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Misinformation campaign mars SLO County’s District 4 race

Written on 25 May, 2022 in Featured, Opinion | 12 comments

By LAURA MORDAUNT A local attorney and his wife appear to have jumped into the disinformation campaign that has already marred the San Luis Obispo County District 4 race between Lynn Compton and Jimmy Paulding. Attorney Don Ernst received a... (Continue reading)

A vote for Lynn Compton, is a vote for our neighborhoods

Written on 20 May, 2022 in Featured, Opinion | 6 comments

OPINION by PAUL HERTEL Let me tell you why I’m endorsing Lynn Compton for San Luis Obispo County District 4 Supervisor. Lynn was the only South County politician who publicly fought against an underhanded attempt to transform the former Hillside... (Continue reading)

Vote for anyone but Geoff Auslen, the owner of Glenn’s repair

Written on 19 May, 2022 in Featured, Opinion | 11 comments

OPINION by THOMAS DAWSON SLO County supervisor candidate Geoff Auslen has earned the dubious distinction of being one of the rudest business owners in Atascadero. An issue that voters need to consider when choosing who to elect in the June... (Continue reading)

It’s time to support safe routes to schools in Oceano

Written on 18 May, 2022 in Featured, Opinion | 8 comments

OPINION by CHARLES VARNI If you live in the Fourth District, please call or email San Luis Obispo County Supervisor Compton with the message that you want her to support the San Luis Obispo Council of Governments (SLOCOG) Oceano infrastructure... (Continue reading)

Memo to Dawn Ortiz-Legg: Stop the Adam Hill style corruption

Written on 17 May, 2022 in Featured, Opinion | 18 comments

OPINION by JEANNETTE WATSON In a speech accepting the governor’s appointment, Dawn Ortiz-Legg said she wanted to carry on the legacy of disgraced former San Luis Obispo County Supervisor Adam Hill. Then she began her campaign to name a park... (Continue reading)

Should San Luis Obispo County change its form of government?

Written on 16 May, 2022 in Featured, Opinion | 5 comments

OPINION by SARA SEMMES Is the San Luis Obispo County Board of Supervisors adequately weighing the risks of adopting a county charter for the singular objective of circumventing a governor appointment should another supervisor seat become prematurely vacant? Are the... (Continue reading)

Bruce Jones is the best candidate for north SLO County

Written on 13 May, 2022 in Featured, Opinion | 6 comments

OPINION by CLAIRE MAMAKOS The SLO Tribune’s editorial misses the mark on the District 2 supervisor race when it chastises Dr. Bruce Jones for saying, during a debate, that he is “the only candidate in the District 2 supervisor race... (Continue reading)

Join me in supporting Kristin Smart’s family

Written on 11 May, 2022 in Featured, Opinion | 4 comments

OPINION by DAVE CONGALTON May 26th marks the 26th anniversary of the disappearance of Cal Poly student Kristin Smart. This painful odyssey has unfolded in Stockton, Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo, Arroyo Grande and San Pedro. And now, starting in... (Continue reading)

SLO County Supervisor Bruce Gibson’s latest tirade

Written on 28 Apr, 2022 in Featured, Opinion | 18 comments

OPINION by MIKE BROWN San Luis Obispo County Supervisor Bruce Gibson has signaled that he will attack anyone who questions the 2020 general election, the 2021 governmental recall election or the management of the election. Private citizen Richard Patten, the... (Continue reading)

Is the SLO County clerk-recorder taking advantage of her position?

Written on 21 Apr, 2022 in Featured, Opinion | 9 comments

OPINION by JAMES BAUGH I have never been involved in running for a political office until I decided to make a run for the position of San Luis Obispo County Clerk-Recorder. I soon discovered there is indeed “rules for thee,... (Continue reading)