LAKEPORT, Calif. – Ted Mandrones is the most qualified candidate running for District 4 supervisor. This is based upon his business experience, his experience in local city government, his ethics and integrity, his charitable endeavors, and his ability to work towards common sense solutions to complex problems.

With regards to the annexation of South Main Street, Ted’s solution of developing a 10-year plan to make that transition, if South Main community wishes it to happen, is the sensible solution. It does not create a sudden 25-percent drain on the county’s treasury and the ability to serve county needs, but does start allowing the city of Lakeport a path to the future.

Those promoting “instant” annexation are not doing the public any favor with their plan. An “instant” plan would limit the county’s ability to provide the services that are of dire necessity. An example would be the inability to provide and support law enforcement with wage equity and cost of living increases.

Ted sees the need for developing key fundamental improvements including providing reliable and fast Internet capabilities countywide and making sure that ordinances are modified and improved in order to get homes and infrastructure rebuilt as quickly as possible.

His skills and experience make him well suited to deal with the challenges that the county faces. Those challenges include:

· Finding better paths towards making county law enforcement financially competitive in order to retain good officers.

· Continuing to find better ways and means to help the folks trying to get back into homes following the fires.

· Getting a consensus amongst parties involved in the erosion at Lakeside Heights.

· Increasing interest in the development of local business.

· Developing a workable agreement with the owners, the county and potential buyers of Konocti Harbor Resort.

· Creating opportunities to invite business to this county and using the airport as part of the solution for that activity.

· Continuing to develop tourism and support it by aiding in the infrastructure improvement necessary to grow it.

· Bring in the most reliable, fastest Internet capabilities available to Lake County.

Ted Mandrones believes in the rule of law, in supporting at risk youth, ensuring the rights of the elderly on fixed incomes and promoting our county in reasonable ways to provide a better future.

For information on Ted’s experience, please visit his Web site at www.tedmandrones.com . If you have concerns, please give him a call at 707-263-4836.

Scott Knickmeyer, Lakeport; Jim Goetz, Lakeport; Arlene Hansen, Lakeport; Gail Strong, Nice, and Debbie White, Kelseyville