As we approach the unusually early March 3 election, I want to express my support for Bruce Porter in his bid to become the next county supervisor for the 3rd District.
I’ve known Bruce for several years through his involvement in a number of local nonprofit organizations. In that time, I’ve come to know him as a straight-shooting, thoughtful leader with the ability to find common ground among groups with different viewpoints.
We need more of that in our county politics: someone with an open mind who will listen to the other side and reach a decision based on common sense, not political allegiances.
I’m confident Bruce has the knowledge, tact, and skills needed to serve both the North County and the South Coast on the Board of Supervisors. His voice is one we desperately need in county government.
Rodney Smeester
Santa Ynez Valley Association of Realtors president 2020
Rotary Club of Buellton president 2019-20
This article appears in Jan 23-30, 2020.