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Measure D
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Kevin Kiley
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Measure D would increase property taxes
Initiative will enable district to fund improvements, new school falling apart,” Severson said. “It’s carpeting, flooring, HVAC systems. We’ve got these huge, major repairs (but) get In addition to 17 state-wide initiatives, no money from the state anymore for dethere are two local measures for Placer ferred maintenance.” County residents to vote on. Severson said it’s up to local school disOne measure, Measure D, will directly tricts to find money for maintenance. affect the Roseville Joint “We carve it out Union High School Disof our budget, but trict, if passed. we can’t carve out The “local high school We’ve got these millions of dollars, improvement measure” is really what huge, major repairs which would upgrade and conit would take to fix struct classrooms and fa(but) get no money some things,” Severcilities by issuing $96 milson said. from the state lion in bonds. Granite Bay High RJUHSD superintendent anymore for School senior and Ron Severson said the student government deferred projects will be funded by member Lexi Kinmaintenance. taxing “$15 per $100,000 drick assisted in getassessed (in) property valting community memue.” – Ron Severson, RJUHSD bers on board with the It is imperative the meameasure. superintendent sure is passed, according “Student governto Severson, for three reament made calls along sons. with the administra“We’ve got an aging intion staff (to GBHS frastructure that needs repair and replacement,” Severson said. “The second issue parents),” Kindrick said. “It was a neat is really one of equity. The last issue is process that took place at the Toyota Truck Center where they gave us cell overcrowding.” While some schools in the district are phones and calling lists.” Molly Scholes, mother of GBHS junior newer than others – Granite Bay High at 22 years old and Roseville High at 103 Emma and freshman Ellie Scholes, also years old – each have aspects that need made phone calls to community memimprovements and don’t qualify for state bers, supporting Measure D. “I volunteered at the Vote Yes on Meafunding. “On all of our campuses there are parts sure D phone bank for several hours and that are away from the public view but are made calls to local Placer County voters BY SURINA KHURANA
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to help educate them on the Measure and provide reasons why it’s important to vote yes,” Scholes said. She said she’d advised people to to visit Vote Yes on Measure D’s website, if they were unsure on how to vote. “This election overall is polarizing, but it’s important to make the time to vote and make your voice heard, especially on local measures like this one,” Scholes said. Kindrick said the hours they spent making phone calls were “tedious at times” and that some student government students who didn’t fully support the measure felt awkward asking for their vote. Yet, this feeling wasn’t an issue with Kindrick, who personally supports the measure, despite concerns. “I support the proposal only because of the aspect of aiding current schools in our district,” Kindrick said. “I feel like more of our community would support paying extra if it benefitted a school that their child went to, instead of a new one.” Scholes regularly sees how the measure would benefit the district, the students and the community. “I am actively involved on the GBHS Aquatics Board and Granite Bay Gators swim team parent board so I spend a lot of time at the high school pool,” Scholes said. “There are doors on the pool deck that need to be replaced and the surface around the pool is in bad shape. It’s important we make these fixes for the safety of our students and those who visit our school facilities. The pool not only serves the students, but also the local communi-
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Passing Measure D would give the RJUHSD $96 million in bonds that will be used for repairing current schools in the district and building a new one. ty in the summer with a recreational swim concerns and believes part of the money team and swim lessons.” should be directed elsewhere. One of Scholes’ concerns of the mea“I think teacher salaries should increase sure is that few people are aware that the … because (an increase) will draw and measure requires 55 percent of the votes keep talent in the industry,” Ochi said. to be yes, as opposed to the traditional “Personally, I have issues with Measure majority. D because I think the measure is paying Amy Ochi, a parent of two GBHS grad- for ‘things’ and that means you’re going uates, has already voted yes on the mea- to have vendors squeezing their way in sure. and doing favors for others.” “In general, I vote for bond measures for Scholes described her support for the schools,” Ochi said. “I think schools are measure as an investment in the commuthe backbone and future of a community nity. and society. They are a unique component “When we invest in schools, the overall of society where we have access to kids community is enhanced and gets better,” and can give them an opportunity to ‘ad- Scholes said. “I will always continue to vance’ and achieve beyond their parents’ support local schools – no matter what. economic status.” I believe there is a strong correlation beOchi said that though she supports mea- tween the performance of schools and the sures that will benefit schools, she has strength of the community.”
