Carmel Election Information 2014

March 24, 2014

Dear Voter:

City of Carmel-by-the-Sea POST OFFICE BOX CC

CARMEL-BY-THE-SEA, CA 93921 (831) 620-2000

The City of Carmel-by-the-Sea is administering the upcoming April 8, 2014 General Municipal Election. Professional, impartial and ethical administration of this process is of paramount importance to maintain the public trust.

As the Acting City Clerk for the City of Carmel-by-the-Sea, it is a privilege and an honor to serve all of you. One of the primary duties of a Municipal Clerk is the effective management of the electoral process.

As the Elections Official for this General Municipal Election to be held on Tuesday, April 8, 2014, I want to reaffirm all of you that this election has been, continues to be and will be conducted under complete neutrality, ethically and in full compliance with a myriad of legal provisions including federal, state and local government laws, regulations and protocols.

Please remember that the right to vote is a fundamental American right for all of us as citizens of this great nation and as citizens of the world. Therefore, I encourage you to exercise it and participate in this election.

Very truly yours,

Daryl A. Betancur, CMC Acting City Clerk

CITY OF CARMEL-BY-THE-SEA GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION, APRIL 8, 2014

ELECTION DAY SCHEDULE OF ACTIVITIES

TUESDAY, APRIL 8, (ELECTION DAY)

7:00a.m. (Polls Declared Opened)

Polls will be opened at this time. For this election the polls are set up at the Sunset Center, Carpenter Hall at San Carlos & 9111

• Poll center is handicapped accessible from the north parking lot.

5:30p.m.

The Council Chambers will be opened at this time for members of the community to gather and enjoy light snacks and refreshments while waiting for the ballot count to start.

6:00p.m.

At this time and as soon as members of the Canvassing Board arrive, take the oath of office and take their seats at the dais, the processing of the Vote by Mail Ballots (VBMB) will begin. This process entails the opening of the returned vote by mail sealed envelopes, removing the ballots, inspecting the ballots, accurately duplicating any damaged or defective ballots and preparing the ballots for the ballot count.

8:00p.m. (Polls Declared Closed)

The Logic and Accuracy Test Deck will be performed prior to ballots being counted through the ballot counter machine in order to ensure the accuracy of the ballot counter equipment. Following this procedure, the Vote by Mail Ballots will be counted and the results announced. These results will also be projected onto the large screen for the audience and those viewing the proceedings via the web.

9:00p.m.

It is anticipated that the ballots voted at the precincts and vote by mail ballots either surrendered or droppedoff at the precincts and provisional ballots will arrive at City Hall at this time or shortly thereafter under escort by the Carmel Police Department and Precincts Inspectors.

9:15p.m.

At this time, the Canvassing Board will receive, inspect, process all ballots received from the precincts.

9:15p.m. to 10:00 p.m.

Between this time ballots will be processed and counted and the results announced.

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10:00 p.m.

* Results of the Semi-official canvass and preliminary results will be announced and the election would have been concluded.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 9, 2014 (Vote by Mail Processing & Canvassing-Post Election)

9:00a.m.

The post Election Day processing of Vote by Mail ballots and Provisional ballots will begin at this time at the Monterey County Elections Office whereby vote by mail ballots and provisional ballots returned on election day will undergo signature verification.

1:00 p.m.

The processing of the vote by mail ballots and provisional ballots taken to the County early this morning will be processed at this time whereby the yellow (vote by mail) or purple envelopes (provisional) will be opened, ballots removed, inspected and damaged or defective ballots will be accurately duplicated in preparation for the count.

2:00p.m.

Ballots will be processed through the ballot counter machine and the results will be announced.

3:00p.m.

In compliance with provisions of California Elections Code section 15360, the manual count of the ballots in 1% of the precincts is expected to occur at this time.

TUESDAY, APRIL 22,2014

It is expected that the Results of the Official Canvass and the issuance of the certified statement of results of the April 8, 2014 Election will be certified at a Special Meeting called for this purpose on this date whereby the new officers will be sworn-in, a certificate of election will be issued to all successful candidates and the new council members will take their seats at the dais.

Daryl A. Betancur, CMC Acting City Clerk

* Results announced at the end of the night on April 8 are considered to be preliminary as there may be ballots to be still counted the day after the election. These include: Vote by Mail ballots dropped off at the precincts on Election Day and provisional ballots which need to undergo signature verification with the Monterey County Elections Department.

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City Elections General Municipal Election

Apri/8, 2014 Laws in effect in 2014

(Calendar laws updated 1012013)

A_p_Iil8. 2014

I Date(s) E minus !to E minus! Action October 18 November 18

-172 Suggested Last Day to File Petitions Regarding Measure

-141 Suggested Last Day for Council to Adopt Resolutions

November 19 -140 No deadline except ONCE before Election Day December 2 -127

December 2 December 9 December 12 December 16

January 10 January 10 January 15 January 15 January 16 January 23 January 31 February 6 February 6 February 6

February 7 February 10 February 27 February 27 March 10 March 10 March 10 March 18 March 24

to December 16

to January 1 0 or January 13

or January 13

February 22 to March 25

to March 10

to April1

-127 -120 -117 -113

-88 -88 -83 -83 -82 -75

-61 -61 -61

-60 -57 -40 -40 -29 -29 -29 -21 -15

March25 -14 March 25 -14 March 27 -12 March 27 -12 March 28 -1 1 March 29 -10 April1 -7 April 1 -7 April 1 -7 April 2 to April 8 -6 April4 -4 April 7 -1 April 7 -1 April 8 0 April 8 0 April8 0 No Later Than May 2 24

-113

-88 -85

-85

-14

-29

-7

Within 5 days of completing the semi-official canvass above

No Later Than April14 to

May 2 May 2

24 (At same meeting as

Declaration of Results and Installation)

Suggested Last Day to Post Notice of Deadline for Filing Arguments and Impartial Analyses

Election Official to Publish Notice of Election- Measure(s) Only, No Candidates

Last Day to File Arguments & Impartial Analyses I Must Be 14 days after Council calls Election

Election Official to Publish Notice of Election - Candidates

Last Day to Adopt Regulations for Candidates Statements

Last Day to File Rebuttal Arguments / 1 0 Days after Arguments

Filing Period for Nomination Papers and Candidate's Statements

(if city is closed on Friday) Last Day to Call Election For Ballot Measures

Last Day to File Nomination Papers (Friday, unless closed, then Monday)

Last Day to File Nomination Papers - Extended Filing Period if incumbent fai ls to file

Last Day to Withdraw Measure(s) from Ballot

Secre tary of State to Determine Order of Names on Ballot

Time to Cancel Election- Insufficient Candidates

Last Day to File Campaign Expenditure Statements - Semi-Annual Statement

Last Day to Submit Precinct Consolidations to County

Suggested Last Day to Designate Polling Places

Suggested last Day To Request Postage Check from Finance Department for Mailing of Sample Ballot Pamphlets

Time to Transmit Ballot to Military and Overseas Voters

Filing Period for Write-in Candidate

Last Day to File Campaign Expenditure Statements- 1st Pre-election Statement

Suggested Time to Alert Your Local Post Office of Upcoming Mailings

Last Day to Designate Polling Places & Appoint Precinct Board Members

First Day for Mailing Permanent Vote-by-Mail Voter Ballots

Voters May Request Vote-by-Mail Ballots with Regular Applications

Last Day to Mail Sample Ballots and Polling Place Notices

Last Day to Register to Vote

Last Day to File for Write-in Candidate

l ast Day to Prepare list of Precincts with Multilingual Precinct Board Members

Last Day to File Campaign Expenditure Statements- 2nd Pre-election Statement

Post Notice - Pre-Election Vote-by-Mail Canvass

First Day to Process ReturnedNoted Vote-by-Mail Voter Ballots

Publish Notice of Central Counting Place

Last Day for Election Official to Publish Notice of Nominees

Last Day to Publish Notice of Polling Places

Last Day to Post Notice of Polling Places & Precinct Board Members

Emergency/Late Vote-by-Mail Voting Period

Suggested Last Day to Post Notice of Manual Tally

Last Day for Council to Adopt Procedures to Resolve Tie Vote

Post Notice - Post-Election Vote-by-Mail Canvass

ELECTION DAY Last Day to Receive Vote-by-Mail Voter Ballots

Election Official to Canvass Vote-by-Mail Voter Ballots

Election Official to Canvass the Returns

Election Official to Hand Tally the Undervotes of a Write-in Candidate if requested by a writein candidate

Election Official to Conduct the Manual Tally

Reorganize Council and Choose Mayor Pro Tern (and Mayor if applicable)

No Later Than May6 28 Last Day to Post Notice of Precinct Board Members

May 14 to June 1

July 31 April1, 2015

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(30 days after Assuming Last Day to File Statement of Economic Interests Office)

Last Day to File Campaign Expenditure Statements- Semi-Annual Statement

Last Day to Submit Report on Measures to Secretary o f State

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS

City Elections

General Municipal Election

AprilS, 2014


April 8, 2014 Laws in effectin 2014

(Calendar laws updated 1 012013)

New Laws Chaptered in 2013 Go Into Effect on January 1, 2014

Explaining Conventions Used in this Calendar:

(§ xx, Elections Code) indicates the Elections Code section is reproduced exactly. (See §§ xx, Elections Code) indicates a paraphrase of the Elections Code section(s).

