PoliticalNotebook

3rd Di strict

County firefighters have endorsed incumbent Jerry Lenthall in his race for re-election to the county Board of Supervisors in the 3rd District, citing his “experience and leadership.”

Firefighters chose Lenthall “because of his strong belief that public safety, especially emergency response, needs to be a top priority of county government,” the San Luis Obispo chapter of Cal Fire said in a news release.

“Jerry has demonstrated the ability to work with all groups and to find solutions, and has been a strong supporter of ... firefighter issues,” the chapter wrote.

Lenthall, running for his second four-year term, is opposed by Adam Hill, a Cal Poly lecturer and former president of the county Food Bank Coalition.

The election is June 3.

The 3rd District includes Pismo Beach, Grover Beach, Avila Beach and parts of San Luis Obispo.

—Bob Cuddy

5th Di strict

Debbie Arnold, the Pozo rancher running against incumbent Jim Patterson, is set to host a fundraiser May 18 at the Camatta Ranch near Santa Margarita.

The event will be held from 1 to 6 p. m. and will include a barbecue and a tour of the 32,000-acre cattle ranch east of Santa Margarita on Highway 58.

Arnold is running to represent the 5th District, which includes Atascadero, Santa Margarita, Creston, California Valley and parts of San Luis Obispo.

Tickets are $75. For more information or to buy tickets, call Arnold’s campaign headquarters at 466-2283.

—Stephen Curran

15th Senate District

State Sen. Abel Maldonado will hold mobile office hours Wednesday from 10 a. m. to noon at the central entry of Paso Robles City Hall, 1000 Spring St. Maldonado said he encourages residents to meet with his staff.

The senator’s 15th District covers a slice of the California coast, stretching from Santa Maria to Santa Cruz.

For more information, call 549-3784.

—Bob Cuddy