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ELECTION
INYO COUNTY
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2020
POLLING LOCATIONS ARE OPEN
FROM 7 AM TO 8 PM ON ELECTION DAY
VOTER’S PAMPHLET
• CANDIDATES’ STATEMENTS
• MEASURE TEXT
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What’s new for this election?
All California voters will receive a ballot in the mail
For the November 3, 2020 Presidential General Election, all registered voters will receive a ballot in
the mail. Ballots must be postmarked and mailed no later than November 3, in order to be counted.
Mailed ballots can be dropped off at any ballot drop box, the elections office or post office upon
receipt, or they can be dropped off at any polling location in Inyo County on Election Day. A complete
list of drop box and voting locations is included in this booklet.
If you choose to vote in person, please follow all of the required Inyo County health guidelines and
bring your mailed ballot with you to give to an election worker. Volunteer election workers will be
following all safety guidelines for their protection and the for the wellbeing of the community.
Parties have the option of submitting candidate endorsements for printing in this pamphlet. Not all
parties participate and parties may endorse a candidate from another party.
Listed below are the political party endorsements received by the deadline. The candidate’s party
preference does not necessarily mean that they have that political party’s support.
Democratic Republican
Congressional, District 8 Christine Bubser Jay Obernolte
Assembly, District 26 Drew Phelps Devon Mathis
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Inyo County Polling Places and
Drop Boxes
If voting in person, follow safety procedures.
Protect your health and the health of other voters and election workers at voting
locations by taking the following precautions:
Find your assigned polling place on your Official Ballot stub. The complete list
of polling places for the November 3, 2020 election are:
New this year! You can drop off your mailed ballot directly to the Inyo County
Elections office in a Ballot Drop Box beginning on October 5. Ballot Drop Box
locations are:
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If voting by mail, use the
following Instructions
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4. Return your ballot
Mail your ballot. Please note, your postage has been pre-paid on
your return envelope. All mailed ballots must be postmarked by
Election Day and received by 17 days after the election to be counted.
To make sure your ballot is received in time, allow at least seven days
for mailing.
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Candidate’s Statements & Measures
Candidate’s Statements
Candidates have the option to prepare and pay for a statement to be printed in this
pamphlet in their choice of languages. Statements are printed in the random
alphabetical order determined by the Secretary of State.
The following section may not contain a statement for each candidate. A complete list of
candidates appears on the sample ballot included in this pamphlet.
Measures
The following pages may contain information about local measures including analysis
and arguments. Arguments in support or in opposition to proposed measures are the
opinions of the authors and are printed at their expense.
To receive information about local candidates’ campaign expenditures, you may call the Inyo
County Elections Department at (760) 878-0224.
To receive information about state candidates, donors and lobbyists, you may call the
Secretary of State Office at (916) 653-6224 or visit their website http://www.sos.ca.gov
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STATEMENT OF CANDIDATE FOR DECLARACIÓN DE CANDIDATO A
U.S. REPRESENTATIVE, 8TH DISTRICT REPRESENTANTE DE ESTADOS UNIDOS, DISTRITO 8
JAY OBERNOLTE AGE: 50 JAY OBERNOLTE EDAD: 50
Occupation: Assemblyman / Business Owner Ocupación: Asambleísta y propietario de empresa
Education and Qualifications: In Congress, we need a Representative who understands our district, fights Educación y calificaciones: En el Congreso necesitamos un representante que entienda nuestro distrito,
on behalf of our residents, and represents our values. As the only candidate who lives here, owns a business que luche en nombre de nuestros residentes y que represente nuestros valores. Como el único candidato
here, and raised a family here, I will fight for the values we share. que vive aquí, tiene una empresa aquí y ha visto crecer a su familia aquí, lucharé por los valores que
compartimos.
