Theresa Hancock’s Yard Sign Mistake

September 26, 2009 by Leave a comment

Theresa Hancock is putting out yard signs for her re-election effort.  I am doing the same thing as part of my campaign against her.  This is how our representative form of government works.  We each will promote our ideas, and the voters will make a decision at election time.

We are fortunate to live in a small town, and regardless of who wins, we will still be neighbors.  I would like for us to be friends also.  Having said that, I will do my best to get elected, and then let the chips fall where they may.  Politics is politics, and should not be confused with personal issues.  As such, I have every expectation that we will remain on good terms after the election is concluded.

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There is no "Position 1" on the 2009 ballot.

The reason I bring this up, is because I have been receiving multiple phone calls and e-mails regarding Ms. Hancock’s improper campaign signs.  As candidates, our signs are regulated by state authorities, and must include certain information.

Ms. Hancock’s signs advertise that she is running for “Position 1″ on the City Council, the position that she currently holds.  This is not correct.  There is no “Position 1″ on the 2009 ballot.  Sunnyside has newly created districts, so it should properly say “District 1″.

For my supporters that are asking me for my opinion, I would like to say that while her signs do not appear to be legally or technically correct, this should be treated as an honest mistake.  Yes, it is a bit of a blunder for a Council Member who was directly involved in creating the districts we now have in the City, but it is not something that I think will mislead any of our local citizens too terribly much.

Some have suggested that I make a formal complaint to election regulators over this; I will not do so.  Further, I wish to publicly ask that my supporters not get distracted with this level of minutia.  I consider Theresa Hancock to be a woman of integrity, who has done her best to serve the citizens of this community.

At this time, I would also like to ask that the local media refrain from making this an issue for publication.  Some of our local journalists like to try and smear, or disparage, the character of candidates when they do something that is not 100% correct.

It is my belief that it is a time for change on the City Council, and that we can do better.  For those that want to bring back the police officer positions that have been cut under this Council, and for those that want to bring back parks and recreation, then vote for me, Jason Raines.

We deserve better government.

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Nick Paulakis Running Unopposed For Sunnyside City Council

June 8, 2009 by Leave a comment

Nick Paulakis is the only candidate to file for Sunnyside City Council in District 4.  This makes him unique among City Council candidates in Sunnyside.  All of the other districts are contested.  With three candidates filing for District 2,  a District Primary will be held for the “Hill” district.  The primary is scheduled for August 18, with the general election on November 3, 2009.

The candidates for City Council are:

District 1:

  • Jason R. Raines (your blog editor)
  • Theresa Hancock (incumbent)

District 2:

  • Mike Farmer (a Sunnyside business owner, and former Council Member)
  • Thomas Warren
  • Jesse Hernandez, Jr. (incumbent)

District 3:

  • Donovan (Don) Vlieger (a Sunnyside business owner, and former Council Member)
  • Carol Stone (incumbent)

District 4:

  • Nick Paulakis (High School Teacher, Pastor, Defacto Winner!)

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Sunnyside City Council Seeks Applicants For Vacant Position

February 10, 2009 by 1 Comment

Following the resignation of Council Member Bruce Epps, who resigned for work and health reasons, the Sunnyside City Council is seeking qualified applicants to fill the vacant position for the remainder of the term.  The position will be up for regular election in November.

Applicants need to be registered voters in the City of Sunnyside, and have been a resident of the City for at least one year preceding appointment to office.  In addition, applicants can not hold any other public office or employment under the City government.  Applications must be turned in by 5:30 P.M., Tuesday, February 17, 2009.

Following the conclusion of the City Council meeting last night (February 9), I spoke with Mayor Pablo Garcia about the vacant position.  He said after the deadline for applications has passed, Council will most likely review the applications in an executive session.  A public interview with candidates for the position will be held during a regular Council meeting, after which a decision will be made by the Council.  It is Mayor Garcia’s intent to have a replacement named to fill the position in the first half of March.

The vacant position is currently an at-large position.  Garcia said after districts are drawn, the position will represent one district within the City.  Depending on the residence of the new Council Member, they may find themselves running against a current office holder in the fall election.

Anyone interested in serving on the City Council is encouraged to apply.  Applications and related forms are available at City Hall, and also on-line.  To see the application and related information, visit the City of Sunnyside website here.

Mayor Garcia stated that there is no filing fee to apply, and the position pays $40 per meeting.  The City Council typically meets twice a month, on the second and fourth Mondays at 6:30 PM.  As of the conclusion of last night’s meeting, no applications have been received.

Ever wanted to serve your community by being in public office?  Now is your chance.  If you are not interested in serving yourself, please encourage someone you know to apply.

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