the future. 2) Traffic Safety especially around our schools. Regardless of fault there are far too many accidents involving children. 3) To guide Economic Development in the direction that makes Eastvale a destination for shoppers from outlying areas. The sales tax revenue generated from this approach will provide funding for our present as well as future Police, Fire and Infrastructure Maintenance. Without the correct Economic Development the above essential services may lack the funding to grow at the rate that is necessary. 4) Eastvale is initiating a bicycle safety program at present; however, I believe we need more. I would like us to partner with Corona-Norco School District to implement safety courses including walking to school and driver awareness. I also will be pushing for a more aggressive approach in enforcing the traffic laws.   

Clinton Lorimore: There are a great many issues that we face as a young and growing community. When speaking with residents a common theme has emerged from these conversations. The residents of Eastvale are tired of always having to get on the freeway. Whether that is in order to go to work, go to a nice restaurant, shop for specific items, or to go out and play. It is my understanding that Eastvale residents would like nothing more than to stay in our city, spending their hard earned dollars here at home. As a member of the City Council I will work with fellow council members to bring these desired amenities to our city. A second associated theme centers on the issue of jobs. We need to do better as a city in attracting companies that are able to provide our residents with jobs that pay well. By building business parks and retail space for the amenities mentioned above, residents will be able to work here in town as opposed to having to commute.  If elected to the City Council, I will look for opportunities to address the above concerns as quickly as possible. I will also focus attention on the issue of public safety, keeping our community and schools safe as we continue to grow. In order to address these concerns effectively, we will need to implement policies of smart growth, which will better enable us to live, work and play here at home. To learn more visit: ClintLorimore.com; Contact Clint: 951-520-5832; Email: Clint@ClintLorimore.com.

 

Eastvale’s General Municipal Election: Candidate Feedback – Part 1

BY K.P. SANDER

 
Eastvale – With the General Municipal Election just around the corner, citizens are beginning to formulate decisions about who they will be voting for. Three seats are open on the City Council, with only two of the five incumbents seeking reelection. Council members Kelly Howell and Jeff DeGrandpre have resigned within the last year, and Councilman Richard Welch will not run for a second term.

When voters cast their ballots on Tues., Nov. 4, they will select from a field of nine candidates: Ramon E. Aguilar, Steven Daniel Aguilar, Richard Duran, Anwer Khan, William Link (Incumbent, Council Member), Clinton Lorimore, Cesar Morales, Adam Rush (Incumbent, Mayor Pro-Tem), and Brandon Matthew Villalpando.

City Council members are elected at-large for a four year term. Council members serve “staggered” terms, meaning that either two or three seats are open for election every two years. Council members receive a $400 per month stipend as compensation for their service.

To qualify, candidates must reside and be registered to vote within the jurisdiction at the time nomination papers are issued. More specifically, they must be at least 18 years old; a U.S. citizen; a resident of the City of Eastvale; registered to vote in the City of Eastvale; and must not be on parole or serving time for a felony conviction. All candidates have met these requirements.

The Eastvale Community News asked each of these candidates the same two questions in an effort to provide some information toward voting research.

Q1: What do you feel are the two most important issues facing the City of Eastvale?

Q2: What do you plan to focus on if you are elected as a council member for the City of Eastvale?

The Eastvale Community News will display two of the candidate’s answers each week, up to the election. Here is your candidate feedback for Ramon E. Aguilar, and Steven D. Aguilar:

 

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Ramon E. Aguilar

Ramon E. Aguilar: The first issue would have to be protecting the residents from any further financial burden. There are many ways of doing this, first by assuring that we get what we pay for (contracting out to the Sheriff’s Department is a big chunk of our City’s budget). I believe that we should be looking into establishing our own Police Department. Secondly, I would be establishing our own Unified School District that would serve only Eastvale’s resident students, guaranteeing that our schools receive the proper allocation of funds to better serve our youth. Thirdly, I would look at why and what has not worked in the past when it deals with bringing a high end variety of services to our residents (businesses, retail, restaurants and nightly social venues). The second issue would have to be maintaining the safest cultural environment in Eastvale. As a former CHP officer, and Dean of Discipline (for LAUSD) I have been fortunate to have firsthand experience in dealing with safety issues and preventive measures at different levels in our community. As a former Title 1 Coordinator at LAUSD, I managed the school site’s multimillion dollar budget and provided transparency to all stakeholders and community members. I would definitely look at the City’s budget to evaluate and provide transparency to the community of Eastvale and survey what the priorities are within our community. In order for any type of growth in our City, we need to make sure that every dollar is being utilized effectively and efficiently and determine if the resources are being used to improve the growth of our City.

 

Steven Daniel Aguilar: Sustainability: As one of California’s newest cities, Eastvale has reached a critical juncture where it

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Steven Aguilar

must determine its destiny. Since its inception, Eastvale has faced financial threats beyond its control and it’s imperative that the City Council ponder new ideas and examine fresh perspectives to increase our revenue base in order to safeguard the future of our City. As Eastvale enters these important years of existence, the future of our financial stability will be determined by the Council’s actions and leadership decisions. Economic Growth: Eastvale must create a strong tax base and recruiting business is the key to this strategy. As a former employee of a major company, I understand that business and local government must work in partnership in order for both to succeed. The City Council needs to make the decisions that will increase economic development to keep tax dollars in Eastvale and allow residents to work where they live. As your next Council Member, I will focus on: increasing our public safety budget by making every effort to be involved with contract negotiations, investing our tax dollars to provide more efficient City services while maintaining a balanced budget, enhancing the quality of life in Eastvale to better represent our community’s development, and lastly, securing the future of our great city. I truly believe that Eastvale’s destiny is to be one of the premier communities in the region. To achieve it, we need an elected body that is responsive to our residents, leadership to make the tough decisions, and a clear direction to move forward in. I would be honored to have your vote in the November election for Eastvale City Council. Please contact me at (951) 751-8549 for more information and remember to vote for #5!