DCCC2012JohnTavaglioneCA-41ResearchBook

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John TavaglioneBudget Issues ............................................................................................... 2Business and Consumer Issues .................................................................... 2Campaign Finance Issues ............................................................................. 3Choice Issues ............................................................................................... 3Crime & Public Safety Issues ...................................................................... 3Economic and Financial Issues .................................................................... 4Education Issues .......................................................................................... 5Energy Issues ............................................................................................... 5Environmental Issues ................................................................................... 5Ethics Issues ................................................................................................. 5Foreign Policy Issues Iraq, Afghanistan, Iran, North Korea .................... 6

Gay and Lesbian Issues ................................................................................ 6Gun Issues .................................................................................................... 6Health Care Issues ....................................................................................... 6Immigration and Border Issues .................................................................... 6Israel ............................................................................................................. 6Labor and Working Family Issues ............................................................... 7Other Social Issues ....................................................................................... 9Senior Issues ................................................................................................ 9Social Issues ................................................................................................. 9Political Issues ............................................................................................. 9Tax Issues .................................................................................................. 11Tea Party .................................................................................................... 11Transportation Issues ................................................................................. 11


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Clips of Interest

On the Economy Its Only Natural That Were Going to Suffer a Little Bit More

In 2012, on the economy Tavaglione said its only natural that were going to suffer a little bit more. Itsnot coming back as quickly as any of us would like. We grew so rapidly in the mid-2000s so its onlynatural that were going to suffer a little bit more, he said. But well get back and well be strongerwhen we do get back because were making structural changes (to the budget). [Press Enterprise, 3/28/12]

Biographical Issues

Served on the Riverside County Board of Supervisors Since 1994

In 2012, Tavaglione served on the Riverside County Board of Supervisors since 1994. [Press-Enterprise,2/20/12]

Budget Issues

Advocated for Forcing State to Pay for City Costs Rather Than County Delaying Payment Due

Date

In 2012, Tavaglione sought to postpone actions to formally pen a deal that would allow the City ofWildomar to delay paying money it owes the county.

sought to postpone any action on allowing Wildomar to defer payment of nearly $1.8 million owed the

county until the end of the current fiscal year to see whether the state takes any action on Senate Bill 89.The bill stripped the city of its vehicle license fee revenues.

We cant let the state off the hook, Tavaglione said, noting that it might send the wrong message tolegislators if the county acts too early to accommodate the cities. [Lakeelsinore-Wildomar Patch, 3/27/12]

Requested Funding Through Community Improvement Designation Fund Which Faced Increased

Scrutiny

In 2012, it was reported that Supervisor John Tavaglione requested funding through the CommunityImprovement Designation Fund, the funding for which was divided evenly among the five supervisors

and used to pay for neighborhood projects, fund nonprofits and bolster other government agencies. Thefund faced increased scrutiny due budget shortfalls The Riverside County supervisors requested fundingthrough the Community Improvement Designation Fund, The Riverside Community College District got$125,000 at the request of Supervisor John Tavaglione and another $250,000 the request of SupervisorBob Buster. [Press-Enterprise, 1/15/12]

Business and Consumer Issues


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Campaign Finance Issues

Takano Jumped Ahead of Republican Tavaglione in Fourth Quarter 2011 Fundraising

In 2012, Takano jumped ahead of Republican John Tavaglione in fundraising. Between Oct. 1 and Dec.

31, 2011, Democrat Mark Takano collected $125,472, and Tavaglione raised $87,345.

We feel confident that our strong fundraising support will continue and that we will have the resourcesnecessary to win this election in November, Takano said in a statement. [Press-Enterprise, 1/31/12]

Choice Issues

Crime & Public Safety Issues

Absent from Vote on Grants for Programs Aimed at Reducing Domestic Violence and Human

Trafficking

In March 2012, Tavaglione was absent from a vote on two requests by the sheriff for federal grants insupport of programs aimed at reducing domestic violence and human trafficking.

