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County Sheriff Candidates Tackle Debate Questions
Six candidates running for Santa Cruz County Sheriff participated in a two-hour forum hosted by the PRT at the Tin Shed Theatre on June 29. Five Democrats, Jose Agosttini, a navy veteran with 35 years experience working for Customs and Border Protection; Rafael Corrales, who served in the sheriff’s department for 24 years, retiring as a sergeant in 2018; incumbent David Hathaway, who has served one term as County Sheriff; Andrew Ibarra, who described himself as a problem solver; and Mario Morales, who served as Hathaway’s Chief Deputy, as well as working for the Nogales Police Dept., will face off in the July 30 primary election.
The PRT Newsletter for the Week of July 3, 2024
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Town of Patagonia’s 2024 Primary Election
The Town of Patagonia’s Election Director, Isabel Van Nest is busy gearing up for the 2024 Primary Election. This year the Primary Election will be held on Tuesday, July 30 from 6:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. in the Town Council Chambers at 310 McKeown Ave. You can request an early ballot in writing during Town Hall hours Monday – Thursday 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and Friday 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. On this year’s ballot are four candidates running for three council member positions: Ronald Reibslager, Gary Retherford, Michael Stabile and Anita Francesca Claverie. A candidate must receive 51% of votes cast to be immediately elected. Votes cast are the total number of people who voted. Candidates with less than 51% votes cast will have a run-off on November 5th in the general election. Thank you, Patagonia, for coming out and voting.
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