As a business owner, I have the real-world experience to solve problems and get things done. I started my
company 30 years ago and grew that successful business by balancing budgets and controlling costs. I also Como propietario de una empresa, tengo la experiencia del mundo real para resolver problemas y hacer
learned how government should work to increase prosperity for everyone. As our economy struggles and las cosas. Comencé mi compañía hace 30 años e hice crecer este negocio exitoso al equilibrar los
recovers from the COVID-19 pandemic, that experience will be crucial. presupuestos y controlar los costos. Además, aprendí cómo debe trabajar el gobierno para incrementar la
prosperidad de todos. Conforme nuestra economía lucha y se recupera de la pandemia del COVID-19, esa
I’ve also represented you in the State Legislature for the last six years. I have fought to lower taxes, create experiencia será crucial.
local jobs, and improve our quality of life. I am running for Congress because I believe that government
should work for all of us. También los he representado en la Legislatura del Estado durante los últimos seis años. He luchado por
reducir los impuestos, crear empleos locales y mejorar nuestra calidad de vida. Soy candidato al Congreso
As your Representative, I will fight to: create jobs and help our economy recover from the pandemic, keep porque estoy convencido de que el gobierno debe trabajar para todos nosotros.
our promises to our veterans, fight against tax increases, crack down on violent crime, lower prescription
drug prices, and reduce the cost of healthcare. Como su representante, lucharé para: crear empleos y ayudar a que nuestra economía se recupere de la
pandemia, cumplir nuestras promesas a nuestros veteranos, luchar contra los aumentos de impuestos,
I’m proud to have a consistent and proven track record on these issues. From fighting to stop the closure of abatir los crímenes violentos, bajar los precios de los medicamentos recetados y reducir el costo de la
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the Barstow Veterans Home to defeating over $300 billion in tax increases, I have a record of standing up for atención médica.
our community. I would be honored to earn your vote.
Me siento orgulloso de contar con una trayectoria sólida y comprobada en estos asuntos. Desde luchar
Learn more about my values at ElectJay.com. para detener la clausura del Hogar para Veteranos de Barstow hasta lograr el rechazo de más de $300 mil
millones en aumentos a los impuestos, tengo una trayectoria como defensor de nuestra comunidad. Sería
s/Jay Obernolte un honor para mí ganarme su voto.
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STATEMENT OF CANDIDATE FOR DECLARACIÓN DE CANDIDATA A
U.S. REPRESENTATIVE, 8TH DISTRICT REPRESENTANTE DE ESTADOS UNIDOS, DISTRITO 8
CHRISTINE BUBSER CHRISTINE BUBSER
Occupation: Businesswoman/Healthcare professional Ocupación: Mujer de negocios/Profesional de atención Médica
Education and Qualifications: We need leaders in Washington who make decisions based on facts, not Educación y calificaciones: En Washington necesitamos líderes que tomen decisiones basadas en los
politics. hechos, no en la política.
I’ve spent my life bringing people together to solve problems in healthcare and business. I’ll do the same He pasado mi vida uniendo a las personas para resolver problemas relacionados con la atención médica y
in Congress. los negocios. Haré lo mismo en el Congreso.
My father worked on technology for the military and my mother was a teacher. They taught me to work hard Mi padre trabajaba en tecnología para la milicia y mi madre era maestra. Ellos me enseñaron a trabajar
and budget responsibly. I got my first job at 14 and waited tables through college. duro y a utilizar el presupuesto con responsabilidad. Conseguí mi primer empleo a los 14 años y fui mesera
durante mis estudios universitarios.
For two decades, I built a career in healthcare and worked with doctors, scientists, and business leaders to
deliver lifesaving treatments to patients. Durante dos décadas, hice carrera en la atención médica y trabajé con médicos, científicos y líderes
empresariales para ofrecer a los pacientes tratamientos que salvaran sus vidas.
Yet I still had to fight my insurance company to get our daughter the care she needed for her epilepsy. The
system has been broken by special interests and Washington politicians who follow their party leaders. Sin embargo, tuve que pelear contra mi compañía de seguros para hacer que nuestra hija recibiera la
atención que necesitaba para su epilepsia. El sistema se ha fracturado a causa de intereses particulares y
Now, we’re in an economic and public health crisis. People are losing jobs, businesses, and loved ones. I de políticos de Washington que siguen a los líderes de su partido.
did when we lost my mom to Coronavirus.
Actualmente, nos encontramos en medio de una crisis económica y de salud pública. Las personas están
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There’s no time for more partisanship. We need a problem solver. perdiendo sus empleos, sus empresas y a sus seres queridos. Me ocurrió cuando perdí a mi mamá a causa
del coronavirus.
With my experience in healthcare and as a small business owner, I’ll get bipartisan results that:
No hay tiempo para más partidismos. Necesitamos una persona que resuelva los problemas.
