November 4 Ballot Recommendations

Readers have asked that recommendations be posted again with the list matching the order of the ballot. Recommendations are based on conservative Republican beliefs, support for family values and love of country and freedom.

President and Vice President – John McCain / Sarah Palin
United States Representative, 42nd District – Gary G. Miller
State Senator, 33rd District – Mimi Walters
State Assembly, 71st District – Jeff Miller
Judge of Superior Court, Office No. 12 – Kermit Marsh
So. Orange Co. Com. College Dist. Trustee Area 1 – David B. Lang
So. Orange Co. Com. College Dist. Trustee Area 3 – Arlene Greer
So. Orange Co. Com. College Dist. Trustee Area 6 – Thomas A. “Tom” Fuentes
So. Orange Co. Com. College Dist. Trustee Area 7 – John S. Williams

Capistrano School District will not appear on all ballots.
Capistrano Unified School Dist. Trustee Area 1 – Jack Brick
Capistrano Unified School Dist. Trustee Area 2 – Sue Palazzo
Capistrano Unified School Dist. Trustee Area 3 – Mike Winsten
Capistrano Unified School Dist. Trustee Area 5 – Ken Maddox

Mission Viejo City Council (vote for 2): Cathy Schlicht & Neil Lonsinger – save Casta golf course!

Santa Margarita Water District (vote for three): no recommendations
Municipal Water District of Orange Co., Director, Division 6 – no recommendation

Propositions – Recommendations are stated with the most concise summary possible
Proposition 1(A) – NO. This $9.95-billion bond toward a $50-billion rail system is flatly unaffordable.
Proposition 2 – NO. Primarily adds cage requirements for egg-laying chickens.
Proposition 3 – NO. This is a $980-million bond for children’s hospitals when $350-million remains from the last similar bond we passed in 2004.
Proposition 4 – YES. With some exceptions, requires a physician to notify parents or guardians of an unemancipated minor 48 hours before an abortion; permission is not required.
Proposition 5 – NO. Replaces current drug programs with more costly ones with loopholes for offenders.
Proposition 6 – NO. Creates mandatory spending for criminal justice – very costly and can’t be undone.
Proposition 7 – NO. Sets higher targets for renewable energy sources – our rates will jump to pay for it.
Proposition 8 – YES. Amends California constitution – marriage is between a man and a woman.
Proposition 9 – NO – a tough call. Expands the rights of victims to participate in each step of legal proceedings; contains some good provisions but may conflict with federal court decisions.
Proposition 10 – NO. Allows state to sell $5 billion in bonds for alternative fuels and renewable energy. T. Boone Pickens’ measure – a nearly bankrupt state gives the use of billions to investors.
Proposition 11 – YES. Creates new lines for Assembly, State Senate and Board of Equalization districts. The current lines (defining geographic areas) are ridiculous.
Proposition 12 – YES. Extends the veteran’s bond program for money to veterans to purchase farms, homes or mobile homes. Bonds are to be repaid from payments by veterans.
J – County of Orange – YES. Gives voters authority to increase retirement benefits for county workers.