Please vote your conscience. I care about financial conservatism but I care more about social conservatism. My vote goes first to those that are willing to answer questions and then, amongst them, to the ones that are conservative both fiscally and on social issues.

Before you vote, go to your candidate's web sites. If you don't know their web site, then look them up on Google. We Google our dates, our employee candi"dates", why not our political candi"dates" too?

Whatever you want to know about them is there and if it isn't then don't vote for them. The worst thing you can do is guess in the voter's booth. There is no reason ever again to do that. I'll list as many of their sites as I have time to find and below that, my opinion (if there is one).

Let's choose the best people for these jobs. The people I am choosing are those, first who I think are right on the social and ethical issues facing our state and federal government and then, second who I think will keep our state and country on a clear fiscal path.

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Our Choices:

For U.S. Senate: Carly Fiorina - I've watched Carly Fiorina's business career over the years and she is a pragmatic and smart woman. I definitely support her. She's already been tested under fire and big companies like Hewlett Packard have their own internal political systems. The decisions she made while she was there kept that company competitive although she made some enemies in the process. She's a tough competitor and will be a great advocate for the right kind of change if she is elected.

Boxer is one of the most dogmatic and difficult Senators I've ever watched. I often feel that I am just wasting my time even to try to share my opinions with her office when issues come up. She doesn't listen and feels entitled to her position after so many years. What good has she done for our country or for our state? I can't think of much. I'm ashamed that I have voted for Boxer when I first came to California and before I became politically conscious. I didn't know what I was in for and I regret it.

Carly Fiorina

Barbara Boxer

For Governor: Meg Whitman - In my opinion, Jerry Brown is part of why California is facing budget problems today. Let's give Whitman a chance to improve our state's financial position. Although I support ample pay for state employees, giving state employees collective bargaining power has resulted in disproportionate power for public employee unions and unsustainable benefits for state employees.

Brown's Site

Meg's Site

Lieutenant Governor: Karen England (Write-in Candidate) - I can't vote for either of the listed candidates. I'm not voting for Gavin Newsom. He is an ultra-liberal and Abel Maldonado ignored requests to act in the place of our Governor when asked to defend state law in the defense of the voter-supported Prop 8 this year. Karen is the Executive Director of the Capitol Resource Institute, a non-profit organization that provides education and advocacy for family values.

Karen England (She is a write-in candidate and won't appear on the ballot)

Gavin Newsom

Abel Maldonado

Pamela Brown

Secretary of State; Damon Dunn - I think that the Secretary of State could use a new approach. There are things I like about Bowen, but I see value in a fresh perspective by a younger thinking candidate.:

Dunn's site...

Debra Bowen

State Controller: Tony Strickland - This is our state's Chief Financial Officer. I don't thnk that Chiang is doing that great of a job...

His web site is:

Tony Strickland

John Chiang

State Treasurer: Mimi Walters - After 37 years I'd say it's time to replace Lockyer.

Mimi Walters...

Bill Lockyer

Attorney General: Steve Cooley - Cooley has much more experience and reflects conservative values. Harris comes off as a liberal activist to me. Their web sites are:

Cooley Site...

Kamala Harris...

Insurance Commissioner: Mike Villines - Mike's values seem very right. I get the impression from Jones' site that he backed the national health care entitlement bill that was passed this year. Although

Villines' Site...

Dave Jones...

Member, State Board of Equalization, District 2: George Runner - Looks very qualified.

Runner's Site...

Chris Parker

United States Representative: Gary Miller - I like Gary Miller. Although Williamson is listed as a Democrat, if you look at his web site you'd think he was a Tea Party member.

Gary's Site...

Michael Williamson

Member of State Assembly: Curt Hagman - He's been awesome for Chino Hills and for the 60th District; a great guy and very smart. Who is Gregg Fritchle?

Curt's Site...

Gregg Fritchle

Judge of the Superior Court - Office 11: James Hosking - I can't find a darn thing on Lemkau except for calls to remove him. I think he needs to retire.

Hosking's Site...

Posterous' Site...

Judges: The ballot just asks us to vote yes or no on 9 judges. Since judges seem to be more active in creating laws than judging them, these could be very important to get right. On the state Courts, you vote “yes” or “no.” If a majority says “no,” they are out of the office and the Governor must select a new judge. Here are my opinions after looking online:

Tani G. Cantil-Sakauye - Yes

Ming W. Chin - Yes

Carlos R. Moreno - No

Judith D. McConnell - No

Manuel A. Ramirez - Yes

Carol D. Codrington - Yes

David G. Sills - Yes

William W. Bedsworth - No

Eileen C. Moore - No

State Superintendent of Public Instruction: Tom Torlakson - This one is a bit difficult but I got the impression after looking at both of their sites that Torlakson is more on top of the issues.

