Inside the Mariposa Arts Council | Andra Kovacs

Mariposa Assessor/Recorder Election | Tammie Guenthart

Today on Behind the Fence, I sit down with Tammie Guenthart, who is running for Assessor/Recorder in Mariposa County.This is the next in our ongoing series of interviews with candidates running for local office! The goal of this series is to provide a space for longer-form conversations so members of the community can hear directly from each candidate and make informed decisions.

Mariposa District 1 Supervisor Candidate Interview | Stanley Bissmeyer

Today on Behind the Fence, I sit down with Stanley Bissmeyer, who is running for District 1 Supervisor in Mariposa County.This conversation is part of a three-part series featuring each of the candidates in this race. Each candidate was asked the same set of questions, covering their background, priorities, views on key local issues, and what they hope to bring to the role.The goal of this series is to provide a space for longer-form conversations so members of the community can hear directly from each candidate and make informed decisions.Additional candidate interviews will be released throughout the week.

Mariposa District 1 Supervisor Candidate Interview | Adam McLane

Today on Behind the Fence, I sit down with Adam McLane, who is running for District 1 Supervisor in Mariposa County.This conversation is part of a three-part series featuring each of the candidates in this race. Each candidate was asked the same set of questions, covering their background, priorities, views on key local issues, and what they hope to bring to the role.The goal of this series is to provide a space for longer-form conversations so members of the community can hear directly from each candidate and make informed decisions.Additional candidate interviews will be released throughout the week.

Mariposa District 1 Supervisor Candidate Interview | Lisa Edelheit

Today on Behind the Fence, I sit down with Lisa Edelheit, who is running for District 1 Supervisor in Mariposa County.This conversation is part of a three-part series featuring each of the candidates in this race. Each candidate was asked the same set of questions, covering their background, priorities, views on key local issues, and what they hope to bring to the role.The goal of this series is to provide a space for longer-form conversations so members of the community can hear directly from each candidate and make informed decisions.Additional candidate interviews will be released throughout the week.

Inside the Mariposa Arts Council | Andra Kovacs

Today on Behind the Fence, I sit down with Andra Kovacs from the Mariposa Arts Council.We talk about how Andra came to Mariposa, her path into the Arts Council, and the role the organization plays in the community. We also explore the various programs and events they support, and why the arts continue to be an important part of life in a small town like ours.Along the way, we touch on how creativity is evolving, including the growing presence of AI and what that means for artists and creative spaces.This was a thoughtful conversation about community, creativity, and the impact the arts can have when they’re supported and shared.