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Members oftenask me why the

Sierra Club is sopolitical."We lost our fully tax

exempt status over this issue at Hetch Hetchydam near Yosemite Park in the 1930's. JohnMuir ran ads in the newspapers against theproject, and the importance of lobbying andinfluencing politicians became a way of envi-ronmental preservation. Endorsing candidatesand monitoring their "green" voting recordonce elected is a strong way to emphasize ourmessage. 18,000 members can swing almostany local election.

In the two years I've committed aschapter chair, I have been called to be the ser-vant, the supervisor, and the spokesperson.My position calls for poking around to seewhat you, the volunteers are doing. Are weon-the-mark and taking on achievable tasks?Is the budget a dream work or realistic? Whatare the most effective strategies to achieve ourgoals? We have initiated some standard oper-ating procedures to serve as guides for keep-ing each of the activities more "in sync" withthe "One Club" concept. Ideally conservation,

VIEW FROM THE CHAIRby Ellen Shively, Chapter Cha

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outings and environmentally committed officialscan find unifying threads for their efforts.

Our conservation coordinator's positionbeing cut to half time has been greatly noticed.

Geoffrey no longer has time to attend meetingswith almost every varied interest group. His pres-ence in the community has been curtailed and ourability to network with other like-minded groupsis lessened. We must find volunteers for some ofthe work he once did for the chapter. His columnwill be back next issue.

Please add donating a few hours a monthto some activity at the chapter to your New Year'sResolution list. As a volunteer based group, thepotential power we have is in direct proportion tothe magnitude of our efforts. A strong BorderCommittee can be a voice for solving problems

between San Diegos and Tijuana's booming envi-rons. A proactive Advancement (Fundraising)committee will keep us on target to meet ourexpanded new year's budget. What fun to enlight-en and involve people in campaigns at a Street Fairor during Earth Day in Balboa Park. Leading hikesin our local mountains is more than gratifying.There's something you can do for the chapter bet-ter than anyone else. The Quinto butterflies, gnat-catchers, nature walkers and old growth forestswill thank you. You may even thank yourself in theend.

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Dear Hi Sierran,Dear Editor:

While many citizens now understand that building a housingdevelopment on Fanita Ranch or an airport on East Miramarwould degrade our quality-of-life, few have considered howurbanization could impact Marine Corps Air Station Miramar'smilitary mission. Military officials are concerned about howencroaching sprawl impacts their ability to conduct training andreadiness exercises on military bases.

Public lands are under increasing pressure to act as theremaining reservoir of natural resources that sustain urban areas.For instance, to sustain declining wildlife, National Forests areforced to reduce traditional uses such as grazing while military

bases find their activities must be designed to limit damage tosensitive and declining habitats. In this way MCAS-Miramar actsas both an instrument of national security and a cornerstone of

critical habitat essential to a healthy environment. Fanita Ranchand East Elliot are directly adjacent to MCAS-Miramar and sus-tain numerous threatened and endangered species, thus reliev-ing pressures that negatively impact base activities. Fanita andElliots natural lands provide increased public safety and noise

buffers while increasing the probability of species recovery whenbase training activities impact endangered species.

We would be wise to help the numerous communityorganizations and public officials that have called for the conser-vation of Fanita Ranch to acquire these lands. Doing so wouldrecognize the importance of base training activities and the eco-nomic value of the bases themselves while we avoid damage toour own quality of life.

Van K. Collinsworth

Executive Director, Preserve Wild Santeehttp://members.cox.net/savefanita/savefanita.html

Hi,My husband and I have only been in San Diego a year. We recent-ly became members of the Sierra Club and received your newslet-ter. We were glad to read about the concert/potluck at the ran-cho planned for the 7th of Sept. Good music, food and in a his-toric setting. We signed up! It was a perfect night with a beauti-ful sunset with musicians who had selected and played a varietyof songs for our entertainment. Being able to get inside of thishistoric rancho was indeed a plus. We will look forward to moreof this kind of event. It was a perfect fundraiser because youprovided what people want: excellent music and a time, place,

and date to gather. When it's a historic place, like the rancho, it'sthe best!

