Colusa D1 supervisor candidates on qualifications, priorities

Editor’s Note: This is one in a series of articles featuring responses by candidates.

This installment features candidates for Colusa County District 1 supervisor – Merced Corona and Johannes Lauwerijssen.

Questions were sent and returned by email. Candidates were given word limits for their answers. Alliance, Arbuckle/dunnigan Buyers Group, Knights of Columbus and State of Jefferson.

2. (100 word limit) Please tell us what the top three priorities should be for the District 1 supervisor and how you’ll approach those goals.

Lauwerijssen: If elected, I will use my long and successful business experience, my fiscally responsible stewardship of resources, and my active involvement with the community to work hard for solutions to the issues we face. I will help to ensure the continuation of maintaining the fiscal health of the county, take a conservative approach to upcoming issues, and make decisions that reflect the wishes of the people who live in this district as well as those in the entire county, always keeping the values held so dear to the citizens of Colusa County in mind.

Corona: Future supervisor goals: Encourage more businesses for downtown Arbuckle; be a stronger voice for District 1; improve our roads; be more accessible to people in District 1 when they want to voice their concerns or their ideas; be a strong voice at the county level against higher taxes and fees; have a good working relationship with the other supervisors and the county department heads to help make this county a good place to live and raise a family.

3. (50 word limit) Why are you the best person for this position; or what distinguishes you from your opponent.

Corona: I believe I’m the best choice for being your next District 1 supervisor because I have all the great qualities anyone would seek in a leader. I’ve held leadership positions in the military, Knights of Columbus, the Colusa County Sheriff’s Department and as a community organizer. Being retired allows me the time, to dedicate the time thats going to be needed to be a great supervisor.

Lauwerijssen: With 30 plus years as a businessman/ employer/farmer, I have experience with a variety of problems. I am always working to find solutions; therefore I am comfortable assuming the duties and responsibilities of District Supervisor and confident that I will be able to get things done efficiently and effectively.