April 8, 2014

A heading without a date specifically attached either has no legal deadline or the legal deadline varies. (It does not assume the deadline of the item before it). Use of the word "SUGGESTED" in a heading indicates there is no deadline or Martin & Chapman Co. is suggesting an earlier deadline than the legal deadline.

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November 18

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Apri/8, 2014 Laws in effect in 2014

(Calendar laws updated 1012013)

E minus to E minus Events

E -172 Suggested Last Day to File Petitlons Regarding Measure

April 8, 2014

If a petition is being circulated about the city to put a measure on the ballot at the election, it is suggested that the petition be filed by this date in order to allow the Election Official the full 30 to 60 working days to verify the petition and certify it to the Council.

E -141 Suggested Last Day for Council to Adopt Resolutions

Required : Resolution (or Ordinance) calling election.

(Resolution R-1-CM or any other Resolution R-1-xx) ;

Resolution to Board of Supervisors requesting county services. (Resolution R-2-A for standalone election or Resolution R-2-8 for consolidated election)

Resolution establishing candidate statement policy unless previously adopted. (Resolution R-3).

Election Official to request reporting packets from FPPC and nomination packets from vendor or county.

All Resolutions (once adopted) must be sent to the County, and must be RECEIVED by the County no later than 5 p.m. on the 88th day before the election.

Optional: If having a measure on the ballot . ..

Resolution authorizing Council members to file arguments and/or directing City Attorney to write impartial analysis.

(Resolution R-6); (See§§ 9280, 9282, Elections Code.)

Resolution authorizing rebuttal arguments if not previously adopted. (Resolution R-7)

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Date E minus to E minus Events April 8, 2014

November 19 E -140 Suggested Last Day to Post Notlce of Deadline for Filing Arguments and Impartial Analyses

1---------------------------------lf City measures are to be submitted to the voters of the City, it is suggested that on or or day after

Council calls

election for

measure(s)

before this day, the Election Official fix the last day for submitting Arguments For and Against City measures and the Impartial Analysis by the City Attorney, and a notice of the last day for filing be posted on the official bulletin board. Last day to submit Arguments is to be fourteen (14) days after the City Council calls the election.

(Form N-2). (See § 9286, Elections Code.)

December 2 December 16

to E -127 to E -113 Election Official to Publish Notice of Election- Candidates

No deadline except ONCE before Election

Day

No deadline except ONCE before Election

Day


The Election Official shall publish a notice of election once in a newspaper in the City. The notice shall be headed "Notice of Election" and shall contain a statement of: (a) The time of the election; (b) The offices to be filled.

The notice shall also state that if no one or only one person is nominated for each office the council may appoint someone to the office. If there is no newspaper of general circulation published and circulated in the city, the notice shall be typewritten and copies shall be posted conspicuously within that time in at least three public places in the city

(Notice N-1 } . (See§§ 12101, 12102, 10242, Elections Code;§ 6061, Government Code.)

Election Official to Publish Notice of Election - Measures

In case any measure (or charter amendment) is to be submitted at the election, the Election Official shall publish a synopsis of the measure once. The Election Official shall consolidate the notice of election and the measure to be voted on into one notice if the measure was placed on the ballot before the notice of election is published pursuant to §12101

(Form N-1). Otherwise, the notice shall be published no later than 7 days before the election.

(See§ 9268, 12111, Elections Code.)

Election Official to Publish Notice of Elect'ion- Measure(s) Only, No Candidates

In case any measure is to be submitted at a special election where no candidates are to be elected, the Election Official shall publish a synopsis of the measure once. There is no deadline in the Elections Code, publish once before election day. If there is no newspaper of general circulation published and circulated in the city, the notice shall be typewritten and copies shall be posted conspicuously within the time prescribed in at least three public places in the city

(Form N-1). (See§ 12111, Elections Code;§ 6061, Government Code.)

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Date E minus

December 2 E -127

December9 E -120

December 12 E -117


A ril8 2014 to E minus Events

Last Day to File Arguments & Impartial Analyses I Must Be 14 days after Council calls Election

--------~- A------~----------~----------------------------~1 The Election Official shall set the date for the deadline for the filing of arguments and impartial analyses to be fourteen (14) days after the City Council calls the election in order to allow ample time for the 10-calendar-day public examination period, translation, typesetting, printing and mailing to the voter. Arguments may be changed or withdrawn by their proponents until and including the date fixed by the Election Officia l.

(See §§ 9280- 9287, 9295, Elections Code.)

The Election Official shall make a copy of the materials referred to in§§ 9223 (copy of ordinance), 9280 (city attorney analyses), 9281 and 9282 (arguments) , and 9285 (rebuttals), available for public examination in the Election Official's office for a period of 10 calendar days immediately following the filing deadline for submission of those materials. Any person may obtain a copy of such materials from the Election Official for use outside of the Election Official's office. The Election Official may charge a fee to any person obtaining a copy of the material , which fee shall not exceed the actual cost incurred by the Election Official in providing the copy.

(See§ 9295, Elections Code.)

During the 10-day examination period provided by this section, any voter of the jurisdiction in which the election is being held, or the Election Official, himself or herself, may seek a writ of mandate or an injunction requiring any or all such materials to be amended or deleted. A peremptory writ of mandate or an injunction shall be issued only upon clear and convincing proof that the material in question is false, misleading or inconsistent with the requirements of this chapter, and that issuance of the writ or injunction will not substantially interfere with the printing or distribution of official election materials as provided by law.

(See § 9295, Elections Code.)

Last Day to Adopt Regulations for Candidates Statements

Last day for local agency to adopt or amend regulations regarding charges for printing candidate's statements, length of statements, etc. , pursuant to§ 13307(e), Elections Code. These regulations shall not be revoked or modified after this date.

(Resolution R-3) . (See§ 13307(e), Elections Code.)

Last Day to File Rebuttal Arguments /10 Days after Arguments

The last day to file rebuttal arguments if authorized by the City Council is not more than 10 days after primary arguments are due.


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Date

December 16 January 10 January 13

E minus toE minus Events April 8, 2014

E -113 toE -88 or

E 85 If I d F 'd Filing Period for Nomination Papers and Candidate's Statements

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Cities Conducting Own Election: The provisions of Elections Code§ 10104 say if the last day for the performance of any act provided for or required by this code is a day when the elections officials office is closed pursuant to a resolution or ordinance of the legislative body, the act may be performed upon the next business day with the same effect as if it had been performed upon the day appointed.

(See§§ 10104, Elections Code.)

Nomination Papers Between these days (both days included), during normal office hours, as posted, voters may nominate candidates for election by signing a nomination paper. Each candidate shall be proposed by not less than 20 nor more than 30 voters in a city of 1,000 registered voters or more, and not less than five nor more than 10 voters in a city of less than 1,000 registered voters, but only one candidate may be named in any one nomination paper.

No voter may sign more than one nomination paper for the same office, and in the event the voter does so, that voter's signature shall count only on the first nomination paper filed which contains the voters signature. Nomination papers subsequently filed and containing that signature shall be considered as though his signature does not appear thereon.

Each seat on the governing body is a separate office.

Any person at least 18 years of age or older may circulate a nomination paper. (See§§ 10220 Elections Code.)

Only one person may circulate each nomination paper. (See§§ 10220, Elections Code.)

