Editorial: With reluctance, a nod for Measure E
Without a doubt, Hollister leaders have grossly mismanaged the budget and Measure T sales tax revenue since voters committed to the investment nearly five years ago. Despite those past transgressions - underscored by $500,000 in raises handed out immediately after its approval and a failure to wean off the city from needing the extra funds - voters would be penalizing themselves by opposing the Measure E extension on the Nov. 6 ballot.
Editorial Board Endorsement: Richman is the right choice for mayor
As many voters did earlier this year, we supported electing an at-large mayor. In these financially calamitous times for Hollister – defined by lacking accountability, passive management, neglect of economic foresight and irresponsible deficit spending year after year after year – it was well past the point of desperately needing a true leader and a new direction.
Editorial: Results are encouraging at Hollister-bound charter
While the Gilroy education community can celebrate the astonishing achievement of its second-year charter school, the news also lends itself to vast encouragement for Hollister.
Editorial: Move underscores that most officials aren’t ready for serious change
The relocation of three county departments to an office building on Technology Parkway reflects slow movement toward what are necessary and inevitable - bolder steps toward consolidation among local governments.
Editorial: On bypass, our end of the deal doesn’t feel so raw
For a while, it looked as though San Benito County would take yet another painful blow to the chin from the state. Fortunately, and with a persistent, laudable push from local delegates, area residents will see a return on their tax investment in California and lose a significant financial liability.
Editorial: Hollister officials have done little to gain voters’ trust
It is distinctly telling that city officials have laid out just one plan regarding the Measure E sales tax proposal. That so-called “austerity plan” would take effect if voters deny the 1 percent extension for five more years and includes a boatload of layoffs, particularly in public safety departments.
Editorial: Voters must show Rivas they expect more
Knowing health care district board member Ernest Rivas refused to step down and do the right thing immediately following his 2010 battery conviction and sex offender registration, it comes as no surprise he has declared candidacy for reelection and chosen to further embarrass himself.
Editorial: Voters must be informed for historic choices on ballot
With two extraordinarily important local items on the November ballot, it is crucial that voters get informed and do ample homework before making their decisions.
