Board of Supervisors — 2023-07-18

Good morning. I will call to order the July 18th, 2023 meeting of the Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors. Madam Clerk please call the roll.

Please let the record reflect that Supervisor Nelson is participating in this meeting remotely

All those in favor, please say we need to roll call.

Motion passes 4-1

CEO's report?

There is no report this morning chair

Madam Clerk are there any announcements or changes to our agenda today?

Chair Williams and members of the board, I do have a few quick announcements this morning. We posted an addendum to today's agenda on Friday July 14th amending the closed session agenda and adding administrative item 42. The closed session agenda was amended to add the additional employee organization under conference with labor negotiators all bargain units unrepresented employees managers and executives Administrative Item 42 was added to the agenda and is from the Human Resources Department. It is to consider recommendations regarding a performance-based salary adjustment for the County Executive Officer.

Prior to the Board acting on Administrative Item 42, in accordance with Government Code Section 54953 Subdivision C3, County Executive Officer Mona Miyasato's salary information shall be summarized verbally County Human Resources recommends that the Board of Supervisors approve a performance-based annual salary increase of 2.5% effective July 24, 2023 based on the CEO's performance in the past year.

By adopting this recommendation, the Board of Supervisors approves a biweekly salary of approximately $13,062. This addendum was posted online and made available to the board in the public. Lastly, for the Board of Supervisors methods of public participation and to provide public comment on general public comment or in an item on the board's agenda please see page two of the agenda. Individuals that would like to provide verbal public comment may do so via Zoom by registering in advance via the link available on page 2. If you have any questions please contact the clerk at the boards office at 805-568-2240. That concludes my announcements for today.

Now we go to the administrative agenda. I have four items pulled. A15 by Mr. Nelson, A20 by Mr. Nelson, A37 by Ms. Hartman and the public pulled A23. Can I get a motion on the balance of the administrative agenda?

So moved.

Is there a second? Second. And roll call please.

Motion passes unanimously

Let's go to 815

Chair Williams and members of the board administrative item 15 is from the county executive office. It is to consider recommendations regarding a letter of support request for AB 779 groundwater adjudication and AB 560 sustainable Groundwater Management Act groundwater adjudication.

Mr. Nelson or Mr.

Lavagnino? I just pulled this for a roll call vote, Without getting too deep into it, just notice in opposition is many of our agencies dealing with agriculture. I noticed California Chamber's opposed. CSAC is also actually opposed and so I'd just like to call for a roll call vote please.

Appreciate it. The legislative committee did debate this, and really the issue is that right now we have hundreds of constituents in Cuyama who are being essentially litigated against by two very large corporations for their water rights. And the law states that an adjudication cannot frustrate the goals of a groundwater sustainability plan. The details for that are slim to none and this legislation would provide that. And is therefore incredibly important to those, particularly those small landowning residents in the Cuyama Valley whose water is threatened and the renters and people in the township who's water is threatened by this adjudication.

Can I get a motion? Is there any public comment on 815?

Supervisor Nelson also.

Okay, Mr. Nelson.

Yes, a couple things on both of these pieces of legislation. I'm not going to be supporting either and I hope that we actually don't vote to support, especially 560 since the 560 is a two-year bill at this point. I don't think you need to take position on it this early. It's probably gonna be admitted between now and next year But 560 is opposed by CSAC and rural county representatives of California. 560 frustrates SIGMA, it actually gets out ahead of it.

It's kind of the opposite, it's actually the opposite problem what you're having with 779. The Groundwater Sustainability Management Act was historic legislation You know, these rules are put in place for us to work through some of the issues. These long historical issues and some of these fierce basins I think both these pieces of legislation don't go to the ends that we need to work on moving forward with those plans. And adjudication is simply just proving out legal rights and I don't think there's a reason why we should interfere with that unless they're some takings that we wanted to do water rights or property right And if somebody is going to prove those up through a court of law, that is a process that they'll go through. I trust the courts in California State Law Thank you, Mr.

Chair and members of the Board of Supervisors. I just want to say thank you very much for all that you've done over the last couple of days. I think we've worked to benefit of all in that basin, the Quiama Basin. And I hope that occurs. Ms. Hartman.

Move approval for staff recommendation, this is a situation where we have a few large corporations tremendously well funded against a lot of small landowners and tenant farmers and seems to me pretty clear course of action.

Is there a second?

Second.

Roll call please.

motion passes 3 to 2.

