I was recently surprised to learn that termed out 37th District Assemblywoman Audra Strickland would be challenging two-term County Supervisor Linda Parks. Now first off, I don't think I really need to emphasize the fact that both Stricklands are career politicians and frequently office shop every season, because most locals already know that. What is problematic about this latest campaign is that Strickland moved to the 2nd Supervisor's District to challenge Parks, Strickland previously lived in Moorpark with is located in the 4th District represented by Supervisor Peter Foy. Strickland was convinced to run by the Republican Central Committee for Ventura, which includes her husband and mother-in-law. The fact that Parks endorsed former Assemblywoman Hannah-Beth Jackson over Tony Strickland in the 2008 State Senate race is likely fueling this move. Strickland came right out the gate with partisan rhetoric that has no place in a non-partisan race.
Linda Parks has a track record of effectiveness and independence, Audra Strickland has been highly partisan in her Assembly tenure and has accomplished very little. Personal vendettas and pettiness do nothing to help the current situation our state is in, bringing that sort of gridlock down to lower levels of government will further exacerbate the situation. This time, let's say no to the Strickland's office shopping.
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