District 5 voters have a clear choice in November. Supervisor Susan Masten is committed to moving Del Norte County ahead. She will make sure that we get our fair share of state and federal funds for housing, health care, law enforcement and critical infrastructure.In contrast, at a recent forum, her opponent said we should plan for “dark days ahead” and stated Del Norte should refuse funding assistance from Sacramento and Washington. Why? Dean Wilsaon said taking state and federal grants makes us “dependent on government”.Really? Should we cancel the federal funds that make airline service to Del Norte possible? Should we reject CalFire funds to harden homes and reduce wildfire risk? Should we return the Coastal Conservancy grant that repaired the harbor after the tsunami? Should we foot the bill for Last Chance Grade?Mr. Wilson advised voting “Yes” on Measures T and U because he wants to repeal the 1% sales tax increase we just approved in 2020. But that money is already being used to clean up blight, fund peace officers, and fix our roads. If you want to see the evidence, check last Friday’s front page of the Triplicate, announcing the hire of two new Deputies. (Vote “No” on Measures T and U).#placement_573654_0_i{width:100%;max-width:550px;margin:0 auto;}var rnd = window.rnd || Math.floor(Math.random()*10e6);var pid573654 = window.pid573654 || rnd;var plc573654 = window.plc573654 || 0;var abkw = window.abkw || '';var absrc = 'https://ads.empowerlocal.co/adserve/;ID=181918;size=0x0;setID=573654;type=js;sw='+screen.width+';sh='+screen.height+';spr='+window.devicePixelRatio+';kw='+abkw+';pid='+pid573654+';place='+(plc573654++)+';rnd='+rnd+';click=CLICK_MACRO_PLACEHOLDER';var _absrc = absrc.split("type=js"); absrc = _absrc[0] + 'type=js;referrer=' + encodeURIComponent(document.location.href) + _absrc[1];document.write('');Meanwhile, Susan Masten is working on an economic development plan for the County that will create more living-wage jobs and diversify our economy. If you are tired of politicians who use scare tactics to divide us, and are ready for a leader who will listen to all voices and find common sense solutions to meet Del Norte County’s challenges, vote for Susan Masten for District 5 Supervisor.Dan YorkCrescent City googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('ad-1515727'); });