I’m addressing Los Angeles County Christians in this post. 2015 is not necessarily a big election year like next year (President, Congress, various Senators, etc). Still it’s important if a Christian vote, they vote according to what aligns to Christian principles. The following is an election guide from Election Forum for Southern California. You should check out their website.
Remember also to pray for our leaders and their policies.
Candidate Ratings:
Every candidate is considered after thorough research; we also have a questionnaire for candidates to complete.
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: Above average
: Better than opponent. Some races are between candidates that you will disagree with. You may not want to vote for any of them, but at least a 1 thumbs up makes one candidate as better than the other. It’s the lesser of the two evils. 1 thumbs up is not really an endorsement.
- No Endorsement: We either oppose the candidates or have found no reason to support a candidate. If you don’t vote for a candidate or issue, all your other votes you make for other offices still count.
November 3, 2015 Election Recommendations for L.A. County
Agoura Hills
Council Member; City of Agoura Hills (2 Elected)
- Illece Buckley Weber
- Meril S. Platzer
- Chris Anstead
- Linda L. Northrup
- John O’Meara
- Jan Gerstel
Azusa
Governing Board Member; Azusa Unified School District (2 Elected)
- Russell Bryan Rentschler
- Jeri Bibles-Vogel
- Thomas Stephen Sanchez
- Yolanda Rodriguez-Pena
- Ralph Frank Rodriguez
Baldwin Park
Mayor; City of Baldwin Park
- Joe Armendariz
- Cruz Baca
- Manuel Lozano
Council Member; City of Baldwin Park (2 Elected)
- Daniel “Danny” Damian
- Roman Rodriguez
- Monica Garcia
- Ricardo Pacheco
Governing Board Member; Baldwin Park Unified School District (3 Elected)
- Santos Hernandez
- Christina Lucero
- Saul R. Barrientos
- Deanna Coronado Robles
- Edwin Borques
- Blanca E. Rubio
Bellflower
Governing Board Member; Bellflower Unified School District (2 Elected)
- John Hugo Coleman
- Jerry L. Cleveland
- Ole Nervik
- Debra “Debbie” Cuadros
Beverly Hills
Governing Board Member; Beverly Hills Unified School District (3 Elected)
- Mel Spitz
- Carter C. Paysinger
- Isabel Hacker
- Noah Margo
- Lewis C. Hall
Calabasas
Council Member; City of Calabasas (2 Elected)
- Steve Roseman
- Fred Gaines
- Alicia Weintraub
Governing Board Member; Las Virgenes Unified School District (2 Elected)
- Linda Menges
- Mathy Wasserman
- Gary L. Mittin
NO:
Measure E School Funding — Las Virgenes Unified School District (Special Tax – 2/3 Approval Required)
To protect the quality of education in our local schools, fund core programs in math, science, reading, technology and the arts, attract/retain highly qualified teachers, counselors, and technology specialists, maintain smaller class sizes, enhance student achievement and prepare our students for success in college and careers, shall Las Virgenes Unified School District continue for twelve years the existing $98 annual school parcel tax without raising the current rate, with an exemption for seniors, and all money staying local?
Cerritos
Governing Board Member; ABC Unified School District; Trustee Area 1
- Greg R. Uttecht
- Letty Mendoza
Governing Board Member; ABC Unified School District; Trustee Area 4
- Maynard G. Law
- Latha Vasan
Governing Board Member; ABC Unified School District; Trustee Area 5
- Hugo Enciso
- Sophia M. Tse
Governing Board Member; ABC Unified School District; Trustee Area 7
- Silvestre Vasquez
- Christopher T. Apodaca
Claremont
NO:
Measure PS Adopting A Special Parcel Tax for Public Safety Facility — City of Claremont (Parcel Tax – 2/3 Approval Required)
Shall the Claremont City Council adopt the ordinance levying a new special parcel tax of $286.00 per parcel per year commencing on July 1, 2016 and ending on June 30, 2056, for the purpose of funding the site acquisition, design, construction and furnishing of a new public safety facility?
