"When I was a kid, my siblings and I argued about whose turn it was to choose the nightly TV show, who got to sit up front on road trips, and who had to follow what rules. When something didn't sit right, we would call out No fair! Families don't always feel democratic, but the United States of America was founded as a democracy for the people, by the people."
"I am voting for Yan Zhao for county assessor. Zhao has years of experience in high tech that she will apply to modernize the Assessor's Office and bring it into the 21st century. She has been active in the community for decades and has held several elected offices. Yan Zhao appreciates the importance of treating residents as people, not numbers."
"The Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission should continue to pursue zero-emission passenger rail service in Santa Cruz County. The train will provide an easy way to bypass Highway 1 congestion, as well as a reliable transportation option for residents who can't or prefer not to drive. To pay for the project, the RTC can hire staff instead of paying consultants, use local contractors, get grants and pursue cost-saving approaches."
Childhood disputes illustrate that families do not always function democratically. Recent gerrymandering in Texas and Missouri is described as unfair and threatening to democratic representation. Proposition 50, named the Election Rigging Response Act, is presented as a way to level the playing field and counteract unfair redistricting. Yan Zhao is endorsed for county assessor based on high-tech experience, community involvement, and a commitment to treat residents as people rather than numbers. The Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission is urged to continue pursuing zero-emission passenger rail, citing congestion relief and funding strategies like hiring staff, using local contractors, and seeking grants.
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