Let's go to A20

Administrative item 20 is from the General Services Department. It is to consider recommendations regarding a professional services agreement for facilities and infrastructure asset assessment and solar feasibility study at the Gaviota Mariposa Arena site, project number 20036. This item requires a forfeits vote.

Mr. Nelson? Yes, I pulled aside because it's the first time. I think that we've got a chance to have something with this property before the Board of Supervisors. It's a property that I'm very interested in and seeing it developed with potential public recreation opportunities and park opportunities for the county. I don't know when it's appropriate in the future to potentially have I just wanted to take the opportunity with this item being forward to mention that.

And I think we should be working towards that. Also, I think it's a great opportunity not only for public access but for potential revenue for the county as well. So very interested in this project and glad to see that we're moving forward with this evaluation.

Supervisor Hartman?

Oh, well I just wanted to say I really appreciate the entire board support and especially Supervisor Nelson. This is just our due diligence trying to understand what are the issues involved there especially related to water access, water treatment so I'm glad that this study it's taken us a little longer to get this underway than we had anticipated but now it's at the starting gate.

So I would move approval

Supervisor caps.

I just want to echo the support for this project Especially the fact that solar and renewables is a part of the scope of it Just a small piece of it, but I would just encourage our team as I've done directly to explore a power purchase agreement Feasibility but very happy to see that solar was included in the potential use for this area. Thank you

Is there public comment on this item

Chair Williams and members of the board, we have no request to speak for this item.

And I also appreciate Ms. Hartman's leadership on this. This is a really important site. Obviously it's very industrial so it's possible to both improve the aesthetics of the site but also have the benefit of renewable power for the whole community and for making sure that we show that we will even create renewable power here on the south coast of Santa Barbara County. And create the recreation activities, recreation opportunities at the same time so it would be very exciting. We do need to due diligence because at sites like this you don't know what kind Ghosts and specters are hiding on the property But but I'm very excited to see the result Can I get a motion?

Move staff recommendation

and a second

Second

Roll call, please

motion passes unanimously

and the public has pulled a 23.

Chair Williams and members of the board administrative item 23 is from the Human Resources Department is to consider recommendations regarding the establishment of ambulance operator job classifications joining us here in person we have Andy Caldwell

Chair Williams, we have a handout for the board and a copy for the clerk of the board. It's also on overhead. As you know, we filed a California Public Records Act over this issue of the RFP and the permit process and everything else. We had stayed out of this issue for a long time. As a result of the California Public Records Act, I got buried in hay and was challenged to find a needle.

We found a couple of needles in the document dump which I think was at least 500 documents but most of what I'm going to share today we didn't get through that document dump. So first off, you've got a purchase order for seven ambulances. The county fire took this to the DAC in May asking for finance but again on the this purchase order was released much earlier than that page 2 You got a purchase order for another 28 ambulances. So the first one was for $682,000, the second one's for 2.7 million dollars. Again you can see the order date in May. The next one you have and again county did not send us this general ledger transactions.

These ambulances were paid for as they were received beginning in May a total of I think it was 35 ambulances for $3.6 million. And finally, we stayed out of this. AMR is a member of CoLab, County Fire's a member of CoLab. We stayed out of this thing but I was watching this and I started commenting on the process through op-eds and the radio show. Stuff started pouring into me from that including the last thing That is ambulances staged at Vandenberg Air Force Base that match the vehicle numbers on the purchase, the general ledger transaction.

So what you have here is a situation where somebody and we don't know who because the document didn't have it. Somebody while the RFP was still alive Ordered $3.6 million worth of ambulances. Before County Fire had a contract, somebody bought ambulances and enough ambulances to serve the whole contract. My 32 years I've never seen anything like this as result of asking for this information a month ago and not getting it We are handing everything over to the DA as of yesterday and have asked him to investigate this.

Where was the board authorization on this? How did somebody have the confidence that County Fire was going to get this contract that they bought 35 ambulances?

Thank you, Mr. Caldwell. What is the Board's pleasure on this? This is A23. This is on a 23. Any other. Request to speak.

Chair Williams and members of the board we have no further request to speak.

We still need a motion

I'll move a 23

second.

All those in will call please

supervisor Labanino supervisor Hartman I supervisor caps I supervisor Nelson. Chair Williams I motion passes unanimously.

Then

in 37 chair

yes.

