I was horrified to read that the right-wing majority on the SLO County Board of Supervisors failed to pass a resolution against drilling off our beautiful Central Coast. As other communities and counties batten down the hatches for this assault on their shores, the unmistakable message our board is sending is: “Hey, oil companies! Looking for a weak spot in the armor? San Luis Obispo is it!”
There can be nothing else behind it but an effort by Lynn Compton, Debbie Arnold, and John Peschong to turn on the taps on oil company money to further their political ambitions.
If we let these corporate raiders keep hold of San Luis Obispo, they will turn it into Los Angeles. We must vote for Jimmy Paulding to replace Compton, and replace the other ones with genuine public servants as soon as possible.
Sean R. Shealy
San Luis Obispo
This article appears in Feb 22 – Mar 4, 2018.
Well I don’t know much about offshore drilling but I do know that it’s highly probable that most people who are against drilling are driving around in cars to get to the grocery store and grandmothers house. I also know that offshore drilling is regulated by the state AND if any company wants to drop a pin anywhere in SLO county they will have to go through a plethora of bureaucracy that can, and most likely would, be denied at every turn. So, maybe it’s OK to do nothing right now. There are plenty of other real issues that need to be addressed immediately, like the safety of our children while attending school for one. Let’s focus on the real priorities first.
Fortunately we have Jimmy Paulding running for a county supervisor seat. Pauldings real world Industrial experience will bring a new level of confidence and common sense to the board to help navigate this tricky controversial issue. Paulding also works well with others and will bring a calming and fair-minded approach to local government. It is needed now more than ever. Good change is good.
Now we finally have a candidate that will impress both Republicans and Democrats. You dont have to take my word for it. Do the research. Meet the man. Join all the others in support of Jimmy Paulding for county supervisor.