On a 4-0 vote, Riverside County supervisors approved Sheriff Stan Sniffs applications for a U.S. JusticeDepartment Arrest Policies and Enforcement of Protection Orders Program grant and an EnhancedCollaborative Model to Combat Human Trafficking Program grant. [Desert Sun, 3/20/12]

Said he Was Happy About $100 Million Jail System Expansion

In March 2012, Tavaglione said he was very happy but not surprised about the states decision to awardRiverside County $100 million to expand the jail system and ease prisoner crowding, Sheriff Stan Sniffannounced Thursday. [Press-Enterprise, 3/8/12]

Riverside County Was Forced to Release 600 Inmates Since January Alone Tavaglione Opposed a

Plan to Build a Regional Jail in Whitewater

In 2012, although Riverside County officials received $100 million to expand the jail system and easeovercrowding, Riverside County had to release more than 600 inmates early since January alone.Tavaglione said he didnt support building a regional jail on 140 acres in Whitewater. I think we need tolook at all our options with Whitewater not in the picture, he said. We need to respect the feelings of the

people there. Tavaglione said supervisors will have to decide how to match the state grant. Thankfullywere getting our deficit in order, he said. (But) $10 million doesnt come easily right now. Well find itsomewhere. [Press-Enterprise, 3/8/12]

Said Three-Person Fire Engine Staffing Necessary for Public Safety


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In 2012, it was reported that the Board of Supervisors established three-person fire engine staffing as thenorm in 2000. According to Chairman John Tavaglione, three-person staffing was established then whenhe realized that it was necessary for public safety. [Lake Elsinore Wildomar Patch, 1/24/12]

Development Issues

Absent from Vote on Controversial Planned Expansion of Retail Space and Parking

In March 2012, the Riverside County Board of Supervisors voted 4-0 with Chairman John Tavaglioneabsent to adopt findings of an environmental assessment that the expansion will have no negativeimpact on the area, clearing the way for development, in spite of concerns about higher traffic volume atthe Cabazon shopping mall, which abuts Interstate 10.

A brief debate preceded the vote, inspired by area homeowner Richard Whitman, who complained thatthe shopping center, with its 130 outlets, often made life miserable for residents, particularly during theChristmas shopping season. [Desert Sun, 3/20/12]

Economic and Financial Issues

Supported $275,546 Annual Pay Check for New Riverside County Executive Officer

In 2012, Tavaglione voted in favor of new Riverside County Executive Officer Jay Orrs $275,546 annualsalary. [Valley News, 4/17/12]

On the Economy Its Only Natural That Were Going to Suffer a Little Bit More

In 2012, on the economy Tavaglione said its only natural that were going to suffer a little bit more. Itsnot coming back as quickly as any of us would like. We grew so rapidly in the mid-2000s so its onlynatural that were going to suffer a little bit more, he said. But well get back and well be strongerwhen we do get back because were making structural changes (to the budget). [Press Enterprise, 3/28/12]

Backed New Chief Executive Officer for Riverside County, Jay Orr

In 2012, Tavaglione touted the new chief executive officer for Riverside County, Jay Orr.

Jay has played an important role in helping the county recover from the recession and meet our budgetgoals, said board Chairman John Tavaglione. Hes the best choice for the job and the kind of person thecounty needs to help us meet the challenges we face in the future. [Lakeelsinore-Wildomar Patch, 4/10/12]

Touted Commercializing Innovations at UCR

In 2012, Tavaglione touted the University of California Riverside (UCR) and the Innovation EconomyCorporation efforts to commercialize research. Riverside company that plans to commercialize hisresearch focused on using mobile devices, such as cell phones, to detect harmful airborne substances inreal-time was featured as t a ceremony.


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John Tavaglione, chairman of the Riverside County Board of Supervisors, said: This ceremony is yetanother example of way Riverside County has become a global leader in innovative business growth.[phys.org, 4/4/12]

Touted Potential Investment in UC Riverside Medical School

In 2012, the Riverside County supervisors was scheduled to consider pledging $15 million in support forthe UC Riverside medical school between now and 2020.

The money would be in addition to $5 million the county gave the university last year, raising the totalamount of aid to $20 million. The campus was hoping to open in the fall. This is probably the mostimportant proposal for our community in decades, Board of Supervisors Chairman John Tavaglione saidin a written statement. The economic value and the benefits to health care in our community areimmense, and we are committed to making the school a reality. [North County Times, 4/8/12]

Education IssuesEnergy Issues

Absent from Vote on Retaining Law Firm to Defend Riverside County in Suit Filed by Solar

Energy Companies

In March 2012, the Board of Supervisors retained a Costa Mesa-based law firm Tuesday to defendRiverside County in a lawsuit filed by solar energy companies, which are challenging the validity of feesthe county intends to impose on them.

