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
It’s hard to believe two quarters have gone by since my last newsletter. During this time the budget process has been the main focus, and this was the first full budget which I have participated in as a Supervisor. One of the other Supervisors commented this has been the most
I, Surgeon General VADM Jerome Adams, am emphasizing the importance of protecting our Nation from the health risks of marijuana use in adolescence and during pregnancy. Recent increases in access to marijuana and in its potency, along with misperceptions of safety of marijuana endanger our most precious resource, our nation’s
Has your fire insurance been cancelled? Has your home insurance rate doubled or tripled? Imagine if everyone who has been effected showed up to the meeting with the California Insurance Commissioner this Thursday night. We need to educate the Commissioner to educate Insurance Companies that defensible space works and that
The safety and security of citizens is the first priority of government. Clearly, fire protection is a critical priority. At the January retreat, the Board of Supervisors unanimously decided creating Fire Safe Communities and Emergency Planning was our number one priority. Since being elected, I have been researching the complex
A constituent recently called me wanting to know where I stood on abortion. Growing up, I was always told life was given by God and therefore, there should never be an option to abort. As I got older, the Bible became irrelevant, I went through more life experiences and continued