Torlakson's Site...

Larry Aceves

Chino Valley Unified School District - I prefer not to make all my local choices public because I am friends with more of them than there are positions. The good thing is that we are blessed to have several good candidates and I'm going to make my final choices in the voting booth. One that I'm completely sure about is Silvia Orozco. She's done a good job for the District and I think she will continue to do so.

Sylvia Orozco

Lisa Keltner - Involved in www.HelpOurSchools.net but I couldn't find her candidate web site. She can be reached at [email protected].

Brandon Blanchard -

Paul Vargas - Couldn't find web site

John Pruitt - Couldn't find web site

Eve McDaniel - Couldn't find web site

Silver Aguilar

Charles Dickie - Couldn't find web site

Irene Hernandez-Blair

City of Chino Hills Member of the City Council - I have to wait until I get into the voting booth to declare this. It's just too personal to me. We have several very good incumbents and I am happy to say, a few very good first-time candidates.

Peter Rogers

Elizabeth Calles - No web site

Bill Kruger - No web site

Ed Graham - No web site

Don Gebhard

Roman Nava

Al Matta - No web site

Lou Alfonso

Inland Empire Utilities Agency - Same as above. I know both of these guys and I like them both so I'll have to decide this in the voting booth...

Steve Elie

Miles G. Petroff - Couldn't find web site

Prop 19: No - I've seen enough lives ruined by drugs. This is a no brainer.

Prop 20: Yes - Stop gerimandering

Prop 21: No - I love our parks but the state has to learn to manage the money they have responsibly and stop creating new taxes every time they need more. Driving is already overtaxed. Most of our everyday gasoline costs go to the government already. To me, this is a perfect example of the state using an issue we care about as a shill to tax us more instead of managing their budget.

Prop 22: Yes - Local government is one of the things I think that works properly (with the exception of Bell, CA). Let's prevent the state from hijacking our local budgets because of the state's mistakes and special interests.

Prop 23:Yes - I like it. Surely we want to prevent pollution but state mandates on business are just too onerous. This makes supporting our small businesses a priority for the state.

Prop 24: No - This is just another tax increase.

Prop 25: NO - Legislators just want to make it easier to raise taxes. Please vote no on this.

Prop 26: YES - Requires a 2/3rds vote to raise certain taxes. Please vote yes on this.

Prop 27: No - When will our elected officials stop doing things for themselves and start really representing the public?

There are so many inititives and candidates this election season. I hardly had time to review them all. But by looking at their web sites, reading the Voter Information Guide and Sample Ballot, and considering the opinions of others that I respect, I've been able to come to what I feel are good decisions on candidates and issues.

There is no reason today to make an uninformed decision on an issue or a candidate. Please vote, but more important, take a little time beforehand to decide on who and what you vote for. Don't decide on the future of our state and our country with a pair of dice.

The Chino Valley Unified School District (CVUSD) seems likely to vote this Thursday, June 18th, 2009, to move their Alternative Program schools from Ramona Avenue in Chino to Chino Hills at the old Los Serranos Elementary School location on Pipeline and Via Verde Avenues according to documents on the CVUSD web site and a presentation given at the Community Forum held last night. A document listing the pros and cons is on the CVUSD web site. The School Board Agenda for June 18 states

Some Chino Hills residents are concerned because this means that approximately 400 of the most troubled students in the District will be attending school in this residential area.

The two schools involved are the Chino Valley Learning Academy School located at 13453 Ramona Avenue and Buena Vista High School located at 13509 Ramona Avenue, both in Chino. The schools reported 32 and 360 students respectively in the 2007-2008 school year.

We received a call from Chino Hills resident, Teri Weiler, who was concerned that relocating the schools to a residential neighborhood could put children and homes at risk. She stated "Once they consolidate those schools in this residential neighborhood, they will be here for good. So now is the time for us to speak up about this." She pointed out that the existing location is a mixed commercial use area whereas the Los Serranos neighborhood is exclusively residential. She is concerned that many of these students may be involved with gangs or drug use. Mrs. Weiler contacted the City of Chino Hills and was told that the city has no jurisdiction over School Board actions.

"Why are they doing this so quickly? It looks suspicious when they do that. We need more information." said Mrs. Weiler.

There could be something to her concern. According to the School Accountability Report Cards that the school district is required to publish each year, the Chino Valley Learning Academy (CVLA) is...

The document discussing recommendations for the School Board lists over fifteen "Pros" for relocating the schools to Chino Hills and only one "Con" as shown below...

Mrs. Weiler is asking parents and residents in the Los Serranos area to contact her and to let others in the area know what the school district is planning. She is organizing a neighborhood educational drive to make sure that residents in the area understand what is happening and she feels that much too little notice has been given about the plans.

