Ballots are arriving for the June 3rd election. It’s crucial to elect the right person for California’s 25th Congressional District, the area mostly comprised of Santa Clarita, Palmdale, Lancaster and Simi Valley.

Here are some reasons why Steve Knight is indisputably the stand-out choice.

Steve Knight is not a career politician. His service history includes:

* U.S. Army — eight years;

* LAPD officer — 18 years;

* City councilman — two years;

* California Legislature (assemblyman and senator) — six years;

Steve Knight has always lived in the community he serves and knows his home turf. Opponent Tony Strickland resides outside.

Steve is solid. Strickland has a history of raising big money in one district, then switching to another.

Steve’s endorsements:

* 17 out of 20  City Council members in his district;

* L.A. County Supervisor Mike Antonovich;

* Ventura County Supervisor Peter Foy;

* Former and current state Assembly members;

* Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association PAC;

* L.A. Police Protective League.

Steve’s campaign contributions are local sources, not out-of-area, beholden moneys from big names who will not be living under this election’s victor.

Steve will continue the fight against Cemex’s massive filthy intrusion into SCV daily lives. Opponent Strickland and his (former Assemblywoman) wife have accepted three contributions from Cemex.

“Veterans for Steve Knight” recognize he has introduced more veteran bills than any other legislator in his six years of service, authoring and co-authoring at least 30.

Strickland’s number is zero.

The smart choice is clear.

Betty Arenson has lived in the SCV since 1968 and describes herself as a conservative who’s concerned about progressives’ politics and their impacts on the country, her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She says she is unashamed to own a gun or a Bible, couldn’t care less about the color of the president’s skin, and demands that he uphold his oath to protect and follow the Constitution of the United States in its entirety. Her commentary publishes Fridays.