San Mateo County Board of Supervisors District 2 race: A contrast in leadership

I take issue with the writer's assertion that Noelia Corzo values community input. If she truly valued hearing the thoughts of her community, why would she block me, an ordinary San Matean, on her campaign Facebook page?

Good morning, Reverend

I don't know Noelia or Charles, but I'm guessing they're good people. I am curious, however, why you have suggested that Noelia has a stronger moral compass or possibly that Charles lacks such a moral compass based on one issue? Are there other related examples that tend to support your advocacy for Noelia?

I was glad Sup. Carol Groome finally changed her mind this month and also came around to voting in favor of the ad hoc committee to study independent civilian oversight. We're still a long way from making it happen and it will take Supervisors who is committed to it. I really want to see this in our community, so I'm voting for the candidate who has been an integral part of making it happen from the beginning. That's Noelia Corzo. She has been championing civilian oversight of the Sheriff's office for years, long before she was asking for votes.

Rev Ben, thank you for sharing your insights on this. I think it's important that we analyze not only the "what" people want to accomplish, but also the "how" - both are equally important.

Another point is whether a candidate acts based on political expediency vs having the best interest of the people in mind. For this particular issue, how is asking for transparency and accountability from any government agency not having the best interest in mind? Noelia has shown us she puts people before politics first.