A candidate shall not file nomination papers for more than one municipal office or term of office for the same municipality in the same election .

(See§§ 10220.5, Elections Code.)

Other Materials: At the time nomination papers are issued, the Election Official shall give the candidate a copy of the Code of Fair Campaign Practices and a copy of§§ 20400- 20444, Elections Code. Any candidate may subscribe to the code by filing a copy with the Election Official who shall keep it as a public record. (See§§ 20400-20444, Elections Code.)

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The Election Official shall give the following items to each candidate or the candidate's representative at the time nomination papers are issued: (a) Nomination paper. (b) Ballot Designation Worksheet. (c) Candidates Statement form with word count standards. (d) A written statement of the regulations with respect to charges for the Candidates Statement (Resolution R-3). {e) Statement of Economic Interest (State Law requires Mayor, Council, elected City Treasurer and elected City Attorney filing. City codes may require filing for additional offices). (f) A copy of Government Code § 84305. (g) Code of Fair Campaign Practices forms.

Optional Items: (1) Financial Worth Statement (2) FPPC Forms 700, 410, 501 , 497, etc. (3) "A Guide for Selecting Ballot Designations" (See Election Manual) (4) Local information (explained below:)

(A) You may wish to give out the Financial Worth Statement only if requested by the candidate.

(B) Election Officials have found it useful to give candidates the following items not required by state law:

{i) City codes regarding campaign signs in public right-of-way and regarding noise controls; and

(ii) Precinct maps .

The Election Official may wish to have the candidate sign a receipt for materials provided by the Election Official.

Candidates Statements Each candidate may prepare a Candidate's Statement according to guidelines provided by the Election Official. Such statement may include the name, age, occupation, and a brief description of no more than 200 words of the candidate's education and qualifications expressed by the candidate himself or herself.

Such statement shall be limited to a recitation of the candidate's own personal background and qualifications, and shall not in any way make reference to other candidates for that office or to another candidate's qualifications, character or activities.

Such statement shall be filed at the time nomination papers are filed (unless a runoff or general election is to occur within 88 days of a primary or first election, the statement shall then be filed with the Election Official by the third day following the governing body's declaration of the results from the primary or first election, unless the City Charter or Municipal Code provides otherwise).

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A ril8 2014 Date E minus to E minus Events

January 10 E -88


A Candidates Statement may be withdrawn but not changed during the period for filing nomination papers and until 5:00 p.m. on the day following the close of nomination. Candidates statements shall remain confidential until the expiration of the filing deadline.

(See §§ 13307, 13311 , Elections Code.)

If a candidate alleges to be indigent and unable to pay in advance the requisite fee for submitting a candidate statement, the candidate shall submit to the local agency a statement of financial worth to be used in determining whether or not he or she is eligible to submit a candidate statement without payment of the fee in advance. The statement of financial worth shall be submitted by the candidate together with his or her candidate statement in accordance with the deadline specified in §13307.


For the 10 calendar days after the filing deadline, the Election Official shall make a copy of the candidates statements available for public examination in the Election Official's office. Any person may obtain a copy of the candidates statements from the Election Official for use outside of the Election Official's office. The Election Official may charge a fee to any person obtaining a copy of the material, which fee shall not exceed the actual cost incurred by the Election Official in providing the copy.


During the 10-calendar-day examination period provided by this section, any voter of the jurisdiction in wh ich the election is being held, or the Election Official , himself or herself, may seek a writ of mandate or an injunction requiring any or all of the material in the candidates statements to be amended or deleted.


Last Day to Call Election For Ballot Measures

The earlier "Suggested Last Day" for placing a measure(s) on the ballot was recommended so the measure(s) would be added to the ballot at the same time the election is called and that the Argument filing would occur 14 days later and Rebuttal filing 10 days after that. If calling the election on a later date, set argument deadline to be 14 days from council action .

(See§§ 1405, 1410, 1415, 9214, 9215, 9241, 9255, 11242, Elections Code.)

A measure placed on the ballot may be amended or withdrawn by resolution filed with the election official by the 83rd day before the election.


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January 10 January 13

if closed on Friday

January 15

January 15

January 16

or E -88

E -83

E -83

E -82


or E -85 Last Day to File Nomination Papers (Friday, unless closed, then Monday)

Nomination papers must be filed by this date during normal office hours, as posted, with the Election Official.

(See§§ 10220, 10224, Elections Code.)

No incumbent may file during the extended filing period, There is no extended filing period where there is no incumbent eligible to be elected.


Until this day, or the 83rd day before the election for any office requiring an extended filing period, during normal office hours, as posted, but no later than then, a candidate may withdraw his nomination paper after it is filed with the Election Official.


Last Day to File Nomination Papers- Extended Filing Period If incumbent fails to file

Nomination papers must be filed by this date with the Election Official to nominate candidates other than the person who was the incumbent on the last day filing, if applicable, when nomination papers for an incumbent elective officer of the city were not filed pursuant to§§ 10220 and 10224, Elections Code No incumbent may file during the extended filing period. Th is section is not applicable where there is no incumbent eligible to be elected.


Through the last day for filing for any office requi ring an extended filing period, a candidate may withdraw his nomination paper after it is filed with the Election Official.


Last Day to Withdraw Measure(s) from Ballot

Notwithstanding any other provision of law, whenever a legislative body has ordered that a measure or proposal be submitted to the voters of any jurisdiction at a special election, the order of election shall not be amended or withdrawn after the 83rd day prior to the election.

(Resolution R-14)

The order of election shall be amended or withdrawn upon the filing of a resolution by the legislative body stating the specifics concerning the amendment or withdrawal. The resolution shall be filed with the election official not later than the 83rd day prior to the election.

(§ 9605, Elections Code.)

Secretary of State to Determine Order of Names on Ballot

The Secretary of State shall conduct a drawing of the letters of the alphabet constituting a randomized alphabet to be used in determining the order of all candidates on the ballot. The results of the drawing shall be mailed immediately to each Election Official.

(See§§ 13112, 13113(d), Elections Code.)

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Date E minus to E minus Events April 8. 2014

From Close of

Nominations

thru

January 23

:-

Jan 10

Jan 10

Jan 11

Jan 16

January 31

(Semi-Annual)

February 6

E -75

or Jan 15

to Jan 15

to Jan 18

to Jan 23

Jan 23

sem1-annual

E -61


Time to Cancel Election- Insufficient Candidates

If no more candidates file for office than there are offices to be filled and if there are no other offices or measures on the ballot, the Election Official shall notify the council that it may either:

(1) Appoint to the office the person who has been nominated. (2) Appoint to the office any eligible elector if no one has been nominated. (3) Hold the election if either no one or only one person has been nominated. (Resolution R-11)

The Election Official shall publish a notice of these facts once in a newspaper of general circulation in the city. After the fifth day following the date of publication, the council may make the appointment prior to and including this day or direct the election to be held.

(Notice N-4)

If the governing body of a city makes an appointment, the Election Official shall not accept for filing any statements of write-in candidacy which is submitted after the appointment is made.

(Resolution R-12) (See§ 10229, Elections Code;§ 6061, Government Code.)

Nominations Close

Notify Council (after nominations close, after normal business hours)

Publish Notice (after nominations close, after normal business hours)

Five Day Waiting Period Ends

Last day to Cancel Election

Last Day to File Campaign Expenditure Statements - Semi-Annual Statement

Last day for each elected officer and candidates and each committee supporting or opposing a candidate or candidates and each committee supporting or opposing a ballot measure or ballot measures to file campaign statements with the Election Official. The closing date shall be December 31 .

(See§§ 84200, 84215e, Government Code.)

Last Day to Submit Precinct Consolidations to County

Last day for Election Official to file list of city voting precincts with the county elections department.


Any county precinct with 250 or less persons registered to vote may be designated as a Vote-by-Mail precinct.


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February 6

February 6

February 7 February 22

February 10 March 25

February 27

E -61

E -61

to E -60

to E -57

E


-40

Suggested Last Day to Designate Polling Places

Suggested last day for elections official to designate polling places in order to meet the deadline to mail sample ballots. The legal deadline to appoint election officers & polling places is 29 days before the election.

The elections official is to use the Megan's Law Internet Website maintained by the Department of Justice prior to designating any single family residence to be used as a polling place, to determine if the residence has the registered address of a sex offender.

