The Voice of Oceanside probably holds the record for the
longest-running talk show in North County. It was started by our first
volunteer host, Tim Aldrich and the founder of KOCT,
Bob Bowditch, in 1988.
We have had hundreds of shows since then featuring State Senators,
US Congressmen (Including Randy “Duke” Cunningham!), Mayors and Councilmembers. The show has tackled controversial community topics like rent control,
city charters and major land use developments.
Last Thursday we had a full-television production crew in
for an entire day to film the start of a new season of the Voice of
Oceanside. Our long-time host, John Bonosoro had a series of informative
conversations with an impressive line-up of guests.
Duane Coleman, Superintendent of Oceanside Unified School
District
This was Dr. Coleman’s first time on the KOCT Voice set
and it was very informative. The new school Superintendent of Oceanside Unified School District, is a
graduate of Oceanside High School
and we learned a little about his journey
and educational background. He brought a short video about Oceanside Promise
and how it will help our graduating students no matter what path they choose,
be it the vocational arts or a college degree.
Councilmember Jack Feller
Councilmember
Feller has been a frequent guest on the Voice of Oceanside –he has been an
elected official since 2000. We asked Councilmember Feller about the many
changes brought on by the last election. Councilmember Feller gave viewers his
thoughts about the resignation of City Manager Steve Jepson and what Mr. Feller
will be looking for in the national search for a new city manager.
Fire Chief Darryl Hebert
Fire
Chief Darryl Hebert spoke with John about his staffing issues, concerns,
the many fires the department has faced over the past few months and also
brought a short video about a new program called Military in Transition.
Police Lt. Leonard Cosby
This was Police Lt.
Cosby’s first time on KOCT even though he has been a police officer in
Oceanside since 1986. Lt Cosby is the manager of OPD’s Neighborhood Policing
Team, School Resource Officer and Senior Volunteers. He discussed community
oriented policing which has been a successful problem solving approach to the
lowering of crime rates in Oceanside.
Councilmember Jerry Kern
Councilmember
Kern has served the community since first elected to city council in 2006.
As a Voice veteran, Councilmember Kern has been quoted as saying ‘elections
have consequences ‘and our host asked Jerry about the consequences of having a
new council majority. He also gave his perspective on the proposed new swimming
pool complex and the search for a new City Manager.
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KOCT will record additional Voice of Oceanside programs in
April with Mayor Wood, Councilmember Sanchez and new Councilmember Chuck
Lowery. Once these shows are edited we will play the entire City Council
series beginning in May.
These programs are a great way to ‘stay connected’ with your
elected officials—watch for our new season of the Voice of Oceanside.