Thank you for putting together a terrific Saturday night,

Pat and Don Taylor

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Chapter Notes

Cleveland National Forest Supervisor Anne Fege signed an

order, effective October 11, to temporarily close most areas of theCleveland National Forest until substantial rainfall occurs.These restrictions are due to the driest conditions in recordedhistory. The only portions that remain open are the Pacific CrestTrail, Agua Tibia Mountains and hiking trails in the LagunaRecreation Area. State and county highways will remain open tothrough traffic only, and many forest roads will be closed. Noremote camping (backpacking or camping outside of designatedcampgrounds) will be permitted, and no warming or cookingfires are allowed anywhere in the Forest, with the exception ofcamp stoves utilizing liquid or jellied petroleum products indeveloped campgrounds and picnic areas only.

Susan Parrish, a member of the Foster LodgeCommittee, says that it looks like use of the Lodge will be unaf-

fected. Pointing out that most Lodge users confine their strolls tothe meadow, Inspiration Point, or the PCT, Parish says that for-est closures have not affected them yet. Recent fire damage isvisible within a short walk from the Lodge and fire danger isextremely high, so no one can have a campfire at the SmallLodge or use the fireplace in the Main Lodge right now.

CLEVELAND NATIONAL FOREST CLOSURESANNOUNCED; FOSTER LODGE STILL OPEN

CALLING ALL COASTAL PROTECTORS ANDENTHUSIASTS !

Our Chapter Coastal Committee is continuing to meet in NorthCounty on the odd numbered months. The next meeting inNorth County will be on Wednesday, November 20th, at 7:00PM, and YOU are invited.

Coastal Committee members Scott and SheelaghWilliams have graciously offered to host the North County meet-ings at their beautiful home in Solana Beach at 638 West CircleDrive.

DIRECTIONS:From I-5, exit at Lomas Santa Fe Drive. Go west to Old Highway101. Turn right/north. Turn left at Solana Vista Dr., (first andonly light, next to Roberto's). Go up the hill and turn right onPacific Avenue. After one block, Pacific Avenue turns into CircleDrive. Number 638 is on the right side.

We will continue meeting at the Sierra Club Office inNorth Park on the even numbered months. We would appreciateyour input and participation at any of our meetings.

If you would like to join our Coastal Committee and receive theagendas and other related information, contact Eric Bowlby at619-284-9399, or e-mail him at: [email protected]

SIERRA CLUB LARRY DUMLAO GALLERYANNOUNCES TWO NEW OPENINGS:

NOVEMBER 9 - DECEMBER 13:

Sierra Club Photography Section members display theirwork. DECEMBER 14 - JANUARY 10:Photographer Andrew Harvey shares his travelingAlgodones Dunes exhibit.

Sierra Club Photography Section, Nov. 9- Dec. 13Support our own Sierra Club Photography Section artists who will

be showing their collected works. Artists will include: award win-ning nature photographer, Steve Cirone, who will present hisavian and underwater images. Steve runs photography work-shops and outings as president of the Sierra Club PhotographySection. Steve regularly exhibits and juries in local galleries, and

also runs a portrait studio. This month will also feature Bob Parks,a photographer for many years. His pictures have appeared innumerous publications including International Wildlife andRanger Rick magazines, as well as Sierra Club books. In addition,Bob's pictures have been displayed at the San Diego NaturalHistory Museum and the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum. OtherSierra Club Photography Section members will display their pho-tos reflecting nature themes. You do not want to miss this excitingexhibit!

Andrew Harvey, December 14 - January 10Andrew Harvey, a Los Angeles based photographer, spent morethan a year walking and photographing the Algodones Dunes.The Algodones Dunes, which stretch along the Mexico-U.S. bor-der, comprise the largest dune system in California. Harvey's trav-eling exhibit is intended to show people the beauty of the dunes,

but also to warn them of the Bureau of Land Management's plansto turn the entire dune system into an off-road vehicle playground.Harvey says this would destroy an entire, one-of-a-kind, island-like ecosystem. "These plants and animals have evolved specifi-cally for that area. I find great beauty in that it's that fascinationand appreciation of the struggle they've gone through and thediversity they represent." Harvey's photos show a vastness ofwind-rippled dunes, desert trees, rare plants, animals, and thedevastation caused by off-road vehicles. Visit the AlgodonesDunes exhibit before it travels on!