Because normally we don't respond to public comment, I want to even express even more why I'm not responding to that public comment because of the fact that when you do turn something and I know it's going to be like well, you're not answering this but if you turn something over to the DA's office and you're charging basically your insinuating that there's some sort of Nefarious side to this for us to get into a debate about this in open session is would be Highly out of the realm of what we normally do so with respect to County Council, I think it's smart of us just to move forward and It'll all play out and all come out in the wash so

Thank You. Mr. Lavagnino A37, pulled by Ms. Hartman.

Administrative item 37 is from the Planning and Development Department. It is to set a hearing to consider the applicant appeal of the planning commission's April 26, 2023 denial of the existing oil lines 901 and 903 valve upgrade project amendment and coastal development permits. Case numbers 21 AMD 0009 and 22 CDP-00048. This project is located within the third and fourth districts.

And this project also grazes the northeast parcel of my property where I live So I need to recuse myself from this matter and the following ones

This is a set hearing can I get a motion on the set here unless there is public comment

Chair Williams and members of the board. We have no request to speak

I move to approve staff

recommendation.

Second. Roll call, please.

Motion passes 4-1 That

concludes it Did somebody vote against that it was is four zero with one with one recusal

Excuse me motion passes unanimously.

Thank you Mr. Dean, Dean of the Board of Supervisors okay we will that wraps up the administrative agenda oh no we have one item to present

Chair Williams and members of the Board, Administrative Item 40 is sponsored by Supervisor Williams. It is to adopt a resolution proclaiming the week of July 16th 2023 through July 22nd 2023 as pre-trial probation and parole supervision week in Santa Barbara County. Joining us here in person we have Probation Chief Holly Benton supervising Probation Officer Sarah Miller, Senior Deputy Probation Officers Jose Macedo, Heidi Henzik and Jody Rutowski I will now read the resolution into the record.

Whereas during the week of July 16th through the 22nd, 2023 probation parole community supervision officers criminal justice and juvenile justice professionals and communities across the nation will join to celebrate pretrial probation and parole supervision week And whereas the probation department today consists of over 324 dedicated professionals working collaboratively with other agencies and community partners to deliver evidence based programs to justice involved individuals and juveniles while focusing on the enhancement of safety, the reduction of recidivism. And racial inequalities, the protection and compensation to victims. The promotion of crime prevention services, intervention, rehabilitation, positive youth development and restorative justice principles.

And whereas probation officers and juvenile institution officers provide an efficient and cost effective use of public resources by supervising approximately 2,500 adults and approximately 230 juveniles within the Santa Barbara County. The probation department conducts pre-trial assessments and currently monitors 611 individuals on pretrial supervision, utilizing the least restrictive options necessary to ensure public safety while allowing them to remain in the community and avoid incarceration. And assist with the reduction of local jail population by providing supervision, assessment and service referral to individuals approved for release on the alternative sentencing program. And whereas during the department's 114 years of service, probation's role has evolved dramatically and probation now serves as an integral partner in local law enforcement and criminal justice system.

The Probation Department serves As an essential connector in the justice system, bridging the gap and maximizing the resources available to reduce recidivism by carefully balancing direct human services with research-based deterrence and intervention. Probation department staff possesses and continues to display a high degree of professionalism commitment and pride in their work that they perform for the courts. In the juvenile justice facilities and in the community while striving to guide and support justice involved individuals towards becoming productive and successful members of the community Santa Barbara County Probation Officers, Juvenile Institution Officers and Pre-trial Service Specialists dedicate their lives to rehabilitation and community safety in order to improve the quality of life for our community.

Now therefore be it hereby ordered and resolved that this Board of Supervisors hereby proclaims the week of July 16th through the 22nd 2023 as Pre-Trial Probation and Parole Supervision Week and recognizes these officers and their significant contribution to making the Santa Barbara County a safer place to live passed and adopted today.

Good morning Chair Williams, members of the Board. I'm Holly Benton, Chief Probation Officer. Today it's my honor to come before you to represent the officers and staff of the Probation Department. I thank you very much for this resolution which recognizes the important work we do in our community and also symbolizes your board's continued support of this work for which we are thankful.

Our work with justice-involved adults and youth takes many forms, from diversion out of the system entirely to pretrial assessment and to supervision of those who require additional accountability and supports in order to be successful. It also involves collaboration with our many county and community partners to help ensure public safety and empower individuals to change.

With me today are four of our line officers who represent pretrial, juvenile services, alternative sentencing and juvenile facilities. And I'd like to give each an opportunity to introduce themselves and briefly share what they do. Thank you again.

