Police response to the BLM protest and rally

Jun 16, 2020
Jun 16, 2020 Updated Apr 13, 2025
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Editor,

I take exception to the criticism leveled against the San Mateo Police Department by Councilman Rick Bonilla and Mayor Joe Goethals about the handling of the protest Wednesday, June 3.

(6) comments

Christopher Conway Jun 16, 2020 6:46am

Rick and Joe have got to go. Remember to vote these two guys out next election.

Tafhdyd Jun 16, 2020 6:50pm

Thanks for the tip. I will be sure to vote for them.

JustMike650 Jun 18, 2020 10:21am

Here Chris...not everybody can be wrong. Joe is our mayor during the pandemic, by the grace of God.

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aball52 Jun 17, 2020 8:20am

I wish i was a SM voter. there would be two less votes for Rick and Joe. I am a School Board SMFC voter the Watkins will not get my vote. Is this a publicoty stunt to get votes in the NOv election? now to see who is running and the name glory they are seeking in this incident. Again I say SMPOA do not endorse these candidates no confidence n them will get my vote.

aball52 Jun 17, 2020 8:27am

The denial that the mall was not an issue, ther was a rioter on the roof with a gun, the freeway was not a threat to protect is so profound it scares me..The "They" deny any of that is true. Maybe the "they" need to sit on the Bay Bridge now and just see what the police are talking about. Recognizing the rioters from the night before carries no weight with the they with blinders on.

Pacman Jun 19, 2020 9:25am

"I can imagine the cry if Hillsdale suffered damage and/or looting because the police didn’t adequately respond." A classic "Catch 22" situation. "Damned if you do, damned if you don't."

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