I completely agree with the logic and conclusions expressed in the Daily Journal’s editorial regarding the upcoming Millbrae recall election (June 21 edition), and I strongly encourage Millbrae residents living in Districts 2 and 4 to vote “no” on the recall of Angelina Cahalan and Maurice Goodman. Regularly scheduled elections are the appropriate means for expressing one’s opinions about the performance of political officeholders and provide ample opportunity to choose between competing candidates. Recall elections should be reserved for serious instances of illegal activity, fraud or deception. Policy discussions and disagreements are signs of a healthy political environment where officeholders are empowered to express their views based on their careful analysis of issues and thoughtful deliberation. Angelina Cahalan and Maurice Goodman have served their districts, and all Millbrae residents with dignity, honesty and commitment to public service. They deserve the opportunity to finish out their full elected terms and only then face the judgment of voters in the next regularly scheduled election. Please reject this misguided use of the recall process by voting “no” in the city of Millbrae recall election.
Vote YES on the recall. If Cahalan and Goodman are willing to ignore the concerns and wishes of the community for the La Quinta Inn project, why wouldn’t they make more decisions ignoring the concerns and wishes of the community? As such, they should be recalled, regardless of the La Quinta Inn project. Voters can’t change their current votes, but voters can attempt to keep Cahalan and Goodman from future votes by voting to recall them. Regardless of how the recall turns out, we can be satisfied that their La Quinta vote will follow them around for the rest of their public careers, and possibly their private careers.
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Vote YES on the recall. If Cahalan and Goodman are willing to ignore the concerns and wishes of the community for the La Quinta Inn project, why wouldn’t they make more decisions ignoring the concerns and wishes of the community? As such, they should be recalled, regardless of the La Quinta Inn project. Voters can’t change their current votes, but voters can attempt to keep Cahalan and Goodman from future votes by voting to recall them. Regardless of how the recall turns out, we can be satisfied that their La Quinta vote will follow them around for the rest of their public careers, and possibly their private careers.
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