Good morning supervisors through the chair. My name is Jose Macedo. I'm a senior deputy probation officer in the field training and monitoring unit. I'd like to share some of the work we do. I get the opportunity to work with clients who have been placed on GPS. Our unit's officers supervise all clients throughout the county and are available 24-7 to provide coverage, respond to alerts and ensure community safety.

In July 2022 Santa Barbara Probation collaborated with the Santa Barbara Sheriff Department's Alternative Sentencing Unit and began monitoring individuals serving their court ordered I'm pleased to welcome you to the board of Supervisors meeting. We are here today to discuss a new jail commitment via electronic monitoring in lieu of physical incarceration. Santa Barbara sheriffs are responsible for screening all applicants, determining eligibility and rehousing of individuals. Probation is responsible for the supervision of these individuals in the community.

Our officers enjoy working with the alternative sentencing deputies. We have been able to meet the needs of individuals and help them successfully complete custody time outside of jail. I am proud and honored to be a part of this unit, and I would like to recognize my fellow officers for their ongoing commitment and hard work. Thank you very much.

Good morning Supervisors through the Chair. My name is Heidi Henzik and I'm a Senior Deputy Probation Officer assigned to the Pre-Trial Supervision unit in Santa Maria. For those unfamiliar with the roles of our pretrial staff, when someone is booked into county jail, our assessment unit greets the person and conducts an interview. To prepare a thorough report with their findings and a recommendation for court, their pretrial service specialist reviews the arrest report, the person's criminal history, conducts a risk assessment, and contacts the references all while maintaining the presumption that the person is innocent.

If granted supervised pre-trial release, pre-trial supervision officers provide case management and community supervision by ensuring adherence with court ordered conditions. Pre-trial staff meet with individuals upon incarceration and soon after release when they're often vulnerable and emotional and need supports and reassurance during which may be an emotional time in their life. I have personally seen many pre-child staff go above and beyond to help clients while showing compassion and guidance, while helping them on their path to success.

These staff embody teamwork and demonstrate an unwavering commitment to helping others rebuild their lives while allowing them to remain in the community while addressing their core matters. Thank you for the opportunity to highlight them today.

Good morning Supervisors through the Chair. My name is Jody Brutosky, I'm a Senior Deputy Probation Officer in the Juvenile Division and I am pleased to have this opportunity to represent that division today. I have the pleasure of working with youth referred to juvenile probation from those diverted to those in custody having focused a great deal on improving diversion opportunities for youth in recent years This year, we are moving toward better identification of youth at risk for commercial sexual exploitation and identifying and respecting youth's sexual orientation, gender identity, and expression.

We are focusing on including family input to youth case plans using a child and family team model which allows youth to bring the supportive people in their lives into strength-based discussions. In addition, we are creating new opportunities to further engage youth and families through regional family engagement nights and continuing our wellness operations.

Thank you for the opportunity to highlight our juvenile division and staff today.

Supervisors to the Chair, I'm supervising Probation Officer Sarah Miller currently assigned to the Facilities Division overseeing our camp program. Over the last year one of our main focuses has been on transitioning towards a more therapeutic commitment program design within the Facilities Division. This includes using evidence-based program models that reinforce positive behaviors to affect change within the individual as well as the environment of the facilities.

We identify the needs that should be met for each youth and the individualized programming needed to meet those needs. Eye movement, desensitization, reprocessing EMDR, dialectical behavioral therapy DBT, Rock On to Recovery, which is a music creation opportunity and transitional education programs through Allan Hancock and Santa Barbara City College are just some of the programs we have incorporated to assist the youth. The long-term goal is to affect long term change, incorporate family reunification and introduce the youth to a variety of enrichment programs which they can continue once they return back to the community and so they can be successful once released. Thank you.

Thank you Supervisors.

Well I just wanted to say, I was really proud to sponsor this resolution. Sometimes when there's things always going right with a department it doesn't sometimes that means our attention isn't always directly on or talk about it as often as we should because so much has gone well in the probation department over the last few years And in particular, striking the amazing balance of accountability and compassion that keeps the general public safe. But at the same time provides a path for the clients to be on a different road, to rehabilitation and to another life.

And I just think every bit of evidence I've had over the past six years indicates how amazing the department is doing in achieving that mix of compassion and accountability and I really thank you for it. Ms. Hartman?

I just wanted to thank Chief Benton for bringing the people who do this extraordinary work to talk about it. We don't always get to see that and hear that, so to see the compassion and humanity that is obvious today really means a lot. Thank you.

