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Candidate for Superior Court judge, Don Anderson, has put out one more version of his comparison chart where he attempts to rate his skills for judge against those of his opponent Shanda Harry.
It’s hard to keep up – the numbers and rating categories vary wildly with each new iteration.
Prior to the summer, for example, Mr. Anderson stated that he had done 1,500 trials but two months later, that number had grown to 1,800.
Just last week, he changed Ms. Harry’s Lake County residency from a previous 15 years, to 12 years, and back to 15 years again … all within a few days.
In numerous public debates, the accuracy of the ratings was refuted in discussions by both Ms. Harry and the third primary candidate, Andre Ross, while Mr. Anderson was sitting there. Obviously, Mr. Anderson failed to listen.
If voters take the chart at face value, Mr. Anderson seems to make a compelling case – but then they ask themselves, why would 200-plus individuals and organizations, including Sheriff Brian Martin and Supervisor Tina Scott, have endorsed Ms. Harry if she is as inexperienced as Mr. Anderson portrays. Then they realize that clearly this is a very deceptive marketing ploy and must be rejected.
As for Ms. Harry, she is to be applauded for running such a clean and honest campaign. To find out the true facts of her background, strengths and experience, please visit her website at www.electshandaharryjudge.com.
Natalie Higley lives in Lakeport, Calif.
It’s hard to keep up – the numbers and rating categories vary wildly with each new iteration.
Prior to the summer, for example, Mr. Anderson stated that he had done 1,500 trials but two months later, that number had grown to 1,800.
Just last week, he changed Ms. Harry’s Lake County residency from a previous 15 years, to 12 years, and back to 15 years again … all within a few days.
In numerous public debates, the accuracy of the ratings was refuted in discussions by both Ms. Harry and the third primary candidate, Andre Ross, while Mr. Anderson was sitting there. Obviously, Mr. Anderson failed to listen.
If voters take the chart at face value, Mr. Anderson seems to make a compelling case – but then they ask themselves, why would 200-plus individuals and organizations, including Sheriff Brian Martin and Supervisor Tina Scott, have endorsed Ms. Harry if she is as inexperienced as Mr. Anderson portrays. Then they realize that clearly this is a very deceptive marketing ploy and must be rejected.
As for Ms. Harry, she is to be applauded for running such a clean and honest campaign. To find out the true facts of her background, strengths and experience, please visit her website at www.electshandaharryjudge.com.
Natalie Higley lives in Lakeport, Calif.
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I attended the judicial debate between Superior Court candidates Shanda Harry and Don Anderson in Middletown.
One answer from Don Anderson particularly bothered me. When asked why he wanted to be a judge, he mentioned a few reasons and then he stopped and said, along the lines of, “Well, let’s be honest, the main reason is that I am going to get a $75,000 annual increase in my salary and a 50-percent bump in my pension.”
Shanda Harry spoke eloquently about public service, her desire to give back to the people of Lake County at the highest level her skills, education and judicial temperament permit.
She talked about the need for all who enter her courtroom to feel that they are respected and given a chance to “have their day in court” and how a judge’s most important role is to set the tone for the courtroom and to always have the highest level of integrity both inside and outside the court.
My choice is clear – Shanda Harry cares deeply about being a judge for all the right reasons.
Please join me in voting for her.
Pollyann Johnston lives in Lakeport, Calif.
One answer from Don Anderson particularly bothered me. When asked why he wanted to be a judge, he mentioned a few reasons and then he stopped and said, along the lines of, “Well, let’s be honest, the main reason is that I am going to get a $75,000 annual increase in my salary and a 50-percent bump in my pension.”
Shanda Harry spoke eloquently about public service, her desire to give back to the people of Lake County at the highest level her skills, education and judicial temperament permit.
She talked about the need for all who enter her courtroom to feel that they are respected and given a chance to “have their day in court” and how a judge’s most important role is to set the tone for the courtroom and to always have the highest level of integrity both inside and outside the court.
My choice is clear – Shanda Harry cares deeply about being a judge for all the right reasons.
