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June 30, 2019Happy Veterans Day 🇺🇸 Thank You! #NeverForget
November 11, 2018
Mid-Term Elections 🇺🇸 Burbank Police Foundation.
November 4, 2018
#iLuvBurbank – Endorsements & Recommendations
Local Measures: Measure P 🚫 Vote NO ☒ Measure QS 🚫 Vote NO ☒
P+QS Website links: BurbankMeasureP.com | BurbankMeasureQS.com
State+County Measures: Prop 6 (Gas Tax repeal) ✅ Vote YES ☑︎ | Prop 5 (Prop 13 Transfer) ✅ Vote YES ☑︎ | Prop 10 (Rent Control) 🚫 Vote NO ☒ | Measure W (Stormwater Parcel Tax) 🚫 Vote NO ☒
Links: Craig Huey Value Voters Guide (incl. Judges) | Polling Locations
Burbank Police Foundation – Family Fun Day & Car Show
National Night Out on Evergreen St., Burbank
August 8, 2018Fun evening serving with the #SouthHillsBurbank – #LoveThe818 Team @ Ashley Erikson‘s amazing National Night Out Block Party on Evergreen St. #iLuvBurbank #LoveYourNeighbor | FACEBOOK PHOTO Album – YouTube
June 5 Primary Election, Measure T & more
May 26, 2018
We’ve completed & mailed in our Ballots. If you haven’t &/or are not sure who & what to vote for, please take a few minutes over this Memorial Day Holiday Weekend to read through the Ballot and do a little research. We’re blessed to live in a Democracy where we choose our Government, so I encourage you to exercise your right to Vote and let Your Voice be heard…it’s your Civic Duty! For Faith-based Voters looking to Vote your Values, I’m including links to Craig Huey’s excellent Election Forum Voter Guide, which breaks down Candidates positions & voting records on various issues of importance, as well as Californians For Life. And while I don’t always agree with Craig’s recommendations on Ballot measures, his guide is very useful in lesser-known races such as Judges etc. Whichever way YOU Decide to Vote, may I encourage you to Respect others viewpoints (friends & neighbors) whether you agree or disagree, and to Love People more than their politics & positions. #ILuvBurbank
Burbank Voters are also being asked to weigh-in on 3 Ballot Measures:
Measure T: To maintain essential City services/infrastructure like police, fire, parks, libraries, streets and street lighting, shall the measure be adopted amending the City of Burbank Charter to continue the past practice of transferring not more than 7% of Burbank Water and Power’s gross annual sales of electricity, paid by retail electric rate payers, providing approximately $12.5 million annually to the City’s General Fund until ended by voters, with all money spent to benefit Burbank residents?
A yes vote is a vote in favor of continuing the practice of including a fee in retail electric rates to fund the transfer of up to 7% of Burbank Water and Power’s (BWP) gross annual sales of electricity to the city’s general fund.
A no vote is a vote against continuing the practice of including a fee in retail electric rates to fund the transfer of up to 7% of Burbank Water and Power’s (BWP) gross annual sales of electricity to the city’s general fund.
Burbank, California, Measure T, Utility Funds Transfer Charter Amendment (June 2018) – Ballotpedia
Measure V: To increase voter participation in City of Burbank elections, shall the measure be adopted amending City of Burbank Charter: 1.) changing City’s odd-numbered year general elections to November of even-numbered years coinciding with State/Federal elections and conforming to state law; 2.) eliminating City’s primary election; 3.) extending elected City official terms, one time, by one year and eight months to transition to even-numbered year elections; 4.) simplifying the election process in the Charter?
A yes vote is a vote in favor of amending the city charter to move city elections from February and April of odd-numbered years to November of even-numbered years to coincide with state and federal elections, beginning in 2020; eliminating primary and general runoff elections; and adding a one-time extension of one year and eight months to the offices of city officeholders elected in May 2015 and May 2017.
A no vote is a vote against amending the city charter to move city elections to November of even-numbered years, thereby continuing to hold city primary elections in February and city general elections in April of odd-numbered years.
