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- Written by: Roger Kinney
I have been after code enforcement for this being the third year in a row to trim back the overgrowth on Lakeview Drive from Highway 20 all the way up to the intersection of Konocti.
For the past two years nothing has been done. Approximately three months ago (July 28, 2024) I put in a hazardous vegetation complaint (Record SR24-00984) and it shows that it has been assigned but nothing has been done!
This is a perfect example of what I was talking about as far as people being able to flee a fire and this past weekend with the Glenhaven wildfire was unfortunately a perfect example!
No trimming has been done to date. There are blind spots because trees are blocking the view on one of the curves going up and going down.
After three years of nothing being done, there are three years of overgrowth.
These are your constituents and your district. This needs your immediate attention!
Roger Kinney lives in Clearlake Oaks, California.
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- Written by: Linda Diehl-Darms
I am sick and tired of being sick and tired of the governmental decisions being made with very little thought on how the decisions will affect the people. I am tired of officials assuming that we elected them to make decisions for us because they know what is best for us instead of listening to the people.
Helen will and has already been listening to the people of District 1 and her commitment is to represent our voice. She has already begun working for the people of District 1. She has met with department heads and has brought concerns to them.
Recently, she met onsite with the new head of the Lake County Roads Department on Lake Street in Lower Lake that leads and goes past the entrance to Lower Lake Elementary and High School.
Helen set up this meeting as a result of hearing safety concerns from community members and school officials regarding student, staff and parent entry/egress and high speeds occurring on this road. These safety issues are a result of this road not being upgraded to handle the substantial increase over the years of enrollment the schools have experienced. A plan is underway to address this issue through the County Roads Department thanks to Helen’s feet on the ground approach.
Helen Owen is the person who will represent the majority of the people in her district to the best of her ability with integrity. You can go back to any of the forums that were recorded during the primary and compare to the one publicly recorded forum thus far for the general election held by the Lower Lake Action Group on August 21, 2024, and you will find that Helen has not changed her story or how she explains what experience she has for the job. She will always remain true to her past, who she is and what she stands for.
Helen is not nor has she ever been a bureaucrat. She will not assume government business as usual — she will ask questions. Helen is a problem solver and has proven these skills many times through being employed by small businesses, through being self-employed and through her many years of volunteering for various community entities — all here in District 1.
One of the concerns that I have heard over and over during Helen’s campaign is that she does not have the governmental experience for the job. I view that as a good thing. I want change! Frankly, no one has experience for this job unless they have held the position of District 1 supervisor in the past. There will be a learning curve for either candidate. My background is senior administrative assistant to the CEO of large companies. I have yet to interview and step into a job where there was no learning curve or stepped into the position knowing all the ins-and-outs of the company.
If you too are sick and tired of being sick and tired, then I encourage you to join me and vote Helen Owen for District 1 supervisor
Linda Diehl-Darms lives in Middletown, California.
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- Written by: Roberto Iseppi
I recently watched the debate between the candidates for District 1 supervisor, and I felt compelled to write this letter in hopes that more people will watch the debate and notice the clear differences between the two candidates. You can watch the debate on https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jjcQ-WfT_8U or at https://hessforsupervisor.com/news.
John Hess is my choice, and I believe he has the best vision for the future of District 1. I had the chance to meet him last year, before election discussions really started. I was surprised by how much he knew about our district. He walked me through several issues we face, and they extended beyond our water concerns. I was impressed by his in-depth knowledge and the fact that he already had a clear vision for the district. I hadn’t realized before then that he had the experience necessary to take meaningful action and bring that vision to life.
John Hess will represent the entire district. His background in bipartisan service shows that he’s inclusive, and he’s exactly the kind of leader our district — and county — needs right now. I believe he’ll focus on creating jobs and fostering economic growth, all while preserving the small-town values we hold dear. It’s vital that we grow in a way that ensures our children will not only have opportunities but also the infrastructure to support them. I have a teenage daughter and these issues are really important for all parents.
His experience on the Planning Commission will ensure a seamless transition to the Board of Supervisors, allowing him to hit the ground running.
Roberto Iseppi lives in Hidden Valley Lake, California.
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- Written by: Kate Schmidt-Hopper
And, it IS important to remember that political party support for a candidate does not apply to the role of the office they seek.
Judgeships, sheriff, city councils, treasurer, assessor-recorder, school board trustees and county Board of Supervisor are all public service roles which are non-partisan.
This important distinction allows voters to select the candidate best qualified for each county position regardless of their individual political party loyalty.
A person with experience together with fresh ideas.
Someone with a clear understanding of the job’s scope.
A person with established contacts and connections in order to form important partnerships, so that Lake County’s government can function better.
Someone with excellent communication skills, and a promise of transparency.
The candidate who pledges to represent the needs and desires of all constituents.
In District 1, this area includes Middletown, and then south to the Napa border, Anderson Springs, Hidden Valley Lake, Lower Lake proper and east along Spruce Grove Road and Jerusalem Valley, and a sliver of south city of Clearlake.
Given this understanding, the clear choice for District 1 Supervisor is John Hess. His campaign slogan says it all: Better together.
Kate Schmidt-Hopper lives in Hidden Valley Lake, California.
