Q: What sets you apart from other candidates?
What sets me apart from other candidates is my uncompromising independence and absolute commitment to transparency.
I am running to serve the voters, not corporate interests or self-serving political networks.
The clear differences between my opponent and me come down to accountability and priorities:
1. A Zero-Tolerance Approach to Corruption
When faced with serious allegations of water theft involving board members and their business partners,
my opponent chose to protect the status quo, refusing to cast the crucial vote to continue the investigation
because they did not want to "open this can of worms."
I believe that avoiding a difficult truth to protect political allies
is a profound breach of public trust.
As your representative, I will never vote to cover up misconduct.
I have no conflicts of interest, no backroom side deals, and NO loyalty to private business networks at the expense of the public.
If elected, I will immediately push to reopen and fully fund the investigation into water theft.
2. Serving Families, Not Corporations
The Modesto Irrigation District belongs to the community, yet the current leadership treats it like a private club.
While my opponent protects insiders, my focus is entirely on relief for everyday residents:
- True Representation: I am beholden only to the voters. I will not accept corporate backing or align myself with entities that benefit from keeping residential rates high.
- Fair Utility Pricing: I will fight to slash the $32 monthly service charge and eliminate predatory late fees that burden working families.
- Equitable Water Distribution: I will ensure our water resources are managed sustainably for family homes and local farms, rather than prioritized for a select few large landowners.
3. Decisive Action Over Political Delays
For two election cycles, the current board has kicked the Groundwater Sustainability Plan down the road. I offer decisive, proactive leadership ready to pass this critical plan immediately to secure our valley's water future.
I am running to give District 4 a clean break from the politics of convenience and protectionism.
If elected I will bring accountability back to the board and ensure MID finally works for you.
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Q:How much do you expect to spend on this campaign? ZERO !
Let’s get one thing straight: this election is a service to my community, not an investment for a business.
I am not running to secure cheaper water for factory farms,
a secret power deal for an AI data center,
or a green light for a housing development outside of Tracy.
The voters are entirely sick of that nonsense.
This campaign is about my 25 years of service to our neighbors right here in Salida,
Wood Colony, and Northwest Modesto (District 4).
Because my loyalty belongs solely to you,
I am not asking for, nor will I accept, a single dollar in campaign contributions.
Here is why this sets my campaign apart
and why voters trust me to do the right thing
for our 100,000 electric customers and 3,000 irrigation customers:
- No Corporate Strings Attached: Honest candidates do not need a swarm of $100 lawn signs
or thousands of dollars in glossy junk mail clogging your mailbox with empty promises all election season. - Built on Real Community Trust: If you have ever been to a Salida Municipal Advisory Council (MAC) town meeting,
you already know exactly who I am and what I stand for.
My record of community presence speaks louder than any expensive ad campaign ever could. - A True Independent Voice: By spending nothing and accepting nothing,
I ensure that no corporation, large landowner, or special interest group owns a piece of my vote!
When elected to be your representative at MID,
Brad Johnson will move boldly and be the independent fighter looking out for the everyday home electric
and water customers at every single MID meeting.
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