The two candidates battling over the San Luis Obispo County District 5 supervisor seat, Atascadero Mayor Heather Moreno and Atascadero Councilwoman Susan Funk, displayed their differing views on water, wind energy, homelessness and taxes during a Feb. 7 debate hosted by the Atascadero Association of University Women and the League of Women Voters.
On the other side, Funk said we need to look at climate change and protecting our world. She voiced her support for wind energy and having maintenance facilities located at our local ports. Current District 5 Supervisor Debbie Arnold has fought to give the small farmers back their water rights. In response to a question about what they would have done differently regarding the county’s safe parking site near the sheriff’s department, Moreno said she would not have supported it. She mentioned issues with crime and poor planning.