Sen. Patricia Bates (R-Laguna Niguel), who is terming out this year, is running for Orange County supervisor in the Nov. 8 election to be a “significant voice” for District 5 residents.
Bates, who previously served as a county supervisor for seven years, said her understanding of how state issues impact local government will help her better represent residents.
“They say the government closest to the people is the best government and that’s because you, as a local resident, get to relate directly to your decision makers who implement policies that affect your life,” Bates told The Epoch Times.
(Courtesy of Patricia Bates)
Bates said many local issues impacting communities reach the state level including the increase in homelessness, drug addiction, and mental health issues….