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A proper investigation is needed before Paso Robles pays Ty Lewis

Written on 22 Oct, 2024 in Featured, Opinion | 7 comments

Opinion by Paso Robles Councilman Chris Bausch An open letter to Paso Robles Mayor John Hamon: I must take issue with some of your comments in the letter you recently posted in the press. You said, and I quote: “However,... (Continue reading)

Regulators will not take action against Paso Robles mayor

Written on 16 Jun, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

By KAREN VELIE California regulators did not have enough information to find Paso Robles Mayor John Hamon violated conflict of interest laws, specifically because he has not voted on contracts at the airport that impact his financial holdings. Shortly after... (Continue reading)

Paso Robles mayor scolded over conflicts of interest

Written on 20 Mar, 2024 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 13 comments

By KAREN VELIE Paso Robles Mayor John Hamon received a warning from state regulators in February for violating political rules about conflicts of interest, according to a California Fair Political Practices Commission’s Feb. 13 warning letter. A determination that ended... (Continue reading)

Councilman John Hamon appointed mayor of Paso Robles

Written on 7 Sep, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 4 comments

By KAREN VELIE Councilman John Hamon was appointed mayor of Paso Robles by unanimous vote during a special meeting on Thursday night. Hamon replaces longtime mayor Steve Martin, who passed away last month. The council then discussed whether to hold... (Continue reading)

Paso Robles councilman accused of using position for profit

Written on 30 May, 2016 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 50 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN Paso Robles Councilman John Hamon is accused of violating conflict of interest rules because he participates in government decisions that allegedly impact his business interests and income. Hamon is currently running against three other candidates for the... (Continue reading)

Poll shows Peschong outperforming his opponents

Written on 20 May, 2016 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 10 comments

By CCN STAFF In the race for the San Luis Obispo County District 1 supervisor seat, John Peschong holds a significant lead over his opponents, according to a CalCoastNews poll conducted Thursday. Among decided voters, Templeton businessman Peschong holds a... (Continue reading)

Arnold, Hill, Peschong lead campaign contribution battles

Written on 30 Apr, 2016 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 15 comments

Note: Paso Robles Mayor Steve Martin posted his campaign finance disclosure after this story was posted. The story has been updated to include Martin’s campaign contributions. By JOSH FRIEDMAN A clear fundraising leader has emerged in each of the three... (Continue reading)

John Hamon accused of conflict of interest

Written on 28 Jan, 2016 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 28 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN Paso Robles Councilman John Hamon, who sits on the San Luis Obispo County Air Pollution Control District (APCD) board, appears to be financially benefiting from votes he has made in favor of the Oceano Dunes dust rule.... (Continue reading)

Paso Councilman John Hamon to run for supervisor

Written on 30 Apr, 2015 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 7 comments

Paso Robles Councilman John Hamon has announced his candidacy for the San Luis Obispo County supervisorial seat that 1st District Supervisor Frank Mecham is vacating. Hamon is the first person to declare intent to run for the North County supervisorial seat... (Continue reading)