Enney wins Paso Robles school board election

According to the election results released on Friday afternoon, Kenneth E. Enney Jr. has emerged victorious in the Paso Robles Joint Unified School District Board election by a considerable margin of over 1,000 votes. 

Enney, who secured 54.42% of the total vote, received 6,524 votes, while his closest contender, Hollander, secured 5,464 votes, or 45.57%. The election is not yet completely finalized as 96 ballots with questionable signatures and those received through Monday are yet to be counted, according to a report from CalCoast News.

In response to his win, Enney expressed his eagerness to assume his position on the board and work towards a better academic performance for the district. Enney was previously appointed to the board in October 2022, but was later removed after he discovered a school webpage for LGBTQ students that contained a link to a chatroom where adults discussed sex. He brought this to the district's attention and subsequently sought an investigation by law enforcement.

Paso Robles mayor absent for health issue

Paso Robles Mayor Steve Martin is taking time off from community matters to focus on his health and treatment, according to city officials. 

Martin has missed two council meetings recently due to a serious health concern that has not been disclosed. The mayor has received a favorable prognosis and hopes to only continue to miss council meetings through early spring. 

The city has asked for compassion, dignity, and respect for Martin's privacy while he is away. Mayor Pro-tempore John Hamon will fill in for Martin during his absence. Source: CalCoast News

Kenneth Enney runs for Paso Robles school board

Kenneth Enney, a candidate for the Paso Robles Joint Unified School District trustee, launched his campaign with a drive-through barbecue chicken fundraiser on February 25th. 

Despite cold and rainy weather, the event saw a large turnout, and the fundraiser sold out in an hour. Enney's campaign manager, Michael Rivera, said that Enney's platform of standards, accountability, and leadership has appealed to a wide range of voters, and Enney will ensure taxpayer dollars are spent wisely. 

Enney is running against Angela Hollander in a special election scheduled for April 18th. Vote-by-mail ballots will be sent out on March 19th. Source: Paso Robles Daily News