In a 4-0 vote, with Chairman John Tavaglione absent, the board appropriated $300,000 for a contract withMurphy & Evertz LLP. Half of the money will be available in the current fiscal year. [Desert Sun, 3/20/12]

Proposed Landfill Gas Fueled Waste to Energy Project

In 2011, John Tavaglione proposed a 1 MW landfill gas fuelled waste to energy project featuring a gasturbine en qgine. The project was passed by the Riverside County Board of Supervisors. [Waste ManagementWorld, 12/5/11]

Note: Look at who was awarded contract.

Environmental Issues

Ethics Issues

Impressed with Work of Riverside County Lobbyists


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In 2012, Tavaglione said he was impressed by the work of Riverside County lobbyists, but noted someare better than others. The Board of Supervisors voted to open up bidding lobbying contracts with Cline& Duplissea, Michael Y. Corbett & Associates and Nielson, Merksamer, Parrinello, Gross & Leoni for a$395,526 contract. [Valley News, 2/28/12]

Claimed He wasN

ot in Office for Own Special Interests

Tavaglione was asked about his reputation for representing his constituents, not special interests. He saidhe was in office to represent the people and not just one segment of the people. We cant be going forour own special interests, for us. Im going because I want to turn it around and Im doing it for thepeople that put me in office. [SoCalCEO2, 8:00, 2/15/12]

Foreign Policy Issues Iraq, Afghanistan, Iran, North Korea

Gay and Lesbian Issues

Gun Issues

Health Care Issues

Immigration and Border Issues

Israel

Job Issues

Said He had Unique Insight into Battling Unemployment Because of Private Sector Background

In 2012, in an interview with SoCal CEO, Tavaglione stated he had a distinctive insight into ways to fightthe dilemma of widespread unemployment, since he came from a private sector background.

He touted his record and said he helped to bring tens of thousands of valuable jobs to the region, and over

$1 billion in new investment. Despite these efforts and accomplishments, Tavaglione concedes Jobs andunemployment by far are the most critical [problems] at this point in our region and weve got to getpeople back to work. [PrWeb.com, 2/22/12]

Proposed Regional Incentives to Encourage Businesses to Set Up Manufacturing BasesIn 2012, in an interview with SoCal CEO, Tavaglione proposed regional incentives in order to encouragebusinesses to set up manufacturing bases. He said the district had many unique resources to offer, such as


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more foreign trade zones, export solutions, and resources for goods and services than any other area in theU.S. We need to recognize what a goldmine we have here in the inland Southern California region, andbe more positive, urged Tavaglione. [PrWeb.com, 2/22/12]

Would Adopt Export-Friendly Attitude

In 2012, in an interview with SoCal CEO, Tavaglione said that he hoped to share the successes RiversideCounty has experienced by adopting an export-friendly attitude in order to bring further business intothe region, and encourage other areas of the U.S. to adopt similar tactics. [PrWeb.com, 2/22/12]

Called on Local Businesses to Promote Themselves and the Region

In 2012, Tavaglione said business owners and residents of Riverside County shouldnt sit around and waitfor a Congressional representative to fix the problems their area faces. The more we can talk positiveabout our region, the better off were going to be, and the quicker well come out of this downturn thatweve experienced. Tavaglione implores businesses of any sizeto promote themselves and promoteour region. They need to get out and brag about their successes, talk about their challenges, and how those

challenges have been overcome. [PrWeb.com, 2/22/12]

Labor and Working Family Issues

Touted Tentative Collective Bargaining Agreement with Unions to Save County Money

In 2012, Tavaglione touted tentative collective bargaining agreements with 6,800-member LaborersInternational Union of North America, Local 777, and 5,600-member Service Employees InternationalUnion, Local 721. The Board of Supervisors approved the collective bargaining agreements that wouldproduce what one board member characterized as dramatic savings for the county over the next decade.

This is excellent work, Tavaglione said. Because of pension reforms, the agreements are expected to neta little more than $5 million in savings to the county in the next fiscal year -- and around $860 millionover the next 10 years, according to county officials. [Valley News, 3/13/12]

Praised Labor Agreement

In 2012, Riverside County reached a tentative labor agreement with its largest union LaborersInternational Union of North America (LIUNA). Board of Supervisors Chairman Tavaglione praised theagreement and said it would not have been possible without cooperation.

