Democrats study candidates, issues

Tehachapi Mountain Democratic Club members received an update on candidates at their October meeting.

They enthusiastically endorsed Marisa Wood for Congressional District 20. She is a public school teacher, mother and grandmother who has spent the last 20 years serving her community of Bakersfield. She knows this district and is not a career politician who cares about rich donors and fighting partisan battles. Club members reported they have written over 1,000 postcards urging voters to elect Wood.

A debate between Wood and Kevin McCarthy is scheduled for Oct. 20 at 6 p.m. It will be aired on KGET, Channel 17. It will give each candidate an opportunity to promote their views.

Jeanine Adams, representing COPE (Committee On Political Education) spoke about Measure J which limits the number of terms County Supervisors may serve. She said it is difficult to run against an incumbent and new leaders cannot emerge. According to her research, 82% of voters favor a limit of two terms. She strongly recommended a Yes vote for Measure J.

Tehachapi Mountain Democratic Club meets the first Thursday of the month at Kelcy’s Restaurant, 110 W. Tehachapi Blvd., at 5 p.m. for dinner and visiting with the meeting from 6 to 7:15 p.m. Registered Democrats are invited to join upon payment of $20 dues. Information about TMDC may be found at http://www.tehachapidemocrats.com.