Guest Editorials

EDITORIAL - My name is Santos Garcia and I am a candidate for Madera City Council District 5. I have lived in Madera since 1971, my wife Marta and I raised five wonderful children here. They are all college graduates and have started professional careers in nursing, firefighting, non-profit community engagement, and keeping our community safe by wearing the shield.

We love Madera, this is our home. Unfortunately, the city is in a $ 1.3 million-dollar budget deficit. The current city council voted to pay over $20,000 a month to the interim city manager. That is more than the governor of California makes.

WASHINGTON D.C. – Just weeks ahead of the midterm elections in California, immigration policy has emerged as a top issue for voters. While the political rhetoric on immigration may overlook important nuances about the complexity of this issue, it remains critical for the public to understand the contributions immigrants make to communities in California. 

The American Immigration Council has extensive data on the population size, educational and citizenship attainment, English proficiency levels, and tax contributions of California’s immigrant population.

EDITORIAL - This November, a number of elected offices will be on the ballot.  One vitally important to our community is the office of Madera City Council District 3. We need a representative who is independent, hardworking and honest.  We need someone who responds to our requests for assistance. I feel that the best person to represent District 3 is Will Oliver.  Please join me in casting your vote for him. 

I had the honor of serving you as a Madera County Board of Supervisor for twelve years before retiring in 2013. I feel I know what needs to take place in order for results to occur. Will Oliver works in business and economic development and understands the challenges that small businesses face.

EDITORIAL - When is an Association endorsement not an endorsement of the Association?  In the present race for the Office of the District Attorney, Paul Hornick and Sally Moreno have garnered various law enforcement endorsements.  Paul is endorsed by the Madera Police Officers’ Association, the Madera County Correctional Officers’ Association, the Chowchilla City Police Officers’ Association, and the Madera County Prosecutors’ Association which is comprised of the Deputy District Attorneys who have worked with both Paul and Sally.  It is reported that Sally is endorsed by the Madera County Sheriff’s Association.

Up front let me disclose that I know each of the candidates and after reviewing their credentials and history I will be voting for Paul Hornick.  This is not to say that I am opposed to Sally Moreno but rather in making a choice as to who receives my vote, I as well as most of the attorneys based in Madera County, whether working for the government or in private practice, are supporting Paul Hornick for District Attorney.