GBHS STUDENT PRESIDENTIAL POLL Males
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24 total voters 32 total voters 56 total voters In Gazette polls of students and staff, 160 seniors took a paper-and-pencil poll in eight different second-period classes, and 56 staff members responded to an electronic version of the same survey.
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GBHS SENIOR BOYS ON THE PROPOSITIONS
PROPOSITION GUIDE
Prop 55 Would maintain an income tax increase on individuals who make more than $250,000 a year Prop 57 Would allow non-violent offenders to earn credits for good behavior, educational achievements and rehabilitation efforts that can shorten their sentence, and would require a judge’s approval before a juvenile is tried in adult court
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Prop 58 Would permit schools to have dual-language programs for English-learners Prop 62 Would abolish the death penalty Prop 63 Would require new background checks when purchasing of firearms and remove firearms from individuals convicted of specific crimes Prop 64 Would legalize the recreational use of marijuana for individuals who are at least 21 years old, with taxation and regulation
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The polls, above, indicate the number of males and females who voted “yes” in favor of the proposition or “no” against the listed initiatives. The polls were limited to the senior class and were conducted by hand-written survey. The majority of males voted in favor of propositions 57 (71.9 percent), 64 (67.2 percent) and 66 (65.5 percent). The majority of females voted in favor of propositions 55 (51.0 percent), 57 (76 percent), 58 (64.7 percent), 64 (74.5 percent), 66 (59.2 percent) and 67 (74.3 percent).
GBHS grad is running for California State Assembly A look into the policies of Republican Kevin Kiley BY NATASHA CHANDA
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Granite Bay High School has a number of notable alumni and this upcoming election could potentially add another one to its growing list. Kevin Kiley, who graduated as the GBHS valedictorian in 2003, is running for California State Assembly in the 2016 election. After graduating from Harvard University after high school, Kiley moved on to earn a law degree at Yale University and then a master’s in secondary education from Loyola Marymount University. After graduating from LMU, Kevin made use of his law degree and became the Deputy Attorney General. He began campaigning as the Republican candidate for state assembly in 2015 with the help of a number of current GBHS students. Kiley plans to “fight for reforms” and says “our state needs to have a dynamic and competitive 21st century economy,” as stated by his campaign website, www.kileyforassembly.org. He has a number of concerns regarding small businesses, tax
reform, safe communities, the status of the government, water solutions and the economy. What exactly does Kiley plan to do with these concerns as the Sixth District’s State Assembly? Letting Businesses Thrive California’s economic growth is heavily burdened by a complicated tax structure, so Kiley plans to work with small businesses in mind to lower the tax burden. Businesses have a 8.84 percent corporate income tax, a 6.65 percent alternative minimum tax, and a 1.5 percent franchise tax. These businesses must pay these taxes even if their current profits are at a loss, resulting in an even greater loss of profit. Kiley also wants to give judges the power to dismiss frivolous lawsuits, like abusive and predatory cases, and send them to private arbitration, which will reduce costs according to Kiley’s campaign. Additionally, Kiley plans to extend flexible scheduling to all California employees. Currently, California does not allow working individuals to decide
Prop 65 If Prop 67 is passed, would require the money from plastic bags to go towards environmental concerns Prop 66 Would reform the death penalty process by quickening the appeals process and allowing the state to transfer death row inmates among prisons Prop 67 Would enact a statewide ban on plastic bags
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Kevin Kiley is running for the California State Assembly. their own work schedules. Kiley point they are budgeted for other is in favor of creating reforms purposes,” Kiley said. “I want to that will allow individuals to cre- ensure that money intended for ate their own work schedules that much-needed work on our roads, “best serve their interests.” bridges, water storage and other “It would be better for every- infrastructure is used for that purone involved if overtime rules … pose.” worked the same way whether an employee works four 10-hour Tax Reform days or five eight-hour days,” KiCalifornia has the highest inley said. come tax in the country. Kiley California’s cost of living has is in favor of reforms that lower heavily increased because of the lack of investment in infrastruc- taxes and says he will ensure the government is responsible for its ture. “Currently, dollars meant for spending. infrastructure are being diverted to the general fund, at which See KILEY, page E5
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Voices
