SBC Chamber Rates Phil 3 Out Of 3 Stars

Representing a membership numbering 450 and growing, the region's voice for business, the San Benito County Chamber of Commerce (Chamber) offers their rating and analysis of candidates for San Benito County Board of Supervisors District 4 for the November 2, 2010 general election.

The Chamber's candidate evaluation policy offers the opportunity for the Chamber to endorse candidates or to rate them. In this case, the candidates were rated on a scale of 0 to 3 stars according to our evaluation criteria.

Resulting from a request of the candidates, and a thorough vetting process, the Chamber rates candidate Phil Fortino with 3 out of 3 stars as a business-friendly candidate as he understands the economic issues that impact the business community and the problems that it faces. He is ready, willing and extremely able to stand up for business and will help to maintain and create jobs and actively support future prosperity for San Benito County.

Click here to view the Chamber's complete ratings press release.

LULAC Candidates Forum TONIGHT!

Join me at the LULAC Candidates Forum tonight at 6:00 at the Vet's Hall on San Benito Street. Candidates for Supervisor, County Sheriff, City Council and local school board races will be there to discuss the issues facing our county.

SBC Farm Bureau's Candidate Forum - October 12, 2010

Join me and the other candidates as we discuss the issues facing San Benito County at the SBC Farm Bureau's Candidates Forum on Tuesday, October 12 at 6:00 pm at the Hollister City Council Chambers on 5th Street.

Sad, but necessary news

Most of you have heard by now, that my big brother, Gino, passed away on Wednesday after a courageous battle with cancer. The funeral will be at Sacred Heart Church at 5:00, Saturday the 9th. So many of our friends and family are involved with the details of Gino's service that Vicki and I have decided to cancel the Fortino Festa that was scheduled for Sunday, October 17th.

In the meantime, know that I am continuing in my responsibilities as candidate for Supervisor, District 4. For example, the FORTINO Walk and Knock event (canvassing neighborhoods) this Saturday, at 9:30a.m. is on. Join us at the corner of Airline Highway and Enterprise Road. We're going to meet a lot of voters!

Thank you all for your continued support!

Stop by and say "Howdy!" at the San Benito County Fair

It's here! The San Benito County Fair starts today, Friday, at 10:00am and I will be there all weekend. I hope you all stop by to say hello and bring the kids and grand kids by. I have helium balloons and treats for them. Great weather this weekend too, so come out and "Stirrup Some Fun!"

Special Speed Campaign Set for October 7th

The San Benito County Chamber of Commerce Lunch With Leaders program is inviting the public to another "speed campaigning" event on October 7th from 11:30 to 1:00 pm at San Juan Oaks Golf Club. You will have the opportunity to meet and listen to candidates for the Hollister City Council, San Benito County Supervisor, Gavilan College School Board, and San Benito County Sheriff.

Candidates will move from table to table in a "speed dating" format and share their views for the upcoming election while residents get to stay at their table awaiting a new candidate at each changeover.

Please RSVP to the San Benito County Chamber at (831) 637-5315.

Campaign ramping up again!

There's less than 70 days until the residents of San Benito County go back to the polls and make their voices heard on a variety of issues and candidates. As we begin ramping up our campaign for Country Supervisor of District 4, I want to express how honored I am to have received the continued endorsements from Hollister Firefighter's Union Local 3395, the Operating Engineers Local 3, the Republican Party of SBC, the SBC Deputy Sheriff's Association, the Hollister Freelance and the SBC Stewardship Council. Thank you very much and see you November 2!