All gallery shows open on the scheduled first night at 6:00 pm,with the artist present. These second Saturday of the month

openings coincide with the monthly Ray at Night arts and culturecelebrations on Ray Street, featuring over a dozen gallery openingspresenting a variety of mediums ranging from paintings andsculpture to poetry and music. Come and have some fun!

The Sierra Club Larry Dumlao Gallery is open Monday -Friday from 12 - 5 pm, at the Sierra Club Bookstore and Office,3820 Ray Street in North Park. A percentage of the proceeds fromthe sale of original art directly benefits the Sierra Club Bookstore,San Diego Chapter.

For information about the Sierra Club Larry Dumlao Art Gallery, contactLeslie McNabb, Ray at Night Coordinator, at [email protected]


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Yes, I'll make an end of the year contribution tothe wonderful work of this chapter for:

END OF YEARGIFTS

FORTHE EARTH

Dear Friends:

As you plan your giving at this time of the year, please consider

making an End of the Year gift to one of our vital, worthy

conservation activities. If you desire more information, please

contact any one of the committee chairs listed on the back of

this newsletter.

Thank you and Happy Holidays from the San Diego Chapter.EXCOM RESULTS ARE IN!Thank you to all of our nominees whoran for the 2003-04 Executive

Committee office. Congratulations tothe winning candidates:

Lynne Baker, Diane Smith, RichardMiller, Ken Smokoska were electedto serve the full two-year term. Alsoselected for the one-year term vacan-cy was John Wilks. 158 valid ballotswere tallied, and nine ballots were rejected. A new chair will be cho-sen in December, as our current chair is stepping down.

The advisory vote asked, "Do you favor increasing the term inoffice for ExCom members from two to three years? 102 vote yes,while 56 voted no. The new ExCom will address this issue nextyear. Thanks to everyone who voted in the election!

Chapter Notes

DIANE GAGE: FEATURED NOVEMBER ARTISTDiane Gage is the featured November poet/artist exhibiting at theLarry Dumlao Gallery in the window of the Sierra Club Bookstoreon Ray Street. The exhibit runs from November 8th until December

7 and will be included in the November 9th "Ray At Night" gallery-openings event. Ms. Gage is a member of Public Address, an advoca-cy group of public artists committed to exploring the boundaries ofart and the environment. She is also office goddess at Hubbell &Hubbell, 1970 6th Ave, and a freelance writer.

Her installation will feature a silk banner from the seriescalled "Women at the Edge of Language," and a poem called "The WorldIs Dissolving." This poem appears in the Women Artists Datebook2003 published by Syracuse Cultural Workers. (www.syrcultural-workers.org).

2nd Saturday Each Month

SIERRA CLUB BOOKSTORE from 6-9pmRay Street in North Park comes alive with the sights and sounds oforiginal music, art writings and poetry. Celebrate the richness of the

arts with the Sierra Club Bookstore and other merchants of Ray Streetas we all open our doors for an evening of entertainment.

UPCOMING EVENTS:NOVEMBER 9 - Sierra Club Photography Section members

display their work.DECEMBER 14 - Photographer Andrew Harvey shares his

traveling Algodones Dunes exhibit.

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THE CHAPTERS ENTIRE ENDORSEMENT LIST CAN BE FOUND ON THE WEB AT: HTTP://SANDIEGO.SIERRACLUB.ORG/VOTE

Cast an informed vote this November.Below are the recommended candidatesfor local races in San Diego County.

SAN DIEGO COUNTYDISTRICT ATTORNEY - Bonnie DumanisBonnie Dumanis is a Superior Court Judgeand former deputy district attorney com-mitted to enforcing environmental laws sothat polluters are prosecuted, providingenvironmental education to prosecutorsand modifying the current organization ofthe office to provide for better response toenvironmental complaints.

