fresno elections 2008

The county’s image is already a good one, and electing an individual like me to the Board, will only help to improve that image. Through my ability to listen to people, work closely with the diverse population of Tulare County, to build relationships on a local, state, and federal level; in all that I do, I will represent Tulare County well. Tulare County is a wonderful place to raise a family, to live, to work, and to spend a life in. I know why I chose to return from Los Angeles back to this area, and I know I have the ability to help those from this area or desiring to come to the area realize why they should.

Tulare County has a very positive image. Our communities are filled with great people, for I work along side them each and every day. First, county staff needs to maintain excellent customer service and our County agencies need to be efficient and held accountable. Second, as a County Supervisor I would beef up code enforcement. This would aide in cleaning up Tulare County. I will put pressure on slumlords and clean up blighted properties. Further, I will work on advancing the Counties commitment to our rural service areas, such as addressing the water & electricity needs in Alpaugh and fixing the rural bus route schedules. Image improvements will be made with raising our standard of living by expanded higher education availability, higher wage jobs and continue support of community volunteers. Together we can make Tulare County brighter and better.

I do not believe Tulare County has an image problem. I will be continue to work to improve our residents' life style by improving public safety, infrastructure, and our business friendly attitude.

We have two images in Tulare County. The one we like, sunrises over the Sierras, sunsets in the west, the Blossom Trail, downtowns which have something for everyone. The other image is that of “dirty air”, dust, a crowded highway, unbearable summer heat and of course the “Tule fog”.

We have three great national treasures at our footsteps, Kings Canyon, Mineral King and Sequoia Park. It affords us a chance to visit some of the oldest and most beautiful living things in the world. In our country side we can see oranges, grapes, stone fruit crops, strawberries, wheat, corn and Kiwis just to name a few. We are as unique as anywhere in the world.

Actively promoting our people, culture and traditions not to mention affordable housing can go a long way in changing our image. We must be willing to open our doors to new business and new neighbors in order to change how others perceive us.