Area 1 Michael Crass, 71, retired educator/consultant, appointee What differentiates you from your opponents? I have worked in education for 48 years as a teacher, principal, central office administrator and … Click to Continue »
Read More »Los Banos cracks down on campaign signs; candidates say some stolen
Carole Duffy said it’s become a repeated practice: She puts out a campaign sign one day, and the next morning asks herself, “I wonder if my sign will be there … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced County voters cast ballots for supervisors, presidential candidates
Voting for primary election started this morning at 7 Polling stations will close at 8 p.m. The Associated Press reproted Hillary Clinton as Democratic presumptive nominee … Click to Continue »
Read More »County supervisor candidates to meet at Tea Party forum
Eight of 11 candidates to meet with voters at free Atwater event Three of the five board of supervisors seats will go before voters Forum at VFW Memorial Hall to begin at 6:30 p.m. … Click to Continue »
Read More »Discretionary funds targeted at candidates’ Merced County forum
$ 40,000 discretionary fund is available for each supervisor to disburse each year Incumbents say funds have benefited local groups and nonprofits Challengers argue that money would be better spent on law enforcement or other sectors … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced County Board of Supervisors candidates, District 4: Rich Ford
Rich Ford of Gustine says his experience in local government combined with his knowledge as a business owner makes him a fit candidate for District 4 supervisor. Ford, 57, was … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced County Board of Supervisors candidates, District 4: Ramon Prado
As a survivor of gang violence, Ramon Prado is making it his mission to improve his community and the Merced County Sheriff’s Office. Prado has lived in Merced County his … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced County Board of Supervisors candidates, District 4: Jack Mobley
Jack Mobley is concerned about the state of California and doing business here, so he’s hoping to concentrate his efforts locally to make a positive impact in Merced County. Mobley, … Click to Continue »
Read More »Candidates say Merced County should rethink budget priorities
Public safety dominates discussion Board of Supervisors candidates unsure on proposed road tax They call for overhaul and close look at county budget … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced candidates call public safety top priority
A forum for Merced County District 1 and 2 was held Tuesday They talked crime, tax sharing, transportation … Click to Continue »
Read More »Five candidates file for Merced County District 4 supervisor seat
District 4 race most crowded of all supervisor races Candidates a mix of business owners and experienced board or council members … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced County Districts 1, 2 have their final candidates
Those districts drew a total of five contenders District 4 remains open five more days, because incumbent did not file The primary election is June 7 … Click to Continue »
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