Editor,
I was disappointed by the Daily Journal’s decision to endorse my two opponents for election to the Millbrae City Council (“Holober and Oliva for Millbrae council” in the Oct. 5 edition of the Daily Journal). The glowing review bestowed on my opponents gives too much credit to a dysfunctional council that has not shown true leadership, and little attention was provided to the multiple failures in solving other challenges.
Thursday night, I shared my vision for Millbrae at our candidate forum. Difficult questions arose regarding wasteful spending, lack of parking and bullying on the City Council. My opponents had difficulty explaining many of the actions taken in the past five years they’ve been in office, including how building a $346,000 holiday ice rink would have been a respectful use of taxpayer money, why we waited almost a decade to begin formation of a business improvement district, how we are going to deal with soaring water bills that are severely impacting residents on fixed incomes, and whether it’s appropriate to sell Schultz Park to pay down the $20 million+ deficit for the recreation center rebuild.
Throughout this campaign, I have been amplifying the voices of hundreds of residents who are not being listened to. I have brought their concerns front and center in this election, so I strongly disagree that I am “a little quick to criticize.” I was shocked at our Daily Journal interview when Anne Oliva referred to our downtown as “already vibrant.” Nothing could be further from the truth. How can we start taking Millbrae in the right direction when our leaders can’t even identify major issues?
I will continue to focus on what is important, which is not compiling a lengthy list of endorsements, but rather, to spend time meeting with residents and hearing their feedback and solutions for Millbrae.
You You Xue
Millbrae
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(2) comments
You You,
Your support of rent control and Prop 10 is inexplicable and inexcusable. We all know that rent control drives up prices, reduces supply. Economist almost unanimously oppose rent control. If you want me to cite research papers to help you understand, by all means, let me know.
You appear to be supporting something you do not fully understand, just because it "sounds" popular. Don't go that demagogue path. You are still young. Learn.
Regards,
A Concerned Voter
Millbrae Community Television (MCTV) hosted a City Council "Forum." It was not intended to be a back-and-forth "debate." Thank you to Councilmembers Holober and Oliva for recognizing and respecting the differences and representing themselves in a mature and professional manner. Thank you MCTV for providing an opportunity for the candidates to show themselves to the voters.
Marge Colapietro Former Millbrae Mayor
Community Advocate and Volunteer
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