Chair Williams and members of the Board, Administrative Item 41 is sponsored by Supervisor Hartman. It is to adopt a resolution proclaiming the week of August 6th 2023 through August 12th 2023 as National Health Center Week in Santa Barbara County. Joining us here in person we have Mohamed Hammami and Paola Hartuto I will now read the resolution into the record.

Whereas every August, the National Association of Community Health Centers sponsors National Health Center Week to celebrate and increase awareness of America's 1400 community health centers. The Santa Barbara County Public Health Department operates five healthcare centers, three shelter-based clinics providing high quality affordable comprehensive primary health care in the county's underserved communities.

And whereas California Government Code Section 26227 Authorizes the Board of Supervisors to expend money from the general fund of the county, To establish county programs deemed by the Board of Supervisors to be necessary to meet the social needs Of the population of the county including but not limited to The areas of health public safety and welfare. And section 26227 further authorizes Officers and employees to use county resources to carry out any such programs established by the board of supervisors And whereas, the County of Santa Barbara Public Health Department has invited over 30 community partners and agencies to join them during the National Health Center Week to host back-to-school health fairs for the communities at Lompoc, Santa Barbara and Santa Maria Healthcare Centers.

And whereas the services offered to those attending these, these specific to fostering the well being of all community members and specifically those who are served by the health care centers. Partners, agencies and county services and programs all located in one area which fosters collaboration between agencies and partners in outreach to the community with a focus on addressing a larger spectrum of needs for those in underserved communities. Now therefore be it hereby ordered and resolved that this Board of Supervisors does hereby proclaim August 6th through the 12th of 2023 as National Healthcare Center Week Find that hosting back to school health fairs on county property serves a public purpose by bringing community partner agencies and the community together in one accessible location, which meets the social needs of the population of the county.

And authorize the County of Santa Barbara Public Health Department to host back-to-school health fairs passed and adopted today.

Thank you, Supervisor Hartman and Mr. Chair. We traditionally celebrate the National Health Center Week on a smaller scale every year at our health centers. What is so special of this year is one it comes as we are coming off of the emergency of the pandemic. We want to go back to the community and it represents a lot of community collaboration where we are now doing it as a back to school. And the flyer just to tell you about the dates, we're starting at Santa Maria on August 8th between 11am-3pm and then the next day on August 9th will be in Santa Barbara between 4pm-7pm And then on August 10th, we'll be in Lompoc at 11 a.m to 4 p.m. There will be smaller scale celebrations at both our clinics in Franklin and in Carpinteria as well. Just to give you a scope of the services, our Assistant Deputy Director Paula is going to tell you a little bit about the services we're providing.

Good morning. So we're happy to announce that we will be having various screenings at the health care centers at Lompoc, Santa Maria and the Santa Barbara Health Care Center. At all three sites we will be having sports physicals. We partnered with various community partners who will be providing resources to patients and community members who participate. We will be at the Santa Barbara Health Care Center offering cancer screening so it'll And we will be giving, there'll be giveaways. We'll have food trucks and so we welcome all to participate during those events. Thank you.

Ms Hartman? Well,

I just think this is terrific that we're having these and hope all the board members will publicize through our social media. I intend to show up in Lompoc and especially excited about the sports physicals because that's often difficult for families to manage so to make it so easy is terrific.

Thank you for all your work. Now's the time for general public comment, for the public to speak on items that are not on the agenda. Madam Clerk, are there any requests to speak on general public comment?

Chair Williams and members of the Board we have three requests to speak. We will begin via Zoom with Patty Pegling to be followed by Brian Rosen here in Santa Barbara.

Hello, Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors. Wishing you all a good morning. I want to thank you for all the work you're doing for our communities and the planet. My name is Patty Pageling and I'm here to express support for Brian Rosen who has spoken with you regarding the questionable actions of a trustee for his family's estate. The trustee hasn't released funds to beneficiaries who truly need them. I was with Brian when the trustee was speaking with Brian on June 1st, on the phone which was on loudspeaker.

I heard the trustee say on the phone that he would be releasing money within a month And that it would be a substantial amount. He said Brian would be happy with the amount. The month has come and gone, and now the trustee is still stalling and has not released any funds. And many of us who are friends of the beneficiary are asking for your help to encourage the trustee to do the right thing and release the money to the beneficiaries immediately. And I've been informed of other very questionable actions of the trustee. I sent you all information about that, which you can look over and due to these actions along with other actions that indicate alleged misconduct by this trustee we are concerned that he is not acting in the best interest of the beneficiaries which is required by law and I thank you for your time That's all.

