Noreen Evans v. The Sonoma Alliance

In the last supervisorial election we saw, in the election of James Gore, a victory for Republican business interests. They defeated Deb Fudge, a long time progressive leader in the county, by moving in a young business Democrat and funding his campaign. The result tipped the five-member board of supervisors to the right. But then one of the three-member business majority was arrested for prowling after a young woman at night in his underpants. That prowler's open seat is now up for grabs.

Once again the Republicans have brought in an unknown person to run against a progressive stalwart, Noreen Evans. The newcomer, who claims not be political, has already raised $90,000. She's backed by our local oligarchy, the Sonoma County Alliance, and their helpers (James Gore, John Sawyer, Lisa Schaffner). Republican business interests intend to win back the empty office with this unknown young woman, a business owner, and retain their 3-2 business majority on the Sonoma County Board. Their strategy may be simple, but it works. They have mastered how to confuse voters, and money talks, as clarity walks.