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.
Editorial: Hollister officials play musical chairs with events
If Hollister council members are serious about reviving the city's signature event and a lucrative economic opportunity - the biker rally - then moving the air show to a July 4 weekend is logistically illogical and would confuse marketing efforts for both events.
Editorial: With oil comes opportunity, and work for the county
A renewed interest in San Benito County oil exploration is an opportunity worth serious examination from government leaders, but they will have to take an equally serious look at addressing environmental concerns centered on advancing extraction methods such as fracking.
Editorial: Emerson should have seen red flags
Simply put: Councilman Doug Emerson should have known better.
Editorial: Supervisors take the right turn on car allowance reductions
San Benito County supervisors are on the right track in curtailing excessive vehicle allowances for department heads, but they should remain steadfast in requiring all of the top officials to follow their new policy and continue seeking other ways to cut such transportation costs.