(See§§ 15, 12241, 12286, 12302, 12304, 12280, 12287.5, Elections Code.)

Suggested Last Day To Request Postage Check from Finance Department for Mailing of Sample Ballot Pamphlets ------Suggested last day for the Election Official to request a postage check from your Finance Department. The check should get to the vendor by 46 days before the election, in order to mail the Sample Ballots no earlier than 40 days before the election or whenever printing and polling place approval is completed.

to E -45 Time to Transmit Ballot to Military and Overseas Voters

During this time the elections officical is to transmit a ballot and balloting materials to each military and overseas voter who by that date submits a valid application with the County Registrar's office. If the last day is a weekend or holiday, then the last day is the business day preceding the 45th day before the election. Include the Oath of Voter for Transmission of Facsimile Ballot (Form F-2).

(See§§ 3102, 3106, 3114, Election Code.)

to E -14 Filing Period for Write-in Candidate

Between these days (both days included), any person who desires to have his or her name as written on the ballot of the election counted for a particular office shall file a statement of write-in candidacy which shall contain the candidate's name, residence address, a declaration stating that he or she is a write-in candidate, the title of the office for which he or she is running, the date of the election and a nominating petition with the required number of signatures.

(See§§ 8600 - 8604, 10103, 10220, 15340, 15341, 15342, Elections Code.)

Last Day to File Campaign Expenditure Statements- 1st Pre-election Statement

Last day for each candidate and each committee supporting or opposing a candidate or candidates or supporting or opposing a ballot measure or ballot measures to file campaign statements with the Election Official. The closing date is 5 days earlier.

(See §§ 84200.7 (for June Primary & November General), 84200.8, 84215e, Government Code.)

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March 10

March 10

March 10 April1

E -40

E -29

E -29

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to E -29 Suggested Time to Alert Your Local Post Office of Upcoming Mailings

It is suggested you alert your local Post Office(s) about the upcoming mailings of the Sample Ballots and Vote-By-Mail Ballots. Both mailings are considered 1st class mail and will be green tagged, which tells the post office to deliver them immediately.

Last Day to Designate Polling Places & Appoint Precinct Board Members

Last day for elections official to designate polling places and appoint precinct board members.

(See§§ 15, 12241, 12286, 12302, 12304, 12280, Elections Code.)

Following the designation of polling places and the appointment of precinct board members, the elections official shall immediately mail or deliver to each precinct board member a "Notice of Appointment" showing the polling place and election officers in the precinct and any other matter that the election official determines.

(See§§ 12307, 12319, 12321, Elections Code.)

Following appointment of precinct boards, the elections official shall instruct Inspectors concerning their duties in connection with the conduct of the election. This can be done with a training class, or by sending each election officer an "Election Officer's Digest" .


First Day for Mailing Permanent Vote-by-Mail Voter Ballots

First day for Elections Official to mail Permanent Vote-by-Mail Voter Ballots. These voters do not have to send in a Vote-by-Mail Voter Application, they are on the county file as being a Permanent Vote-by-Mail Voter.

(See§§ 3200, 3201, 3202, 3203, Elections Code.)

to E -7 Voters May Request Vote-by-Mail Ballots with Regular Applications

Between these days (both days included), any voter entitled to vote by vote-by-mail voter ballot may file a written or electronic application for a vote-by-mail voter ballot with the Election Official. The written application shall be signed by the applicant and shall show his place of residence. The electronic application does not need a signature. Applications received prior to the first day of the period shall be held and processed by the Election Official following the first day of the period, in the same manner as if received at that time.

(See§§ 3001, 3003, 3007.7 Elections Code.)



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Any individual, organization, or group that distributes applications for vote-by-mail voter ballots and receives completed application forms shall return the forms to the appropriate elections official within 72 hours of receiving the completed forms, or before the deadline for application, whichever is sooner. The name, address, and telephone number of any organization which authorizes the distribution of the applications shall be included on the application.

Upon receipt of any Vote-by-Mail ballot application, which arrives within the proper time, the elections official should determine if the residence address (and signature) on the ballot application appear to be the same as that on the original affidavit of registration. The official may make this signature check upon receiving the voted ballot, but the signature must be compared before the Vote-by-Mail voter ballot is canvassed.

Last Day to Mail Sample Ballo.ts and Polling Place Notices

Last day for the Election Official to mail to each reg istered voter (reg istered by 54 days before the election) a sample ballot and a polling place notice showing the location of the precinct polling place of the voter.


Last Day to Register to Vote

Affidavits of registration shall be accepted at all times except during the 14 days immediately preceding any election, when registration shall cease for that election as to electors residing in the territory within which the election is to be held. Transfers of registration for an election may be made from one precinct to another precinct in the same county at any time when registration is in progress in the precinct to which the elector seeks to transfer.


Last Day to File for Write-in candidate

Any person who desires to have his or her name as written on the ballot of the election counted for a particular office shall file a statement of write-in candidacy which shall contain the candidate's name, residence address, a declaration stating that he or she is a write-in candidate, the title of the office for which he or she is running, the date of the election and a nominating petition with the required number of signatures.

(See§§ 8600 - 8604, 10103, 10220, 15340, 15341, 15342, Elections Code.)


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March 25 E -14

March 27 E -12

March 27 E -12

March 28 E -11


Last Day to Prepare List of Precincts with Multilingual Precinct Board Members

Where the elections official finds the need for voting assistance for qualified citizens in certain voting precincts, the elections official shall make reasonable efforts to recruit precinct board members who are fluent in a language used by citizens in those precincts. Non voters who are permanent residents , and who are otherwise eligible to vote, and pupils that are at least 16 years of age at the time of the election may serve as poll workers. At least 14 days before the election, the elections official shall prepare and make available a list of the precincts to which precinct board members were appointed pursuant to this section, and the language or languages other than English in which they will provide assistance.

(Notice N-5)

Last Day to File Campaign Expenditure Statements - 2nd Pre-election Statement

Last day for each candidate and each committee supporting or opposing a candidate or candidates or supporting or opposing a ballot measure or ballot measures to file campaign statements with the Election Official. The closing date shall be 5 days earlier.

(See§§ 84200.8, 84215e, Government Code.)

Post Notice - Pre-Election Vote-by-Mail Canvass

The election official shall notify Vote-by-Mail voter observers and the public at least 48 hours in advance of the dates, times, and places where Vote-by-Mail ballots will be processed and counted.

(Notices N-6 and N-7).

The Election Official should post the notice no later than the Friday before the election. (See§ 15104(c), Elections Code.)

First Day to Process ReturnedNoted Vote-by-Mail Voter Ballots

Any jurisdiction having the necessary computer capability may start to process vote-bymail ballots on the seventh business day prior to the election. Processing vote-by-mail ballots includes:

- opening vote-by-mail ballot return envelopes - removing ballots from envelopes and secrecy sleeves if used - duplicating any damaged ballots - preparing the ballots to be machine read/orienting corner cuts

but under no circumstances may a vote count be accessed or released until 8 p.m. [or close of polls) on the day of the election. All other jurisdictions (using Hand Tally ballots) shall start to process vote-by-mail ballots at 5 p.m. on the day before the election.

(§ 15101(b}, Elections Code.)

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The Elections Official shall keep an accurate list of all voters who have received and voted a vote-by-mail voter ballot at each election and compare this list with the Roster of Voters as provided in§ 15278 to check whether the voter has voted more than once in any election.


Publish Notice of Central Counting Place

Whenever the ballots at any election or from any precincts are to be tallied at a central place and not at the precincts, the elections official or secretary of the jurisdiction conducting the election shall specify the public place to be used and give notice thereof as follows:

(a) By at least one publication in a newspaper of general circulation published in the jurisdiction where the election is to be held, provided that the publication is made at least 1 0 days before the day of the election.

(b) If a newspaper of general circulation is not published in that jurisdiction, then by prominently posting the notice in the office of the elections official for at least 10 days before the day of the election.

(Notice N-6, fornerly Form 14). (See§ 12109, Elections Code.)

Last Day for Election Official to Publish Notice of Nominees

Last day for the Election Official to publish a list of the names of the nominees in the order in which they appear on the ballot and the respective office for which they have been nominated. If there is no newspaper published and circulated in the city, the notice shall be typewritten and copies shall be posted conspicuously within the time prescribed in at least three public places in the city. Publication shall be once in the City.