Reduce healthcare costs and protect coverage for pre-existing conditions;
Con mi experiencia en la atención médica y como propietaria de una pequeña empresa, obtendré resultados
Rebuild our economy, create good-paying jobs, invest in skills training, and lower taxes for the middle class; bipartidistas para:
Protect Social Security and Medicare benefits; and reducir los costos de la atención médica y proteger la cobertura de enfermedades preexistentes;
Ensure our soldiers and veterans get the services they deserve. reconstruir nuestra economía, generar empleos bien pagados, invertir en capacitación técnica y disminuir
los impuestos que paga la clase media;
As a Mammoth Lakes community member for 14 years, I love the Eastern Sierra and I’d be honored to get
results for you in Congress. proteger los beneficios de la Seguridad Social y de Medicare; y
ChrisBubser.com asegurar que nuestros soldados y veteranos reciban los servicios que merecen.
s/ Christine Bubser Como miembro de la comunidad de Mammoth Lakes durante 14 años, amo Eastern Sierra y sería un honor
para mí obtener resultados para ustedes en el Congreso.
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STATEMENT OF CANDIDATE FOR
STATE ASSEMBLY, 26TH DISTRICT
DREW PHELPS
Occupation: Small Business Advovate
Education and Qualifications: My name is Drew Phelps and I would be honored to serve as your next
Assemblymember. As a fourth generation Tularean, I’ve grown up in our district, and have always been
engaged in our community.
My top priorities are the issues that affect us all: water, healthcare access, and workforce training.
We need to ensure that we have an adequate supply of water. I will work tirelessly to pursue new storage
and conveyance projects, along with Delta solutions, to provide more water statewide; freeing up more
water for the Owens Valley and Inyo County.
My experience as one of the leaders of the Citizens for Hospital Accountability campaign in Tulare helped
me recognize the dire need to fight for more funding from the state budget for our hospitals and clinics,
particularly to attract and keep doctors and nurses.
I will also work to expand access to vocational education to students across our district, along with a greater
focus on workforce training for those who may be displaced from jobs in our changing economy.
I understand that these are issues that can’t wait to be addressed. With your vote, I can put my experience
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STATEMENT OF CANDIDATE FOR GOVERNING BOARD MEMBER DECLARACIÓN DE CANDIDATO A MIEMBRO DE LA JUNTA GUBERNATIVA
BISHOP UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT DISTRITO ESCOLAR UNIFICADO DE BISHOP
Education and Qualifications: After over 20 years in Bishop, I still wake up feeling grateful to have found Educación y calificaciones: Después de 20 años en Bishop, aún me despierto agradecido por haber
my way to the Eastern Sierra. llegado a Eastern Sierra.
I have served students, teachers and families for the last 30 years, 15 of those teaching English at Bishop He trabajado para alumnos, maestros y familias durante los últimos 30 años, 15 de ellos como maestro
High School and two as a BUSD School Board Trustee. As a parent of three, Maximo, 14, Lucia, 13, and de inglés en la Preparatoria de Bishop y dos como fideicomisario de la Junta Escolar del Distrito Escolar
Scout, 13, I have a vested interest our schools. Whether it’s attending drill team competitions, chaperoning Unificado de Bishop (Bishop Unified School District, BUSD). Como padre de tres hijos: Maximo de 14, Lucia
field trips or listening to School Board reports, I am continually impressed with the commitment and quality de 13 y Scout de 13, tengo un interés especial en nuestras escuelas. Ya sea al asistir a las competencias de
of the BUSD staff. entrenamiento de equipos, servir de acompañante en viajes de campo o escuchar los informes de la Junta
Escolar, me impresionan constantemente el compromiso y la calidad del personal del BUSD.
As a Program Specialist for an educational non-profit, I get a frontline view of the challenges schools and
students face each day. If elected, I will balance fiscal responsibility while working to improve college and Como especialista en programas para una organización educativa sin fines de lucro, tengo una perspectiva
career readiness for all students, develop teacher leadership and build strategic partnerships to expand the de primera fila sobre los desafíos que las escuelas y los alumnos enfrentan cada día. Si me eligen, equilibraré
arts, electives and extracurricular opportunities. la responsabilidad fiscal y, al mismo tiempo, trabajaré para mejorar la disponibilidad de universidades y
carreras para todos los estudiantes, desarrollaré el liderazgo de los maestros y construiré asociaciones
Bishop kids have big dreams. I ask for your vote to keep our schools focused on what is most important, estratégicas para expandir las artes, las materias optativas y las oportunidades extracurriculares.
providing each one of them with a high-quality education so they have the skills they need to make those
dreams come true. Thank you for your support. Los niños de Bishop tienen grandes sueños. Pido su voto para mantener a nuestras escuelas enfocadas en
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lo más importante, proporcionando a cada uno de ellos una educación de alta calidad a fin de que cuenten
s/Steve Elia con las habilidades que necesitan para hacer realidad esos sueños. Gracias por su apoyo.