Brian Rosen to be followed by George Alvarez and Santa Maria.

Hi, it's nice to see you all again and I want to thank Doss for having his aide Katie call the trustee and his attorney. And the trustee they gave nothing specific, nothing in writing just in 30 days we're supposed to have a beneficiary distribution agreement or something like that I need something in writing, and I appreciate all of your help. Maybe I could meander around afterwards to all of your offices and share with your staff some of the documents that I have that are pretty clear.

I'm just amazed that they had the gall to represent the House as a teardown in court While we have the very property inspector that gave these documents to DAS saying it's not a teardown, just needs updating. Great property. It's a perfect parcel in Montecito surrounded by undeveloped land that's never going to probably be developed, virgin soil, wildlife habitat, organic farm and they try to list it originally for $2.5 million.

Well, trying to turn it into a teardown was seemingly what they were trying to do because it was so hard to get the trustee to repair the roof. And if it wasn't for Judge Stern, thank God she insisted that roof be covered right before the big January 11th storm and even after Judge Stern insisted on it my attorney and I had to work really hard to get them to cover the roof and barely in the nick of time the house would have been decimated But then in the court, even though they had all those documents and letters and the roofing company and the property inspection report in my emails. The attorney Mr. Randall Fox stated that first time they ever heard of a leak problem So my attorney, of course, refuted that.

So the house finally got sold after we had all the evidence in court and also a possible referral fee scheme that we found out from real estate friends when we found out the trustee was also a broker. The real estate people suspected That there was a referral scheme, he dropped the real estate agent like a hot potato and we had all this evidence on them in court. They didn't want to be ordered by the judge so they just simply did pretty much what we wanted and the house sold for 3.736 million. You can go to 673 Cold Springs Road and you'll see that what I'm saying is true. And I have the original listing agreement here for 2.5 and with the outdated comparables, but I meet a lot of people who have a lot of problem and I go to court and they have $3 million to use against me.

I can get more in debt to my attorney so I'm paying for their attorney and my attorney. It's just not a healthy system and I think it's happening to a lot of people and I really appreciate DASA's help and if I think if they heard from any of you then they would get real scared that I guess AIDS aren't You're all pretty savvy and smart, and they wouldn't know what to do. They would just maybe fold up and do the right thing. But thank you so much for taking the time to listen to me, and hopefully we can resolve this matter, and that we'll have a better, more fair, just court system.

And so the trustees, Mr. Will Jones, if anyone wants to give him a call I'd appreciate it. Thank you very very much again.

We will now move to George Alvarez in Santa Maria.

Good morning supervisors can you hear me?

Yes, we can please proceed

OK thank you I got Array of things you can bring up to your attention. One of your retired probation officers unfortunately got caught embezzling and got 10-15 years on it, which is embarrassing for the Probation Department along with the theme of embezzlement and fraud. The County of Santa Barbara, the County of San Luis Obispo And various health providers have to pay back $68 million of fraudulent claim during the COVID aspect when they are dealing out with the money.

My concern is if a probation officer is getting time for his embezzlement, isn't it the responsibility of the board members The DA to actually find out who are the persons involved in the embezzlement. One thing is settling out of court with the feds to get the money back. A crime is a crime and today's society I don't accept white collar crimes You break the law, you go to jail. So I wanna find out hopefully by your actions who's gonna be brave enough to find out who these people are and have their heads rolled for what they did from that perspective? We can't have law and order in this community or country if we don't abide by the rules and fair outright balance with all of us from that perspective.

Another issue is I wanna recommend I talked to Assembly Heart yesterday in Guadalupe. My concern basically was the six idiots that voted down the pedophile bill that would allow these guys to get felony charges when they do their hideous crimes and they voted it down, but he assured me that's going to come back and it's going to be voted again Hopefully the six have voted against it. We can wake up and find out that children have the right to have safety as a parent, we protect our children as a society. My God, have we gotten way on the wayside of our moral compass in dealing with these issues? It's alive. I recommend those who haven't seen the movie.

The Sound of Freedom. Excellent movie, it opens your eyes to a lot of things And I'm outraged that our federal government is taking children to different cities by sponsors and me, you, the tax are paying for this activity. And they come in here illegally. How in the hell do they get sponsors? So bring that into your attention. Please see the movie and have self-respect, and like I said it's up to you to make sure the law is abided by and respected by all. Thank you.