Lindley Bows Out
Monterey County Supervisor Butch Lindley announced that he will not run for re-election due to family and business obligations. Butch was elected to the Board of Supervisors in 2002 and has been toying with the idea of re-election for around a year. Butch is one of Monterey County’s most loved elected officials and is known for his pro-business, straight shooting approach to governing and often provided crucial votes and leadership as the Board of Supervisors is rewriting its General Plan.
The race for the 3rd District is heating up. Termed out Assemblyman Simon Salinas (who was expected to challenge Jeff Denham in SD 12), Soledad Mayor Richard Ortiz, Hartnell College Trustee Juan Martinez and aide to Supervisor Fernando Armenta, Alejandro Chavez all declaring intent for the seat.
This is an extremely important time for the Monterey County Board of Supervisors. An anti-growth initiative has been placed on June’s ballot by radical environmental group,… Read More