She is also organizing a petition and planning to ask the school board to delay any decision until more people understand the issues involved. If you are interested in contacting Mrs. Weiler, please <a href="http://www.chinohills.com/contact/">contact us</a> and we will forward your information to her.

We have contacted the School District and are awaiting their comments which we will post here.

<a href="http://chino.groupfusion.net/modules/groups/homepagefiles/cms/24537/File/Budget%202009/Community%20Forum%206-15-09/Alternative%20Uses.pdf?sessionid=69b2beec8e938dbead1a650115143256&sessionid=69b2beec8e938dbead1a650115143256" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Alternate Uses Document...</a>

<a href="http://chino.groupfusion.net/modules/groups/homepagefiles/cms/24537/File/sar/CVLA.pdf" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">School Accountability Report Card for Chino Valley Learning Academy...</a>

<a href="http://buenavista.groupfusion.net/modules/groups/homepagefiles/cms/24537/File/sar/Buena%20Vista.pdf" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">School Accountability Report Card for Buena Vista High School...</a>

<a href="http://chino.groupfusion.net/modules/groups/homepagefiles/cms/24537/File/Board/Agenda/2009/06-18-09%20Tabbed%20c.pdf" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">June 18, 2009 School Board Agenda...</a>

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* 4/7/2009 Tuesday 11:30 AM PapaChino's Grill and Greens, 14501 Ramona Avenue, Chino, CA 91710 Chamber Ambassador Committee Meeting 909 393 9904

* 4/8/2009 Wednesday 7:30 AM til 8:30 AM HomeTown Buffet, 3920 Grand Ave., Ste. F, Chino Chamber Networking Breakfast 909 627 6177

* 4/29/09 Wednesday, 7:30 AM til 8:30 AM, Chick-fil-A at 3640 Grand Avenue, Chamber Networking Breakfast $8.00 for Chamber members and $10.00 for Non Members.

* 4/9/2009 Thursday 11:30 AM Black Angus Restaurant 3968 Grand Avenue, Chino, CA 91710 (Chino Spectrum Marketplace) "Networking at Noon Luncheon: Cost at the Door: Chamber Members: $13; Non-Members: $20 Note: Black Angus will be open for lunch ONLY for Network at Noon attendees. Meal selection is: Rib Sandwich w/French fries; Grilled Chicken w/ wild rice & veggies; or Chicken Caesar Salad. Prior to the luncheon (11:00-11:30), new member Secured Data Shredding will offer FREE shredding of any records or confidential materials you need destroyed. Limit 2 boxes per member please. 909 627 6177

* 4/14/2009 Tuesday 11:30 AM til 12:45 PM Chamber of Commerce Office, 13150 Seventh St., Chino 91710 Weekly Discussion Group ~ Staying Up In a Down Economy - Stay positive when times are tough. Let's turn off the news and turn on the creative power of business! Bring a bag lunch and enjoy networking with other members! 909 627 6177

* 4/15/2009 Wednesday 7:30 AM Chamber of Commerce Office, 13150 Seventh St., Chino 91710 Chamber Board of Directors Meeting 909 627 6177

* 4/16/2009 Thursday 5:00 PM til 6:30 PM Wine Down Winery, 4505 Chino Hills Parkway, Ste. A. Chino Hills, CA 91709 April Mixer Pluse Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting 909 606 9463

* 4/18/2009 Saturday 11:45 AM Yogurtland, 4505 Chino Hills Parkway, Chino Hills, CA 91709 Ribbon Cutting Ceremony 909 597 4949

* 4/24/2009 Friday From 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM - First Team Real Estate Inc., 2130 Grand Avenue, Chino Hills, CA 91710 First Team is celebrating 6 Years of doing business in Chino Hills. Vendors booths are available for rent for vendors. Food and door prizes will be available. Contact Connie for more information - 909 900 7712

* 4/21/2009 Tuesday 11:30 AM Chamber of Commerce Office, 13150 Seventh St., Chino 91710 Weekly Discussion Group ~ Staying Up In a Down Economy - Stay positive when times are tough. Let's turn off the news and turn on the creative power of business! Bring a bag lunch and enjoy networking with other members! 909 627 6177

* 4/23/2009 Thursday 5:00 PM til 7:00 PM Pomona Valley Health Center, 1601 Monte Vista Avenue, Claremont, CA Grand Opening Ceremony 909 627 6177

* 4/29/2009 Wednesday 8:00 AM til 11:00 AM Chaffey College Chino Community Center, 5890 College Park Avenue, Chino, CA 91710 Business Survival Workshop 8:00 to 11:00 a.m. ~ Chaffey College Chino Community Center, 5890 College Park Ave., Chino, This free workshop is offered by the San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors and the Workforce Investment Board, in conjunction with the Chino Valley Chamber of Commerce. Space is limited. Reservations are required. Call or e-mail Vanessa Gilmore (909) 387-9851 or [email protected]. 909 387 9851

