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VC Star October 26, 2012 – Bennett freed from spending limit as outside groups hit $90,000
Ventura County Supervisor Steve Bennett has been freed from a $186,000 cap on campaign spending because of the money two outside groups are pumping into the race for his defeat, officials said Friday.
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VC Star October 21, 2012: County supervisor candidates outline choice ahead of voters.
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VC Star September 27, 2012: Bennett has accomplished much as a County Supervisor. He has provided leadership to balance county budgets and create and maintain a 10 percent budget reserve. He has restructured the pension program, lowering costs; written the county’s strict campaign law and co-authored SOAR, which protects open spaces and preserves agricultural lands.
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VC Star May 12, 2012: On a variety of issues, from controlling pension costs to carefully budgeting the county’s limited funds, Mr. Bennett, who has earned the reputation as one of the hardest workers in local government, long ago recognized the importance of these challenges and got to work on them, making significant progress even though more work remains to be done.
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Steve Bennett Meets with Lemon Wood Residents to Discuss Issues
October 17, 2012
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Ventura County Board of Supervisors – District 1 – Steve Bennett
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Editorials
VC Star, October 24, 2012: Steve Bennett for Ventura County Board of Supervisors, District 1 – The Star’s Editorial Board recommends that voters re-elect Steve Bennett based on the strength of his record and his desire to continue working for the public as a county supervisor.
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Letters to the Editor
Jay Johnson Fiscal responsibity – For me, the most important quality an elected representative can bring to the table is fiscal responsibility. Steve Bennett has a record that speaks for itself.
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Larry Older: Record speaks for itself – I have worked with both candidates for more than two decades and know them well. Steve Bennett must continue as supervisor.
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Robert Davidson: Campaign finance – I support Steve Bennett in his bid for re-election to the Ventura County Board of Supervisors. He is committed to preserving a balance between agriculture and open spaces and the need for strong economic growth.
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Harold Cartlidge: Balance of power – If you love the rural nature of our beautiful county, think twice before voting for Rob Roper! The owners of a 6,000 acre horse ranch called Rancho Temescal, located north of Piru, have contributed just under $5,000 to the PAC that supports Bob Roper.
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Nancy Older: Voters need answers – Bob Roper has stated that he has no position on the out-of-county trash fee that was adopted by the Board of Supervisors last year. Roper’s mysterious inability to take a position on such a logical issue that has such a clear public record should concern us all . . . Read More
Abbey Linder: Educating children – Both Ojai and Ventura school boards and their superintendents of schools support Steve Bennett for supervisor. Unlike his opponent, Bennett understands our schools’ pressing need for Proposition 30.
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Kathy Johnsen: Re: Donald Jensen’s Oct. 24 letter, “Balanced leader” – Jensen’s letter in support of Bob Roper is blatantly false. He states that “his opponent ( Steve Bennett) listens to a few large financial backers.” This is not only untrue, it’s quite the reverse!
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Marion Rodd: Salary not only issue. Re: Brian Haueter’s Oct. 24 letter, “Salary” – The balance of power on the board will be changed if Bob Roper is elected. That would be much more costly in terms of our quality of life here in Ventura County than paying a supervisor’s salary. Would you really want someone replacing Steve Bennett whose vote is influenced by political action committees?
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Caroline Zeiher: Making an impression – I have a great deal of respect for Supervisor Bennett, and I’m grateful that he is willing to serve four more years. I am now teaching English in Fukuroi, Japan and will be casting my vote by absentee ballot.
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Michael Fiddes: Re: Donald Jensen’s Oct. 24 letter, “Balanced leader” – Bennett balances priorities: Jensen implies Steve Bennett is the proximate cause of business hardships in our county, and flatly states that “we have lost opportunities that will never return.”
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Laurie Walters: Bennett the real deal – I began to notice his efforts and his caring in so many areas – standing up for seniors in mobile home parks, for our schools, for the environment and for protecting Ventura County from the ravages of urban sprawl.