CITIES:DEL MAR CITY COUNCILCrystal CrawfordCrystal Crawford is a first-term incumbentwho is a leader in efforts to preserve the SanDieguito wetlands and to reverse upstreamland use impacts on all watersheds. Crystalbelieves cities should retain control overlocal land use planning and that developersshould pay more of the direct costs of newdevelopment.

Jerry FinnellJerry Finnel was the Del Mar City Council-appointed leader of a task force that suc-cessfully opposed efforts to develop majorcommercial/retail operations into the wet-

lands of the San Dieguito River Valley. Jerryis a member of the Friends of the SanDieguito River Valley.

ENCINITAS CITY COUNCILChristy GuerinChristy Guerin is an incumbent who under-stands the problems and solutions associat-ed with upstream contaminants that findtheir way to Encinitas beaches. She meetsour environmental criteria except in regardsto seawalls, of which she is in favor.

Dennis HolzDennis Holz is an incumbent who was

endorsed by the Club in the last election andwho has been a consistent environmentalsupporter in Encinitas. He is a candidatewho clearly understands the environmentalproblems and is able to get things done forthe protection and improvement of the localenvironment.

Robert NanningaWe endorsed Robert Nanninga in the lastelection. Robert promises to bring an eco-logical perspective to the council debate.Robert is a member of the Sierra Club,

Cottonwood Creek Conservancy, andLagoon Greens. He is also a freelance envi-ronmental writer and television reporter.

ESCONDIDO MAYOR

June RadyJune Rady is a current councilmember who is Escondido'srepresentative to the SanDieguito River Park JointPowers Authority and cur-rently serves as chair of thatorganization. June hashelped to lead the effort topurchase Bernardo Mountain. June is run-ning for office to, "...overcome the anti-quality-of-life forces that still dominate inEscondido. I would stand up to the systemwhich too often places development inter-

ests over good land use and quality of lifedecisions."

ESCONDIDO CITY COUNCILRod JensenRod Jensen is a first time council candidateand biologist. Rod believes in protectingthe environment and strong fiscal responsi-bility. "It is time to make populationgrowth pay its fair share for local capitalimprovements and regional capitalimprovements."

Ron NewmanRon Newman is a retired Captain from the

San Diego Police Department. He is mak-ing his first run for public office to, "act as aconduit for resolving conflicts and prob-lems." He states, "New growth should payits way. Growth has become pervasive andaccepted by most as inevitable. It is not."

IMPERIAL BEACH CITY COUNCILPatricia McCoyPat McCoy is an incumbent who, as astaunch supporter of the environmentalcommunity, has been endorsed by the Clubin the past. Patricia looks forward to theopportunity of moving the City of ImperialBeach ahead by making a contribution tosolving the border sewage problem. She isproud to be an advocate for the environ-ment and has served as San Diego County'srepresentative to the California CoastalCommission.

OCEANSIDE CITY COUNCILAfter a careful evaluation of their writtenresponses to the Sierra Club questionnaire anda lengthy interview, these candidates wereselected for a number of important reasons.Foremost is their support of the El Corazon

Initiative. Both candidates are supported bySave El Corazon and Citizens for thePreservation of Parks and Beaches. Each candi-date was emphatic that new growth should pay

it's own way.Sam WilliamsonSam Williamson served on the OceansideCity Council from 1984 to 1992, duringwhich time he was no friend to the environ-ment. However, since then he has come outon the side of the El Corazon Initiative andwas also opposed to the Manchester Project.

Jim WoodJim Wood is retired from the Oceansidepolice force. Since 1986 he has worked onlocal environmental issues including aCitizens Group in 1986 who passed a SlowGrowth Initiative. He was opposed to theManchester Project, supports of the ElCorazon Initiative, and was active in plac-ing the initiative on the ballot.