Compton
Governing Board Member; Compton Unified School District (3 Elected)
- Arturo D. Frazier
- Richard Michael Alatorre
- Sandra F. Moss
- Skyy D. Fisher
- Justine Michelle Landeros
- Francisco J. Orozco
- Gregory Pitts
- Diana Padilla
- Denzell Otis Perry
- Micah Ali
- Janette Mora
- Jolena Lomax
- Omar C. Spry
- Kim Smith
- Barbara Jean Calhoun
- Charles Davis
- Lizette Lucha Arévalo
- Carol “Ann Bradley” Jordan
- Maria Hechavarria
- Jerry Randle
NO:
Measure S School Funding — Compton Unified School District (School Bonds – 55% Approval Required)
To make schools safe and modern, and to inspire learning; shall the Compton Unified School District issue $350,000,000 in bonds at legal rates to construct and renovate local schools, sites, and facilities, including research libraries, modern classrooms and science labs, media and performing arts centers, technology centers and athletic complexes; repair safety hazards and security systems; replace worn-out roofs, plumbing, heating, electrical, and other systems; with mandatory audits, independent citizen oversight, no money for administrator salaries, and all funds staying local?
Covina
Governing Board Member; Covina Valley Unified School District (3 Elected)
- Alice Suzuki
- William L. Knoll
- Sue L. Maulucci
- Darrell Alan Myrick
- Sonia Frasquillo
- Kien Lam
Culver City
Governing Board Member; Culver City Unified School District (2 Elected)
- Kelly Kent
- Anne Allaire Burke
- Scott McVarish
Diamond Bar
Council Member; City of Diamond Bar (2 Elected)
- Robert “Bob” Velker
- Robert Nishimura
- Ruth Low
- Carol Herrera
Downey
Governing Board Member; Downey Unified School District; Trustee Area 3
- Claudia Medina
- Willie Gutierrez
Governing Board Member; Downey Unified School District; Trustee Area 4
- Donald E. La Plante
- Linda Salomon Saldana
- Maria Avalos
Governing Board Member; Downey Unified School District; Trustee Area 6
- Vanessa Rodriguez
- D. Mark Morris
Duarte
Governing Board Member; Duarte Unified School District (3 Elected)
- Lillian Rose Cabral
- Tom N. Reyes
- Lupe Valerio
- Douglas Guthery Edwards
- James “Jim” Dinsmore
- Cheryl Taylor
- Robert N. Jole
El Monte
Mayor; City of El Monte
- Andre Quintero
- Norma Macias
Council Member; City of El Monte (2 Elected)
- Jerry Velasco
- Victoria “Vicky” Martinez
- Art Barrios
- Bart Patel
Governing Board Member; El Monte City School District (2 Elected)
- Jennifer Cobian
- Cathi A. Eredia
- Julia Ruedas
- David S. Siegrist
Governing Board Member; El Monte Union High School District (2 Elected)
- Carlos G. Salcedo
- Gracie H. Retamoza
- Maria “Villalobos” Morgan
- Salvador Ramirez
Governing Board Member; Mountain View Elementary School District (2 Elected)
- Jacqueline Saldana
- Christian Diaz
- Irma L. Zamorano
- Blanca M. Figueroa
- Alfonso Somilleda
El Segundo
Governing Board Member; El Segundo Unified School District (2 Elected)
- Chris J. Powell
- Nancy L. Cobb
- Jeanie M. Nishime
Glendora
Governing Board Member; Glendora Unified School District (2 Elected)
- Linda A. Chan
- Lisa “Lee” Ross
- Robin G. Merkley
- Maura E. Murabito
- Linda Boyd
Governing Board Member; Citrus Community College District; Trustee Area 5
- Gary L. Woods
- Joanne Montgomery
Hawaiian Gardens
Council Member; City of Hawaiian Gardens (2 Elected)
- Teresa Macias
- Hank Trimble
- Victor Farfan
- Myra Maravilla
Hawthorne
Mayor; City of Hawthorne
- Analilia Joya
- Angie Reyes English
- Chris Brown
- Alex Vargas
Council Member; City of Hawthorne (2 Elected)
- L. David Patterson
- Frances Stiglich
- Amie Shepard
- Osvaldo Ramirez
- Haidar Awad
- Nilo Michelin
- Katrina Manning
- Olivia Valentine
Governing Board Member; Lennox Elementary School District (2 Elected)
- V. Mercedes Ibarra
- Angela C. Fajardo
- Marisol Cruz
- Enio Augusto Melgar
Hermosa Beach
Council Member; City of Hermosa Beach (2 Elected)
- Trent Larson
- Jeff Duclos
- Peter C. Tucker
- Justin Massey
- Kenneth A. Hartley
City Clerk; City of Hermosa Beach
- Elaine C. Doerfling
Treasurer; City of Hermosa Beach
- Karen S. Nowicki
Governing Board Member; Hermosa Beach City School District (2 Elected)
- Monique Ehsan
- James Scott
- Lisa R. Claypoole
- Patti S. Ackerman
NO:
Measure H Hotel Tax Incease — City of Hermosa Beach (Ordinance – Majority Approval Required)
Shall an ordinance be adopted that would increase the Hermosa Beach transient occupancy tax (hotel bed tax) from 10 percent to 12 percent of room revenue?