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idn’t pick a qualyou ity president hear, who actually Trump is a achieves the racist and goals we want womanizer? in government? What about Yes, it is Hillary? How important to can you vote for be informed her? Did you about candiread about her dates who will emails? have important Every day, the impacts on our media basically country, but we ckahmann.gazette@gmail.com tells us what need to tune candidate is out the endless better than the other, and mostly headlines and make a decision why the other is absolutely the on the entire picture rather than a worst. snapshot. They make us feel as if voting Personally, in this election I one way is a moral atrocity, or don’t approve of the actions or better yet, makes you someone decisions of either candidate. who is “deplorable.” However, that doesn’t mean I However, in my daily life, I will vote blindly for whoever the make decisions all the time based media thinks is morally in the on what I stand for and believe, right compared to the other. not what others think. I will vote for whatever candiSo why in elections do we care date appoints judges I align with so much about others’ opinions in the Supreme Court and whose rather than form our own? economic policies I agree with. It seems to me as if no one Everyone is so caught up in not votes based off of what they find voting for a racist misogynist or themselves, but rather what we a slimy crook that no one really are spoon-fed. focuses on what these candidates People rarely do research stand for. on their own about who they The worst part is, focusing truly want for the future of their on the sleaze and dirt allows country and the policies required candidates to avoid talking about to get us there. substance. Of course we focus on the Just look at this election if you attention-grabbing headlines. disagree with that. It’s basic human nature. But, I have watched every single is it the most effective way to debate and follow news daily,
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U.S. President: Hillary Clinton U.S. Senator: Kamala Harris Propositions No on... Prop 55 Yes on... Prop 57 Prop 58 Prop 64 Prop 66 Prop 67 Tied on... Prop 62 The Gazette conducted a poll of the class, in which 24 students answered questions about who they would vote for and whether they are for or against a certain proposition.
So why in elections do we care so much about others’ opinions rather than form
and I don’t know if I have full disclosure of any of the few policies I have heard from Trump or Clinton. Maybe they assume we can’t understand something deep, or maybe they don’t have anything detailed to say or they don’t want to let voters know their real plans. As we salivate on whatever is waved in front of our faces, why don’t we just keep on learning about the pasts of Clinton and Trump? After all, slamming the opposition is a much more important trait for a candidate than having impressive policies, right? Instead, I would argue that we need to dig deep to find the real, important information on our own. If I was going to lead you for the next four or eight years,
would you want to know one or two things about my past, or what I will do with my presidential power and what my future plans are for you? We should vote on someone not just based on their personality, but for their vision for our country. God bless America. *** Cole Kahmann, a senior, is a Gazette co-editorin-chief.
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Immigration: The greatest act of love
Don’t discriminate against those seeking a better life here in the United States
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and the influx of Syrian refugees, or all the talk of immigrants COMMENTARY more and more immigrants seek a storming through the country, safe place where they hope to exstealing our jobs, raping our women and murdering innocent press their thoughts and faith without citizens, it’s strange how little of being persecuted. any of the aforementioned acts I’ve However, with the amount of xenoactually witnessed. phobia rampant throughout the U.S., The motives for the majority of these people, desperate for a home, immigrants to move into the U.S., are at a loss. To think, they left a I feel, can be narrowed into three hateful and dangerous place just to main themes. be put back into a hateful and The first motive: opportunity. dangerous place. Equal opportunity, success, the The last motivation: love. American Dream – doesn’t that Jeb Bush was shamed by the Rehxu.gazette@gmail.com sound appealing? Who wouldn’t publican party for announcing that want to move to a country that for many, immigration is an act of adamantly promotes the idea of “You can make it love. as long as you work hard!”? And while, yes, there are immigrants that want to Unfortunately, when people hear “They’re movignite fear and commit acts of terror, the majority of immigrants move in order to provide for their ing to America to find a job,” they hear instead, children and grant their children and future genera“They’re moving to America to take jobs from the hard working citizens.” That just isn’t the case. tions a better life than the one they experienced. Typically, it’s very hard for an immigrant to find a This is the story of my parents. Growing up in job. Language barrier, inexperience and lack of farural, countryside China, they knew from the very miliarity with social norms all hinder an immigrant start that their life wasn’t going to be easy. Going to college wasn’t even an option for many of the from acquiring a job in the U.S. residents. But when the going gets tough, what happens However, things were changing. The chairman next? Immigrants do what they can – taking the jobs that people don’t usually want, turning to agri- announced a cultural revolution, allowing for a select few to go to college in the “big city” (othercultural work, or opening family businesses. Such efforts should be praised, not deemed as wise known as Beijing). My father worked day and shameful. night to pass the national exams. He was one of the The second motive: safety. select few. Especially with the tension in the Middle East He was then able to go to America.