POWAY CITY COUNCILBetty RexfordBetty is seeking re-election to the PowayCity Council and represents that city on theSan Dieguito River Valley Joint PowersAuthority. Betty has been a strong voice forthe environment, a long time supporter ofthe Multiple Habitat ConservationProgram, and believes we need new poli-cies to ensure that any new population

growth will pay its fair share region-wide.SAN DIEGO CITY COUNCIL2nd Council Dist - Michael Zucchet(See front page)

Michael has studied, worked and activelyparticipated in a variety of environmentalcauses. He has a BA in economics and envi-ronmental studies and a master's degree inenvironmental management. Michaelserved as a longtime board member andimmediate past president of the League ofConservation Voters, San Diego County.

4th Council Dist - Dwayne Crenshaw

Dwayne Crenshaw, candidate for San Diego4th District City Council, has a long historyof working to support environmental caus-es in San Diego. He currently serves on theEncanto Neighborhoods CommunityPlanning Group. Dwayne was instrumentalin the restoration of Chollas Creek; securingfunding to complete needed projects, andhas planted hundreds of trees throughoutthe District.

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GOVERNORSince governor is the office with the mostinfluence on California's environment,Sierra Club California conducted a compre-

hensive and deliberate endorsementprocess of the candidacy. Having gonethrough an exhaustive process of assessingthe governor's record and agenda, the inter-view team recommended endorsing Davisfor a second term. After weighing the prosand cons, the Political Committee, RegionalConservation Committees, and ExecutiveCommittee all voted overwhelmingly toendorse Davis, the Democratic nominee.

Davis' many environmentalaccomplishments include: signing a billmaking California the first state in thenation to regulate greenhouse gas emissions

from motor vehicles, campaigning for twomajor environmental bond measures, andlaunching a huge energy conservation cam-paign in 2001 that successfully avertedblackouts and improved air quality. Davisalso appointed accomplished environmen-talists like Mike Paparian (Integrated WasteManagement Board), Bob Hattoy (Fish andGame Commission) and Sue Britting (Boardof Forestry) to key regulatory bodies.

Republican candidate Bill Simondeclined to return our questionnaire, indi-cating to us that his sporadic commentsabout protecting the coast are a faade forhis deregulatory agenda. Green Party candi-date Peter Camejo did return our question-naire, and we interviewed him. Although hesounded generally sympathetic to ecologi-cal protection, he did not demonstrate in-depth knowledge about environmentalissues, aside from his well-informed sup-port for solar energy.

LIEUTENANT GOVERNORSierra Club endorses Lieutenant GovernorCruz Bustamante (Dem.) for re-election,based on his record of environmental advo-cacy in office. Bustamante has used his posi-tion to champion environmental causes

through the specific duties delegated to himand by taking advantage of his position as aconstitutional officer.The Lt. Gov. is a member of the State LandsCommission, which regulates the use ofstate lands and waterways. Bustamanteopposes offshore oil drilling and over-development of the coast and has supportedother important environmental causes, likeparks bonds and energy conservation. Heearned Sierra Club's endorsement when heran for the job in 1998.

SECRETARY OF STATESierra Club endorses Assembly MemberKevin Shelley (Dem. - San Francisco) forSecretary of State. Shelley authored the

Healthy Schools Act of 2000 to protect chil-dren from toxins. His other legislativeaccomplishments include bills to fund envi-ronmental programs and to protect marinelife. He scored perfect 100s on the CLCVscorecards for the last four years.Voting modernization is the central plankin Shelley's platform for the Secretary ofState job. The Secretary of State's office isimportant for political reform and corpo-rate accountability, two Sierra Club goals.The Republican nominee, former AssemblyMember Keith Olberg, had CLCV scores of8, 7, and 0 during his final three years.

STATE CONTROLLERSierra Club endorses Steve Westly (Dem.)for Controller. The Controller is one of threemembers of the State Lands Commission andalso serves on several state finance commit-tees that oversee the implementation ofenvironmental bond measures. TheController also affects environmental policythrough involvement in a number of taxingand spending decisions. Westly promises topromote environmentally-friendly energydevelopment, oppose any offshore drilling,keep our air and water clean, spend bondmoney on the most effective environmental

projects, and promote smart growth andregional planning.

