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Farmers denounce Radanovich; Growers sign letter opposing stance on water settlement

Posted by: Maven on June 26, 2009 at 7:09 am

From the Capital Press:

It appears that far more than one farmer is upset with U.S. Rep. George Radanovich’s representation of his district.

Earlier this month on a Fresno TV news channel when a local farmer said he would not support Radanovich for re-election because of his commitment to the San Joaquin River settlement and economic policies, Radanovich’s response was that if one person was feeling disaffected, “that is the choice I have to make in representing the district.”

More than 160 farmers signed a letter to the longtime 19th Congressional District representative, calling him on his statement. The letter was published last week as an advertisement in the Fresno Bee.

The signatures were gathered in about three days, said Madera-area grower Denis Prosperi. “We only contacted about 50 farmers to make a point that there are more who are upset that he won’t listen,” said Prosperi. “Another three days and we would easily have had 100 more names.”

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June 26, 2009 · Filed Under Agriculture, San Joaquin Valley

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