I want to take a few minutes to explain my vote yesterday on fire services and provide you with important context. Fire protection, putting deputies back on the street and road funding have always been my top priorities. In 2018, before I was even seated as a County Supervisor, I
Charlie Kirk Violence is not the way. In moments like this, we must stand firm in our shared humanity, reject hate in all its forms, and commit ourselves to building a nation where differences are met with dialogue like Charlie demonstrated, not destruction. This is a time for mourning, reflection,
“The protection of the public safety is the first responsibility of local government and local officials have an obligation to give priority to the provision of adequate public safety services.” – Constitution of California Art XIII section 35.a.2. Measure Z failed, but Measure A passed overwhelmingly which shows the community
Top concerns in the community include fears of a potential fire like Paradise, a lack of deputies on the streets and poor road conditions. With costs rising faster than revenues, it has been extremely challenging to make meaningful improvements in these areas. However, with the influx of ARP funds from
Many people ask for my opinion during elections. My recommendations are below. Please review and make your own informed decisions. I have my reasons for many of the propositions however I don’t go into detail. Note: local races on your ballot depend on where you live. Local Offices Candidate Picks
The day after the board approved allowing a dog kennel in a residential zone, a house down the street fell out of escrow with an offer reduction of $180K directly due to the FOAC conditional use permit (CUP) approval. On Tuesday, May 21, 2024, our board conducted a Public Hearing
Promise Kept Since I was elected, I have not taken a pay raise. I have passed up 8.2% in raises plus some back pay. I feel it’s not right for a sitting supervisor to raise their own salary. I am ok with the board raising the salary of future new
Many people ask for my opinion during elections. My recommendations are below. Please review and make your own informed decisions. Note: local races on your ballot depend on where you live, presidential race depends on your party affiliation. Local Offices Candidate Picks Sonora City Council (Vote for 3) Stephen Opie
As stated at the February 21, 2023 board meeting, I have never voted to make addressing the homeless population a top board priority. I have never voted to make it a top item on our legislative platform. But four members of the board have voted to make it a priority,
2022 has been a memorable year! Personally, I was glad to see an end to the era of COVID with government shutting down our businesses and way of life; and to now see our kids back in school. 2022 was my fourth year in office and my first year serving