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Deborah Pendrey: Clarifying pensions – Mr. Bennett is sincere and serious in his role as a civil servant and has done a great job at a very difficult task – - juggling the interest of our community today with the bigger picture and the needs of future generations.
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Lora McWhirter: Sincere and Serious – In response to the letter writer who called Steve Bennetta “hypocrite” because he is set to receive not just one but two public pensions, the record should be set straight.
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Lupe Anguiano: Continuity needed – Ventura County is a special place in Southern California. So much of its identity is tied to its beautiful open space and agricultural fields. Our county would look a lot more like the sprawl of Orange County without the tremendous efforts of Supervisor Steve Bennett.
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Richard and Deborah Waxberg: Holistic vision – Steve Bennett is an incredibly important public servant who has dedicated his life to helping preserve the dignity and well being of our Ventura County community.
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Debbie Diamond: Nothing better than experience – Steve Bennett’s record of service during 12 years on the Ventura County Board of Supervisors is exceptional . . . Read More
Todd Wilson: Bennett effective – It is clear that Steve believes in effective public service, and his track record speaks volumes of his dedication to improving our quality of life. Read more
Paul Magie: Supervisor’s race – Steve Bennett is all about good local government and works for the betterment of all the residents of Ventura County.
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Tom Zeiher: Pensions totals - Accusing County Supervisor Steve Bennett of championing pension reform while taking two pensions is laughable . . .
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Donna Dahlstrom Rabe: Creative, responsible leadership – Steve Bennett works hard to protect the quality of life we enjoy in Ventura County.
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Kathy Bremer: Stay the path – Steve Bennett is an outstanding public servant . . .
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Sonia Sandomer: Why re-elect Steve Bennett as County Supervisor? Let me count the ways . . .
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Anne Larsen: Preserve quality of life – Supervisor Steve Bennett is the hardest working elected official in Ventura County. . .
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Norene Charnofsky: Bennett has vision – One quality of a good leader is the ability to see what problems, and possibilities, are shaping up in the future and then to motivate others . . .
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Carol Lindberg: Support for Bennett – That’s why I’m so impressed with Supervisor Steve Bennett. He has managed to build up reserves of cash for our county while at the same time maintaining vital programs . . .
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MacAdam M. Lojowsky: Smart government – I am proud as both a citizen and a business person to live in a district where the supervisor supports both environmental protection as well as local, smart construction . . .
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Nancy Sieh: Bennett’s leadership – Ventura County Supervisor Steve Bennett has shown during a career of many years that he is an independent thinker . . . Read More
Susan Roney Schultz: Steady leadership – Steve is passionate about supporting education and the welfare of all of our children . . .
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Wolf Breiman: Bennett’s opposition – Save Open-space and Agricultural Resources (SOAR), our great achievement in land-use control, is our primary defense against urban sprawl in Ventura County . . .
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Joe Connett: Bennett necessary – Steve’s economic skill has brought Ventura County 10 balanced budgets in a row . . .
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Alfred & Mary Surwin: Bennett does more - Please consider voting for Steve Bennett! Dedicated, absolutely honest, working to control county expenses; a person who talks less and actually does more!. . .
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Barbara Washburn: Diligent, responsive Bennett – If we could elect Steve Bennett for life I would be at the front of the line . . .
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Diane Underhill: Bennett endorsement - The Ventura Citizens for Hillside Preservation proudly endorses Steve Bennett for District 1 supervisor . . .
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Barry Rabe: Bennett defends public interests – Today, county fiscal reserves are a healthy 10 percent. Bennett has done an outstanding job on behalf of his constituents, defending our interests with courage and determination . . .
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Edward T. Buckle: A trusted leader – I trust county Supervisor Bennett . . .
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Norma Lamb: Beauty and growth – Steve Bennett believes that a beautiful environment in our county encourages the kind of business growth we need and want here . . .
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Bill Miley: Re-elect Bennett – Bennett has the values,knowledge and leadership to continue to give this county another great four years.
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