Industry
Governing Board Member; Bassett Unified School District (2 Elected)
- Aaron “Simental” Rodriguez
- Patrice Stanzione
- Armando Barajas
- Natalie Marie Ybarra
Governing Board Member; Hacienda La Puente Unified School District (2 Elected)
- Gino M. Kwok
- Jeffrey De La Torre
- Denny Guido
- Herbert S. Chin
- Klaus Peter Hornell
- Martin Medrano
Irwindale
Council Member; City of Irwindale (3 Elected)
- Mark A. Breceda
- Frederick S. Barbosa
- Larry G. Burrola
- Manuel R. Garcia
- Carmen Marie Roman
Lancaster
Governing Board Member; Antelope Valley Community College District (2 Elected)
- Jack D. Seefus
- Laura U. Herman
- Miguel A. Coronado
- Lew Stults
Governing Board Member; Antelope Valley Joint Union High School District (2 Elected)
- Donita J. Winn
- Jill McGrady
- Amaka Eugenia Donn
- Robert “Bob” Davis
Governing Board Member; Eastside Union Elementary School District; Trustee Area 4
- Joseph “Joe” Pincetich
- David Owens
Governing Board Member; Lancaster School District; Trustee Area 1
- Susan L. Corso
- George Chris Zelazo
- Keith Giles
- Cheryl D. Gayfield
- Debra M. Cook-Lewis
- Merle “Mel” Kleven
Governing Board Member; Lancaster School District; Trustee Area 3
- Shannon Renee McDonald
- Gregory A. Tepe
- Antoine Hawkins
- Chuck Simons
- William R. Buck
Lawndale
Governing Board Member; Centinela Valley Union High School District; Trustee Area 3
- Lorena L. Gonzalez
- Daniel Urrutia
Governing Board Member; Centinela Valley Union High School District; Trustee Area 4
- Gloria A. Ramos
- Vanessa Martinez
Lynwood
City Clerk; City of Lynwood
- Maria “Lulu” Quinonez
- Andrew Nuñez
Treasurer; City of Lynwood
- Denise Rodriguez
- Nicolas Sanchez
- Antoinette “Toni” Dixon
- Gabriela Camacho
- Iris Pygatt
Council Member; City of Lynwood (2 Elected)
- Rebecca “Becky” Castro
- Domitila “Tila” Aguilar
- Salvador Alatorre
- AidÉ Castro
- Omar Espinoza
- Edwin R. Jacinto
Governing Board Member; Lynwood Unified School District (3 Elected)
- Gary Hardie, Jr.
- Linda M. George
- Briseida Gonzalez
- Gloria Garcia
- Maria Guadalupe Lopez
Malibu
YES:
Measure W Construction of a Commercial Shopping Center — City of Malibu (Ordinance – Majority Approval Required)
Shall an ordinance be adopted approving the Civic Center-Northeast Specific Plan for property located at the northwest corner of Cross Creek and Civic Center Way that regulates development and limits uses to allow construction of a commercial shopping center up to 38,425 square feet, proposed to include a grocery store, retail and recreational/educational uses?
