GRAND TERRACE>> The phrase "all politics is local" is a common phrase in U.S. politics. But how does it apply here in Grand Terrace? My belief is the more you are involved the more likely you can make an effect on your community. The more experience you bring to the table and the more you participate in your community, the more likely you deserve to be elected to represent those around you. Hence this editorial. There are four residents running for three council seats Nov. 8. The two incumbents, Sylvia Robles and Bill Hussey have already proven their commitment and experience to be re-elected to the council. Becky Giroux has years in the community involving 5 of her children through coaching youth sports, volunteering in the local Lions club, Susan B Komen Breast Cancer Walks raising money, and past president of Leadership Development for County of San Bernardino. She plans on retiring soon to concentrate on her family and community full time. These are the three people I believe are best suited to guide GT through the next four years. Brian Reinarz is a criminalist for homicide crime scenes. He involved himself in youth sports with his daughter, which is good, but I have found him to be far too liberal in his political beliefs on Facebook’s 92313 Politico page. He has stated that he would like to see a food bank here in Grand Terrace which would be a magnet for homeless people from outside the area to loiter. Vote for Assembly member Cheryl Brown for District 47 not just because her local pro-business and jobs work she constantly does, but also because she involves herself in our little community regularly. She participates in many functions here especially the Wall of Freedom. She even came to my Organic Farm BBQ/neighborhood meeting to support the organic movement. Her opponent, Eloise Reyes, comes out of hiding only when it is time to run for office. She is an elite, pro-union lawyer, heavily supported by the unions, which means more tax happy politicians in Sacramento. Paid for by Jeffrey McConnell Community Advocate

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