QAB radio announcement causes confusion: Measure G failed...here's the explanation

Radio report confuses valley residents

I've recieve numerous phone calls and emails today regarding the outcome of the heavily watched property tax measure "G" put on the ballot the the Kern Valley Healthcare District.

Several source said they heard on our only local radio station that the measure passed. News man, Scott Costa, announced that the measure had passed 54% yes and 45% no.

Mr. Costa obviously didn't understand that an a bond measure requires a 2/3 majority, meaning 66.6 percent must agree.

The measure was already gone at first light last night when 45% voted no. The election was called.

Now, we have a community which is calling each other confused and without a reliable to source of explanation (thanks for checking in with me on this though). That is why the media can dominate your information, as we have no  other coverage making them, the KV Sun and QAB (best country and old time rock and roll) fulfill their responsibility, in my opinion. 

Mind you, that QAB contains KVHD board member, Bob Jamison, CARE Ambulance, and the ability to cover the news based on possible conflicts. I mean QAB relies heavily on the hospital and has someone on the inside. Jamison has used the station to defend Pam Ott, an hour long program, candidate forums, KVHD forums (one sided only), and even to aid him in his campaign in 2008.

As owner Tony Bohn said to me when I took them to small claims court for defamation, "if you don't like it, buy your own radio station."

Hmm.

It's possible Costa, or as I refer to him, "Smooth News" simply wanted that result, never covered this type of election, or didn't do his homework.

Measure G has failed along with the people who created it. The vote is currently split almost down the middle.

But, read below, we MUST come together now, both sides against our real enemy, Cal Mtg.

KVHD board meeting tonight at 5:30 PM in the hospital cafeteria. Be there, this community has some decisions to make.

Again MEASURE G DID NOT PASS, IT WAS DEFEATED FROM THE START...