Burbank, California, Measure V, Election Procedures Charter Amendment (June 2018) – Ballotpedia
Measure Y: To comply with state law to increase voter participation, Burbank Unified School District is changing its Board elections from odd-numbered years to even-numbered years and will conduct their own elections in conjunction with Los Angeles County’s Election Division. Shall the measure be adopted amending the City of Burbank Charter to clarify that BUSD Board elections will be conducted according to state law election procedures, rather than the City’s election procedures?
A yes vote is a vote in favor of amending the city charter to eliminate primary elections and to hold general elections for Burbank Unified School District in November of even-numbered years to coincide with the statewide general election starting in November 2020.
A no vote is a vote against eliminating the primary election and holding the general elections for Burbank Unified School District in November of even-numbered years to coincide with the statewide general election starting in November 2020.
Burbank, California, Measure Y, BUSD Election Procedures Charter Amendment (June 2018) – Ballotpedia
*** LA County Polling Place Locator ***
Below are some links in support & oppostion so you can make your own informed decision.
In Support: Burbank Elections. Mayor Emily | In Opposition: Save Burbank Neighborhoods – NO on T. NO on V & Y. NO on T, V & Y (5/31). Burbank Viewpoints – NO on V, Video*, Audio*. NO on Y.
OPINION: A few quick thoughts – Any decision on Measure T should be made in context of understanding the historical roots of the “in-lieu transfer” of up to 7% of BWP’s gross sales of electricity from retail electric rate payers to the City of Burbank’s General Fund, which dates back to Voter approved measures in 1951/8 & 2007; the Court Ruling that determined the Fee is a “Tax” requiring Voter approval as such, hence the change in the Charter language being placed before Voters; our recently approved Budget that is balanced on the back of this continued transfer (and $9 Million in other “sustainable” reoccurring cuts & savings); and the $12.5M short-fall a NO Vote would create and resulting cuts in City services (police & fire, street repairs/lighting, park/recreation programs/facilities etc.) Also important to note that passage of this Measure will not increase retail rate payers’ bills because current rates already include the cost of the transfers.
You may also want to consider the forthcoming November Ballot Measure that is asking for a significant 0.75 cent Sales Tax increase to go towards paying our Unfunded Pension Liability and Deferred Infrastructure Needs. This measure would raise $20M/year of which $9M would go towards those needs and a $11M “surplus” available to restore or add services/programs (FYI: I can support 0.25 cents + $2.3M more in cuts/cost-savings to close the long-term deficit but NOT 0.75). BUSD is also planning a large Parcel Tax measure ($150-$250 per year per ave. property) to go to their General Fund. For comparison sake, Measure S which was approved just a few years ago was about $50 per ave. property for capital projects.
Bottom line: Notwithstanding the ever-increasing costs of Housing, Gas & State Taxes, Burbanker’s can expect to pay a lot more for the privilege of living in the Media Capital of the World!
Measures V & Y are about Election consolidation & alignment as per State Law in order to increase Voter turnout. They would also extend the term of all current Council & School Board members by about 20 months. I have mixed feelings on this as while I’d love to see increased Voter turnout I fear a lot of those additional ballots will be uninformed votes. I also fear local issues will get lost in the barrage of advertising for State & Federal candidates & measures. New candidates will have an even harder time campaigning against incumbents and partisan electioneering will further encroach our local non-partisan elections, with busy voters blindly voting for a slate of candidates based on glossy & expensive mailers rather than studying all the candidates, their values, voting records & positions. In the end, while well-meaning I fear this will end in a consolidation of power which may trump the convenience & cost-saving benefits of the proposed alignment. #ILuvBurbank
October Faith-Based Spotlight
October 9, 2017
Family Month @ South Hills Church
Everyone you know may have differing perspectives on God, Christianity, and the Bible, but one thing most people have in common is a genuine desire to love & lead their families well. We want our romance to last. We want to set our kids up for success. We want to leave our families something other than a laundry list of issues to overcome in therapy. We all want these things. We’re just not always sure how to go about getting them.
Family Month is about setting aside 5-straight weeks to focus on just that. This October we’ll explore ancient wisdom, cautionary tales & best practices together in hopes of learning how to help our families, current or future, be as holistically healthy as possible. What kind of fun can you expect from us?
