We need our kids back in school, not just for the sake of their mental health and wellbeing, but for the sake of the working-class men and women who do not have the opportunity to work while their children are out of school. I have worked with Taralah Jones who has
Emotions are high as we continue to work through Covid-19 and the effects that it is having on the world, our nation, our state and our county. There has been much confusion as the result of institutions such as the WHO and CDC apparently becoming politicized, changing directions and losing
I am excited to announce Mt. Provo Road is drivable just in time for fire season. Mt. Provo Rd is a primary fire-evacuation road for Ponderosa Hills and has been impassable for several years due to extremely deep ruts. Two years ago, while campaigning to be your District Three Supervisor,
In November 2019, while reading my Bible I came across Jeremiah 33:3. “Call unto me, and I will answer thee, and will show thee great things, and difficult, which thou knows not.” The scripture caught my attention. For weeks I thought about it. I wrote the verse out and placed
Since my January newsletter, our world has literally been flipped upside down due to COVID-19. Our day-to-day lives have changed in the way we communicate, work (or not), the way we shop for food, are adopting social distancing and enhanced hygiene, all to prevent the spread of this very contagious
The COVID19 pandemic is affecting people both medically and emotionally. Many people are isolated at home and are understandably worried, anxious, feeling disconnected from others, and depressed about the many issues related to this pandemic. While people remain isolated at home, we have an abundance of resources at our fingertips,
There are two things you can do to make a difference in the war against COVID-19: stay home and wear a mask. Staying home is extremely effective, just compare the number of cases in California with New York and remember that California issued stay home orders before New York. Social
Commercial Marijuana in Tuolumne County has been promoted at recent BOS meetings and election forums. During my campaign to become the District 3 Supervisor, I ran on a platform opposing commercial marijuana. I don’t care if adults choose to smoke marijuana. I oppose the commercialization of the cannabis industry in
At the BOS meeting on January 21, 2020, Jeff Muzio and around twenty marijuana supporters addressed the board. One of the supporters was Jaron Brandon who is running for District 5 Supervisor. The supporters appeared to be very concerned that something was going to happen to Muzio’s business if we,
I can’t believe I have been serving as District 3 Supervisor for a year! Time flies when you are busy. First and foremost, I would like to thank my wife and children. It has been a growing experience managing my busy work life. Without their love and support this would