This is what happens when both sides sit down with realistic goals that honestly consider the countysbudget picture and the needs of our employees, Tavaglione said. [Temecula Patch, 1/31/12]

Military Issues

Chief of Staff: New Apartment Proposal May be More Favorable Because it is Smaller, Aimed at

Veterans


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In February 2012, the Riverside County Board of Supervisors was set to vote on an environmentaldocument for a federally funded apartment complex designed for low-income U.S. veterans and theirfamilies.In October, the Jurupa Valley City Council rejected a 66-unit low-income apartment complexthat Riverside County wanted to build, citing concerns about rezoning the property from commercial to

residential and the lack of adequate parking as some of the reasons for denying the project. John Field,chief of staff for Supervisor John Tavaglione, said this project might be more acceptable to Jurupa Valleyofficials because it is smaller and because it is aimed at military veterans.

I cant imagine them saying no to this, Field said. There are so many disabled veterans out there thatneed help. [Press-Enterprise, 2/26/12]

Mining Issues

Voted Against Granite Constructions Appeal

In 2012, Riverside County Board of Supervisors chairman, Tavaglione, voted against GraniteConstructions appeal of the denial of controversial proposed Temecula-area quarry. Tavaglione was theswing vote and said he has friends on both sides of the issue and respected Granite.

Theres no doubt in my mind this project will create jobs. At some point, no doubt, well need theaggregate, he said, adding that, in the end, there are just too many uncertainties for me. [Press-Enterprise,2/16/12]

Tavaglione and Riverside County Board of Supervisors Scheduled Vote on Liberty Quarry

In February 2012, the Riverside County Board of Supervisors were scheduled to vote on Granite

Constructions appeal of the denial of its Liberty Quarry project. Board Chairman JohnTavaglione said he expected a decision to be made shortly afterwards. During the meeting, theboard members are expected to question experts and county planning staff and offer comments onthe controversial project. [North County Times, 2/15/12]

Tavaglione Said He Had Not Made Decision on Proposed Strip Mine Near Temecula

In 2012, it was reported that the Riverside County board of supervisors completed a third round ofpublic hearings on a proposed strip mine near Temecula, but decided to make a decision later inthe week on the project. I have good friends on both sides of the issue, said Board ofSupervisors Chairman John Tavaglione. Now I need to take my notes and spend some time onthis. The board was scheduled to reconvene at 8:30 a.m. Thursday to debate whether to override acounty planning commission decision in September 2011 to reject the 414- acre Liberty Quarry.Granite Construction, the mine operator, advocated for the project before the supervisors.[VillageNews, 2/14/12]

2011: Tavaglione Received $2,000 Contribution from the Granite Construction PAC for

Campaign for Congress


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In December 2011, Tavaglione received a $2,000 contribution from the Granite Construction Inc.Employee PAC. [John Tavaglione for Congress, 12/28/11]

2011-2010: Tavaglione Received Three Contributions Totaling $3,500 from Granite

Construction Company

Date Received Contributor Amount

02/22/2011 Granite Construction Company $1,000



Total $3,500[Tavaglione for County Supervisor 2010, Form filed 7/29/11;

Tavaglione for County Supervisor 2010, Form filed 1/31/11;

Tavaglione for County Supervisor 2010, Form filed 5/25/10]

North County Times Reported Member of the Menifee City Council Came Under Fire After

Receiving Campaign Contributions from Developers

In April 2011, the North County Times wrote a story highlighting the campaign funds members ofthe Menifee City Council received from developers seeking support for the Liberty Quarryproject. Councilman John Denver came under fire after Public disclosure forms showed thatGranite Construction and Liberty Quarry Project Manager Gary Johnson contributed $450 to hiscampaign account. [North County Times, 4/9/10]

Decided Another Quarry Hearing Was Necessary

In 2012, after the Riverside County Board of Supervisors held a second public hearing on a proposed a414-acre strip mine called the Liberty Quarry, the board heard from dozens of speakers, most of them

opposed to the quarry over environmental and health concerns. The board Chairman John Tavaglionedecided another hearing would be necessary to complete testimony on the project. [Murrieta Patch, 2/6/12]

Other Social Issues

Senior Issues

Social Issues

Political Issues

Campaign Advisor: Tavaglione Focused on Getting Things Done Not Petty Politics

In March 2012,Tavagliones campaign adviser, Jim Nygren, said the supervisor has represented portionsof the congressional district in some capacity for the last 17 years and more focused on getting thingsdone than engaging in petty politics exactly the type of representative voters say they want.