CEREAL BUFFET / Sunday, October 8
BOUNCE HOUSE & BUBBLES / Sunday, October 15
JERSEY SUNDAY / Sunday, October 22
COSTUMES & CANDY / Sunday, October 29
2 Services & New Series @ Story City Church
Since day one, we have been a church that believes every story matters and no story is too bad, too good, too mad, or too far from God to matter to Him. This past spring and summer, our church had reached the point where our auditorium felt too full for new faces to feel at home. Because of this, we knew it was time to start again and make more room for more stories, which includes yours. Starting this Sunday, October 8th, we are moving to two identical services starting at 10:00am & 11:30am. Both services will have kids ministry for birth through 5th grade. We also begin a brand new series this weekend titled “The Ever Chasing GOD – a Journey through the Book of Jonah”.
Christianity Introduction @ Emmanuel Church
ALPHA COURSE: ALPHA is a 10 week introductory course into Christianity. Each Sunday evening begins with a free dinner, followed by a thought-provoking video. Participants then break up into small groups for lively discussions. It is a great opportunity to explore life’s difficult questions in a safe, friendly environment. Alpha begins this Sunday evening October 8, 6:30 – 9:00. For more details contact Rick Durrance: rick@emmanuelburbank.org
Reformation 500 series @ Burbank Pres & Calvary Bible Church
Scripture, Faith, Grace, Christ & Glory to God alone.
Fall Festival @ Burbank Pres – Saturday, Oct. 28th @ 5-9pm
Pumpkin Carving, Hay Ride, Jumper, Obstacle Course, Face Painting, Picture Book. BYO Pumpkin. Dinner avail. Admission: $5.
Fun Fest @ Calvary Chapel Burbank – Tuesday, Oct. 31st @ 6-9pm
Community outreach with free food, candy, cotton candy, popcorn, inflatables, carnival style games, face painting, prizes. See this Video from previous event.
Gift of Life Banquet @ The Castaways – Thursday, Oct 12 from 6pm.
Crisis Pregnancy Clinic (aka Avenues Pregnancy Clinic) fundraiser feat. keynote address by Kevin Sorbo (Hercules, God’s Not Dead). Live Music, 3-Course Meal, Testimonies.
Easter Services in Burbank (#HeIsRisen)
April 12, 2017
EASTER SERVICES: (check back for Additional Church Services)
Story City Church – Good Friday 4/14 @ 7pm @ The Colony Theatre. Easter Sunday 4/16 @ 9am and 10:30am @ The Colony Theatre. {FaceBook page}
South Hills Burbank – Easter Sunday 4/16 @ 8:30am, 10am & 11:30am @ Burbank Campus. {FaceBook page}
Burbank Pres – Maundy Thursday 4/13 @ 7:30pm. Easter Sunday 4/16 @ 9:15am & 11:15am {FaceBook page}
Calvary Chapel Burbank – Good Friday 4/14 @ 12 noon & 7:30pm. Easter Sunday 4/16 @ 7:30am, 9:30am & 11:30am. {FaceBook Group}
Calvary Bible Church – Good Friday 4/14 @ 7pm. Easter Sunday 4/16 @ 9am & 10:45am. {Facebook}
CityLight Baptist – Easter Sunday 4/16 @ 9am & 11am. {FaceBook}
Emmanuel Church – Good Friday 4/14 @ 12 noon & 7:00pm. Saturday 4/15 Family Carnival 12-2pm. Easter Sunday 4/16 @ 9:30am. {FaceBook}
Fellowship Church of Burbank – Easter Sunday 4/16 @ 10:30am. {FaceBook}
Media City Church – Easter Sunday @ 9:30am & 11:30am. {FaceBook}
Redeemer Burbank – Good Friday 4/14 @ 6:30pm. Easter Sunday 4/16 @ 10:30am. {FaceBook}
Vertical Church – Good Friday 4/14 @ 6pm. Easter Sunday 4/16 @ 10am. {FaceBook}
Village Church – Good Friday 4/14 @ 7pm. Easter Saturday 4/15 @ 5pm and Sunday 4/16 @ 11am. {FaceBook}