(Notice N-3). (See§ 12110, Elections Code.)

Last Day to Publish Notice of Polling Places

Last day for Election Official to publish the polling places designated for each election precinct once in a newspaper in the city. If there is no newspaper of general circulation published and circulated in the city, the list shall be typewritten and copies shall be posted conspicuously within that time in at least three public places in the city.

(Notice N-5). (See§§ 12105, Elections Code;§ 6061, Government Code.)

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Last Day to Post Notice of Polling Places & Precinct Board Members

Last day for Election Official to post the list of names of the precinct board members appointed and the polling places designated for each election precinct. The list must include precinct board members appointed by the 15th day before the election. This list may include the language or languages other than English in which each precinct board members will provide assistance.

(Notice N-5). (See§§ 12105.5, 12303 Elections Code)

to E 0 Emergency/Late Vote-by-Mail Voting Period

Between these days (both days included) any voter unable to go to the polls because of conditions resulting in his or her absence from the precinct on election day may request in a written statement, signed under penalty of perjury that a ballot be delivered to him or her. This written statement shall not be required if the Vote-by-Mail voter ballot is voted in the office of the elections official as defined by subdivision (b) of Section 3018, at the time of the request. This ballot shall be delivered by the elections official to any authorized representative of the voter who presents this written statement to the official.

(See§ 3021 , Elections Code.)

Before the election the elections official shall send to the inspector of each precinct in his city a list of the voters in that precinct applying for and receiving ballots under the provisions of this chapter.


Suggested Last Day to Post Notice of Manual Tally

The election official shall notify observers and the public at least 5 days in advance ofthe dates, times, and places where ballots of 1 precinct and the corresponding vote-bymail ballots will be manually counted. Cities with ballot groups must manually count as many precincts as it takes to manually count each office that appears on the ballots, but only the additional offices need be counted in the additional precincts.

(Notice N-8).

It is suggested the Election Official post the notice no later than the Friday before the election.


Last Day for Council to Adopt Procedures to Resolve Tie Vote

Last day for legislative body, by resolution, to adopt procedures to resolve a tie vote at a Special Runoff Election.

(Resolution R-4).

The council shall call the Special Runoff Election after the Declaration of the Result, recount or judicial certification of the election which resulted in a tie vote.

(Resolution R-10). (See§ 15651(b), Elections Code.)

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Post Notice - Post-Electi on Vote-by-Mall Canvass

The election official shall notify Vote-by-Mail voter observers and the public at least 48 hours in advance of the dates, times, and places where late Vote-by-Mail ballots and Provisional ballots will be processed and counted.

(Notices N-6 and N-7).

The Election Official should post the notice no later than the day before the election. (See§ 15104(c). Elections Code.)

ELECTION DAY The polls shall be open on the day of election between such hours as the City Council may determine, but not less than eight consecutive hours. The hours of opening and closing the polls shall be specified in the notice of election, otherwise, they shall be the same as provided for general elections.


Last Day to Receive Vote-by-Mail Voter Ballots

Last day and hour Election Official or precinct board of any precinct may receive Voteby-Mail voter ballots in order that they may be counted.


Election Official to Canvass Vote-by-Mail Voter Ballots

The Election Official , or a canvassing board appointed by the Election Official , shall count the votes cast by Vote-by-Mail voters. The canvassing board, if any, shall be appointed and the Vote-by-Mail vote count shall be conducted in the manner prescribed by §§ 15101 to 1511 2, Elections Code. The result of the count shall be included with the canvass of returns from the precincts.

(Notice N-7) (See §§ 10261 , 15101 - 15112, Elections Code.)

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Any jurisdiction having the necessary computer capability may start to process Vote-byMail ballots on the seventh business day prior to the election. Processing Vote-by-Mail ballots includes:

- opening Vote-by-Mail ballot return envelopes - removing ballots from envelopes and secrecy sleeves if used - duplicating any damaged ballots - preparing the ballots to be machine read/orienting corner cuts

but under no circumstances may a vote count be accessed or released until 8 p.m. [or close of polls] on the day of the election. All other jurisdictions (using Hand Tally ballots) shall start to process Vote-by-Mail ballots at 5 p.m. on the day before the election.

(§ 15101(b), Elections Code.)

Election Official to Canvass the Returns

§ 15301 shall govern the conduct of the canvass. This shall include: 1. Processing the Provisional Ballots. 2. Processing the Vote-By-Mail ballots received at the polls on election day. 3. Review each Roster for completion of all forms. 4. Review and completion of the Ballot Statement on the front of the Rosters. 5. Compare the list of Vote-by-Mail voters with the Roster of Voters as provided in

§ 15278 to check whether any voter has voted more than once in any election. (See§ 15111 , Elections Code.)

Election Official to Hand Tally the Undervotes of a Write-in Candidate If requested by a write-in candidate

-----------------After tallying all eligible votes but prior to completion of the official canvass and the issuance of the certified statement of the results , the elections official, upon the request of a qualified write-in candidate for an office being voted on in that election for an examination of undervotes that is received within five days of completion of the semiofficial canvass, may hand tally the remaining undervotes.

(See§§ 15342, Elections Code.)

Election Official to Conduct the Manual Tally

During the official canvass, the election official shall conduct a public manual tally of the ballots tablulated, including Vote-by-Mail voter ballots , cast in 1% of the precincts, or 1 whole precinct, chosen at random. For each race not included on the initial precinct, the election official shall count additional precincts, until all races have been manually tallied. The manual tally in the addtional precincts shall only apply to the race(s) not previously tallied.

The ballots for the Vote by Mail ballot tally need not be from the same precinct as the polling place ballots come from.

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A report on the results of the Manual Tally shall be included in the Certification of the Official Canvass of the vote. The report shall identify any discrepancies between the machine and the manual tally and a description of how each of these discrepancies was resolved. This report shall be added to the bottom of the Certificate of Canvass and Completion of Manual Tally.

(Form R-8) (See §15360, Elections Code)

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Upon completion of the canvass, the Election Official shall certify the results to the Council who shall no later than the fourth Friday after the election comply with the other provisions of § 10262 and 10263 .

(Resolution R-8) (See § 10262, 10263, Elections Code.)

Declaration of the Results

The council shall adopt a resolution in accordance with §§ 10263 and 10264 of the Elections Code and the Election Official shall enter in the minutes a statement of the results .

(Resolution R-9). (See§§ 10263, 10264, Elections Code.)

Administer Oath to Elected Officials

The Election Official shall immediately issue a Certificate of Election and administer the oath to each person elected.


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The city council shall meet at the meeting at which the declaration of the election results is made and choose one of its number as mayor pro tempore, and one of its number as mayor, if there is not an elected mayor.

(See§ 36801, Government Code.)

last Day to Post Notice of Precinct Board Members

Last day for Election Official to post the list of names of the precinct board members who actually served on election day in each election precinct.

(Notice N-5). (See§§ 12105.5, Elections Code)

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Last day for every person elected to the office of Mayor, Member of the City Council, City Treasurer and other public offices which manage public investments and persons leaving those offices to file a statement disclosing his or her investments and his or her interests in real property.

(See§§ 87202, 87204, Government Code.)

Last Day to File Campaign Expenditure Statements -Semi-Annual Statement

Last day for each elected officer and candidates and each committee supporting or opposing a candidate or candidates and each committee supporting or opposing a ballot measure or ballot measures to file campaign statements with the Election Official. The closing date shall be June 30.

(See§§ 84200, 84215e, Government Code.)

Last Day to Submit Report on Measures to Secretary of State

On or before April 1 of each odd-numbered year, the Election Official of each legislative body shall file a report with the Secretary of State containing the following information:

(a) The number of municipal initiative petitions circulated during the preceding two calendar years which did not qualify for the ballot, and the number of these proposed initiatives for which reports were prepared pursuant to Section 9212.

(b) With respect to municipal initiative measures that qualified for the ballot in the preceding two calendar years, the number which were approved by the voters, and the number of these ballot measures for which reports were prepared pursuant to Section 9212.

(c) With respect to municipal initiative measures that qualified for the ballot in the preceding two calendar years, the number which were not approved by the voters, and the number of these ballot measures for which reports were prepared pursuant to Section 9212.

(§ 9213, Elections Code.)

