With Tuesday’s elections headed to the rear view mirror, it’s clear that politics on the Central Coast have tilted toward the center and toward a more business-friendly agenda.
For Guadalupe, it’s not the city’s expenses that are the problem — it’s revenue. With little commercial presence from businesses and a population of about 7,100, business tax revenues have dwindled and the ability to attract retailers is almost nonexistent.
By Guest commentary / Friday, November 7th, 2014 / Op/Eds, Opinion / Comments Off on Op/ed: Democrats hope for electoral comeback in 2016
Some Democrats who lost their race could try again in 2016. For today, however, it’s a safe bet that anyone who has just completed an exhausting and losing campaign isn’t thinking about two years from now.
By Henry Dubroff / Friday, October 31st, 2014 / Latest news, Opinion, Top Stories / Comments Off on Dubroff: A tale of turnout, transition and the state of tri-county politics
Money and party lines still count. But in the end, turnout will matter most.
