Published in the January 26 Santa Maria Times. As bargaining begins between the Part-Time Faculty Association of Allan Hancock College and the representatives of college administration, a lot will be riding on what takes place at the negotiating table. The entire collective bargaining agreement is up for discussion. The bargaining agreement, or contract, is bargained […]

I did not come here tonight to gloat.  I came here to congratulate Jeff and Dan on their victories, although I will admit that seeing them seated at the Trustees’ table makes me very happy, and the knowledge that I and the Part-Time Faculty Association played a role in getting them there makes me happier […]

Published in the December 16, 2016 Santa Maria Times. While the results of the Allan Hancock College Board of Trustees election may not be earth-shaking, they do reflect not only a seismic shift in the composition of the board, they also show what a few determined people can do when they set their minds to […]

Published in the November 26, 2016 Santa Maria Times. Two incumbents on the Allan Hancock College Board of Trustees — Tim Bennett and Bernard Jones — faced re-election challenges from Dan Hilker and Jeff Hall. Both Bennett and Jones have been on the board for 12 years, while Hilker and Hall are political novices, never […]

Published in the November 1, 2016 Santa Maria Times. Despite the sound and fury of the current presidential election, voters should still pay attention to local races. One of those is for the Board of Trustees at Allan Hancock Community College. Two seats are up for re-election: District 2 and District 4. I am supporting […]