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Hes had support from Democrats and Republicans, Nygren said. [The Republic, 3/16/12]

Faced a Tough Road Ahead Due to Democratic Edge in Registration

In March 2012, Tavaglione faced a tough road ahead in his race for Californias 41st district

congressional seat, according to one of his advisors. Democrats hold the edge in registration in the 41

st

district, symptomatic of the GOPs slide countywide.

I think weve got a tough road ahead of us, former GOP Assemblyman Ted Weggeland, a Tavaglioneadviser, told supporters in the room. The Democrats want this seat, theyre going to work hard for it andtheyre going to fund it. [The Republic, 3/16/12]

Endorsed by Riverside County Young Republicans

In March 2012, the Riverside County Young Republicans announced its endorsements for county, stateand federal races. Riverside County Supervisor John Tavaglione received an endorsement from the group.[Press-Enterprise, 3/21/12]

NRCC Robo-Call Targeted Mark Takano

In 2012, the NRCC sought to link Democratic candidate Takano with supporters of the stimulus billthrough a robo-call campaign. The recording gave Takanos telephone number and asked recipients tocontact him to oppose Washington D.C.s big government spending sprees.

In 2012, the NRCC released robocalls targeting Takano that attacked him on the failed stimulus. Thetext of the ad read Hello, Im calling from the National Republican Congressional Committee with animportant alert about congressional candidate Mark Takano. Three years ago, Mark Takanos friends inWashington D.C. passed their failed stimulus plan that has paralyzed our economy. [Press-Enterprise,2/16/12]

Headline: Tavaglione named Elected Official of the Year

In February 2012, PublicCEO, an online media organization focused on local government in California,named Riverside County Board of Supervisors Chairman John Tavaglione its elected official of the year.

PublicCEO noted that as president of the California State Association of Counties, Tavaglione led thecoalitions efforts in 2011 to diminish the detrimental effects of state budget decisions on Californiancounty governments. Riverside has made difficult and sometimes unpopular choices, such as cuttingnon-public safety budgets by an average of 25 percent. But those decisions helped the county protect its

reserve fund while ensuring the safety of its residents, PublicCEO said. [Press-Enterprise, 2/20/12]

Tavaglione Appointed Chairman of the Board of Supervisors

In 2011, it was reported that Riverside County Supervisor John Tavaglione was appointed chairman of theBoard of Supervisors, a post he last held in 2007. At the beginning of its second-to-last meeting before theChristmas break, the board unanimously approved Tavagliones appointment. Tavaglione had just


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finished a year at the helm of the California State Association of Counties, where his duties includedengaging the governor on state actions that impact localities. [Lake Elsinore Wildomar Patch, 12/13/11]

Tax Issues

Republicans Could Take Issue with Candidacy Because He Advocated For Higher Taxes on Sales,Income and Vehicles

In 2012, it was reported that some Republicans could take issue with Tavagliones candidacy because hestumped for Gov. Jerry Browns 2010 proposal to ask voters to extend higher taxes on sales, income andvehicles. House Majority Whip Kevin McCarthy dismissed the idea that Tavagliones help for Brownwould cause problems among Republicans to support his candidacy. [Press-Enterprise, 1/15/12]

Voted to Levy $450 Per-Acre Fee on Solar Projects

In 2011, it was reported that Tavaglione voted alongside other Riverside County supervisors to levy a

$450 per-acre annual fee on large-scale solar projects in the county.

Scott Busa, a Florida-based solar companys executive director, criticized the vote, saying Riverside diditself no favor by adding fees at the level they did. [The Desert Sun, 11/9/11]

Tea Party

Trade Issues

Discussed Agriculture Exports with Trade Delegation from China

In 2012, Tavaglione sat down with members of a Chinese trade delegation to discuss how to strengthenties and boost agricultural exports to the People's Republic. Our farmers are exporting record numbers ofagricultural products to 67 countries around the globe, and increasing those sales is important in creatingjobs here at home for our workforce, said Board of Supervisors Chairman John Tavaglione.

Our farmers are creating and sustaining jobs here, he added. They are creating and sustaining jobs inthe food processing industry, with our railroads, ports, trucking industry, and our grocery stores. We areproud to be the home of over 1,200 farming operations here in Riverside County. [Valley News, 4/19/12]

Transportation Issues

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