Tom McClintock, the Republicannominee, has compiled an extremely anti-environment record in the Legislature(California League of Conservation Voters(CLCV) scores of 13, 0, and 0 over the lastthree years), often casting the only "no"votes on environmental bills in the SenateEnvironmental Quality Committee.

STATE TREASURERSierra Club endorses Treasurer PhilAngelides (Dem.) for re-election based on

his performance in office, his grasp of keyenvironmental issues, and his commitmentto the promotion of smart growth, energyefficiency and renewable energy.

Angelides has been one of themost visible proponents of smart growth inCalifornia government. He revamped howaffordable housing developers qualify fortax credits: instead of a lottery, credits arenow awarded for adhering to sustainablegrowth policies like proximity to transit,retail shops, and schools.

ATTORNEY GENERALSierra Club endorses Attorney General BillLockyer (Dem.) for re-election. Lockyer hasshown a strong interest in environmentalprotection, as reflected by his positions inlitigation where the Attorney General hasrepresented the people of the State, inde-pendent of any state agency. Sierra Clubendorsed Lockyer for Attorney General in1998.

The Office of Attorney General hasbrought several Proposition 65 right-to-know suits, including one involving dieseltrucks at grocery distribution centers.Lockyer has also revitalized the role of theAttorney General in seeking to assure com-pliance with the California EnvironmentalQuality Act (CEQA).

INSURANCE COMMISSIONERSierra Club endorses John Garamendi(Dem.), the first elected InsuranceCommissioner. During his sixteen years inthe Legislature, Garamendi's environmentalsuccesses included laws to protect LakeTahoe and Mono Lake, hold pollutersresponsible for their contamination, andpromote energy efficiency, renewable ener-gy and nuclear safety.

As Deputy Secretary of the Interiorin the Clinton Administration, Garamendiwas involved in saving the Headwaters red-

wood forest, negotiating on water issues,and blocking the Wilson Administration'sattempt to open a radioactive waste dumpat Ward Valley.

SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLICINSTRUCTIONSierra Club endorses Senator Jack O'Connell(Dem. - San Luis Obispo) forSuperintendent of Public Instruction.O'Connell has served in the Legislature foralmost 20 years. A longtime Sierra Clubmember, O'Connell has authored majorenvironmental bills, including the 1994Statewide Offshore Coastal Sanctuary law

and Natural Heritage Preservation TaxCredit Act in 2000. He has supportedcleanup of underground toxics and vigor-ously opposed offshore oil drilling.A reliable pro-environment vote on theEnvironmental Quality Committee,O'Connell scored perfect 100s on the CLCVscorecards for the last four years. TheSuperintendent plays an important role inenvironmental education.


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Old Car got you down?Do you have a vehicle you havewanted to get rid of but dontwant to hassle with selling it?Why not donate it to the San Diego Chapter of the SierraClub? You can do this by visiting www.cars4causes.net, orcalling (800)766-2273, or by sending an email to:[email protected]. Make sure to tell them that thedonation is for the Sierra Club Foundation, San DiegoChapter so we receive the funds. Thank you!

FOR MORE INFORMATION: GEOFFREYSMITH, 619.299.1741

PROPOSITION 46 - HOUSING BONDSierra Club California endorses Proposition 46,which will provide $2.1 billion for affordablehousing, with a strong emphasis on infilldevelopment. Proposition 46 includes new

measures for "smart growth. It favors infillprojects, adaptive reuse, and projects near publictransit, schools, recreational facilities and job cen-ters.The net result is that Proposition 46 will fund the developmentof some of the most environmentally friendly housing in the state.

PROPOSITION 50 - WATER BONDSierra Club California supports Prop. 50, the Clean Water andCoastal Protection Bond of 2002. This $3.44 billion bond will help toprotect and restore the state's natural resources and environmentalquality. Projects funded by this bond measure will help protect ourwatersheds, rivers, lakes and coastal water from pollution andsewage, restoring natural resources critical for our drinking watersupplies and wildlife habitat.

