As I was writing the Neil Derry piece, I was reminded of how many times I have sent email to the Ramos camp, only to be totally ignored. So, if they don’t want to give me their side, I have no obligation to write about it.
But more than that, I find a similar attitude among certain groups. I will write a story on anyone running for office who wants to take the time to add me to their press release list, contact me, etc. I am not going to beg.
(San Bernardino) – San Bernardino County Third District Supervisor Neil Derry came out swinging this past week with a political mailer that pulls no punches. Starting this early in the campaign season, weeks before the filing period opens, signals a very expensive race that insiders say will far exceed seven figures between the two major candidates.
In Derry’s first mailer, he capitalized on James Ramos alleged checkered past as a casino boss and rumored Mexican Mafia member. Ramos is the chairman of the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians, whose casino is located in the Third District above the city of Highland and he is Derry’s most significant opponent.
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(San Bernardino) – For a second time in a little over a week, a San Bernardino County employees’ union has endorsed the Elected Official Pay Reduction Act. The San Bernardino Public Employees Association (SBPEA) endorsed the initiatve that would amend the county’s charter.
County supervisors are arguing that citizens cannot introduce a charter amendment for this purpose. However, there is precedence since the board, itself, has introduce two charter amendments to increase their own pay in the past.
The initiative will reduce the pay and benefit package of members of the San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors from a high of $308,000 a year to $60,000. It will also make the board part-time and reduce the amount each member can spend on staffing and office space.
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