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STATEMENT OF CANDIDATE FOR GOVERNING BOARD MEMBER DECLARACIÓN DE CANDIDATA A MIEMBRO DE LA JUNTA GUBERNATIVA
BISHOP UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT DISTRITO ESCOLAR UNIFICADO DE BISHOP
Education and Qualifications: I am a 1976 graduate of Bishop High School, a 1980 graduate of Stanford Educación y calificaciones: Me gradué de la Preparatoria de Bishop en 1976, de la Universidad de Stanford
University, and a 1984 graduate of the University of Chicago Graduate School of Business. I worked nearly en 1980 y de la Escuela de Posgrado de Administración de Empresas de la University of Chicago en 1984.
20 years in hospital management and have three children who are BUHS graduates. My husband and I own Trabajé casi 20 años en la administración de hospitales y tengo tres hijos graduados de la Preparatoria
Zack Ranch and have deep community ties. I have valued education my entire life and believe there’s no Bishop Union (Bishop Union High School, BUHS). Mi esposo y yo somos propietarios de Zack Ranch y
more important calling than educating our community’s children and preparing them for a successful future. tenemos profundos vínculos con la comunidad. Toda mi vida he valorado la educación y estoy convencida
de que no existe vocación más importante que educar a los niños de nuestra comunidad y prepararlos para
I served on the BUSD Board from 2006 through 2018. I chose not to run in the 2018 election but when a un futuro exitoso.
vacancy opened in the fall of 2019, I saw a need for my experience and skills. I applied and was appointed
in October 2019, and I’m delighted to be serving our schools once again. We are going through the Presté mis servicios en la Junta del Distrito Escolar Unificado de Bishop (Bishop Unified School District,
most difficult year I’ve ever experienced, but I believe I have the knowledge and the relationships with BUSD) de 2006 a 2018. Decidí no participar en la elección de 2018, pero cuando se abrió una vacante en el
administration and faculty needed to lead during these challenging times. otoño de 2019, vi que se necesitaban mi experiencia y habilidades. Me postulé y fui designada en octubre de
2019, y estoy encantada de servir a nuestras escuelas una vez más. Estamos atravesando el año más difícil
Learning and achievement for all students has always been my primary focus. Despite our difficulties, I am que jamás haya experimentado, pero estoy convencida de que poseo los conocimientos y las relaciones con
excited about our future and respectfully ask for your support in this election. la administración y la facultad que se requieren para gobernar en estos tiempos desafiantes.
s/Kathy Zack El aprendizaje y el rendimiento académico de todos los estudiantes han sido siempre mi principal interés.
A pesar de nuestras dificultades, me emociona nuestro futuro y pido respetuosamente su apoyo en esta
elección.
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STATEMENT OF CANDIDATE FOR GOVERNING BOARD MEMBER DECLARACIÓN DE CANDIDATA A MIEMBRO DE LA JUNTA GUBERNATIVA
BISHOP UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT DISTRITO ESCOLAR UNIFICADO DE BISHOP
I myself attended Bishop Schools growing up and I have three young boys who attend or will attend BUSD. Mientras crecía, fui alumna de las escuelas de Bishop y tengo tres niños pequeños que asisten o asistirán a
I’m eager to bring not only a Native American perspective to this Board, but also the perspective of a student las escuelas del Distrito Escolar Unificado de Bishop (Bishop Unified School District, BUSD). Me entusiasma
who struggled, pushed through obstacles, and became the first in my family to graduate from college. aportar no solamente la perspectiva de una indígena estadounidense a esta Junta, sino también la
perspectiva de una estudiante que luchó, superó obstáculos y se convirtió en la primera persona de su
I have served two years on the BUSD Indian Parent Advisory Committee as well as the Bishop Indian Head familia en graduarse de la universidad.
