Read the full story here Web Link posted Wednesday, December 24, 2014, 10:29 AM
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MV council members eye Gordon's Assembly seat
Original post made on Dec 24, 2014
Read the full story here Web Link posted Wednesday, December 24, 2014, 10:29 AM
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Posted by Max
a resident of Rex Manor
on Dec 24, 2014 at 10:54 pm
a resident of Rex Manor
on Dec 24, 2014 at 10:54 pm
Professor Tom Means formed an exploratory committee last Summer and will be announcing his candidacy for the Assembly seat on New Years Eve.
Posted by Larry
a resident of Gemello
on Dec 25, 2014 at 12:58 am
a resident of Gemello
on Dec 25, 2014 at 12:58 am
It appears we will have a large field in the Democratic primary for this seat; we may even have two democrats facing each other in November. Just from listening to Margaret Abe-Koga and Mike Kasperzak personally, I am of the impression that I am listening to a real person when Abe-Koga speaks, but am listening to a politician when Kasperzak speaks. That could be because he is a lawyer… It will be interesting to watch the campaign for this seat with what promises to be a crowded field of candidates.
Posted by Maher
a resident of Martens-Carmelita
on Dec 25, 2014 at 1:28 pm
a resident of Martens-Carmelita
on Dec 25, 2014 at 1:28 pm
I'm delighted at the chance to vote for Abe-Koga for CA assembly. Margaret is a blessing in MV politics and one of the smartest most grounded people in the field. I welcome the opportunity to vote for her and for her to represent our community' needs in Sacramento.
Posted by council watcher
a resident of Old Mountain View
on Dec 25, 2014 at 6:41 pm
a resident of Old Mountain View
on Dec 25, 2014 at 6:41 pm
"...Kasperzak has more consistently advocated for business interests than nearly anyone on the council..."
That's kind of an understatement. We are not talking about small businesses here, either.
"Abe-Koga has consistently supported labor unions and VTA transportation projects (she is a former chair of the VTA board) and opposed housing in North Bayshore, putting her at odds with progressives in the city."
PROGRESSIVES? I really can't let that one slide. Daniel DeBolt's use of the word "progressives" to describe those who favor turning MV over to housing developers is absolutely Orwellian. Freedom is slavery, you know?
Note: I'm not sure I'd vote for Abe-Koga...unless Kasperzak was her only opponent.
Posted by Smartest?
a resident of Old Mountain View
on Dec 25, 2014 at 7:51 pm
a resident of Old Mountain View
on Dec 25, 2014 at 7:51 pm
"Margaret is a blessing in MV politics and one of the smartest most grounded people in the field"
Smartest? Oh, lord...
Posted by What exactly
a resident of Slater
on Dec 28, 2014 at 7:12 pm
a resident of Slater
on Dec 28, 2014 at 7:12 pm
I will want to know WHAT EXACTLY elected officials seeking higher office have done (or failed to do) in lower offices. For example, tell us about unfunded or not-fully-funded pensions and promised life-time medical care for retired employees.
Posted by Jake
a resident of another community
on Jan 1, 2015 at 10:25 am
a resident of another community
on Jan 1, 2015 at 10:25 am
As to Palo Alto Councilmember Marc Berman, he already has campaign websites boasting about his extensive accomplishments. But he has only been on the City Council for 2 years and just signed up to work for a " non- profit" 6 months ago! Does anyone else want to run?
Posted by Jayne
a resident of North Whisman
on Jan 3, 2015 at 11:47 am
a resident of North Whisman
on Jan 3, 2015 at 11:47 am
This Marc Berman from Palo Alto also ran for State Assembly in 2010 before he had even been elected to any other office. Ambitious guy.
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