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The majority of immigrants move in order to provide for their children and grant their children and future generations a better life than the one they experienced.
My mom, on the other hand, was still in China. She was reluctant to follow my dad and leave everything she knew to move to America. But she knew. She knew that if she can carve out a life in America, her children will eventually be able to find better opportunities than the ones offered to her. She knew that her children wouldn’t have to struggle just to receive an education. My parents understood that the sacrifice they made to desert everything they knew was the single greatest act of love for their children. To reduce their choice to anything less is an insult to not only them, but the rest of the immigrants trying to do the same. *** Hannah Xu, a senior, is a Gazette co-editor-inchief.
You are not defined by your candidate Not all Trump supporters encourage racist, sexist, xenophobic ideologies
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onald Trump is sexist, racist, bigoted, egotistical and dangerously close to becoming our next commander in chief. Hillary Clinton, on the other hand, is a liar, a charlatan, greedy and dangerously close to becoming our next commander in chief. Yes, it’s not new information that our country is in a quandary. With very little support for either presidential candidate, many have been left wondering why someone would vote for either of them at all, aside from the “better of two evils” argument. The general disdain for both candidates is warranted, but the disdain for their respective supporters is com-
pletely off base. Disagreement is one thing, but a disproportionate number of people this election are acting like supporters of one candidate are evil because of their support. Donald Trump has said multiple blatantly racist things (Mexicans are rapists and murderers comes to mind). However, a vote for Donald Trump is not a vote for racism. To demonize all of his supporters because of comments he has made is to ignore the reason behind why people are voting for him. As a very socially liberal person, it’s hard to wrap my head around some of his policies and rhetoric. I have to
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remind myself, however, hope. that Trump is not talking Similarly, supporting to me. Hillary is not the same He is speaking to as supporting career those who live in small politicians and general towns in Indiana, Kandishonesty. sas, Nebraska: anywhere No one is preaching where the entire town’s or advocating for her population relies on a deleting emails. single industry to surRegardless of who vive. When politicians you are supporting (or on either coast decide not supporting) this that their industry needs election, no one has the chinson.gazette@gmail.com to be regulated, it can right to judge you on lead to the town’s only that choice. factory or industry being completely If people were more open to a diashut down. logue, there might be real change in our They support Trump not because country. For now, we are stuck plugthey are racists or bigots or sexist, but ging our ears, caught between a partisan because he told them that he would shouting match. prevent politicians from ruling their *** lives. Trump understands that they are Connor Hinson, a senior, is a Gazette disenfranchised, and he is bringing them News editor.
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The death penalty should meet its end Gazette file photoillustration /NATASHA CHANDA
Capital punishment is both cruel and unusual
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his upcoming election, Californians will literally make a life or death decision, and I hope they choose life. Two initiatives concerning the death penalty will be on the ballot come Nov. 8 – Propositions 62 and 66. Prop. 62 seeks to end executions, while Prop. 66 seeks to expedite them. I urge you to vote yes on 62, and no on 66. Even if you don’t share the same ethical reservations, the legal application of capital punishment is less than practical. In California alone, the total cost of enforcing the death penalty has been over $4 billion – and that’s in a state that has only carried out 13 executions, setting each sentence at the lofty price of $308 million. For reference, that is almost 10 times the amount of money spent on a life in prison sentence. Obviously, the system needs reform. But speeding it up is not the answer. Specifically, Prop. 66 aims to quicken the appeals process by lessening the requirements for lawyers who are “qualified” enough to represent death row inmates in the appeals process and requiring that state courts review the habeas corpus petitions, as op-
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posed to federal courts. But here lies a paradox – the court that oversaw the case initially will be looking at the very same case once again in search of an error they missed the first time. Conflict of interest, much? With faster executions will come faster trials, in which innocent people are sure to be sentenced to death prematurely. To be in favor of the death penalty is to be in favor of killing people who commit the worst crimes