Worship Walk Church – Easter Sunday @ 10:30am. {FaceBook}
Burbank Elections – 2017 Primary All Mail Ballot
February 18, 2017
Primary (Mail-In): February 28th, 2017 – Official City Election Info
Leadership Burbank Forum Video | Save Burbank Candidate Interviews
LWV Candidates Forum YouTube Video | Candidates Video Statements
LWV School Board Candidates Forum | BUSD Candidate Statements
CITY COUNCIL Candidates (3 seats) * = endorsements (** Full)
David Gordon**: Website | FaceBook | Email | Finance 1–2 | 842-2111
Bob Frutos*: Website | FaceBook | Email | Finance 1–2 | 823-6541
Jess Talamantes*: Website | FaceBk | Email | Finance 1–2 | 478-JESS
Juan Guillen*: Website | FaceBook | Email | Finance 1–2 | 557-7700
Greg Sousa*: Website | FaceBook | Email | Finance 1–2 | 562-3029
Sharon Springer: Website | FaceBook | Email | Finance 1–2 | 388-8483
Richard Carr: Website | FaceBook | Email | Finance 1–2 | 599-8285
Konstantine Anthony: Web | FaceBk | Email | Fin. 1–2 | 323-302-1447
SCHOOL BOARD Candidates (2 seats) * = endorsements (** Full)
Larry Applebaum**: Web | FaceBook | Email | Finance 1-2 | 371-9904
Char Tabet*: Website | FaceBook | Email | Finance 1-2 | 468-6066
Steve Frintner: Website | FaceBook | Email | Finance 1-2 | 381-7640
CITY CLERK (1 seat)
Zizette Mullins** (running unopposed): Email | 438-7554
CITY TREASURER (1 seat)
Debbie Kukta** (running unopposed): Email | 238-5880
PRIMARY ELECTION RESULTS: * FINAL * | City webpage
Ballot’s Cast = 10,902 (16% of 67K Registered Voters)
CITY COUNCIL (3 seats) * = April General Election
Jess Talamantes: 5,485 votes (50.9%) * ELECTED *
Bob Frutos: 5,320 votes (49.3%) * runoff
David Gordon: 4,799 votes (44.5%) * runoff
Sharon Springer: 3,914 votes (36.3%) * runoff
Juan Guillen: 3,176 votes (29.5%) * runoff
Greg Sousa: 2,465 votes (22.9%)
Konstantine Anthony: 2,117 votes (19.6%)
Bob Carr: 1,429 votes (13.3%)
SCHOOL BOARD (2 seats)
Steve Frintner: 5,745 votes (59.4%) * ELECTED *
Char Tabet: 5,510 votes (57.0%) * ELECTED *
Larry Applebaum: 5,398 votes (55.9%)
CITY CLERK (1 seat)
Zizette Mullins: 7,946 votes (100%) * ELECTED *
CITY TREASURER (1 seat)
Debbie Kukta: 7,972 votes (100%) * ELECTED *
Conversation about Measure S – BUSD School Bond
February 22, 2013
Eric Michael Cap interviews Burbank School Board President Larry Applebaum & YES on S Campaign Chair Marsha Ramos. Topics include: What Is Measure S? (0:36) What Type of Bonds are being used? (1:09) What about Prop 30? (4:19) How will funds be used? (6:53) How will it make our Schools safer? (8:35) Specific School Site Improvement Lists. (9:36) How will it benefit the Community? (11:57) How much will it cost? (13:58) Who will pay? (18:25) How can we be sure the money will be spent properly? (20:27) Audits (23:22). Technology (26:50). Leveraging the Bond (28:58). Energy efficiency & water savings (31:55). How to Vote (36:40). Endorsements (40:42)…basically Everything You Ever Wanted To Know About Measure S But Were Afraid To Ask!
Burbank Leader: Marsha Ramos Op-Ed | Suzanne Weerts | Paula Trubisky
Burbank Board of Realtors Video | BurbankMom.com | Team Roosevelt
Websites: BUSD Website / Measure S | YES on Measure S FaceBook page
Docs: Bond Structure Paper | Bond Project Budget | Previous Bond Audit
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