As far as I am concerned, the Press Enterprise, as a whole, leaves much to be desired! Let's be honest, they write mostly fluff pieces and nothing with any real depth or anything remotely near investigative journalism. Because if that were the case, they would not endorse candidates such as Smith and Masson. They would have done their homework.
I know for a fact that Masson was out campaigning a week ago and telling voters that he was a supporter of the Hemet Fire Department. You can imagine the names that were thrown around once those voters found out the truth. Both he and Hestrin (Riv Co District Attorney-Elect) used Innovative Political Solutions (I have said this before) for campaign fundraising efforts, which most people wouldn't raise an eyebrow to except for the fact that it is run by a relative of Jeff Stone and Jeff Stone has used the services himself. Please see the Facebook page with the shared post regarding Jeff Stone and receiving the endorsements.  Masson is standing there right next to him. The mailer sent out last week by Masson, had a photo of he and Hestrin with a quote from Hestrin that included 'he is exactly what Hemet needs for its renewed commitment to public safety'. What I find the most interesting about that mailer is that nowhere on it does it say that Masson is the president of the Riverside Sheriff's Association. You know why. Our public safety, PD included, would be contracted out so fast should he be elected to city council. Do you really want to take your chances on that one?

Now to Smith... I would love to know the unrealistic demands of the unions. HFFA gave a proposal where they would not get raises for 5 years. I don't recall any unrealistic demands from the SEIU (amazing group by the way, and a complete honor to meet some of the people who work hard everyday, especially after being hit hard by cuts.). So I really don't appreciate that comment, but I guess that would come from someone who wants to privatize and contract-out an entire city, including our library. How are we a business-friendly community when our small businesses are leaving because they cannot afford to do business here? In the eyes of Larry Smith, Hemet is now a business-friendly community. So here's what is ultimately going to happen - A business will come to town and force other ones similar to close because the income base is not here to sustain everyone, once again, leaving more vacancies.

FYI Larry Smith- you were not elected by the people to be mayor. You were elected by a slight council majority that you happen to be a part of.  I was in the council chambers that night and if it were up to the vast majority in that room, our city would be led by Krupa and Wright.
And let's see if $500 buys an endorsement, shall we?