Please join me in voting for her.
Pollyann Johnston lives in Lakeport, Calif.
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I’ve had the pleasure of working with Jen Hanson on various community projects over the years. Her strong leadership, work ethic and commitment to our community stand out. I believe those qualities make her an excellent addition to the Lakeport School Board.
As the District 4 county supervisor, I am responsible for managing the budget along with four other board members. This has become more difficult in the last couple of years with the devastation from all the fires. With this, we have to spend wisely and take care of all the needs in the county.
One key issue in this school board election is about the $17 million bond that was passed in 2014. I was on the committee that helped educate the public about how this money would be spent and the projects that would be a priority. This was pitched to the citizens with the promise that we would improve technology in the classroom and fix the community pool. I was disappointed to see that other projects became the priority, leaving the pool without enough funding to complete.
I’ve heard blame placed on the Citizen’s Bond Oversight Committee, or CBOC, for how the monies were spent. Let me clarify: The CBOC reviews spending to confirm that it was spent on bond-eligible projects, and it only happens AFTER the money has been spent. They do not approve, prioritize or have any say in how bond money is spent. The Lakeport School Board is solely responsible for this spending.
What we need now is strong leadership, someone like Jen who is not afraid to put in the hard work required to keep promises.
Please join me in voting for Jen Hanson and her running mates, Carly Alvord and Dan Buffalo.
For more information about their campaign visit www.fixLUSD.com.
Tina Scott lives in Lakeport, Calif.
As the District 4 county supervisor, I am responsible for managing the budget along with four other board members. This has become more difficult in the last couple of years with the devastation from all the fires. With this, we have to spend wisely and take care of all the needs in the county.
One key issue in this school board election is about the $17 million bond that was passed in 2014. I was on the committee that helped educate the public about how this money would be spent and the projects that would be a priority. This was pitched to the citizens with the promise that we would improve technology in the classroom and fix the community pool. I was disappointed to see that other projects became the priority, leaving the pool without enough funding to complete.
I’ve heard blame placed on the Citizen’s Bond Oversight Committee, or CBOC, for how the monies were spent. Let me clarify: The CBOC reviews spending to confirm that it was spent on bond-eligible projects, and it only happens AFTER the money has been spent. They do not approve, prioritize or have any say in how bond money is spent. The Lakeport School Board is solely responsible for this spending.
What we need now is strong leadership, someone like Jen who is not afraid to put in the hard work required to keep promises.
Please join me in voting for Jen Hanson and her running mates, Carly Alvord and Dan Buffalo.
For more information about their campaign visit www.fixLUSD.com.
Tina Scott lives in Lakeport, Calif.
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In regard to the recent Pacific Gas and Electric power shut off which lasted in our area for 40 hours, I suggest maintaining power lines and trimming trees would be much more cost effective for not only the residents, but for PG&E as well.
The amount of billing lost must be more expensive than tending to their own responsibilities.
Shutting off power for two days to hundreds of people, spoiling their food and preventing them from bathing is unacceptable.
If PG&E desires a corner on the market, I support them in treating the market with much more respect and a little more forethought.
We’ve gone totally solar so PG&E pays us now. Maybe if more Lake County residents do the same, we can send PG&E the message they so badly need to hear: “We are sick of your abuses, and we aren’t taking it any more!”
Stop burning down our beautiful county. Maintain your lines, PG&E.
Ben Shader lives in Cobb, Calif.
The amount of billing lost must be more expensive than tending to their own responsibilities.
Shutting off power for two days to hundreds of people, spoiling their food and preventing them from bathing is unacceptable.
If PG&E desires a corner on the market, I support them in treating the market with much more respect and a little more forethought.
We’ve gone totally solar so PG&E pays us now. Maybe if more Lake County residents do the same, we can send PG&E the message they so badly need to hear: “We are sick of your abuses, and we aren’t taking it any more!”
Stop burning down our beautiful county. Maintain your lines, PG&E.
Ben Shader lives in Cobb, Calif.
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