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- Written by: Bill Kearney
I didn’t send the negative flyer recently. My campaign did, but nothing is negative about what she does, and all the help with the children. She should be very proud of what she does.
No one talked negative when her committee destroyed my “Health Talk” show for 35 years. That show was strictly about health and never about politics. It was strictly about helping people with their medication and encouraging them to seek professional help if they needed. I don’t now and never have tried to pass myself off as a doctor, but pharmacists do have a Bachelor of Science doctor degree.
There wasn’t any negative comment when my Tango Mike benefit was going to be held, except from a committee member of her campaign, and it had to be cancelled.
Look. I hate politics. I have no problem with Jessica and I wish her the best. I am very proud of what my wife Dana and I have done to make this an even better county. I thought what way we could make the most benefit with the time I have left? I am very proud of all WE have accomplished in the last 40 years. We have put a lot of time, energy and money to try and make this a better county for us to retire and live in.
If elected I want to continue doing what I’ve done in the past. I am not running for the benefits or help climb the political ladder. I want to see the Black Forest cleaned up to deter fires. I want to see a new fire house in Buckingham to make the Konocti area, Riviera West, Buckingham, Rivera Heights and Soda Bay safer from fires. I want to see Cobb Mountain get back to its natural beauty. I want to see Kelseyville, Lakeport and surrounding communities continue to thrive and flourish. I want to see new businesses want to come here and bring more positivity to our community.
This has been my home for the past 40 years, and I intend it to be my home until my time has run out. I want to see continued growth, prosperity and continue to be an amazing place to raise families and to grow old.
Bill Kearney lives in Kelseyville, California. He is a candidate for District 5 supervisor in the November election.
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- Written by: Dave Geck
She has created a wonderful hands-on learning and teaching environment for the students and teachers at Cobb Mountain Elementary School.
Her success in collaborating with the classroom teachers on meeting learning goals for students at Cobb Mountain Elementary School and her ability to coordinate the efforts of her fellow garden teachers and community volunteers has been the key to the success of the garden education program.
Jessica’s ability to collaborate with those around her and coordinate everyone’s efforts in meeting a common goal are skills we need in our District 5 supervisor!
Today I voted for Jessica Pyska and I ask you to join me and vote for Jessica Pyska!
Dave Geck lives in Cobb, California.
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- Written by: Olga Martin Steele
The equal time rules are governed by the Federal Communications Commission, the agency that licenses broadcasting entities. Among other things, the rule requires broadcasters, radio and television, to treat political candidates the same with respect to air time.
As legally qualified candidates for public office, Jessica and her opponent are subject to these rules as is the radio station that allowed Jessica equal time and, apparently, suspended her political opponent’s show during the remainder of the election.
Running for public office can be challenging. The process is fraught with rules – the reason candidates form campaign teams and sometimes hire consultants to help them. And, the campaign tactics sometimes get rough. Sadly, allegations made are believed if not responded to and so it goes.
When I saw the letter from Ms. Coovert it drew me back to a negative campaign mailer Jessica’s opponent put out implying she was dishonest – in campaign parlance, it was a “hit piece,” a legal though unsavory tactic.
As to the equal time rule and rationale for suspending a radio program consider that, in political campaigns, name recognition is crucial. Candidates strive to put their name out to voters using signs, literature, public appearances and the media, including radio. As a volunteer radio programmer and prior campaign manager, I’ve worked with the equal time rule but it doesn’t surprise me that it may not register as an obvious “known” to candidates.
The equal time rule is about fairness. If you happen to be in broadcasting with a show of your own when you decide to run for political office, you will probably be asked to discontinue your show. If not, perhaps you should volunteer to do so. I personally know political candidates that have.
Some radio stations have an explicit policy to suspend the shows of radio programmers who decide to run for office. In so doing, they avoid the equal time rule. This practice complies with the FCC equal opportunity laws (reference FCC Equal Opportunities Section 73.1941) and spares management the disruptive scheduling nightmare of providing equal time to all candidates.
In short, it is misleading to blame Jessica for cancelling the radio program of her opponent. She did not. That was the decision of the broadcasting station and, in my view, they were right to do so.
Although I am not a voter in District 5, I have come to know Jessica through her good and abundant deeds in the community. She is ethical, honest with strong family and community values. She’s been through many trials including the loss of her home to the Valley fire, yet she stands strong, working at the ground level – helping others is second nature.
Jessica doesn’t deserve to be characterized in the negative and inaccurate ways I’ve seen in the opposition’s campaign thus far. But don’t take my word for it – get to know her and her work and decide for yourself.
Olga Martin Steele lives in Clearlake Oaks, California.
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- Written by: Tim Snider
He is a good neighbor. In fact, I've never had a neighbor like him before.
Neighbors commonly talk over the back yard fence and so do we. We would talk about the neighborhood and the blight and negative aspects we could see creeping in.
But Michael did more than just talk, he took action!
He started a Neighborhood Watch. Then he really got going! He single-handedly started a transformation by becoming manager of the rundown RV park in our neighborhood.
I'll just say that things are very much better already and things continue to improve.
My opinion is if Michael Froio were a Lakeport City Council member, he would be a doer and not just a talker.
Tim Snider lives in Lakeport, California.
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