What do residents of Santa Margarita know about the District 5 Supervisorial race that you may not?
They’ve witnessed firsthand how the incumbent’s extreme partisan ideology and loyalty to a few moneyed interests prevent her from objectively representing all her constituents.
When Margaritans packed the Board of Supervisors chambers last May, they figured the applicant for a large-scale industrial rock quarry would aggressively pitch its well-funded campaign of misinformation.
But they hadn’t expected their supervisor to simply parrot that misinformation, or a pre-prepared PowerPoint presentation to help deliver her “decision.”
Arnold’s awkward attempt to justify her vote in favor of a project that extensive environmental review had determined would irreversibly compromise the health, safety, and character of the small town left a lasting impression. Most importantly, it provided a preview for what others countywide can expect from Arnold when important land-use decisions affecting their communities come before the board.
A good supervisor objectively bases decisions on facts and the needs of our communities. Eric Michielssen offers a refreshing alternative and will do just that.
— Susan Mathiesen – Santa Margarita
This article appears in May 12-19, 2016.
