Jim discusses his work and future goals
May 10, 2012 No Comments ›› sueJim Patterson discusses his work on the Board of Supervisors and his goals for the future during a recent fundraiser. Together, we've helped create some 1,000 good jobs in the county. Together, we built a new fire station, we're building a new library and we brought more essential county services to our communities. Together, we have developed ...
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The Tribune reports on the Supervisor races
May 9, 2012 No Comments ›› sueBob Cuddy provided an analysis of the Supervisor races in Sunday's Tribune. Read more here.
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Building and Construction Trades Union Endorses Jim Patterson
May 9, 2012 No Comments ›› sueAnother in a string of labor endorsements has been given to the re-election bid of 5th District County Supervisor Jim Patterson. The Tri-Counties Building and Construction Trades Council, AFL-CIO of San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara and Ventura counties has endorsed Patterson in a letter from Steven M. Weiner, executive secretary-treasurer. “The Tri-Counties Building and Construction Trades Council ...
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Patterson’s fiscal leadership, balance merit re-election
May 7, 2012 1 Comment ›› sueThe Tribune strongly encourages voters to support my re-election. To find out why, go to the link below. Patterson’s fiscal leadership, balance merit re-election. His voting record: moderation instead of inflexible ideology.
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Good jobs to SLO County
May 4, 2012 No Comments ›› sueThe Topaz Solar Project will bring 400 good jobs to SLO County during the next three years. These two workers, Matt Doolin, to the left of Jim, and Robert Maher, to the right, are both 5th District residents. Also shown are MidAmerican Energy Holdings CEO Bill Fehrman, right, and MidAmerican Solar President Paul Caudill. Good ...
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Solar plant groundbreaking
May 4, 2012 No Comments ›› sueHere’s a shot of Jim with MidAmerican Solar President Paul Caudill, left, and MidAmerican Energy Holdings CEO Bill Fehrman at the Topaz Solar Farm groundbreaking event on Thursday. This project is going to add 400 jobs for the next three years and generate some $417 million into our local economy. I’m proud to know these ...
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Electrical Workers Union Endorses Jim Patterson
Apr 25, 2012 No Comments ›› sueThe International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local Union No. 639 endorsed Patterson in a letter from Mark D. Simonin, business manager for IBEW Local 639. “Your friendship and continuing support of workers’ issues is sincerely appreciated,” Simonin wrote. Patterson said he is grateful for the support of a skilled trade organization that recognizes the benefits of bringing ...
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Endorsement by CDF Firefighters
Apr 20, 2012 No Comments ›› sueThe local union that represents firefighters working for the county of San Luis Obispo, the city of Pismo Beach and the community of Los Osos are throwing their support behind the re-election of 5th District County Supervisor Jim Patterson. "Your leadership has been pivotal in providing San Luis Obispo County with the finest public safety ...
Continue ReadingReports of campaign sign vandalism
Apr 17, 2012 No Comments ›› sueWe’ve been hearing recent reports that some campaign signs have been vandalized. We do not condone such acts of vandalism. We don’t like it when it happens to our campaign, and we don’t like it when it happens to any campaign. We honor the political process and ask that others do as well. The time-honored ...
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New fire station in Creston
Apr 5, 2012 No Comments ›› sueVolunteers landscaping the new Fire Station in Creston.
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