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A Few Quotes From the
Campaign Kick-off

“I offer you 3 things: I offer you my breadth of experience that allows me to appreciate and empathize with many of the residents living in District 2. I offer a skill set in team building, in program management, and in government operations that will broaden and strengthen the Board of Supervisors. I offer to work for you by applying a modern style of open management that focuses on voter satisfaction not politician satisfaction.”

“Bottom Line: North County can't afford another four years of the old … slow … outdated ways of doing business, while our problems get worse at an increasing rate, and large portions of the public distrusts the integrity of how public officials enforce County ordinances that are suppose to be protecting the community.”

Voters “want someone who can reduce inflexibility between concerned groups. Not inflame it. Because without compromise, businesses, environmentalist, developers, or community groups will continue wallowing in bitter battles and long lawsuits. Wrong solution. I want to work to generate, get-the-voter-something-now solutions. This is a variation of a modern technique used by our military that more quickly handles critical problems.”

News and Photos From the Campaign Trail
Note to readers: These photos and related are information are presented as an items of news, related to the candidates activities. They are not to be construed as endorsements of the candidate, issues or of other individuals appearing here. Please contact Ed directly to discuss his views on specific issues.

-Thanksgiving Comes to Castroville-Click Here-Click Here

- Board of Supervisors Votes for Funding for Water Tanks for Berta Canyon (Finally).
Prunedale Residents Declare Victory-Click Here

- ED Holds a Press Conference st the front Monterey County Government Center-Click Here

-11/5/09-Ed Mitchell takes "Failure to Enforce" package to the California Attorney General's offices in
Oakland and to the Office of the State Fire Marshall in Sacramento.-Click Here

-Ed and Mike Houda at Monterey County Pollution Control Water Recycling Facility-Click Here

-Neighborhood Coffee with Ed Mitchell-Click Here

-Ed volunteering at the annual Our Lady of Refuge ham dinner -Click Here

-Mitchell for Supervisor Campaign Kickoff Fundraiser-Click Here

-Ed Mitchell's Campaign Kick-off Photos-Click Here to see photos and video

-At the Grange-Click Here

-A Truck Full of Support-Click Here

-Helping Out in North County—Elkhorn Slough Cleanup Coordinator Margie Kay and Ed at Kirby Park
collection site-Click Here

Board of Supervisors Votes for Funding for Water
Tanks for Berta Canyon (Finally). Prunedale Residents Declare Victory
See related story-Click Here

Berta Canyon "Failure to Enforce" Press Conference

At Tuesday's widely covered Press Conference, Ed demonstrated support for North County Neighbors and demanded appropriate action from the Monterey County Supervisors in regards to the missing water supression tanks.

See related news stories
Monterey County Herald-Click Here
Californian-Click Here
Monterey County Weekly-Cliick Here
A Brief Overview of Ed's Comments on at the press conference-Click Here

After his statement Ed Answers questions from local media including KSBW, the Monterey County Herald nad the Californian.

In support of his efforts local families came out for the issue

1. Ed Mitchell Getting ready to head up to Oakland and Sacramento

2. State Office Building in Oakland

3. Ed arrives at Ca State Office Bldg in Oakland

Ed getting ready to meet with the Asst. Attorney General

Ed arrives at Office of the State Fire Marshall

05 Nov 09 Ed Mitchell takes "Failure to Enforce" package to the California Attorney General's offices in Oakland and to the Office of the State Fire Marshall in Sacramento.

Ed met with the Assistant AG for Environmental Law and discussed the failure of the County of Monterey to enforce mandatory state fire and safety laws. Ed provided a package of public records substantiating the basis of his claim. Including evidence that 100,000 gallons of fire suppression water capacity was not built in a subdivision within Pesante Canyon. And evidence that the County for years has know about the missing water tanks.

Ed and Jan help set up, serve and clean up the
Castroville Community Center's annual Thanksgiving Meal

Ed and Mike Houda at the
Monterey County Pollution Control Water Recycling Facility

Ed volunteering at the annual Our Lady of Refuge Ham Dinner
the Church is located in Castroville

Neighborhood Coffee with Ed Mitchell
The first of several scheduled “Neighborhood Coffees with Ed” was held recently on a Thursday night in the lovely Oak Hills home of Martha and Don Rau.   A dozen neighbors gathered,  enjoyed splendid home-baked yummies, and reviewed  issues of particular urgency.
 
Ed introduced himself to those who were not familiar with his background, then reviewed his campaign platform, “Choice, Change and Common Sense.”
 
Much discussion ensued concerning impacts which directly affect their neighborhood such as the proposed Hwy 156 widening, and the worsening water overdraft which has not been addressed by the incumbent Supervisor during his 12-year term in office.    Other subjects reviewed were:  lack of fire safety especially during drought years, reduced public services resulting from the current government economic crisis, unenforced code violations and how those threaten one’s property values, the yet to be finalized county General Plan Update, as well as the impacts to taxpayers resulting from the approval of a  proposed Winery Corridor. 
 
Other supporters interested to schedule a coffee are encouraged to phone Ed or Jan at 831-663-3021.  PLEASE OPEN YOUR HOME TO REPRESENTATIVE GOVERNMENT--- HELP  ED MEET AND DISCUSS ISSUES in ALL neighborhoods.  Plenty of dates are currently open, but the closer we move toward  June voting, the less dates will be available….Choose your date today!  Thank you!

Mitchell for Supervisor Campaign Kickoff Fundraiser
held on Sunday, October 4th

The butcher, the baker, and even the candlestick maker, (both those employed and those retired), all joined in the Mitchell for Supervisor Campaign Kickoff Fundraiser held on Sunday, October 4th at the Prunedale Grange.

The program opened with the Pledge of Allegiance to the U.S. flag, followed by the groups’ energetic campaign cheer:
 
 

“Let’s Win District 2, Let’s Win…Let’s Win District 2, Let’s Win!”

The well attended potluck social featured favorite dishes brought by the best of country cooks, complete with aromas guaranteed to tantalize hungry guests.  A prize was ultimately awarded for the best recipe, which went to Pat Bissett of Castroville.
 
A red-white-n-blue theme decorated the room, with several handmade posters reminding attendees of the impotance of numerous outstanding and troublesome District 2 issues, such as:  “Got water; think twice!”; “Wanted:  Fair and Open Government”.
 
Lee and Leora Worthington were volunteer photographers for the occasion.
 
Accompanying dinner, the group enjoyed pleasant guitar music featured by Dino Capito, who also donated his sound equipment to insure the audience heard every word of the important message brought by Ed Mitchell, candidate for District 2 Supervisor.

 

Mitchell stressed his campaign promise: “CHOICE, CHANGE and COMMON SENSE”, a future which the crowd applauded.  Following a campaign activity update, Mitchell thanked volunteers and supporters for their encouragement.

Ed Mitchell's Campaign Kick-off Photos-Click Here to see photos

Recent

Photos on the Campaign Trail

A Truck Full of Support: (Hwy 68 Community Leader Mike Weaver displays  campaign sign in his truck)

At the Grange:
(Below Left Side) Elaine Whisendand and Marina Mayor Delgado talk with Ed

(Above Right Side) Ed thanks friend Elsa Rodriguez for her support

Ed shakes hand with Grange member

Helping Out in North County
Elkhorn Slough Cleanup Coordinator Margie Kay and
Ed at Kirby Park collection site
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Ed Mitchell For Supervisor, District 2
8001 San Miguel Canyon Rd, #305, Prunedale CA 93907
(831) 663-3021 • Ed@MitchellforSupervisor.com