Registered voters of San Benito County who will take the time to
vote today are privileged to engage in a process that will affect
their future. Today’s vote is important. It means something.
Registered voters of San Benito County who will take the time to vote today are privileged to engage in a process that will affect their future. Today’s vote is important. It means something.
There are measures and candidates that represent changes in vision for not only the City of Hollister, but the entire county. We hope the local electorate comes out in big numbers. The numbers from the June primary were disheartening.
Some feel that recent low turnout is the result of voters being worn down by consistent negative campaigns. That a win-at-any-cost mentality has soured the process for many Americans.
We hope that is not the case. We wonder whether the people who react positively to negative messages vote in authoritative numbers.
But regardless of the number of voters who participate today, the importance of this election is undeniable. Measure R, if passed, would have a concrete result for Hollister voters – the local sales tax would increase. Measure S, if passed, would change the general plan, allowing a process that ultimately could result in a large development near the airport. City council and supervisor elections offer candidates of distinctly differing visions.
So vote. Have a say in the economic and philosophical vision of San Benito County’s future.
The following are the Free Lance’s recommendations for voters.
MEASURE R:
Yes
MEASURE S:
No.
Hollister City Council:
Robert Scattini
San Benito County District 4 Supervisor:
Reb Monaco
State Assembly, District 28:
Anna Caballero
State Senate, District 12:
Jeff Denham
Gavilan College Board of Trustees:
Dee Brown
Kent Child