against humanity, but also, every once in awhile, an innocent person. There have been 344 DNA exonerations since the advent of forensic testing, 18 of which were for individuals on death row. One study by the National Academy of Sciences concludes that at least 4.1 percent of death row inmates are, in actuality, innocent. And I know, these numbers might seem miniscule, but they are far from that. When we’re talking about thousands of individuals, 4 percent can easily translate to more than 100 innocents killed, essentially murders at the hand of our government. We’re never going to get it right in every single case. Because of human fallibility, innocent people will always be killed if capital punishment is legal – there will always be corrupt prosecutors, misleading evidence and human error. But even executing convicted killers does not accomplish anything of value. It doesn’t change the fact that the crime occurred, and it certainly doesn’t prevent crimes from occurring in the future. Across the nation, homicide rates are consistently lower in states that have abolished the death penalty. In 2014, states with the death penalty had a homicide rate that was 28 percent greater than those without it. So, clearly it is ineffective in deterring crimes as well. It’s understandable to want vengeance. But wanting something does not necessarily mean it should be
Bloodlust should not be the motivation behind any branch of government, and especially not the judicial branch. granted. If someone violently raped my sister, I would want them to be burned at the stake. But that’s not how justice works. Humans by nature are morally ambiguous; that’s why we need laws and blind, impartial justice that is not based on visceral reactions. Bloodlust should not be the motivation behind any branch of government, and especially not the judicial branch. Do you want to live in a country where the government has the ability to lawfully kill its citizens? What we know is that the death penalty is expensive, doesn’t deter violent crime and potentially kills innocent civilians. Any system that flawed should be abolished. *** Anjali Shrivastava, a senior, is a Gazette co-editorin-chief.
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New voters share political beliefs Students exercise their greatly anticipated right BY BRAYDEN JOHNK
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Turning 18 years old grants those newly deemed as “adults” not only the right to buy a lottery ticket, open a bank account and enlist in the army, but also the right to vote. Many seniors at Granite Bay High School are now old enough to vote and will be exercising this right to voice their opinions on both national, state and local governmental issues by casting their ballots on Nov. 8. Whether they are Democrats or Republicans, or Clinton or Trump supporters, voting in this election is clearly a new and exciting experience for first-time voters. Senior Ben Gould just recently turned 18 and has been highly anticipating this newvoter role for quite some time. “I am going to vote in this election because ever since third grade, politics have been really interesting to me,” Gould said. “And I’d love to finally be able to exercise
the ability to vote.” However, Gould, who has not decided on who he will cast his vote for, is also somewhat weary about the upcoming presidential election. “It’s a little bit of a pain to (vote) in this particular election because of the candidates that we have,” Gould said. “It’s kind of weighing the (least) of four evils.” Many voters are clearly perplexed by this election, Gould included. “It’s definitely something that we’ve never seen before as a country and hopefully will never see again,” Gould said. “It’s like watching ‘Desperate Housewives’ on a national, political level.” He sees this year’s presidential election as being very different than those that have preceded it. “First off, this isn’t really a real election – it’s not run the way an election is normally,” Gould said. “There have been very few actual issues that have been discussed, so while it’s certainly intense, it’s not intense with regard to the stuff that actually
siveness) and craziness in previous elections,” Dover said. “Can we get new candidates, please?” Yet despite the candidate choices, Dover matters to the voters.” sees the benefits of voting for the first time. Like Gould, senior Lauren McCormick “I’m not looking forward to who I have is also looking forward to the option of voting for, but voting for the first time in I am looking forward to acher life. tually having a say,” Dover It’s definitely “I am going to vote besaid. cause I think it’s a really something that GBHS first-time voters are cool thing to finally have we’ve never seen also aware of the important a say ... and I’ve waited ballot decisions that affect 18 years for it,” McCorbefore as a state and local issues. mick said. country and Aside from the presidenBut the quality of the candidates also lessens hopefully will tial race, which he despises, senior Matt Grundy feels the thrill of voting for never see again stronger about some of the McCormick. propositions which will “I was kind of excited to be able to vote for the – Ben Gould, GBHS compel him to cast his ballot. first time, but having it be senior “I’m very passionate about these two people makes it the proposition to legalfrustrating,” McCormick ize recreational marijuana said. Senior Kaley Dover is similarly disap- in California,” Grundy said. “I think we pointed in this presidential election and should pass that law … it’d be good for tax revenue and really help a lot of projects in what our country has put forth. “There has never been so much (divi- our state.”