* 5/4/2009 Monday 7:00 AM Western Hills Country Club, 1800 Carbon Canyon Road, Chino Hills Chamber Golf Tournament 909 627 6177

* 2/7/2009 Saturday 10:00 AM til 11:30 AM McCoy Equestrian Center, 14280 Peyton Drive, Chino Hills City of Chino Hills event; Call 909-364-2600 for costs, times, & details - Hugs and Kisses Valentine Tea Party 909-364-2600

* 2/7/2009 Saturday 11:00 AM til 2:00 PM Chino Smiles, 6961 Schaefer Avenue, Chino 91710 Grand opening and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony 909 590 0640

* 2/8/2009 Sunday 11:00 AM til 5:00 PM Chino Hills Civic Center, 14000 City Center Drive, Chino Hills, CA 91709 City of Chino Hills event; Call 909-364-2600 for costs, times, & details - Phantom of the Opera - Bus departs from Civic Center 909-364-2600

* 2/9/2009 Monday City of Chino Hills event; Call 909-364-2600 for costs, times, & details - Citizens Academy 909-364-2600

* 2/10/2009 Tuesday 11:45 AM Liberty Tax Service, 4200 Chino Hills Parkway, #380, Chino Hills, 91710 Anniversary Celebration 909 393 6017

* 2/11/2009 Wednesday 4:00 PM til 5:30 AM McCoy Equestrian Center, 14280 Peyton Drive, Chino Hills City of Chino Hills event; Call 909-364-2600 for costs, times, & details - Kids in the Kitchen, Cost is $15.00 per workshop 909-364-2600

* 2/11/2009 Wednesday City of Chino Hills event; Call 909-364-2600 for costs, times, & details - P.S. I Love You Sweetheart Social 909-364-2600

* 2/12/2009 Thursday 11:30 AM Los Serranos Golf & Country Club, 15656 Yorba Ave., Chino Hills Network at Noon Luncheon, Cost at the Door: Chamber Members: $13; Non-Members: $20 909 627 6177

* 2/13/2009 Friday til the 14th City of Chino Hills event; Call 909-364-2600 for costs, times, & details - Valentine Centerpiece 909-364-2600

* 2/16/2009 Monday Presidents Day (Chamber of Commerce Office closed) 909 627 6177

* 2/17/2009 Tuesday City of Chino Hills event; Call 909-364-2600 for costs, times, & details - Little Chefs Cooking Club 909-364-2600

* 2/18/2009 Wednesday 7:30 AM Chino Valley Chamber of Commerce Office, 13150 Seventh Street, Chino Chamber of Commerce Board of Director's Meeting 909 627 6177

* 2/18/2009 Wednesday 7:30 AM til 10:00 AM McCoy Equestrian Center, 14280 Peyton Drive, Chino Hills Business Seminar Series - “ Reinventing Yourself in Tough Economic Times” This seminar will take the place of the regular Network Connection Breakfast. Members: $15.00 Non-members: $25.00 Catered by Santa Maria BBQ & Grill. Advance Registration Requested to ensure adequate seminar materials. 909 627 6177

* 2/18/2009 Wednesday 11:45 AM Chino Executive Offices, 15338 Central Avenue, Chino CA 91710 Ribbon Cutting Ceremony 909 591 1724

* 2/19/2009 Thursday 5:00 PM til 7:00 PM Addicted to Yoga, 13751 Roswell Avenue, Ste. E, Chino 91710 February Mixer 909 590 1189

* 2/20/2009 Friday City of Chino Hills event; Call 909-364-2600 for costs, times, & details - Teen Dance 909-364-2600

* 2/23/2009 Monday City of Chino Hills event; Call 909-364-2600 for costs, times, & details - Citizens Academy 909-364-2600

* 2/26/2009 Thursday 5:00 PM til 7:00 PM Comerica Bank, 13920 City Center Drive, #4000, Chino Hills, CA 91709 Open House & Ribbon Cutting Ceremony 909 364 9313

* 2/28/2009 Saturday 9:00 AM 9:00 AM Chino Hills Community Park, 3280 Eucalyptus Ave. Chino Hills 91709 Comerica Scoreboard Dedication 909 364 9313

* 3/9/2009 Monday City of Chino Hills event; Call 909-364-2600 for costs, times, & details - Citizens Academy 909-364-2600

* 3/22/2009 Sunday City of Chino Hills event; Call 909-364-2600 for costs, times, & details - Grease Musical 909-364-2600

* 3/23/2009 Monday City of Chino Hills event; Call 909-364-2600 for costs, times, & details - Citizens Academy 909-364-2600