Supporting Saylor
Two qualities needed for an effective policymaker are experience and sincere commitment to public service. There is no doubt that Don Saylor has both these qualities and that is why I am supporting him for State Assembly District 4th.
Saylor is a lifelong Democrat who grew up in a working family. Saylor’s young mother worked very hard to provide for him. Saylor’s commitment to issues like a living wage, public education, ending childhood hunger, affordable housing, and universal healthcare are rooted in his personal experience. He understands the dire need for these progressive reforms and for public policy to respond to the actual experiences of residents.
Saylor, currently a Yolo County supervisor, is undoubtedly the most experienced candidate in the State Assembly race. Saylor is the only Democrat running who has served on both a school board and board of supervisors. Furthermore, he also served on the Davis City Council and as Mayor. As a county supervisor myself, I understand the immense importance of local governance experience. Saylor’s work on a school board, a city council, and a county board of supervisors provides Saylor with necessary insight on how to solve the complicated issues that affect everyone. Furthermore, Saylor worked as a Fiscal Analyst for the Legislative Analyst Office which involved providing fiduciary and budgetary recommendations to the California Legislature.
This background in legislative finance coupled with his political record of balancing budgets for the school district, city council, and Yolo County Board of Supervisors especially equips Saylor with the skills to address California’s fiscal challenges in a prudent yet progressive manner.
Saylor has made frequent visits to Lake County. His campaign resonates with many Lake County voters and is developing a loyal and energetic base. Supporters in Lake County have been knocking on doors, calling voters, and putting hard work into voter outreach.
Saylor has garnered this support because he shows up, he listens, and develops responsive solutions. Saylor’s commitment to visiting and understanding the issues of Lake County is a reflection of his broader approach to politics. Saylor believes in serving everyone while paying particular attention to people generally excluded by the political process. He cares about Lake County because the struggles residents face, from rebuilding from the fire to tackling poverty and affordable housing, matter.
These are struggles that Don Saylor fought personally and he is devoted to fighting for us.
In closing, Don Saylor’s experience is unmatched. His personal and professional experiences have given him the values and understanding for hitting the ground running on day one. And, there is no doubt that Don Saylor will be a strong advocate for Lake County in the State Assembly. Please, join me by voting for Don Saylor for State Assembly District 4 on June 7th.
Anthony Farrington, Lake County Supervisor
Live with it
This Presidential Primary has brought to mind a quip by the wise and witty Adlai Stevenson, who said: “In this Country, anyone can be elected President. That is one of the things we live with.”
Don K. Moeller, Kelseyville
Obama is not the problem
The American people elected President Obama not once, but twice. He has served his terms attempting to do what he promised.
One might think that those who voted for him (the majority) would expect him to pursue the goals on which he campaigned. What he had to work with is a Congress who blatantly announced its primary goal as preventing him from any legislation he might support as long as he was in office. So he has used, as is his right as President, the executive order.
Perhaps had the Republican congress not chosen an obstructive path to anything President Obama put forth, everyone would have had a say. The country, in many ways, is less than ideal at this moment, but President Obama is NOT the reason.
To blame him for all the ills in both parties is absurd.
Shirley Hunter Clearlake
Pocketing the profits
As a thousand truckloads of logs roll down the highway, I cannot help but wonder if someone isn’t getting very rich from the harvest in the burn areas.
William R. Hillman, Kelseyville
Restroom choice
We’ve been hearing a lot lately about allowing either sex to use the public restroom of their choice. I personally don’t mind allowing women to use the men’s room, so long as they raise the seat when they are done.
John Smith, Kelseyville
