Let’s focus on working together

Feb 11, 2023
Feb 11, 2023 Updated Apr 13, 2025
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Editor,

I am very disappointed in the letter from the five former San Mateo mayors supporting the recall of Mayor Lee.

(4) comments

Terence Y Feb 11, 2023 8:59am

Mr. Abreu - why wait for 2024? It appears there are folks disappointed in the current Mayor and perhaps these folks are afraid working together now may be more difficult than working with a potentially new councilmember. BTW, I’m sure councilmembers won’t let a recall keep them from working for their constituents. If they can't multitask, perhaps we need to recall more than just the current Mayor.

Westy Feb 11, 2023 7:13pm

Exactly. Let's see what the investigation turns up. Because from where I was sitting it certainly seemed as if it was Diaz Nash and Newsom were the ones working against good government by refusing to follow the city charter and vote in a mayor, as they pursued trying to ensure their pick for the 5th council member carried the day.

Connie Weiss Feb 12, 2023 9:00am

Westy, Diaz Nash and Newsom did not go against the Charter - both the City Manager and City Attorney said so multiple times during the very long deliberations.

Owen_Day Feb 14, 2023 11:15am

I was at the same meetings that you were at, and while it was a legal gray area, the intent of Councilmembers Diaz Nash and Newsom was clear.

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