PROPOSITION 51 - TRANSPORTATION BOND (SEE P. 22)Sierra Club California has endorsed Proposition 51, the TrafficCongestion Relief & Safe School Bus Act, an initiative placed on theballot by the Planning and Conservation League and many alliedgroups. The measure would allocate 30 percent of the state share ofthe sales tax on new and used cars and trucks to a new trust fund fortransportation alternatives and mitigation of transportation's envi-ronmental impacts. Programs funded by the initiative include pub-lic transit, safe bike and pedestrian routes and facilities, clean-fuelschool buses, wetlands and habitat protection, and water qualityenhancements.

76th ASSEMBLY DISTRICTOnce again the Club is endorsing Christine Kehoe. As a member ofthe California Coastal Commission, Christine fought to protect our

oceans and beaches. Christine has acquired more than $1 million forthe San Diego River. These funds are now in use restoring wetlandsand wildlife habitat and improving water quality flowing to theocean. Signed by Governor Davis, her bill AB22156 establishes theSan Diego River Conservancy which promises to fund a compre-hensive plan for the river to both restore and enhance public access.

78th ASSEMBLY DISTRICT (SEE FRONT PAGE)A long time member of the Sierra Club, Vince Halls candidacy forthe 78th Assembly District is the culmination of more than fifteenyears of experience in the public and private sectors. His years ofpublic service in local, state and federal government has given himinsight into the legislative process and a proven track record of con-sensus building. His experience in the private sector has made himkeenly aware of the importance of environmental protection whilemanaging growth in San Diego.

79th ASSEMBLY DISTRICTIncumbent Juan Vargas is a leader for environmental justice in the79th District. Juan believes that ".. there must be an integratedgrowth policy whose goal is to allow only that growth that does notdegrade the unique topography and environment of San Diego."Juan is concerned that this will be difficult to achieve when a major"social" problem is the lack of affordable housing for the majority ofresidents. Juan will be a leader in both the Assembly and in SanDiego in bringing together the talent and political might it will taketo achieve this while protecting the environment.

SAN MARCOS CITY COUNCIL

Pia HarrisPia Harris is a long time member of the Sierra Club and hasserved on the San Marcos City Council for two decades. Pia'scampaign and past environmental record can be summed up in

her own words. "I ... will always continue to be the voice that haspromoted quality growth management, balanced with environ-ment conservancy ..." Pia strongly believes that developmentshould pay its own way and supports a policy to collect develop-ment impact fees to pay for new transportation needs.

Cynthia SkovgardCynthia is running for office because the "San Marcos CityCouncil has no representation... that addresses controllinggrowth, managing traffic, or the environmental destruction with-in our city and its surrounding area." Cynthia has worked to pre-serve wetlands in the San Marcos Creek and is committed to theMultiple Habitat and Conservation Program.

SOLANA BEACH CITY COUNCIL

David A. Powell, Ph.DFirst-time candidate David Powell is best known for his civic vol-unteerism. David currently is active with the Solana Beach ViewAssessment Committee and the Boy Scouts of America. Davidstrongly believes that better leadership is needed to save the envi-ronment, both in Solana Beach and in the county. A philosophythat "one person can make a difference" leads him to run for officein a city which has representation on many important, regionalplanning agencies.

SAN DIEGO COMMUNITY COLLEGE BOARD

District E - Peter ZschieschePeter became a strong environmentalist over 30 years ago. As oneof the largest institutions in the county, the Community College

can play a strong role in our local environmental efforts withissues such as how the District deals with waste, new construc-tion, and its support of environmental education in the colleges.

OTAY WATER DISTRICT

Division 5 - Richard WrightEndorsed by the Club in past elections, Richard served eightyears on the San Diego County Planning Commission and cur-rently serves on the Jamul-Dulzura Community Planning Groupand the Regional Water Quality Control Board. HS

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51st CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICTBob Filner (Dem)Incumbent Bob Filner will continue to protect the environment.Bob has voted with the Club 100% of the time as listed on theSierra Club web site Vote Watch.