Start Parent Policy Council. I know the strong relationships I have built with students and families will make
me a valuable addition to this board. Durante dos años he servido en el Comité Consultivo Indígena de Padres de Familia del BUSD y en el Concejo
Indígena de Políticas de Head Start para Padres de Familia de Bishop. Sé que las sólidas relaciones que he
s/Meryl Picard establecido con los estudiantes y las familias me convertirán en un elemento valioso de esta junta.
f/Meryl Picard
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STATEMENT OF CANDIDATE FOR MEMBER OF CITY COUNCIL STATEMENT OF CANDIDATE FOR MEMBER OF CITY COUNCIL
BISHOP CITY COUNCIL BISHOP CITY COUNCIL
JIM ELLIS JOSE S. GARCIA AGE: 58
Occupation: Incumbent Occupation: Certified Healthcare Interpreter
Education and Qualifications: I am asking for your vote this November 3rd for a seat on the Bishop City Education and Qualifications: Although I was born and raised in Mexico City, I am a 30-year resident of
Council. I have been an active Councilmember, Mayor ProTem, and Mayor since 2011. With your support Bishop and I am proud to call Bishop my home. I graduated as a Doctor of Dentistry in Mexico and utilized
I will continue to work my hardest to make Bishop a safe, inclusive, prosperous, attractive, and financially my skills and education to serve the Northern Inyo Healthcare District as the Manager of Language Access
stable city. Services for 13 years. I find passion and joy in serving my community and have done so over the last 30
years volunteering for various organizations including serving on the Board of Directors for Inyo Council for
I was born and raised in the Owens Valley and understand the delicate balance of our past, present, and the Arts, and the Bishop Area Chamber of Commerce. I volunteered as the BUHS Latino Club advisor, as a
future. I will continue to fight for the appropriate allocation of your tax dollars, and listen to you about any mentor for the Inyo County Lunch Pal program and have been a member of the City of Bishop Planning
needs, ideas, or concerns you have about our community. Commission for 7 years. I served as the California Healthcare Interpreting Association’s President from
2013-2018. I am passionate about improving our community and using my knowledge and experience to
In this current unknown Covid-19 world, I bring experience in inter-governmental workings, collaborative serve the city’s residents. I respectfully ask for your support and thank you for casting your vote for me. I
relationships with other cities and agencies, understanding of available resources, and the understanding of look forward to serving you as your City Council Member.
the current fiscal situation our city is undertaking. I believe Bishop is a strong city and I will continue to use
my experience, common sense, relationships, and knowledge to ensure that all the citizens and visitors to s/ Jose S. Garcia
Bishop come through this pandemic as quickly and safely as possible.
With your vote, I will continue listening to all and doing all that is needed to make Bishop a great place to
live and recreate.
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STATEMENT OF CANDIDATE FOR MEMBER OF CITY COUNCIL STATEMENT OF CANDIDATE FOR MEMBER OF CITY COUNCIL
BISHOP CITY COUNCIL BISHOP CITY COUNCIL
CHRIS COSTELLO KAREN M KONG AGE: 52
Occupation: Pastor Occupation: Educator
Education and Qualifications: I have lived and worked in the Bishop area since July of 1987. Since then, Education and Qualifications: If elected, I am dedicated to giving you, the citizens and taxpayers of the
I have been a Pastor at the Oasis of Grace Church and have been involved in the community in a myriad of City of Bishop, honest representation, 100% of my energy and effort, as well as fiscal responsibility. The
ways. including coaching sports at the schools, and as a volunteer fireman.I love our community! In 2018, City of Bishop has undergone a demographic shift and with that comes new community needs and goals
following the death of our beloved City council member Pat Gardner, I was asked to serve as a council for the future. Services and leadership within the City of Bishop must continue to adapt and be flexible
member. My history of community involvement, honesty, integrity and strong work ethic paved the way for enough to provide for our residents while maintaining our strong tourism base. I am committed to insuring
this appointment. Last December I was nominated and elected by the city council to be the Mayor pro Tem. Bishop thrives.
Being involved in the ongoing business of our city I have helped navigate the trying times we are facing. I
have great hope for our city, to not only survive these difficult times but to thrive in the midst of them. I am As a resident for the past 26 years, who raised my three children in our community, I know the issues that
poised and ready to stay engaged for the next 4 years to see our city continually improve and for our citizens this community faces and, as your Councilmember, I will be focused on its betterment. Currently, I am the
to have a voice in how our city is run. I still believe that all of us working together are better than some of us! Project Coordinator of Prevention Intervention for the Inyo County Office of Education who serves the needs
of all schools and students in the county. I care about our youth and their families and am excited about
s/ Chris Costello continuing to work toward healthy and successful lives as a member of the Bishop City Council.