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“Lower tax rates would attract businesses to California and encourage entrepreneurship, while enabling existing businesses to hire more people, pay employeesmore, lower prices and invest in the future,” Kiley said. Kiley also intends to prevent any changes to Proposition 13, which keeps taxes lower and ensures that property taxes stay affordable. Safe Communities In order to create safe communities, Kiley says it is important that felons remain incarcerated. Proposition 47 turned many previous classified felonies into misdemeanors. Kiley plans to reverse the reform by changing firearm theft and the possession of date rape drugs from misdemeanors to felonies. “Even if prosecutors prove that an offender possessed an illegal date rape drug and prove that the offender intended to use the drug to commit sexual assault, the crime is still a misdemeanor with little penalty,” Kiley said. “Dangerous crimes like this should be felonies with appropriate consequences.” Possession of class A drugs, like heroin and cocaine, will be considered a felony. Kiley said prosecutors will be able to threaten the of-
fenders with prison sentences, unless they check into rehabilitation facilities. He said his plan will decrease the level of drug abuse in California by ensuring that people who need help, get it. Kiley endorses The Death Penalty Reform and Savings Act, which will speed up the process of the death penalty, lower its costs by making death row inmates work to pay restitution and ensure that the death penalty is not an excessive expense for taxpayers. Lastly, Kiley plans to extend mental health treatment to prevent crime. According to his website, “studies have shown a strong correlation between criminal activity and mental health.” Accountable Government Kiley says it is necessary for companies to continuously innovate to remain “dynamic, efficient, and relevant.” Currently, he says California’s government is working off of outdated policies, creating an inefficient government. Kiley’s administration plans to introduce methods of modern accounting and budgeting that have been used in private enterprise. Businesses often have a hard time applying for per-
mits and licenses. “It can take up to eight months to get the permits necessary to start a business in our state,” Kiley said. “California needs to streamline that process, and one solution is to enable entrepreneurs to register for permits through a single online portal.” In order to change outdated governing methods, Kiley will push California governments to work with businesses in an effort to crowdsource feedback and get rid of policies that may no longer be efficient. Water Solutions California has recently experienced a number of dry years. “We should make it a top priority to expedite needed projects, such as Sites Reservoir,” Kiley said. “And (we should) ensure these projects do not face unnecessary bureaucratic delays.” He also plans to create a more modern drainage system that will force water to be reused instead of being drained to the Pacific Ocean, where it currently goes. Finally, to increase the supply of fresh water, Kiley supports infrastructure that will desalinate the Pacific Ocean water, making water more accessible during dry years.
Grundy, similar to Gould, McCormick and Dover, believes that, no matter how slight the impact, every vote counts. “In a sense (my vote) does make a difference because I do get to have my voice heard, I do get to tell people what I believe in and who I am voting for,” Grundy said. “And in that sense it kind of does make a difference, even though it might be minor.” Jarrod Westberg, a government teacher at GBHS, has prepared his students to cast their votes on Election Day. “We’ve been talking about the issues in the presidential election, so I think they’ll be comfortable voting,” Westberg said. In his class, all eligible students were registered to vote through the Placer County Election Project, and Westberg expects those who are eligible will actually go out and exercise that right. “There’s not that many (students who are old enough to vote) though,” Westberg said. “Out of my 180 students, I probably only have 30 that are going to be able to vote, if that.” As a teacher and long-time voting advocate, Westberg has crucial advice to the new voters at GBHS – advice that actually pertains all voters. “(Voters have) to research, and if they don’t know something, don’t vote for it,” Westberg said. “Don’t just circle something.”
“(This) is necessary for ensuring that our growing population has access to a fresh and sustainable water supply,” Kiley said. The Innovation Economy In order to fuel job growth and ensure that California’s job force stays among the top in the country, Kiley wants promote innovation and introduce tools to the classroom that will make students more inclined to learn. “It’s essential that schools are preparing students for the demands of the modern workplace,” Kiley said. “That means having high expectations for all students, incorporating technology in smart and meaningful ways, fostering skills-based learning and critical thinking and expanding STEM offerings and vocational training options.” To improve the educational environment, Kiley is in favor of increasing the availability of technology in classrooms and ensuring that classes are taught by the best educators, even if that means providing compensation for them. He also believes that keeping college affordable is extremely important so students are able to get an education and better the California workforce. Kiley ultimately hopes to create a more efficient and safer California for citizens to live. *** More about his policies can be found at www.kileyforassembly.com.