Maywood
City Clerk; City of Maywood
- Gerardo “Gerry” Mayagoitia
Treasurer; City of Maywood
- Salvador Contreras
- Gloria Viramontes
Council Member; City of Maywood (2 Elected)
- Oscar Magaña
- Sergio Joseph Calderon
- Ramon Medina
- Veronica Guardado
Montebello
Council Member; City of Montebello (2 Elected)
- Fernando Chacon
- Christina Cortez
- Vanessa Delgado
- Kimberly Ann Cobos
- Bill Paolisso
- Jack Hadjinian
- Michael W. Samarin-Popoff
- Randy Smith
City Clerk; City of Montebello
- Christina Gonzales
- Annette Ramirez
- Irma Barajas
Treasurer; City of Montebello
- Ashod Mooradian
- Rosemarie “Rosie” Vasquez
- Charles Pell
Governing Board Member; Montebello Unified School District (2 Elected)
- Edgar Cisneros
- Nancy Hernandez
- Joanna Flores
- David Vela
Norwalk
Governing Board Member; Norwalk-La Mirada Unified School District (3 Elected)
- Jesus G. Urquidi
- Karen Morrison
- Chris Pflanzer
- Victor Juan
Palmdale
Governing Board Member; Keppel Union Elementary School District (2 Elected)
- Evelyn L. Hall
- Dominique M. Ballante
- Vance D. Pomeroy
- Georgia Halliman
- Matthew Todd Gaines
Governing Board Member; Palmdale School District (2 Elected)
- Dave Markov
- Robert “Bo” Bynum
- Dennis M. Trujillo
- Vajezatha Zaccai Payne
- Sharon A. Vega
Pasadena
Governing Board Member; Pasadena Area Community College District; Trustee Area 2
- Martin Enriques
- James A. Osterling
- Tom Selinske
Governing Board Member; Pasadena Area Community College District; Trustee Area 4
- Hoyt R. Hilsman
- Bill Thomson
- Marshall Lewis
Pico Rivera
Council Member; City of Pico Rivera (3 Elected)
- Joey Arnold Moreno
- Gregory Salcido
- Bob J. Archuleta
- Brent A. Tercero
Governing Board Member; El Rancho Unified School District (2 Elected)
- Arlene Perez
- Alfred Renteria
- Victor “Coach” Gonzalez
- Raul Elias
- Gabriel Orosco
- Teresa Lugo Merino
Rancho Palos Verdes
Council Member; City of Rancho Palos Verdes (3 Elected)
- Jim Knight
- Greg Royston
- Jerry Duhovic
- Ken Dyda
- Susan Brooks
Governing Board Member; Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District (2 Elected)
- Dawn Lenzie
- Linda Reid
- Barry Andrew Rondinella
- Suzanne Seymour
Rolling Hills Estates
Council Member; City of Rolling Hills Estates (3 Elected)
- Velveth Schmitz
- Frank V. Zerunyan
- Judy Mitchell
- Carl Southwell
Rosemead
Governing Board Member; Garvey Elementary School District (2 Elected)
- Angela Marie Rios
- Henry Lo
- Keilley Meng
Governing Board Member; Rosemead Elementary School District
- Nancy Armenta
- Mary Jo Merenda
Rowland Heights
Governing Board Member; Rowland Unified School District (2 Elected)
- Susan Hsu
- Judy Nieh
- David M. Malkin
- Roy L. Humphreys
- Donna Freedman
San Marino
Council Member; City of San Marino (2 Elected)
- Scott T. Kwong
- Steven Huang
- Steve Talt
- Eugene C. Sun
- Dennis B. Kneier
NO:
Measure U Utility User Tax — City of San Marino (Ordinance – Majority Approval Required)
Shall an ordinance be adopted to update and extend for a period of ten years the Utility User Tax and reduce the maximum rate of the tax from 6% to 5%?
NO:
Measure SA Paramedic Services, Fire Protection, and Police Protection — City of San Marino (Special Tax – 2/3 Approval Required)
Shall an ordinance be adopted to continue a Special Public Safety Tax for Paramedic Services, Fire Protection and Prevention and Police Protection in the City of San Marino?