I have the skills necessary to continue to bring our community together and create a collaborative
environment. I would greatly appreciate your vote. Thank you
s/ Karen M Kong
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MEASURE P
THE CITY COUNCIL AND THE PEOPLE OF THE CITY OF BISHOP, STATE OF
CALIFORNIA, DO ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. Chapter 3.52 is hereby added to Title 3 of the Bishop Municipal Code to
read as follows:
A. To impose a retail transactions and use tax in accordance with the provisions
of Part 1.6 (commencing with Section 7251) of Division 2 of the Revenue and Taxation
Code and Section 7285.9 of Part 1.7 of Division 2 which authorizes the City to adopt
this tax ordinance which shall be operative if a majority of the electors voting on the
measure vote to approve the imposition of the tax at an election called for that purpose.
C. To adopt a retail transactions and use tax ordinance that imposes a tax and
provides a measure therefore that can be administered and collected by the California
Department of Tax and Fee Administration in a manner that adapts itself as fully as
practicable to, and requires the least possible deviation from, the existing statutory
and administrative procedures followed by the California Department of Tax and Fee
Administration in administering and collecting the California State Sales and Use Taxes.
D. To adopt a retail transactions and use tax ordinance that can be administered
in a manner that will be, to the greatest degree possible, consistent with the provisions
of Part 1.6 of Division 2 of the Revenue and Taxation Code, minimize the cost of
collecting the transactions and use taxes, and at the same time, minimize the burden of
record keeping upon persons subject to taxation under the provisions of this ordinance.
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the state under the said provision of that code.
B. The word “City” shall be substituted for the word “State” in the
phrase “retailer engaged in business in this State” in Section 6203 and in the definition
of that phrase in Section 6203.
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5. For the purposes of subparagraphs (3) and (4) of this section, the
sale or lease of tangible personal property shall be deemed not to be obligated pursuant
to a contract or lease for any period of time for which any party to the contract or lease
has the unconditional right to terminate the contract or lease upon notice, whether or
not such right is exercised.
C. There are exempted from the use tax imposed by this Chapter, the
storage, use or other consumption in this City of tangible personal property:
1. The gross receipts from the sale of which have been subject to a
transactions tax under any state-administered transactions and use tax ordinance.
4. If the possession of, or the exercise of any right or power over, the
tangible personal property arises under a lease which is a continuing purchase of such
property for any period of time for which the lessee is obligated to lease the property
for an amount fixed by a lease prior to the operative date of this Chapter.
D. Any person subject to use tax under this Chapter may credit against
that tax any transactions tax or reimbursement for transactions tax paid to a district
imposing, or retailer liable for a transactions tax pursuant to Part 1.6 of Division 2 of the
Revenue and Taxation Code with respect to the sale to the person of the property the
storage, use or other consumption of which is subject to the use tax.
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provided however, that no such amendment shall operate so as to affect the rate of tax
imposed by this Chapter.
B. The City Council may amend this Chapter without voter approval
only to make minor technical adjustments consistent with the purposes set forth in
this Chapter and applicable laws or as necessary to comply with the law.
SECTION 2. This Ordinance shall not take effect until it has been approved by a
majority of the voters voting at the general municipal election to be held November
3, 2020. The tax imposed by this Ordinance shall become effective as set forth in the
new Section 3.52.020 of the Bishop Municipal Code as added by Section 1 of this
Ordinance.
SECTION 3. Any provision of the Bishop Municipal Code or appendices thereto
inconsistent with the provisions of the Ordinance, to the extent of such inconsistencies
and no further, are repealed or modified to that extent necessary to affect the provisions
of this Ordinance.
SECTION 4. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase, or portion of
this Ordinance is for any reason held to be invalid or unconstitutional by the decision
of any court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of
the remaining portions of this Ordinance. The People and City Council of the City of
Bishop hereby declares that it would have adopted this Ordinance and each section,
subsection, sentence, clause, phrase or portion thereof irrespective of the fact that
any one or more sections, subsections, sentences, clauses, phrases, or portions be
declared invalid or unconstitutional.
I hereby certify that this Ordinance was PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED by the
people of the City of Bishop at the general election held on this 3rd day of November,
2020.
