Mar 23 2021 - 11:23am
Kings County is divided into five supervisorial districts, but how were those districts drawn? Districts are non-partisan, elected for four years, and have no term limits, and the last redrawing was 2011 after the 2010 census, as required by law. Keep reading...
Mar 1 2021 - 12:29pm
I hope it’s OK to address you as “Jim” as we knew each other during your visits to Lemoore Rotary Club and The Lemoore Advance. And although you needed no invite, I also helped secure you or your representative presence at various city/county ceremonies. Keep reading...
Feb 12 2021 - 5:43pm
We have a lot to be proud of in Kings County. Very early during the pandemic, we committed to the truth: the best place for the majority of our students is in school, full time, five days per week. At the same time, we have offered distance learning to families who want it or need it. Keep reading...
Oct 30 2020 - 10:36am
When I first heard that the Lemoore City Council was considering a 1% sales tax, I showed up to council meetings with many questions. To me, it appeared the councilmembers were pitting our safety against their frivolous financial decisions - and doing this during Covid-19, when many are struggling to make ends meet. Keep reading...
Oct 27 2020 - 11:01am
On November 3, the fine residents of Lemoore will be asked to consider voting in support of Measure K, a 1-percent Public Safety Sales Tax Measure. Throughout this pandemic, I have been sympathetic and supportive of our local residents and business owners as we have faced very difficult economic times. Keep reading...
Oct 27 2020 - 11:00am
I am urging the citizens of Lemoore to Vote Yes on Measure K. Measure K is a temporary, one-percent sales tax that will fund public safety in the City of Lemoore. Upon voter approval, a community oversight board will be established in order to safeguard the revenues generated and verify those revenues are used for its intended purposes. Keep reading...
Oct 27 2020 - 10:57am
On November 3, citizens of Lemoore will vote on Measure K, a one percent sales tax increase in support of Police and Fire Services. Keep reading...
Oct 22 2020 - 10:03am
Supervisor Verboon's letter dated October 16 derides certain organizations such as Indivisible and the Natural Resources Defense Council whose mission it is to "... safeguard the Earth, its people, its plants and animals and the natural systems on which all life depends." For example; its supporters (spiritual and financial) (are) there to improve and protect our nation's environmental health. Keep reading...
Oct 16 2020 - 3:05pm
As Chairman of the Kings County Board of Supervisors, my main priority has always been serving those I represent regardless of political affiliation. The people of Kings County demand our leaders act practically and reach across the political aisle to solve the problems facing our community. Keep reading...
Oct 14 2020 - 10:54am
The City of Lemoore Leadership has put you, the citizens, in financial peril as it pertains to the City’s operating budget through poor decisions and a lack of the ability to make tough decisions. What are some examples of bad decisions? Keep reading...
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