Santa Cruz County Elections

November 2, 2004 Presidential General

Offices on the November 2, 2004 Presidential General Ballot

PARTISAN

Office

Jurisdiction

Term

President Federal 4 years, commencing Jan. 20, 2005
U.S. Senator Federal 6 years, commencing Jan. 3, 2005
U.S. Representative in Congress 14th District 2 years, commencing Jan. 3, 2005
U.S. Representative in Congress 17th District 2 years, commencing Jan. 3, 2005
State Senate 11th District 4 years, commencing Dec. 6, 2004
State Senate 15th District 4 years, commencing Dec. 6, 2004
State Assembly 27th District 2 years, commencing Dec. 6, 2004
State Assembly 28th Assembly 2 years, commencing Dec. 6, 2004
NONPARTISAN
County Board of Supervisors 5th District 4 years, commencing Jan. 3, 2005

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Candidates to be elected from the following jurisdictions:

(The names of incumbents are on file at the County Elections Department or on the website at www.votescount.com)

BOARD OF EDUCATION & COMMUNITY COLLEGES

DISTRICT

OFFICES UP FOR ELECTION

HOW ELECTED

QUALIFICATIONS

Santa Cruz County Board of Education 4 Governing Board Members

· Trustee Areas: 3, 4, 5 & 6

By trustee area Registered voter of the district residing within the trustee area (Ed. Code §5012, 5030, 35107)
Cabrillo Community College District 4 Governing Board Members

· Trustee Areas: 3, 4, 5 & 71

By trustee area Registered voter of the district residing within the trustee area (Ed. Code §5012, 5030, 72103)
West Valley-Mission Community College District 4 Governing Board Members

· 1 in Trustee Area 22

· 3 in Trustee Area 3

File by TA Elected at large Registered voter of the district residing within the trustee area (Ed. Code §5012, 5030, 72103)
1TA 7 Includes San Benito and Monterey Counties
2TA 2 = Santa Clara Unified School District TA 3 = Campbell Union High School DIstrict

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UNIFIED/HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICTS

DISTRICT

OFFICES UP FOR ELECTION

HOW ELECTED

QUALIFICATIONS

Aromas-San Juan Unified School District 3 Governing Board Members1 At large Registered voter of the district (Ed. Code §5012, 5030, 35107)
Los Gatos-Saratoga Joint Union High School District 2 Governing Board Members2 At large Registered voter of the district (Ed. Code §5012, 5030, 35107)
Pajaro Valley Unified School District 3 Governing Board Members

Trustee Areas: 2, 33 & 6

By trustee area Registered voter of the district residing within the trustee area (Ed. Code §5012, 5030, 35107)
San Lorenzo Valley Unified School District 2 Governing Board Members
  • Trustee Areas: 5 & 3
File by TA Elected at large Registered voter of the district residing within the trustee area (Ed. Code §5012, 5030, 35107)
Santa Cruz City School District 4 Governing Board Members
  • 1 in Trustee Area 1 (inside city)
  • 1 in Trustee Area 1 (inside city short term )
  • 2 in Trustee Area 2 (outside city)
File by TA Elected at large Registered voter of the district residing within the trustee area (Ed. Code §5012, 5030, 35107)
Scotts Valley Unified School District 4 Governing Board Members

· 3 full term, 1 short term

Elected at large Registered voter of the district (Ed. Code §5012, 5030, 35107)
1Includes San Benito and Monterey Counties
2Includes Santa Clara County
3Includes Monterey County

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ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICTS

DISTRICT

OFFICES UP FOR ELECTION

HOW ELECTED

QUALIFICATIONS

Bonny Doon Union Elementary School District 4 Governing Board Members

· 2 full term; 2 short term

At Large Registered voter of the district (Ed. Code §5012, 5030, 35107)
Happy Valley Elementary School District 2 Governing Board Members
Lakeside Joint Elementary District 2 Governing Board Members1
Live Oak School District 2 Governing Board Members
Loma Prieta Joint Union Elementary School District 3 Governing Board Members2