Bob is a long time Sierra Club member who has beenendorsed by the Club for every election beginning with the SanDiego City Council in 1987. Bob fought to protect the environ-ment and Southern California's water supply by working to passtwo important bills. The first, his Bajagua bill allows for theconstruction of a sewage treatment plant to treat Mexicansewage in Mexico to stop the flow of contaminated water into theTijuana River Valley and ultimately, San Diego's beaches and

bays. He also fought for passage of legislation to clean up andmove a huge uranium tailing pile in Moab, Utah, that was pol-luting the Colorado River San Diego County's main watersource.

53rd CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICTSusan Davis (Dem)

Incumbent Susan Davis is once again receiving our endorsement.Susan served three terms in the California State Assembly help-ing to strengthen the environmental cause in San Diego. Susanhas voted with the Club 93% of the time as listed on the SierraClub web site Vote Watch. In Congress, Susan is proud to haveopposed oil drilling in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, sup-ported increasing fuel economy standards for trucks and SUVsand secured critical funding to protect San Diegos wildlife andopen spaces.

SIERRA CLUB FEDERAL ENDORSEMENTS

FEDERAL51st Congressional Dist - Bob Filner

53rd Congressional Dist - Susan Davis

STATEGovernor - Gray Davis

Lt. Governor - Cruz M. BustamanteSecretary of State - Kevin Shelley

Treasurer - Phil AngelidesAttorney General - Bill Lockyer

Insurance Commissioner - John GaramendiSuperintendent of Public Instruction - Jack O'Connell

76th Assembly Dist - Vince Hall78th Assembly Dist - Christine Kehoe

79th Assembly Dist - Juan VargasProposition 46, Housing Bond - YES

Proposition 50, Water Bond - YESProposition 51, Transportation Bond - YES

COUNTYDistrict Attorney - Bonnie Dumanis

CITY OF DEL MARCity Council - Jerry Finnell

City Council - Crystal Crawford

CITY OF ENCINITASCity Council - Dennis Holz

City Council - Christy GuerinCity Council - Robert Nanninga

CITY OF ESCONDIDOMayor - June Rady

City Council - Ron Newman

City Council - Rod JensenCITY OF IMPERIAL BEACH

City Council - Patricia McCoy

CITY OF OCEANSIDECity Council - Jim Wood

City Council - "Sam" Samuel Elvin WilliamsonEl Corazon Initiative - YES

CITY OF POWAYCity Council - Betty Rexford

CITY OF SAN DIEGO2nd Council District - Michael Zucchet

4th Council District - Dwayne Crenshaw

CITY OF SAN MARCOSCity Council - Cynthia A. Skovgard

City Council - Pia Harris

CITY OF SOLANA BEACHCity Council - David Powell

SAN DIEGO COMMUNITY COLLEGE BOARDDistrict E - Peter Zschiesche

OTAY WATER DISTRICTDivision 5 - Richard Wright

SIERRA CLUBS2002 TEAR-OUT

VOTERGUIDE OFENDORSEMENTS!


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IN MEMORIUM:The Sierra Club, San Diego Chapter,is deeply saddened by the passing ofour dear friend and long time volun-

teer, Bill Veis. Bill volunteered inthe chapter's bookstore and office for

over ten years! Bill was alwayspleasant and always willing to help

in whatever way he could. He lovedto travel and frequently providedslide presentations of his trips for

the chapter's monthly program andthe North County Group. Bill wasalways thinking "Sierra Club" and

"conservation" He wouldtalk about our workwith people duringhis travels and dur-ing his daily adven-tures. Often these

folks would becomeSierra Club

members.

We miss him!

Will it to

Happen!

VOLUNTEERS OFTHE MONTH!Thanks to all of these exceptional

volunteers for making our chapter rock!

SEPTEMBER 2002:Larry Hogue, for desert and wilder-ness work, and committee supportand leadership.

Jean Costa, for her work on interna-tional and trade issues.

OCTOBER 2002:Document Review team: Martha

Coffman - Manager, Joe Zechman,and Margi Day, for excellent workand extra archiving efforts.

Bonnie Hough, for work on RuffinCanyon and in coordinating andeducating the public on canyonsissues. HS

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