A Commander Steps Forward: Meet Bob Smith, a New Voice for the Central Coast
By Bonnie Donovan
At a time when voters across the Central Coast increasingly question whether Washington understands their lives, a new candidate is stepping forward with a résumé built not in politics—but in service, discipline, and hard work.
Robert “Bob” Smith, a retired U.S. Navy Commander and Carpinteria resident, is running …
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