SBC Stewardship Council Fundraiser this Thursday, April 29!

The San Benito County Stewardship Council will be holding a special fundraising event this Thursday, April 29 from 5:30 - 8:00 pm at San Juan Oaks Golf Club in support of SBC Supervisorial candidates, Phil Fortino (District 4) and Robert Rivas (District 3). Tickets are $60 and include food and drinks as well as an opportunity to meet with the candidates to discuss issues facing San Benito County.

To reserve your ticket, please download, complete, and fax in the following form. Your donation will be collected at the door. Reservation Form

For more information or questions, please contact the SBC Stewardship Council at sbcstewardshipcouncil@hotmail.com or by contacting April at 831-637-0375.

The San Benito County Stewardship Council is a Political Advisory Committee comprised of young local business leaders from San Benito County. FPPC#1307242.

SBC Stewardship Council Endorses Phil Fortino for Supervisor

Phil Fortino, Candidate for Supervisor, District 4, received the coveted endorsement from the San Benito County Stewardship Council. Fortino said, "I'm honored to receive the endorsement of the Stewardship Council. It's refreshing to know this group of young professionals has committed the time and energy to make a positive difference in San Benito County. Our future depends on dedicated, civic minded, involved citizens like the young men and women of the SBC Stewardship Council."

The Stewardship Council is comprised of young community leaders whose mission is to enhance the economic vitality and viability of San Benito County. April Englund, writing on behalf of the organization, endorsed Fortino because he was the "candidate most capable of repairing and maintaining the economic vitality of our County." Fortino added, "I look forward to working with the SBC Stewardship Council to realize our common goals of economic vitality for San Benito County as Supervisor, District 4."

This is the fourth of four endorsements Fortino has received: Hollister Firefighter's Local 3395, Deputy Sheriff's Association of San Benito County, and Operating Engineer's, Local No. 3.

Phil Receives Endorsements from Prominent Local Organzations

Phil Fortino, candidate for Supervisor, District 4 of San Benito County received endorsements from 3 prominent local organizations: Hollister Fire Fighters Union Local 3395; Operating Engineers Local 3; and San Benito County Deputy Sheriff's Association (DSA). All three expressed their excitement about Fortino's candidacy and his years of business creation and ownership. Quoting the Fire Fighter’s letter of endorsement, “Your years of dedication as a local business owner have given us great confidence in your ability to preside on the San Benito County Board of Supervisors.” An excerpt from the DSA endorsement letter states, “We believe your leadership and experience on crucial issues will benefit the SBC Sheriff’s Office and the citizen’s of San Benito County.” The Operating Engineers Local 3 endorsement specifically valued Fortino’s plan for an economic vitality task force.

Fortino responded to the rapid fire endorsements, " I am honored that the Hollister Fire Fighters Union Local 3395, the Operating Engineers Local 3 and SBC's DSA trust that I will do what is best for San Benito County." Fortino added, "My first commitment is to restore our county's economic vitality through the creation of quality jobs, better management of the dollars we have and encouraging local commerce." Fortino finished with, "We can't have good roads, quality schools, or even local retail options without a larger, diverse jobs base bringing in revenue. For that reason, my primary focus is jobs: finding them, keeping them, and creating them."