Dear Lake County District 2 residents,

My name is Bruno Sabatier; I am seeking your vote for District 2 supervisor.

The city of Clearlake is moving forward, improvements are happening in the city and I have been central to that change.

The Clearlake economy growing beyond estimates, new businesses are opening, investors are knocking at our door and the future looks brighter than ever. I have been an active participant in this change and can help the unincorporated county with similar change.

When city economies grow while the unincorporated county falters, something is clearly not working. The current way of doing business is not working; a fresh set of eyes can find new ways to solve our problems.

Here are some of my ideas.

In order to turn Lake County around, we must improve educational offerings, build up our economy, and take real action to solve the problem of homelessness.

Local programs to prepare residents to assume vital county positions can be implemented at the two colleges. Assessors, planners and a wide spectrum of skilled workers can be developed right here, in our colleges.

Vocational training should also be offered to those in our jails. The incarcerated can become productive members of our local communities by being treated as valued members of society. Those in jail deserve a chance to land on their feet, not on their backs.

We can build a robust economy. We can be open for business. Consistent and increasing revenues are a necessity to provide the services a county should afford to its residents.

Marketing agritourism can boost our agricultural commodities including grapes, walnuts, pears, and more including and our new legal industry of cannabis.

The majestic scenery we enjoy and our agriculture present a valuable opportunity. Our potential for successful agritourism is near limitless, if only we exploit it.

The issue of homelessness cannot be ignored, hoping these unfortunates will simply leave without addressing the root causes will not resolve the situation. We can formulate solutions without a free hand out but a hand up.

Project Restoration in Lower Lake is a perfect example of how tackling the issue head-on creates financial benefits, rather than choosing to ignore it. We can expand this and similar programs. Doing so will create a pathway to transition into normalcy and reduce costs for all of us.

Increased educational access, executing a plan for a robust business economy, and embracing solutions for our homeless will create a strong foundation for us to succeed.

I am committed to fighting for these changes.

On June 5, vote for progress, vote for prosperity, vote for Bruno Sabatier.

Bruno Sabatier lives in Clearlake, Calif., where he serves as mayor.