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PROOF: 2-7-2014 No.2

City of I Ciudad de

Carmel-by-the-Sea

MUESTRA DE BOLETA y Panfleto de Informacion para el Votante

ELECCION MUNICIPAL GENERAL MARTES, 8 DE ABRIL DEL 2014

LUGAR DE VOTACION ABRE a las 7 A.M. y CIERRA a las 8 P.M.

NOTE: "VOTE BY MAIL" Ballot Application on Back Cover

POLLING PLACE: Your polling place may have changed! See back cover for your polling place location.

AVISO: La Solicitud de Boleta para 11Votar por Correa" aparece a/ dorsa de Ia ultima pagina

CENTRO ELECTORAL: ;Su centro electoral puede haber cambiado! Vea atras de Ia ultima pagina para encontrar ellugar de su centro electoral.

BALLOT

GOES

HERE

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VOTER INFORMATION PAMPHLET The following pages contain:

CANDIDATE STATEMENTS

Each Candidate's Statement in this pamphlet is volunteered by the candidate, and is printed at his or her own expense. Although all candidates had the opportunity to submit a statement, some candidates may not have submitted a statement, and is printed at his or her expense. A complete list of candidates appears on the Sample Ballot page of this pamphlet.

FOLLETO DE INFORMACION PARA EL ELECTOR

Las paginas siguientes contienen:

DECLARAC/ONES DE LOS CANDIDATOS

Gada una de las Declaraciones de los Candidatos en este folleto es proporcionada de manera voluntaria por dichos candidatos, y se imprime a/ costa del candidato. Aunque todos los candidatos tuvieron Ia oportunidad de presentar una declaraci6n, es probable que algunos candidatos no hayan presentado dicha dec/araci6n. Una lista completa de los candidatos aparece en Ia pagina con Ia muestra de Ia boleta electoral de este folleto.

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STATEMENT OF CANDIDATE FOR MAYOR

City of Carmel-by-the-Sea

JASON BURNETT Age: 37 Occupation: Mayor and Businessperson

It has been an honor to serve as your Mayor and to work with our City Council and staff. We have made substantial progress and have often found broad consensus:

• We put a $1 ,327,451 budget surplus into reserves for the future, maintained our AA+ credit and refinanced debt, saving $4 million,

• The voters overwhelmingly approved a sales tax measure, which helps ensure Carmel's quality of life, and

• We are investing in improvements to Carmel-by-theSea's streets, parks, facilities and the beach.

Regionally, I help oversee the water supply projects and successfully negotiated substantial savings for ratepayers. I also helped complete fundraising for the Veterans Cemetery.

Our goals for 2014 include active parking management, investments in beach, forest, trail, and park improvements, development of a Sunset Center campus plan, and maintaining excellent public safety service and response times.

As your Mayor, I will continue to promote the energy and creativity of our citizens who make our economy and our community so vibrant, protect our village's character and natural beauty, tackle the tough issues in an open, honest manner, and respect all points of view.

With your support and vote, I look forward to serving our home, Carmel-by-the-Sea.

Is/ Jason Burnett

DECLARACION DE CANDIDATO PARA ALCALDE

Ciudad de Carmel-by-the-Sea

JASON BURNETT Edad:37 Ocupaci6n: Alcalde y Hombre de Negocios

Ha sido un honor servirles como alcalde y trabajar con nuestro Concejo Municipal y personal administrative. Hemos logrado grandes avances y con frecuencia un amplio consenso.

• Hemos puesto $1 ,327,451 de excedente presupuestario en reservas para el futuro, mantuvimos Ia calificaci6n de AA+ y refinanciamos Ia deuda, ahorrando $4 millones.

• Los electores aprobaron con abrumadora mayoria una medida para un impuesto sabre las ventas, el cual ayuda a asegurar Ia calidad de vida de Carmel.

• Estamos invirtiendo en obras de mejoras para las calles, parques, instalaciones y playa de Carmel-bythe-Sea.

A nivel regional, ayudo a supervisar los proyectos de suministro de agua y he negociado exitosamente considerables ahorros para los usuaries. Tambien ayude a finalizar Ia recaudaci6n de fondos para el Cementerio de los Veteranos.

Nuestras metas para 2014, incluye Ia administraci6n activa de estacionamientos, inversiones en playas, bosques, senderos, y mejoras a los parques, el desarrollo de un plan para el campus Sunset Center, y mantener un excelente servicio de seguridad publica y tiempos de respuesta.

Como alcalde, yo seguire promoviendo Ia creatividad y energia de nuestros ciudadanos que hacen que nuestra economia y nuestra comunidad sean tan dinamicas, proteger el caracter y belleza natural de nuestro pueblo, enfrentar los asuntos dificiles de manera abierta y honesta, y respetar todos los puntas de vista.

Con su voto y apoyo, espero con entusiasmo servir a nuestro hagar, que es Carmel-by-the-Sea.

I ff Jason Burnett

EACH CANDIDATE'S STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS IS PRINTED EXACTLY AS SUBMITTED BY THE CANDIDATE.

CADA DECLARACION DE EXPERIENCIA Y PREPARACION DEL CANDIDATO SE IMPRIME EXACTAMENTE COMO LA PRESENTA EL CANDIDATO


STATEMENT OF CANDIDATE FOR MEMBER OF CITY COUNCIL City of Carmel-by-the-Sea

LUCAS MICHAEL AUSTIN

I am the newest resident of this city that is running for office, but no less passionate for it. After our time in the military my wife and I decided, Carmel-by-the-Sea was the place we could call home. I am running for council without ulterior agenda or motivations. Often city officials feel inaccessible, and residents go unheard. I have no outside influences casting my vote for me, and am willing to listen to any reasonable request or argument at any time. Whether you be a resident, business owner, or employee working in the city, we must work together to grow with the times.

I promise to bring a fresh and honest perspective to the council. I will work hard to find solutions to the tough problems like pensions and the drug culture among teenagers. I hope to help resolve long standing problems such as parking and handicap access which should have been put to bed long ago. Patience is a virtue, but action is eventually required.

As a businessman, I have a vested interest in making sure Carmel-by-the-Sea grows as a community while retaining its charm. If you feel the same I ask you cast your vote for me.

/s/ Lucas Michael Austin

DECLARACION DE CANDIDATO PARA MIEMBRO DEL CONCEJO MUNICIPAL


LUCAS MICHAEL AUSTIN

Soy el residente mas nuevo de esta ciudad que se esta postulando para el cargo, pero que igualmente tiene pasi6n par Ia misma. Despues de pasar tiempo en el servicio militar mi esposa y yo decidimos que Carmelby-the-Sea era el Iugar para establecernos. Estoy presentando candidatura para el concejo sin motivos ocultos. Con frecuencia los funcionarios no estan accesibles, y no se les escucha a los residentes. Yo no tengo influencias de fuera que emitan voto par mf, y estoy dispuesto a escuchar cualquier petici6n o argumento razonable que tengan en todo momenta. Ya sea usted residente, propietario de negocio, o empleado que trabaje en Ia ciudad, debemos trabajar juntos para avanzar con los tiempos.

Prometo aportar una nueva perspectiva franca al concejo. Trabajare arduamente para encontrar soluciones a los problemas diffciles como las pensiones y Ia cultura de droga entre los adolescentes. Espero resolver problemas de antano como son el estacionamiento y el acceso a personas discapacitadas, los cuales deberfan haber sido resueltos desde hace mucho tiempo. La paciencia es una virtud, pero al final se tiene que tamar acci6n.

Como hombre de negocios, yo tengo gran interes en asegurarme de que Carmel-by-the-Sea crezca como comunidad, pero que retenga su encanto. Si ustedes creen lo mismo, les pido que emitan su voto par mi.

If/ Lucas Michael Austin


CADA DECLARACION DE EXPERIENCIA Y PREPARACION DEL CANDIDATO SE 1M PRIME EXACTAMENTE COMO LA PRESENTA EL CANDIDATO


STATEMENT OF CANDIDATE FOR MEMBER OF CITY COUNCIL


CARRIE THEIS Age: 56 Occupation: Businesswoman/Councilmember

I have been coming to Carmel since I was a teenager, working summers with my grandmother at the Hofsas House. I grew to appreciate the inherent beauty and charm of Carmel-by-the-Sea, and in 2000, my husband and I moved here to operate the family hotel and raise our son in Carmel public schools.

