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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Ray Mena Productions Documents District 2 Candidate Juli Healy for Local Archival Series

TWAIN HARTE, CA — Ray Mena Productions has released a featured interview with Juli Healy, candidate for the Tuolumne County Board of Supervisors, District 2. The production is part of the Tuolumne Legends archival initiative, aimed at preserving the long-form narratives of community leaders and local figures ahead of the June 2nd primary election.

In this session, Healy—owner and broker of Healy Homes—discusses her platform focusing on fiscal responsibility, infrastructure improvements, and her "community-side" approach to county governance. The interview covers the unique needs of District 2, including the regions of Soulsbyville, Phoenix Lake, Cedar Ridge, and Twain Harte.

"Our objective is to move beyond the soundbite-driven cycle of modern politics," said Ray Mena, founder and Executive Producer. "By documenting these conversations with technical precision, we provide a permanent historical record that allows the electorate to engage with the authentic intent of their potential representatives."

The profile utilized a high-fidelity, multi-cam production environment to ensure broadcast-quality clarity. Hosted by U.S. Army Sergeants Aaron Rasmussen and Marvin Pierce, the series continues its non-partisan mission of capturing the oral and political history of the Sierra Nevada foothills.

The full archival interview is available for public viewing at: https://youtu.be/Ima4wwM58_Q

About Ray Mena Productions:

Ray Mena Productions is a premier media production firm specializing in documentary filmmaking, archival storytelling, and high-end audio engineering. Based in Twain Harte, California, the firm is dedicated to preserving community history through technical excellence.

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Producers Note.

PRODUCER’S NOTE

THE ARCHIVAL DIRECTIVE

The documentation of local leadership is a cornerstone of our mission at Ray Mena Productions. When capturing this profile of Juli Healy, our intent was to create a permanent historical marker for District 2—a snapshot of the ideas and individuals shaping the future of Tuolumne County in 2026.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS & INTENT

As with the Barbara Persson archive, this production prioritizes transparency. We utilize a minimalist, high-fidelity aesthetic to remove the "noise" of traditional campaign media. By maintaining a long-form, unedited format, we ensure that the nuances of the candidate’s vision for Soulsbyville, Phoenix Lake, and our mountain communities are preserved exactly as spoken.

Visual: Multi-cam synchronization to provide a comprehensive view of the dialogue.

Audio: High-resolution signal path to maintain vocal clarity for future archival review.

Context: Non-partisan documentation designed for both current public access and long-term historical trust.

CLOSING

Preserving the voice of our community is not just a production task; it is a commitment to the historical record. It is my hope that this profile provides the clarity necessary for an informed community and stands as a testament to the diverse narratives of the Sierra Nevada foothills.

The featured interview is now available for public viewing on Tuolumne Legends YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/Ima4wwM58_Q

About Ray Mena Productions: Ray Mena Productions is a premier media producer based in California, specializing in documentary filmmaking, community storytelling, and archival media services. Their signature series, Tuolumne Legends, focuses on the remarkable individuals and leaders who shape the history and culture of Tuolumne County

— Raymond H. Mena, Producer