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Mayor and challenger both back Measures AA and V; disagreement over sunset clause and communications
Summary
At the forum, Mayor Eric Bruin urged voters to renew Measure V and supported Measure AA for schools; challenger Travis Endicott said he supports AA but expressed concerns about Measure V's lack of a sunset clause.
Ballot measures were a focal point of the Ridgecrest candidate forum as mayoral candidates explained why voters should support Measures AA and V.
The measures matter because Measure V is a significant portion of the city budget and Measure AA is tied to school construction that candidates said would leverage larger outside funding.
Mayor Eric Bruin said he is a strong advocate for Measure V, calling it critical to public safety and…
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