We are always appreciative of the lengths to which The Independent goes in ensuring local voters have information that will be helpful when casting their ballots. This includes extensive reporting long before Election Day, and endorsements that we believe are thoughtfully made, even when we don't always agree with them.
This year, however, we’re quite surprised to see an endorsement of Bill Banning for SBUSD's Area 3 when the Santa Barbara Teachers Association has so enthusiastically endorsed Chris Wichowski. We are hoping The Indy has a policy that makes it OK to say "oops! we were wrong!" when it comes to your endorsements, because this time you really got it wrong.
Reporters from your publication know what a mess our district is thanks in part to Bill Banning. He has either perpetuated problems that existed before him, or added new problems to the ever-increasing issues within the district.