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Grizzlies react to the election If you had to sum up this election in one sentence, what would it be? “The election has been very from what’s actually imporexhausting, and very divisive.” tant, like a festival or a circus.” -Bob Prichard, English teacher -Lisa Kunst, math teacher “I can’t believe we are down to these two.” -John Sherman, math teacher
“Absolutely terrifying.” -Alex Dillabaugh, senior
“Unprecedented hysteria for our nation’s democratic pro“The two candidates are not very nice to each other.” -Cary cess.” -Jarrod Westberg, government teacher Moore, math teacher “Bigly.” -Max Johnson, junior “Are these really the best options our country can put forth?” -Scott Becker, math teacher “Un-American.” -Brent Bartholomew, junior “It’s a disgrace to all America’s constituents who seek strong leadership.” -Jill Cova, Spanish teacher
“This election is less about the candidates’ policies and more about their histories and how the public perceives them.” -Max Vasilchuk, senior
“The most ridiculous thing I’ve ever seen in my entire life of 16 years.” -Katie Hunter, junior
“The election has been unprecedented and revealing about some deep-seated, underlying differences in values in our country.” -Natalie Elkin, psychology teacher “F***!” -Drew Robles, senior
“The 2016 election is an example of getting what we deserve as a people who “Certainly the most contenhave tried to simplify politious election I’ve ever witnessed.” -Mike Valentine, his- tics into emotion and excitement when it really is a tory teacher civic duty that’s hard, slow “Yikes.” -Matt O’Malley, senior and tough to figure out.” -Brandon Dell’Orto, his“Depressing.” -Arden Ma, senior tory teacher
“Ugly.” -Jennifer Hill, Spanish “Really, really bad.” -Elon Harmon, freshman teacher “Disconcerting. Vile.” -David Tastor, English teacher “The election makes me feel sad.” -Younes Mahmoudieh, senior “I almost feel like it distracts
“I’m moving to Canada.” -Ben Soper, Spanish teacher
“A demonstration of the ignorance and lack of attention given to political issues, in that the American people nominated two candidates seemingly unfit for the presidency.” -Nash Rood, junior
What was your favorite moment of this election?
“When Trump admitted to not paying any federal taxes during the debate on an income well into the hundreds of millions and defended it by saying ‘That makes me smart.’” -Scott Becker, math teacher “Watching Donald Trump realize he should have prepared for these things.” -Max Vasilchuk, senior “My favorite moment is going to be when the election is over.” -Cary Moore, math teacher “Watching SNL because it perfectly encapsulates how crazy everything is going in this election.” -Ben Gould, senior “The Michelle Obama speech.” -Theresa Landon, science teacher “Watching how the debates prove that sometimes, no matter how much people tell you, you can’t control what you say.” -Brandon Dell’Orto, history teacher
“‘I’ll release my tax records when “When Trump said that he would you release your 33,000 e-mails.’” have the second amendment take care of Hillary.” -Drew Robles, senior -Brent Bartholomew, junior “Bernie Sanders ... showing you could finance a campaign without large corporate sponsorships.” -Bob Prichard, English teacher “When Karl Becker asked the candidates to say something nice about each other.” -Jill Cova, Spanish teacher “When Trump said ‘nasty woman.’” -Tre Lockwood, senior “When Trump roasted Hillary at the second debate saying that she should be in jail if he were in charge.” -Elon Harmon, freshman “When Donald Trump kept screaming ‘WRONG’ during the debate.” -Rhanda Abasi, senior “When a bird landed on Bernie’s podium mid-speech.” -Nash Rood, junior
“Watching all of my opinionated friends just shake their heads in disbelief after the debates.” -John Sherman, math teacher “Seeing everyone put snapchat filters on people’s faces.” -Kennedy Healy, junior “Nothing really. I believe it to be a sad statement to the world.” -David Tastor, English teacher “Hillary and Trump roasting each other constantly.” -Bri Nguyen, junior “My favorite moment was Donald Trump saying he is going to build a wall.” -Jovan Rangi, senior “My favorite part of the election is seeing a nonpolitician … in the running,” Lisa Kunst, math teacher “The memes.” -Ben Soper, Spanish teacher