STA BARBARA–Sta. Barbarans residing abroad have urged their relatives in their hometown to support re-electionist Mayor Reynaldo Velasco in the May 10 elections.

“You have seen the difference. Play smart and elect the best candidate,” said Daniel Fabito, a native of Barangay Nilombot and now a leader of the Filipino community in Las Vegas.

“In only three years, Mayor Velasco has achieved what the clan that ruled the town for decades failed to do,” said Serafin Padlan, a native of Barangay Banaoang now based in Los Angeles, California.

“The town enjoyed efficient, honest and dedicated local government service for the first time under Mayor Velasco. Its residents should not let that slip away this coming elections,” added Florencio Fernandez, a native of Barangay Maningding now based in San Jose, California.

“He is one politician who delivered to his constituents more than what he promised,” testified couple Alfredo and Lita Esteves, Filipino-Americans who own a vast tract of farmlands in Sta. Barbara.

They also pointed out that he promised to build 150 classrooms in three years but actually achieved 288.

The Esteves also pointed out that no previous mayor has done so much in agriculture development, improving the quality of education, building public works projects from flood control dikes to school buildings, roads and bridges.

Velasco is also credited for solving the perennial flooding of a wide area of farmlands and residential zones as well as for rehabilitating the network of irrigation canals that had no water for over 20 years.

The mayor also introduced livelihood projects, initiated low cost housing projects for the poor, and attended to the needs of the youth.—LM

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