My advanced degrees in biology help me understand and care for the natural beauty we have in our village. Additionally, my experience in the private sector, in state government, and now as a small business owner help me understand how government operates and how it can be improved to better our community.

Since my time on the City Council, we have enhanced fiscal stability, refinanced CALPERS side-fund saving $4 million, added $1.3 million to reserves, and implemented the HID (Hospitality Improvement District) for attracting small conferences and expanding marketing efforts.

As your representative, my goal is to maintain a healthy relationship among the City, its residents, and its businesses. I hope to continue the cooperative spirit of the council , enhance government transparency/ efficiency, and focus on beach and forest issues.

I would be honored to continue serving you on the City Council. I respectively ask for your vote.

/s/ Carrie Theis



CARRIE THEIS Edad: 56 Ocupaci6n: Mujer de Negocios/Miembro del Concejo

He estado viniendo a Carmel desde que era adolescente, trabajando con mi abuela en Hofsas House. Me erie apreciando Ia belleza y encanto propio de Carmel-bythe-Sea, y en 2000, mi esposo y yo nos mudamos aquf para administrar el hotel de Ia familia y criar a nuestro hijo en las escuelas publicas de Carmel.

Mis tftulos de postgrado en biologfa me ayudan a entender y cuidar Ia belleza natural que tenemos en nuestro pueblo. Ademas, mi experiencia en el sector privado, en el gobierno del estado, y ahora como duef\a de negocio me ayudan a entender c6mo funciona el gobierno y c6mo se puede mejorar para hacer mejor a nuestra comunidad.

Desde que asumf el cargo en el Concejo Municipal, hemos mejorado Ia estabilidad fiscal, hemos refinanciado el fondo CALPERS, asf ahorrando $4 millones, acumulamos $1 .3 millones mas de reservas, y pusimos en marcha Ia organizaci6n HID (Hospitality Improvement District) para atraer conferencias en menor escala y ampliar los esfuerzos de mercadeo.

Como su representante, mi objetivo es mantener una relaci6n sana entre Ia ciudad, sus residentes y sus negocios. Espero continuar con el espfritu de cooperaci6n del concejo, mejorar Ia transparencia y eficiencia del gobierno, y concentrarse en los asuntos de Ia playa y el bosque.

Serfa un honor para mf continuar sirviemdoles en el Concejo Municipal. Respetuosamente les pido su voto.

/ f/ Carrie Theis

EACH CANDIDATE'S STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS IS PRINTED EXACTLY AS SUBMITIED BY THE CANDIDATE.



STATEMENT OF CANDIDATE FOR MEMBER OF CITY COUNCIL


STEVE G. DALLAS Occupation: Business Owner I Commissioner

Education: Junipero Serra Carmel High Golden Gate University, BA Business

I am a third-generation Carmel area resident. My wife Madeleine and I were married here, and our daughter attends Carmel River School. I am running for City Council because I am passionately committed to preserving Carmel for future generations as a desirable place to live, work and visit.

Currently I Chair the Planning Commission. Serving as a commissioner has honed my analytical skills, equipped me with extensive knowledge of current issues, and given me an in-depth understanding of the General Plan, Local Coastal Plan, Municipal Code and Design Guidelines. In business, I have experience in budgeting, setting priorities and making responsible choices.

If elected, I will (1) strive to preserve and enhance the unique character of our special village while serving our c itizens, business community and visitors, (2) listen attentively and respectfully to all views expressed, (3) seek transparent solutions to the important issues facing our citizens, our town and the region, and (4) dedicate myself to good stewardship through fiscal responsibility as we judge future projects and activities.

To learn more, please visit www.DallasforCarmel.com or contact me at (831) 625-2300.

I respectfully ask for your vote and would be honored by your support.

/s/ Steve G. Dallas



STEVE G. DALLAS Ocupaci6n: Dueno de Negocio I Comisionado

Formaci6n Academica: Junipero Serra Preparatoria Carmel Golden State University, Licenciatura en Negocios

Soy residente del area de Carmel de tercera generaci6n. Mi esposa Madeleine y yo nos casamos aqui, y nuestra hija asiste a Ia Escuela Carmel River. Estoy presentando candidatura para el Concejo Municipal porque me comprometo con pasi6n a preservar Carmel para generaciones futuras como un Iugar deseable para vivir, trabajar y visitar.

Actualmente soy presidente de Ia Comisi6n de Planificaci6n. AI prestar servicio como comisionado he afinado mi capacidad analitica, he adquirido un extenso conocimiento de los temas de Ia actualidad; al igual que un profunda entendimiento del Plan General, del Plan de Ia Zona Costera Local, del C6digo Municipal y de las Directrices de Diseno. En los negocios, cuento con experiencia en Ia preparaci6n de presupuestos, en establecer prioridades y en tomar decisiones responsables.

Si soy elegido, yo (1) me esforzare por conservar y mejorar el caracter extraordinario de nuestro pueblo especial, al mismo tiempo que servire a nuestros ciudadanos, a Ia comunidad empresarial y a los visitantes, (2) escuchare con atenci6n y respeto a todos los puntos de vista que expresen, (3) procurare encontrar soluciones con transparencia a los principales problemas que enfrentan nuestros ciudadanos, nuestra ciudad y Ia region; y (4) me dedicare a Ia buena administraci6n por medio de una responsabilidad fiscal a medida que evaluamos futures proyectos y actividades.

Para conocer mas, visite: www.DallasforCarmel.com, o comuniquese conmigo al (831) 625-2300.

Respetuosamente les pido su voto, y seria un honor para mf recibir su apoyo.

If/ Steve G. Dallas




Mark your calendar. Don't forget to vote on AprilS, 2014

Marque su calendario. No se olvide votar e/8 de Abril de 2014

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Ultimo dia para registrar

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Vote-by-Mail ballots must be received by the election official or your polling place by April 8, 2014. Postmarks do not count.

Voto por Correo botetas deben ser recibidas por el oficial de elecci6n o su centro electoral para eiB de Abril de 2014. Matase//os no cuentan.

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday tunes martes miercotes jueves viernes

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WARNING ! Your POLLING PLACE for this election may be different from the polling place you went to for the last election. Please check the back page of this pamphlet for the correct location.

;ADVERTENC/A! SU CENTRO ELECTORAL para esta elecci6n puede ser diferente del centro electoral a/ cual usted fue en Ia ultima elecci6n. Verifique por favor Ia ultima pagina de este folleto para Ia ubicaci6n correcta.


'-lote by IVIa,1! See Back Cover for Application

It's Easy! It's Convenient!

It's Weatherproof!

jVote por Cor:reo! Busque Ia Solicitud a/ Dorso de Ia Ultima Pagina

jES Facil! jEs Conveniente!

jEsta a prueba de mal tiempo!


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NOTICE TO THE PHYSICALLY

HANDICAPPED

If the polling place is not accessible to the physically handicapped voter, such voter is entitled to vote in one of the following ways:

VOTER:

AVISOAL ELECTOR

/NCAPACITADO:

1. A precinct board member shall take a regular ballot to the physically handicapped person at a place as near as possible to the polling place and which is accessible to such person, qualify that person to vote, and return the voted ballot to the polling place;

2. If it is impractical to vote a regular ballot outside the polling place, please use the attached application and apply for a vote-by-mail ballot.

Si e/ centro electoral no tiene acceso para el elector con una incapacidad fisica, e/ elector tiene derecho a votar par una de estas dos maneras:

1. Un miembro del recinto del consejo 1/evara a Ia persona con Ia incapacidad fisica una boleta regular, en un Iugar lo mas cerca posible a! centro electoral que tenga acceso para el elector. El miembro debera inscribir debidamente a/ elector incapacitado y devolver a/ centro electoral Ia boleta en que este ha votado;

2. Si no es practico votar en una boleta regular en un Iugar que no sea e/ centro electoral, sirvase utilizar Ia solicitud adjunta y solicite una boleta para votar par correo.

OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK CITY HALL MONTE VERDE BETWEEN OCEAN & 7TH PO BOXCC CARMEL-BY-THE-SEA CA 93921-1757 PHONE 831/620-2000 FAX 831/620-2004

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GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION- TUESDAY, APRIL 8, 2014 To obtain a vote-by-mail ballot, complete the information on this form. The elections official MUST RECEIVE this application by April 1, 2014.