· 2 full term; 1 short term

Mountain Elementary School District 4 Governing Board Members

· 3 full term; 1 short term

Pacific School District 2 Governing Board Members

· 1 full term; 1 short term

Soquel Union Elementary School District 3 Governing Board Members
1Includes Santa Clara County
2Includes Santa Clara County

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FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICTS

DISTRICT

OFFICES UP FOR ELECTION

HOW ELECTED

QUALIFICATIONS

Aromas Tri-County Fire 2 Directors At Large Registered voter of the district. (Health & Safety Code §13841)
Aptos/La Selva Fire 3 Directors
Ben Lomond Fire 3 Director

2 full term; 1 short term

Boulder Creek Fire 2 Director
Branciforte Fire 4 Directors

· 3 full term; 1 short term

Central Fire 5 Directors

· 4 full term; 1 short term

Felton Fire 4 Directors

· 3 full term; 1 short term

Pajaro Valley Fire 3 Directors
Scotts Valley Fire 3 Directors
Zayante Fire 3 Directors

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WATER DISTRICTS

DISTRICT

OFFICES UP FOR ELECTION

HOW ELECTED

QUALIFICATIONS

Central Water 2 Directors At large Registered voter of the District. (Water Code §30500)
Lompico County Water 5 Directors

· 3 full term; 2 short term

At large
Pajaro Valley Water Management Agency 2 Directors

· Divisions B, D1

By Division Registered voter of the Division. (Water Code §30735)
San Lorenzo Valley Water 2 Directors At large Registered voter of the District. (Water Code §30500)
Scotts Valley Water 3 Directors

· 2 full term; 1 short term

At large
Soquel Creek Water 2 Directors At large
1Div. D Includes San Benito and Monterey Counties

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PORT DISTRICT

DISTRICT

OFFICES UP FOR ELECTION

HOW ELECTED

QUALIFICATIONS

Santa Cruz Port District 3 Commissioners At large Registered voter of the district. (Harbors & Navigation Code §6240.5)

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RECREATION DISTRICTS

DISTRICT

OFFICES UP FOR ELECTION

HOW ELECTED

QUALIFICATIONS

Boulder Creek Recreation & Park District 3 Directors At large Registered voter of the district or a registered voter of the state who owns property in the district. (Public Resources Code §5783.3)
La Selva Beach Recreation District 3 Directors At large

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MISCELLANEOUS DISTRICTS

DISTRICT

OFFICES UP FOR ELECTION

HOW ELECTED

QUALIFICATIONS

Pajaro Dunes Geologic Hazard Abatement 2 Directors At large by property owners Owner of real property in district. Public Resources Code §5783.3
Santa Cruz County Resource Conservation District 4 Directors Appointed by Board of Supervisors. Resolution No. 96-05-01 Registered voter of the state and 1) reside in the district and either own real property or have served two years or more as an associate director providing advisory assistance to the board, or 2) be a designated agent of a resident landowner within the district. Public Resources Code §9352

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CITIES

CITY

OFFICE

INCUMBENT

TERM

HOW ELECTED

QUALIFICATIONS

Capitola
(General Law)
2 Council Members Gayle Ortiz 4 Years At Large Registered Voter of the City
Tony Gualtieri
Capitola Treasurer Robert Begun 4 Years At Large Registered Voter of the City
Santa Cruz
(Charter)
4 Council Members Emily Reilly 4 Years At Large Registered Voter of the City
Scott Kennedy
Ed Porter
Mark Primack
Scotts Valley
(Charter)
3 Council Members Randy Johnson 4 Years At Large Registered Voter of the City
Cliff Barrett
Sheryl Ainsworth
Watsonville
(Charter)
Council Member – Dist. 1 Manuel Quintero Bersamin 4 Years File & elected by district Registered Voter of the City Residing within the council district 30 days preceding the opening date for the filing of nomination papers.
Council Member – Dist. 2 Richard de la Paz, Jr.
Council Member – Dist. 6 Judith Doering-Nielsen

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