Mark Medina Archives

Supervisor Mark Medina (middle) announced at the May 25 meeting he was resigning. Photo by Noe Magaña.

San Benito County Supervisor Mark Medina resigns

Published 05/25/2021
BenitoLink Reporter, Noe Magaña

He’s moving to Florida to pursue a ‘uncommon and exciting job opportunity.’

Photo provided by Supervisor Mark Medina.

COMMENTARY: First and foremost, we are Americans

Published 11/03/2020
Community Contributor, Mark Medina

Supervisor Mark Medina writes that regardless of what party, candidate, propositions or measures are victorious on Election Day, he will choose to rise above incivility and work together.

Community members are invited to share their opinions on BenitoLink. Photo courtesy of Pixabay.

COMMUNITY OPINION: San Benito County facing emergencies

Published 06/29/2020
Community Contributor, Mark Medina

Supervisor Mark Medina writes about the county facing COVID-19 and the budget.

San Benito County Supervisor Mark Medina. Photo by John Chadwell.

COLUMN: On March 24 virtual board meeting

Published 03/30/2020
Community Contributor, Mark Medina

Supervisor Mark Medina writes about changes to meetings during the coronavirus pandemic and addresses his decision to postpone C-1 rezone of Betabel node.

Intersection of Highway 156 and Highway 25. Photo by Leslie David.

Primary Election 2020: SBC Supervisor District 1

Published 01/28/2020
BenitoLink Reporter, Carmel de Bertaut

Two candidates compete for North County seat.

San Benito County Supervisor Mark Medina. File photo.

Supervisor Mark Medina announces run for re-election in 2020

Published 04/18/2019
Mark Medina

Medina says he will continue to work with local small businesses, agriculture industry.

COLUMN: Notes From The Chair

Published 04/09/2019
Community Contributor, Mark Medina

In this latest column, San Benito County Supervisor Mark Medina discusses road repair funds and upcoming transportation projects.

San Benito County Supervisor Mark Medina speaking at the 2018 Election Forum hosted by BenitoLink, San Benito County Farm Bureau, and Youth Alliance. File photo.

COLUMN: Notes From The Chair

Published 02/12/2019
Community Contributor, Mark Medina

In this latest column, County Supervisor Mark Medina talks about what took place during a recent meeting.

COLUMN: Notes from the Chair

Published 02/05/2019
Community Contributor, Mark Medina

In this latest column, County Supervisor Mark Medina shares his goals for the year, which include more transparency.

Richard, left, and Doug Burkett say cannabis could be godsend for their ranch. Photos by John Chadwell.

Ranchers plead for county to pass cannabis cultivation ordinance, as supervisors pass tax ordinance for June ballot

Published 03/11/2018
John Chadwell

Before considering and then passing a resolution to place a cannabis use tax on the June primary ballot, a number of South County ranchers spoke to the board, asking that they pass the cultivation ordinance .