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- Written by: Mark Brannigan
As the former Lakeport Public Works director, I had the responsibility of overseeing a number of dity functions. I relied on Dan’s insight and expertise in accounting and finance to help me develop recommendations to the Lakeport city manager, city council and Lakeport School Board.
One of the biggest challenges in any public office is making tough decisions. Sometimes you have to make decisions quickly, with a lot of emotions at stake. Dan has the rare ability to analyze difficult, complex issues and communicate them clearly to help build an understanding, and consensus. He doesn’t jump to conclusions. He wants information first. He considers it carefully, listens to those around him, and then offers recommendations and solutions.
Dan’s background in local government finance is a huge plus. As I have observed, one of the biggest issues facing Lakeport Unified is how money is being spent. I know Dan had training and education in public school finance, while a graduate student at USC. Dan will be able to provide important insight, and provide creative solutions for all money-related issues.
I know Dan to care deeply for our community. Like my wife and I, he has three children. Ours are grown and are alumni of Lakeport Unified. His are, or will soon be, educated at Lakeport schools. His goals, like ours, is to ensure that the schools’ limited resources are focused to benefit the entire community, and most importantly, invest in our community’s youth.
This is exactly what Lakeport Unified needs, so please consider all that Dan Buffalo brings to the board and vote for the best person I know to fill this position. Also, please consider the change that will occur with like-minded running mates Carly Alvord and Jen Hanson.
For more information about their campaign, visit www.fixLUSD.com.
Mark Brannigan is city manager of Dunsmuir, Calif., and former Community Development director and retired Public Works director for the city of Lakeport, Calif., where he owns property.
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- Written by: Toni Fort
SEIU interviewed the candidates, and we are endorsing three individuals that will listen to the faculty and staff, and will have the leadership skills to work for positive change.
Please vote on Nov. 6, and please remember these names:
* Jerry Eaton, Ukiah;
* Bill Daniel, Ukiah-Hopland - Fort Bragg;
* Andy Anderson, Lake County.
Toni Fort, chapter president of SEIU Local 1021, lives in Ukiah, Calif.
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- Written by: Natalie Higley
It’s hard to keep up – the numbers and rating categories vary wildly with each new iteration.
Prior to the summer, for example, Mr. Anderson stated that he had done 1,500 trials but two months later, that number had grown to 1,800.
Just last week, he changed Ms. Harry’s Lake County residency from a previous 15 years, to 12 years, and back to 15 years again … all within a few days.
In numerous public debates, the accuracy of the ratings was refuted in discussions by both Ms. Harry and the third primary candidate, Andre Ross, while Mr. Anderson was sitting there. Obviously, Mr. Anderson failed to listen.
If voters take the chart at face value, Mr. Anderson seems to make a compelling case – but then they ask themselves, why would 200-plus individuals and organizations, including Sheriff Brian Martin and Supervisor Tina Scott, have endorsed Ms. Harry if she is as inexperienced as Mr. Anderson portrays. Then they realize that clearly this is a very deceptive marketing ploy and must be rejected.
As for Ms. Harry, she is to be applauded for running such a clean and honest campaign. To find out the true facts of her background, strengths and experience, please visit her website at www.electshandaharryjudge.com.
Natalie Higley lives in Lakeport, Calif.
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- Written by: Pollyann Johnston
One answer from Don Anderson particularly bothered me. When asked why he wanted to be a judge, he mentioned a few reasons and then he stopped and said, along the lines of, “Well, let’s be honest, the main reason is that I am going to get a $75,000 annual increase in my salary and a 50-percent bump in my pension.”
Shanda Harry spoke eloquently about public service, her desire to give back to the people of Lake County at the highest level her skills, education and judicial temperament permit.
She talked about the need for all who enter her courtroom to feel that they are respected and given a chance to “have their day in court” and how a judge’s most important role is to set the tone for the courtroom and to always have the highest level of integrity both inside and outside the court.
My choice is clear – Shanda Harry cares deeply about being a judge for all the right reasons.
Please join me in voting for her.
Pollyann Johnston lives in Lakeport, Calif.