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board should actually do: provide governance, strategy, and long-term planning. In addition, Mosby was responsible for MWD’s failure to file both the 2010 and 2015 Urban Water Management Plans, oversights that have not been corrected to this day. Arguments that this breach has caused no legal or financial hardship to Montecito and Summerland do not “hold water.” It is the lack of planning all these years that has hurt us. Surprisingly, both Shaikewitz and his predecessor as board president, Darlene Bierig, have publicly recommended a vote for Mosby, and yet neither one has attributed to him the qualities needed in an effective board member. None of this makes good sense. What MWD needs now is the knowledge, experience, and judgment that Tobe Plough and Floyd Wicks would bring to the board. With two current openings, we have a great opportunity to start building a proper and well-functioning board. Newman and Mosby have had their chance at leadership and have failed. Let’s move on, because it is important to do better for Summerland and Montecito. Phil Bernstein Montecito
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Mosby: the Only Choice
Tom Mosby, my dad, has faithfully served the Montecito community for over 26 years as first, the engineering manager, and subsequently the general manager of Montecito Water District (MWD). He has been a Montecito community member for over 53 years, and we are a fourth-generation Montecito family; our roots run deep here. My dad, first and foremost, has been dedicated to the residents of Montecito recognizing that public service trumps personal agendas. When he retired, the MWD Board asked him to stay on as a consultant because of his unique skills set; the same reason why the residents of Montecito need him sitting on the Montecito Water District Board of Directors. After attending the Board Candidate Debate forum on October 20, I was left underwhelmed. I went into the forum believing that I would hear innovative solutions paired with rich, well-informed content regarding challenging water issues from all four candidates. Yet, my dad was the only candidate who gave practical answers with factual information. He was able to provide realistic solutions to this ongoing drought we are facing due to his extensive knowledge and professional experience. I left the forum relieved that my dad is running because it provides our community with a unique opportunity to take advantage of his extensive experience; he will provide
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guidance and sound judgment in the future challenges our small community will encounter. In addition to our current drought, the largest in California’s recorded history, Mosby was also heavily involved in getting Montecito successfully through previous droughts back in 1991 and 2007. He is on board with desalination and recycled water, essential for the future of this community. The decisions we face in water supply management requires the perspective of an experienced and seasoned leader. Mosby should be our – Montecito’s – only choice as a candidate. One sure sign? He knows Montecito residents don’t want to be politically solicited. He’s not spamming your email, soliciting donations, or doing meet and greets. He’s not creeping around neighborhoods going door-to-door with pamphlets and asking for votes. His knowledge and experience speaks for itself. I urge my fellow Montecito community members to vote for my dad, Tom Mosby. Dad: thank you for always having the best interest of our community at heart. You know you have my vote. Love you. Meika Mosby-McCrindle Montecito
Trying Hard
Stretching the truth is the bread and butter of political mailers, but the latest hit piece by Justin Fareed’s campaign takes the price. In a desperate attempt to peel away at his opponent’s overwhelming support within the local environmental community, Mr. Fareed actually claims that Salud Carbajal cannot be trusted to protect Santa Barbara from offshore drilling. In his long tenure as county supervisor, Mr. Carbajal opposed offshore oil drilling; he has been endorsed by the Sierra Club and all other environmental groups. On the other hand, Mr. Fareed has benefitted from the largesse of oil and coal companies
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and he has endorsed Donald Trump, who enthusiastically wants to open up all waters to oil development and reduce environmental protections. Nice try, Mr. Fareed! Alex Pujo Santa Barbara (Editor’s note: For the record, Justin Fareed has not “endorsed” Mr. Trump. When asked if he “supported” Trump, Justin responded that Trump is an experienced CEO and the U.S. needs someone with executive experience to serve as chief executive officer of the country. Since then, candidate Fareed has assiduously kept his distance from candidate Trump. – J.B.)
A Special Request
Mr. President-Elect, your first order of business should be to issue a Presidential Order declaring an inexpensive Gonad Restoration Program. This will allow weak-kneed-Republicans in Congress to have their gonads surgically reattached, at taxpayer expense. Cautiously counting stitches, Dale Lowdermilk Santa Barbara
A “Climate Denier”
If residents fail to vote for Salud Carbajal on November 8, the Central Coast could for the first time be represented by a climate denier. Justin Fareed doesn’t acknowledge the very real science behind climate change. Just last week, he said he didn’t believe climate change is primarily caused by humans. Could this be because Fareed is funded by oil and coal interests? We can’t afford to let the Central Coast, already ravaged by fire and drought, be represented by someone who doesn’t believe in climate change. To safeguard the future of our water, our agriculture, and our quality of life, we need to elect Salud Carbajal to Congress. Linda Stewart-Oaten Santa Barbara •MJ
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