Print Name: Escriba Su Nombre:

Residence Address: (As Registered) Oirecci6n Oe Oomicilio: (COmo Registrado)

Mail My Ballot To: (If different from above) En vie Mi Boleta: (Si Es Diferente A La De Arriba)

Number and Steet I Numero y Calle

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SOLICITUO PARA " VOTAR POR CORREO" CIUDAD DE CARMEL-BY-THE-SEA

ELECCION MUNICIPAL GENERAL - MARTES 8 DE ABRIL DEL 2014 Para obtener una boleta para votar por correo, complete Ia informacion en este formulario. Esta solicitud DEBE SER REC/8/DA por el oficial de elecciones antes del1 de Abril del2014.

Date of Birth: Fecha de Nacimiento:

City, State Zip Code I Ciudad. Estado Godigo Postal

City. State Zip Code I Ciudad. Estado C6digo Postal

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I have not applied for a vote-by-mail ballot for this election by any other means. I declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that the information I have provided on this application is true and correct.

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POLLS OPEN AT 7 A.M. AND CLOSE AT 8 P.M.

TAKE THIS SAMPLE BALLOT TO YOUR POLLING PLACE FOR REFERENCE

POLLING PLACE: Your polling place may have changed!

See above for your polling place location.

Numero de Telefono durante el dia

No he solicitado una boleta de votaci6n por correo para esta e/ecci6n de otra manera. Certifico bajo penalidad de perjurio bajo las /eyes del Estado de California que el nombre y /a direcci6n de Ia residencia en esta so/icitud son veraz y correctas.


LUGAR DE VOTACION ABRE A LAS 7 A.M. Y CIERRA A LAS 8 P.M.

LLEVESE ESTA MUESTRA DE LA BOLETA A SU CENTRO ELECTORAL COMO REFERENCIA

CENTRO ELECTORAL: jSu centro electoral puede haber cambiado!

Vea arriba de esta pagina para encontrar el Iugar de su centro electoral.

OBSERVERS FOR VOTE-BY-MAIL SIGNATURE VERIFICATIONS

APRIL 8, 2014 GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION

The City of Carmel-by-the-Sea is committed to an open and transparent election process. Interested individuals have an opportunity to observe signature verification to be conducted on an as needed basis on Friday, March 28, 2014 at the Monterey County Elections Office in Salinas.

Individuals wishing to observe the signature verification process for vote-by-mail ballots cast for the April 8, 2014 Municipal Election are encouraged to call City Hall at 620-2007.

Signatures are verified at the Monterey County Elections Department office in Salinas on a rolling basis. There is no set schedule for when this process will take place, so interested parties should call ahead for more details.

LVJ~Mr~ . DARYL A. BETANCUR, CMC

Acting City Clerk

CITY OF CARMEL-BY-THE-SEA

NOTICE THAT ALL BALLOTS FOR THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON

TUESDAY, APRIL 8, 2014 WILL BE COUNTED AT A CENTRAL COUNTING PLACE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Clerk of the City of Carmel-by-theSea has authorized that the City Council Chambers at Carmel-by-the-Sea City Hall, east side of Monte Verde between Ocean and ih A venues, is designated as the central place to count the ballots of the General Municipal Election to be held on April 8, 2014.

Vote-by-Mail ballots will begin to be processed at 6:00p.m. on Tuesday, April 8, 2014 but the results of the Vote-by-Mail ballots will not be released until after the close of the polling places at 8:00 p.m. that evening.

~Q~4~ DARYL A BETANCUR, CMC Acting City Clerk

CITY OF CARMEL-BY-THE-SEA NOTICE OF VOTE-BY-MAIL- PROCESSING &

CANVASSING

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that I Daryl A. Betancur, CMC, Acting City Clerk of the City of Carmel-by-the-Sea, do appoint the following named individuals to serve as a Processing/Canvassing Board, to process/canvass Vote by Mail ballots and Provisional ballots for the General Municipal Election to be held on Tuesday, April 8, 2014.

Inspector: Clerk: Clerk: Clerk: Clerk:

Daryl A. Betancur Lesley Milton, City Clerk, City of Seaside Catherine Raynor- Senior Assistant City Clerk, City of Monterey Deborah Thomsen-Acting City Clerk, City of Pacific Grove Clementine Bonner, Administrative Assistant City Clerk's Office, City of Monterey

PRE-ELECTION DAY PROCESSING AND CANVASSING: (For Vote by Mail ballots received prior to or on Election Day)

Pursuant to Elections Code Section 1510 1 (a) the Processing of Vote by Mail ballots (verification of signature and address and updating voter records) may begin 29 days before the election, and thus be conducted on an as needed-rolling basis on Friday, March 28 at 12:00 noon at the Monterey County Elections Office in Salinas. Thereafter to be scheduled as required. To determine if ballot processing will take place on a particular day, please call the City Clerk' Office at 831-620-2007.

Pursuant to Elections Code Section 151 0 1 (b) the Pre-Election Canvassing of Vote by Mail ballots (opening of the returned vote by mail envelopes, removing the ballots, accurately duplicating any damaged or defective ballots, and preparing the ballots for the ballot count) may begin 7 business day before the election. However, for purposes of this election and to ensure complete transparency, this process will commence at 6:00p.m. on Tuesday, April 8 (Election Day), 2014 at City Hall in the Council Chambers.

_£)~,/.~ Daryl A. Betancur Acting City Clerk

Published 312812014

EMERGENCY/LATE VOTE-BY-MAIL-PERIOD APRIL 2 THROUGH APRIL 8

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that between April 2 and April 8 (both days included) any voter unable to go to the polls because of illness or disability resulting in his or her confinement in a hospital, sanatorium, nursing home, or place of residence, or any voter unable to because of a physical handicap to go to his or her polling place or because of that handicap is unable to vote at his or her polling place due to existing architectural barriers at his or her polling place denying him or her physical access to the polling place, voting booth, or voting apparatus or machinery, or any voter unable to go to his or her polling place because of conditions resulting in his or her absence from the precinct on election day may request in a written statement, signed under penalty of perjury that a ballot be delivered to him or her. This written statement shall not be required if the Vote-by-Mail voter ballot is voted in the Office of the Elections Official as defined by subdivision (b) of Section 3018 of the Elections Code, at the time of the request. This ballot shall be delivered by the elections official to any authorized representative ofthe voter who presents this written statement to the official. (Per§ 3021, Elections Code).

~a~ Daryl A. Betancur Acting City Clerk

Published 3/2812014

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CITY OF CARMEL-BY-THE-SEA NOTICE OF VOTE-BY -MAIL- PROCESSING &

CANVASSING-POST ELECTION

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that I Daryl A. Betancur, CMC, Acting City Clerk of the City of Carmel-by-the-Sea, do appoint the following named individuals to serve as a Processing/Canvassing Board, to process/canvass Vote by Mail ballots and Provisional ballots for the General Municipal Election to be held on Tuesday, April 8, 2014.

Inspector: Clerk: Clerk: Clerk: Clerk:

Daryl A. Betancur Lesley Milton, City Clerk, City of Seaside Catherine Raynor- Senior Assistant City Clerk, City of Monterey Deborah Thomsen-Acting City Clerk, City of Pacific Grove Clementine Bonner, Administrative Assistant City Clerk's Office, City of Monterey

POST ELECTION DAY PROCESSING AND CANVASSING: (For Vote by Mail ballots and Provisional ballots received on Election Day)

The post Election Day processing of Vote by Mail ballots and Provisional ballots (verification of signature and address and updating voter records) will begin at 9:00 a.m. at the Monterey County Elections Office on Wednesday, April 9, 2014 whereby Vote by Mail ballots and Provisional ballots returned on election day will be taken to the County Elections Office in Salinas for signature verification. To determine if ballot processing will take place on a particular day, please call the City Clerk' Office at 831-620-2007.

The post-election-day Canvassing of Vote by Mail ballots and Provisional ballots taken to the County in the morning of April 9 for signature verification will commence at 1 :00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 9, 2014 at City Hall in the Council Chambers.

In accordance with § 15360 of the California Elections Code, the manual count of the ballots in 1% of the precincts is expected to occur also on Wednesday, April 9, 2014 at 3:00p.m.

Daryl A. Betancur Acting City Clerk

Published 3/28/2014

Carmel Election Information 2014

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