<<Things that make me wonder:  “I read the Tehachapi News along with many other papers, and interestingly enough, I find more detailed information about our City Council Meetings in the California City Newspaper.  Hmmm!”>>

I will definitely go check out your website--thanks for introducing yourself...  

As to the above quote from your blog, I think that the Tehachapi News problem goes far deeper than just the "good ol' boys club"...  From my communication with current and past reporters that work/ed there, the stories that they write are blacklisted or heavily edited if they are controversial or negative.  This editing is done by their parent company...  I am not professionally involved, and I get this information strictly through these reporters, but if this is correct, then the residents here need to KNOW that they are not getting the whole story.  These stories include but are not limited to:  this Fire Department scandal, the Grand Jury's investigation of the Tehachapi School District, the complaints about the School Board, the controversies surrounding the decisions about the hospital, etc.  
Do you think that you could have influence over this?  Boy, that would be miraculous!  

I am really new to this blog area on the Tehachapi News website, but it sure has been enlightening.  I think I'll recommend that my neighbors read this instead of their pollyanna newspaper.  You're right--the truth is in the discontent of the bloggers here. 

What do you think?
Oh, and thanks again for writing here :)

Stan understands the sacrafices that fire and sheriff personnel make, the services they provide to their communities, the politics involved in both fields and how honored he is to say that we have the best of both worlds in Tehachapi.  As for any new departments that may, or may not, spring up Stan has a very high standard for them to measure up to.  The citizens of Tehachapi deserve the best and you are it.

Let's get out the vote and VOTE for STAN BECKHAM and write-in Henry Schaeffer!  Pass the word and let's get the largest voter turnout that Tehachapi has ever seen!  We're all winners when we VOTE!

Tehachapi for Life,  Have you driven by the 'new' city fire department facility?  You can't miss the big white tent.  It looks like Barnum & Bailey is in town.  

I feel bad for the young fellows working there who just want a decent and rewarding job.  I would encourage them to go get their training and apply with the Kern County Fire Department.

Personally I would not have a city fire department or a city police department, especially reportable to the 'City Manager.'  Jason Caudle doesn't have the experience to manage two such vital positions.  I can guarantee you that I will be the wrench in the cog where these two departments come into play.  I can't tolerate waste.  Our city doesn't have the money to waste and keep pouring down dry holes.  As a businessman I don't need expensive studies to know that there are some things that are better "out-sourced."  Of course, our City Manager wouldn't have the control and power he is seeking then would he?  Or, is it under the guidance of his mother-in-law that this power play is being made?

Perhaps under the proper guidance, meaning NOT his mother-in-law, Jason Caudle could be trainable, if not life is going to be very difficult for him after I am elected.  The City Manager position is not fun-n-games time.  This position effects peoples' lives in dramatic ways and needs to be approached accordingly.  

This also applies to the code enforcement officer and his staff, and to Mr. David James and staff.  These people had better learn to act professionally and with respect to the citizens of Tehachapi and PDQ because I plan on spending a lot of time with ALL of the departments and their respective heads.  I expect excellence and commitment if you are going to be a 'public servant.'

I hope I have answered your questions on these topics and more.  I'll be happy to voice my position on any other questions you may have.