Santa Clarita
Governing Board Member; William S. Hart Union High School District; Trustee Area 1
- Gloria Mercado-Fortine
- Linda Storli
Governing Board Member; William S. Hart Union High School District; Trustee Area 4
- Steven M. Sturgeon
- Andrew Taban
Santa Fe Springs
Council Member; City of Santa Fe Springs (2 Elected)
- Nancy Romo
- Albert “A. J.” Hayes
- Louie Gonzalez
- Joe Angel Zamora
- Ron Beilke
- Bill Rounds
- John M. Mora
- Carlos Tovar
- Edward Madrid, III
- Annette Rodriguez
Governing Board Member; Little Lake City School District (3 Elected)
- Janet E. Rock
- Dora Sandoval
- Lynn Berg
- Richard A. Martinez
South El Monte
Mayor; City of South El Monte
- Luis “Louie” Aguiñaga
Council Member; City of South El Monte (2 Elected)
- Willhans Ili
- Manuel “Manny” Acosta
- Gloria Olmos
- Hector Delgado
- Gilbert “Gil” Zepeda
Governing Board Member; Valle Lindo Elementary School District (2 Elected)
- Ruth E. Gonzales
- Veronica Castillo
- Richard Angel
South Pasadena
Council Member; City of South Pasadena (3 Elected)
- Richard D. Schneider
- Marina Khubesrian
- Robert Joe
Governing Board Member; South Pasadena Unified School District (2 Elected)
- Jon Primuth
- Joseph Loo
- Suzie Abajian
Temple City
Governing Board Member; Temple City Unified School District (3 Elected)
- Kien C. Tiet
- Robert “Bob” Ridley
- Kenneth E. Knollenberg
- Manuel A. Gimenez, Jr.
- Larry A. Marston
Torrance
Governing Board Member; Torrance Unified School District (2 Elected)
- Don Lee
- G. Rick Marshall
- Terry L. Ragins
- Clint Andrew Paulson
Walnut
Governing Board Member; Mount San Antonio Community College District; Trustee Area 1
- Rosanne M. Bader
- John Mendoza
NO:
Measure O Walnut Valley Local School Improvement Measure — Walnut Valley Unified School District (School Bonds – 55% Approval Required)
To upgrade facilities to maintain excellent education/college readiness by providing facilities/technology for advanced math, science, engineering, upgrading outdated classrooms, science labs, libraries, computer systems, improving school safety/security, and repairing, constructing/acquiring classrooms, facilities, equipment, shall Walnut Valley Unified School District issue $208 million in bonds at legal rates, with independent citizen oversight, no money for administrator salaries, and all funds used for neighborhood schools in/around Diamond Bar and Walnut?
Governing Board Member; Mount San Antonio Community College District; Trustee Area 5
- Renee “Lucy” Chavez
- Jay Chen
- Garrett C. Terrones
- Frederick “Fred” Chyr
Governing Board Member; Walnut Valley Unified School District (2 Elected)
- S. Sean Monemi
- Larry L. Redinger
- Phillip Chen
West Covina
Council Member; City of West Covina (2 Elected)
- Tony Wu
- Kimberly Caceres
- Joe Lara-Gardner
- Fredrick Sykes
- Brian A. Gutierrez
- Lloyd A. Johnson
Governing Board Member; West Covina Unified School District (3 Elected)
- Brenda I. Martinez
- Eric Pinal
- Daniel C. Monárrez
- Camie Poulos
- Suzanne C. Augino
- Michael T. Flowers
YES:
Measure C Appointment of City Officials — City of West Covina (Ordinance – Majority Approval Required)
Shall Ordinance No. 2279 be approved to amend the city’s municipal code to eliminate illegal qualification requirements, require professional recruitment for the city manager, require that hiring and retention of the city manager be based on skills and experience, eliminate requirement that interim city manager be selected only from department heads, eliminate most restrictions on removal of the city manager, and provide that any appointment which violates state or local law is null and void?
