Local politics has slumped to a new low when an elected official has to hold a media briefing in her home just to prove where she lives, because her challengers cannot resist the temptation to fib.

Supervisor Judy Mikels has the experience in county government and the fiscal restraint to ensure the county of Ventura remains strong and can continue offering the services so many residents depend upon.

Today, county government is as financially healthy as ever in its history.That means the county's leadership is doing its job and doing it well-and that includes Judy Mikels.

And all the while living in her home in the center of Simi Valley, in the center of the Fourth District. Imagine that.

We're going to hear a lot of nonsense in coming weeks as the silly campaign season picks up steam.Thankfully we already have a no-nonsense supervisor in Judy Mikels, someone we need to strongly support for reelection. Michael McIntyre Simi Valley