Editor,
To the former mayors of San Mateo who wrote a letter supporting the recall of Mayor Amourence Lee, thank you for expressing your concern for the future of San Mateo and your desire for positive and healthy governance. While I understand your perspective, I must express my dissatisfaction with your call for the recall Lee.
Recalling an elected official should be reserved for cases of serious misconduct or criminal behavior, and not simply for disagreements over policy or decisions. Such action can be divisive and disruptive, and may not necessarily lead to a more functional and productive council/citizen relationship.
In addition, I must express my disappointment in the manner in which this letter was written. As former mayors of San Mateo, it is important that you engage in proper decorum when addressing matters of public concern. Calling for the recall of a sitting councilmember without sufficient cause or evidence undermines the democratic process and may be perceived as a personal attack rather than a constructive contribution to the discussion.
I encourage you to reconsider your position and to engage in constructive dialogue with Councilmember Lee and other city leaders, as well as the broader community. By working together and respecting each other’s perspectives, we can build a more vibrant and inclusive community for all residents of San Mateo.
Daniel Craig
Redwood City
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(3) comments
Hi, Daniel
During the discussion about Mayor Lee's campaign tactics last fall, I noted that when San Mateo does well, the entire county does well. Will San Mateo find that "better path"? Is there more than one path to the mountain top?
Mr. Craig, if you don’t recall, working together and respecting each other’s perspectives really flew out the window when President Trump ran for office. If anything, we should thank our lucky stars, for now, that there isn’t a local version of a Russian Collusion Delusion. Of course, we’ve already seen a Lee supporter pull out the racism card so maybe it’s just a matter of time before the “Russians” make an appearance.
"Inclusivity" is a cop out expression. Those of us raised correctly already know/knew how to treat people of all creeds, colors and backgrounds. We don't need platforms or a woke generation to tell us how to act and respond. It's a Sham. I reminder here and there is fine, but what the 5 Mayor's did was perfectly fine and I might add, they were obligated to do so. Inclusivity warnings or lack there of, is a cover up for bad actors who live their lives as bullies rather than behave properly in how they treat all people. I don't need somebody to tell me how to act, when I know how.
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