Ayes:
Nays:
Present:
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Laura Smith, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Robin Picken, City Clerk
Date: ___________________________
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Laura Smith, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Robin Picken, City Clerk
Date: ___________________________
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CITY ATTORNEY IMPARTIAL ANALYSIS
Measure P is an ordinance authorizing the City of Bishop to levy a one cent (1.0%)
transactions and use tax. This type of tax, commonly referred to as a “local sales tax,” is
collected along with other state and local sales and use taxes. At the one cent rate, the
tax is one cent per $1 of purchases.
The combined rate of all state and local sales taxes applicable to taxable sales in the City
of Bishop is currently 7.75%. Of this 7.75%, only a 1.0% sales tax, known as the Bradley-
Burns Tax, is imposed by the City of Bishop. Additionally, a 0.5% tax is levied by Inyo
County, and Inyo County pays 30% of the countywide revenue from this tax to the City of
Bishop. The remaining taxes are imposed by the state or by the county or its agencies.
The proposed new tax would increase the combined tax rate to 8.75%.
Purchases in Bishop that are exempt from the statewide sales tax would also be exempt
from the proposed new tax. For example, most groceries, prescription drugs and
purchases of services would be exempt from taxation. The primary difference between
a transactions and use tax and a sales and use tax is that the tax on the sale of a motor
vehicle within California applies based on the location where the motor vehicle will be
registered, not on the location where the sale occurs. Thus, someone who purchases a
car or other motor vehicle from a dealer anywhere in the state would pay the city’s tax if
they will be registering the vehicle in Bishop, while a person who purchases a vehicle in
Bishop for registration at a California location outside of the city would not pay the tax
The tax would be administered by the California Department of Tax and Fee
Administration. Proceeds of the tax, less administration costs, would be deposited to the
city’s general fund, controlled by the City Council of the City of Bishop (not the state),
and available for any lawful governmental purpose. Examples of permissible uses,
as identified by the City Council, are police, fire, street maintenance and parks and
recreation.
This tax would remain in effect until terminated by the voters. It is anticipated that this tax
will initially generate approximately $1.8 Million in revenue annually for the city’s general
fund. The proceeds of the tax would be included in the annual audit of the City’s financial
operations by an independent certified public accountant.
This measure was placed on the ballot by the City Council of the City of Bishop.
A YES vote approves the measure and authorizes the proposed tax.
A NO vote rejects the measure and the proposed tax.
The above statement is an impartial analysis of Measure P. If you desire a printed copy of
the measure, please call the elections official’s office at 760-878-0224 and a copy will be
mailed at no cost to you.
s/ Keith Collins
City of Bishop, Assistant City Attorney
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ARGUMENT IN FAVOR OF MEASURE P
PASS MEASURE “P” FOR THE PEOPLE OF BISHOP!
You speak -- we listen. We hear what you want for your City: a vibrant downtown,
affordable housing, filling up empty buildings, better streets and sidewalks, bike paths,
more recreation at our beautiful park, readiness for the ever-increasing risk of fire,
reliable EMS services -- in short, a safe small town whose services more accurately
reflect our grandiose landscape!
We have always run the City on a slim budget; but recent increased fiscal burdens
placed on us by the State and the recent economic downturn have resulted in a 25%
cut in revenues (and expenditures) on our community over the past two years! Putting
it bluntly, we’re in a “keeping the lights on” mode and are unable to deliver on the goals
you want for your City. Measure P will provide local funding that cannot be taken by the
State, and will give Bishop the resources we need.
We know times are tough for everyone, but hope you realize what this 1% tax measure
means to you. We estimate this measure will raise ~$1.8M to the City’s general budget,
but the majority (~1.2M) of this will be paid for by visitors to our area. So our sacrifice
of 1 penny on the dollar for retail purchases will lead to a much greater return to our
community.
So it is up to you, the voter, to decide on the future of our city. A “yes” vote on measure
P would maintain the essential services that you’ve grown accustomed to and set us on
a path forward. A ‘no’ vote will see a reduction in the level of services the City provides.
We respectfully ask that you invest in the future of our community, and Pass Measure
“P” for the People of Bishop.
s/ Chris Costello
Mayor Pro Tempore, City of Bishop
s/ Stephen Muchovej
City Council Member, City of Bishop
s/ Karen Schwartz
City Council Member, City of Bishop
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