EL CAJON COUNCILMAN BILL WELLS SEEKS ASSEMBLY SEAT
"I believe that it is the duty of government to diminish itself to the point that the people are not burdened by taxes. It is the duty of elected officials to force the government to restrict itself...
View ArticleSANTEE VICE MAYOR BRIAN JONES IS RUNNING FOR ASSEMBLY RACE
UPDATE: Jones won the primary and will face off in November against Democrat Mark Hanson. “The number one most important thing for East County right now is to create more jobs. The on ly way we can do...
View ArticleTHREE REPUBLICANS BATTLE TO REPLACE JOEL ANDERSON FOR 77TH ASSEMBLY SEAT
April 15, 2010 (San Diego’s East County) – Incumbent Assemblyman Joel Anderson’s decision to run for the State Senate creates an open seat. Three local Republicans want the job –and they are facing off...
View ArticleVIDEOS NOW POSTED: LEGISLATIVE CANDIDATES OFFER DIVERSE GOALS & VIEWS AT...
Update: Watch full video of the debate now posted here in 8 parts: http://www.youtube.com/user/EastCountyMagazine (on right, or click direct link to this debate:...
View ArticlePOLITICAL WRANGLING – A SHOE-IN RALLY, THROWING STONES, & LAST-MINUTE...
By Buck Shott June 7, 2010 – With Election Day tomorrow, last-minute endorsements and attacks are rolling out. Here’s a wrap-up on the latest political wrangling on the campaign trail:read more
View ArticleREMEMBER TO VOTE! ELECTION DAY TUESDAY, JUNE 8, 2010
June 7, 2010 (San Diego’s East County) –Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, June 8th. Find your polling place at this link: http://www2.sdcounty.ca.gov/rov/Eng/Epolling_query.asp or...
View ArticleASSEMBLY CANDIDATE MARK HANSON REVEALS COMMITMENTS TO BRING 32 GREEN...
New jobs include many slated for East County;Cedar Fire survivor also calls for stronger fire protection and improved emergency notification in regionBy Miriam Raftery September 2, 2010 (San Diego’s...
View ArticleKPBS RADIO INTERVIEWS ECM'S EDITOR ON EAST COUNTY'S HOTTEST POLITICAL RACES
East County Magazine Editor Miriam Raftery was interviewed on KPBS Radio’s “These Days” program today regarding several East County political races: 77th Assembly, La Mesa Mayor, El Cajon Mayor, Padre...
View ArticleREADERS' EDITORIAL: ELECT A FIRE SURVIVOR, AWARD-WINNING TEACHER, AND GREEN...
Dear Voters,November 2, 2010 (Lakeside) -- I'm Mark Hanson and I’m running in the 77th Assembly District to represent you as a fellow East County resident. I’ve spent my entire life serving the public...
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