Now that the year is over and we have survived all the troubles,
I have to say this past year may bring some good changes for the
county. I would like the people of this county to know why I’ve
become so involved.
Dear Editor,
Now that the year is over and we have survived all the troubles, I have to say this past year may bring some good changes for the county. I would like the people of this county to know why I’ve become so involved.
Seven or eight years ago, our leaders started the idea to build houses. I was never in favor of bringing big contractors to this county to fill the county with houses. But I was in favor of leaving things open in the way to create jobs for the ones who grew up and liked to continue here with their families. I attended meetings and wrote many letters to our supervisors with my concerns that jobs were disappearing.
My predictions came true. Jobs went down almost to zero, to the point many moved out of the area in search of a place where they could find work. That includes my son and his wife. I am holding this past administration accountable for that. Our past supervisors had a rich paycheck. I understand $40,000 a year, who cares about the others.
I am not worried about myself or my wife – we have been saving for our old age. I have at least 65 years of hard labor, more than two average people put together. I was worried the county would wind up in this financial mess.
Now that we have elected new people and they know why they were elected, let’s give them time. Things cannot get worse. I have no intentions of continuing being so involved, only if someone steps on my toes.
Politics is not polite. To be successful you have to go straight for the wounds. It hurts a lot, but the truth is the truth. I did as much as I could. I was always sure what I wrote and spoke was the truth. If there is anyone out there who felt I was too critical and would like to discuss that with me you are welcome to. I am sure I will be able to answer. In my letters I always meant business and to take responsibility. When you get involved in things like this you make friends and lose friends. Losing is the part I don’t like. Life is too short.
Now with new leaders, let’s get out of their way and watch what they can do.
Amadeu Lima, Hollister
