More Shenanighans in the Fourth District but Biane Does the Right Thing

From www.iepolitics.com

But this time there is precedent. In 1984 San Bernardino City Councilman Bob Hammock was elected to serve as Fifth District supervisor on the San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors. He was re-elected in 1988. He wanted to run for a third term.

During this same period Assemblyman Jerry Eaves was making a name for himself as a part of the “Gang of Five” going up against Speaker Willie Brown. Jerry made clear his intentions to leave the state assembly and challenge Hammock.

During the 1991 reapportionment process, Hammock had the Board of Supervisors draw Eaves out of the Fifth District so he couldn’t challenge Hammock. After the action took place, Eaves moved back into the Fifth District and announced his candidacy. Hammock dropped out of the race and Eaves won the seat in 1992.

Fast forward to 2009 and incumbent Supervisor Paul Biane is being challenged by Upland Mayor John Pomierski. Biane was offered a similar deal where Pomierski’s home could be moved into the Fourth District to “even things up a bit.” The always-cocky Biane turned down the request, suggesting that he is confident he can defeat any and all comers. Now that we have seen the kind of deals cut on Biane’s behalf with the District Attorney’s office, we can understand why he is so confident.