Tag: election
Velazquez recall moves ahead despite voters’ regrets
The San Benito County Board of Supervisors narrowly rejected a petition to recall one of its members and labeled the effort “illegal” due to...
Prop 50 wins big in California, San Benito County
Two minutes after the polls closed in California, CNN called the Prop 50 race at the starting gate, predicting that voters had approved the...
Early voting begins for Nov. 4 special state election
Ballots and voting information packets for the Nov. 4 special statewide election are in the mail for San Benito County’s 37,000-plus registered voters.
Early voting...
Group submits petition for election to recall San Benito County supervisor
Proponents of an effort to recall San Benito County District 5 Supervisor Ignacio Velazquez—who has served on the board for less than one year—submitted...
Guest View: Vote Yes on Prop 50 to ensure your vote...
In the upcoming special election on Nov. 4, voters are going to see a new measure, Proposition 50. By a vote of the majority,...
Letter: Eager to recall, shy to reform
In a previous letter to the editor, I briefly listed some reasons to adopt a more skeptical outlook of the recall campaigns. And so...
Letter: Be suspicious of recall campaigns
Some time ago, recall campaigns against Supervisors Kollin Kosmicki and Ignacio Velasquez kicked off their petition drive.
Proponents write, “This recall is necessary to restore...
Referendum petition protests new Hollister growth boundaries
A group of San Benito County residents submitted more than 3,500 signatures Jan. 21 for a referendum petition that aims to reverse an end-of-the-year...
Latest election results: Local turnout exceeds 64%
Local voters have chosen to slow the growth in San Benito County, opted for a new mayor and two new city council members in...
Letter: A heartfelt thank you from county registrar of voters
Open letter to San Benito County residents, Nov. 8:
I am writing to share my gratitude for your engagement in our recent election and to...