Westlake Village
Council Member; City of Westlake Village (2 Elected)
- William Kehaly
- Ned E. Davis
- Kelly Honig
Whittier
Governing Board Member; Los Nietos School District (2 Elected)
- Nicholas Vincent Aquino
- John H. Guzman
- Emilio Sosa
Governing Board Member; Rio Hondo Community College District; Trustee Area 2
- Vicky Santana
- Lorraine De La O
Governing Board Member; South Whittier Elementary School District (2 Elected)
- Jan Baird
- Sharon Luzerne Stys
- Elias Alvarado
Special Districts
Governing Board Member; Newhall County Water District (2 Elected)
- Daniel R. Mortensen
- Lynne Plambeck
- Jeff Ford
- Don Cruikshank
Governing Board Member; Orchard Dale Water District (2 Elected)
- Yvette Stevenson-Rodriguez
- Dennis R. Azevedo
- Loyd G. Timm
Governing Board Member; Palmdale Water District; Division 3
- Gloria A. Dizmang
- Marco Henriquez
Governing Board Member; Pico Water District (2 Elected)
- Raul Murga
- David Raul Gonzales
- Henrietta Correa Salazar
- Michael Barba
- Barbara Contreras Rapisarda
- Adrian Lamont Diaz
Governing Board Member; Quartz Hill Water District (2 Elected)
- Keith Michael Scott
- Michael G. Schafer, Jr.
- Sheldon A. Carter
- Christ L. Gross
- Dennis J. Hoffmeyer
Governing Board Member; San Gabriel County Water District (2 Elected)
- Larry G. Taylor
- Lawrence Marsey Zavala
- Mary Cammarano
- Piper Fogle
Governing Board Member; Sativa-Los Angeles County Water District (3 Elected)
- Efren Haas
- Vanessa “Vj” Hamilton
- Luis “Louie” Landeros
- Juan “Johnnie” Aguilar
- Roxsana Zepeda
- Jose M. Torres
- Billy Richie Reyes
- Elizabeth Escalante Hicks
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Thanks for keeping the folks out there informed on their candidates. It is so important to put the best people in office that is available.
I appreciate your comment! I pray that people who vote would be informed
Thanks SlimJim! Our nation needs a lot of prayer and discernment for this upcoming election 😊.
Thanks for checking out the voter’s guide for Christians!
Thanks too bad I didn’t find this in 2015.
Any November 2018 voters’ guide?
Marwin Flin,
Here’s one for November 6th, 2018:
https://veritasdomain.wordpress.com/2018/10/11/november-6th-2018-los-angeles-county-christian-conservative-voters-guide/
I hope you’ll have a voters’ guide for 2019. Christians are going to need it!
Greetings! This is my first comment here. I hope you post the next election’s voters guide. I think some of those left wing nuts like AOC might not be voted into office if people understood more their agenda
When in doubt just make sure you don’t vote for a Democrat
California is so liberal there’s now a higher gas tax and also law trying to say what Christian pastors shouldn’t say about LGBT
There’s no doubt that that California is going from bad to worse
Wow I found this again in my bookmark. Saw I commented on here in the past! Anyways if there’s others like me, this blog’s election guide for November 3, 2020 is here: https://veritasdomain.wordpress.com/2020/08/26/november-3rd-2020-los-angeles-county-christian-conservative-voters-guide/
With everything going on I need your voters guide next election. Liberals… They got a problem with ppl being happy period thats what misery is
I THANK GOD the jury did thier job. Now Kyle can walk with his head held high. No miss trial because of the media or a unprofessional prosecutor. THANK YOU JESUS!
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Liz Cheney got voted out guess that’s a sign for November 2022!!
Vote against the statists!!! The free market allows for the most goods and services, far more than any other system. Just ask yourself how many things you use frequently in your life that were invented in a free market economy versus a socialistic system. One is clearly superior to the other.
But it is superior in another way too. Capitalism allows for democratic consumption and holds trading partners accountable, sometimes in just seconds. Controlled economies produces favoritism, at best, and only holds accountable those not favored by the ruling class. This sounds vaguely familiar about America today, no?
We have become so stupid as a country. Can you imagine our forefathers listening to this “they/them” nonsense being discussed publicly on mainstream media. This can’t be taken seriously. Anyone who uses this language deserves to be mocked.