Get the facts on Patten Map

Before The Tribune criticized Adam Verdin for supporting the Patten Map, they should have asked why so many of us in Oceano supported it in the first place.

Adam supported the Patten Map because it kept our coastal communities together in one district. Oceano has unique challenges and priorities, and Adam understood that our voice should not be diluted or split apart. He fought to ensure Oceano residents had representation that reflected our community.

What’s often left out of this conversation is that the San Luis Obispo Chamber-backed map, the one that ultimately passed, was drafted without meaningful outreach to Oceano or Nipomo residents. Many of us felt excluded from a process that directly impacted our representation.

Whether you agreed with the Patten Map or not, Adam Verdin stood up for Oceano when it mattered. He listened to residents, showed up to conversations, and advocated for keeping coastal communities connected. That is the kind of leadership and representation our district deserves.

Kim Rose,
Vice President Oceano Community Services District

View Original Publication: San Luis Obispo Tribune