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I have lived in South County for many years and have had the honor of serving as an elected official, fire chief and current county planning commissioner for District 3. Over the past 30 years, I’ve worked with leaders across the political spectrum. Public safety, emergency preparedness and responsible planning should rise above party politics….

As a small business owner, I know how important it is to have local leaders who understand the challenges of running a business in San Luis Obispo County. That’s why I’m supporting Adam Verdin for county supervisor. Adam doesn’t just talk about supporting small businesses, he lives it every day. As a co-owner of Old…

Supervisor Jimmy Paulding’s record on Proposition 13 protections is a fair and relevant subject for public scrutiny as voters decide who will represent District 4 come June 2. Supervisor Paulding voted to weaken the county’s legislative language supporting Proposition 13 protections at the same time statewide efforts were actively advancing to reduce the traditional two-thirds…

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…

The career I have today was shaped by early opportunities to explore engineering, aviation, and hands-on learning through programs much like the ones Adam Verdin is working to expand. I support Adam because he understands that exposing young people to real-world skills and possibilities early can change the course of their lives. I’ve seen firsthand…

Having served on the Arroyo Grande City Council, I understand the importance of thoughtful, steady leadership and the value of leaders who truly stay connected to their communities. That’s why I’m proud to support Adam Verdin for county supervisor. Adam brings a practical, community-focused approach to public service. He listens carefully, hears both sides of…

Character matters more than party labels in local elections. That is why, as a lifelong Democrat, I support Adam Verdin for South County supervisor. Through years of volunteering and serving on the Oceano Community Services District and the Vitality Advisory Council of Oceano (VACO), I have learned how people truly work for their communities. Adam…

By Jesus Gonzalez Martinez Halloween is a holiday that dates back over 2,000 years. The modern-day holiday is a combination of cultures spanning hundreds of years, with costumes used to ward off evil spirits. The use of pumpkins and scary costumes was a way for people of those times to leave offerings to avoid harm,…