Comments on: Council Election Finance 2014: Charts, Maps

By: Glacial Erratic

Glacial Erratic — Sun, 03 Aug 2014 19:45:48 +0000

I have no settled opinion on Adams yet, but Sabra B should know how much David Cahill undermines voters for her with these posts. Wow.

By: David Cahill

David Cahill — Fri, 01 Aug 2014 23:16:11 +0000

I’m concerned that Adams may be part of a “stealth” effort by anti-choice folks to gain representation in local government. This has happened elsewhere.

A decisive victory for Kailasapathy on August 5 will definitely be in the public interest.

By: Jack Eaton

Jack Eaton — Fri, 01 Aug 2014 14:47:45 +0000

Re (21) “Not sure how Mr Adams’ personal views on abortion, same sex marriage or LGBT issues will affect the City overall in terms of policy. My guess is that there will be no effect at all, and I doubt there will be much discussion of this at Council in upcoming years.”

Currently, the City’s Human Rights Commission is working on revisions to our human rights ordinance. An area of particular interest is protections for the full spectrum of sexual identity. These changes may be adopted before new Council members are sworn in, but it is also possible that the revised ordinance will be presented to Council after new members are seated. Either way, the ordinance will likely need to be reviewed and tweaked after a year or two to make sure the protections are working.

So, in fact, the Council will discuss issues of gender and sexual identity in the foreseeable future. If you care about LGBT issues, this is an important election.

By: Alan Goldsmith

Alan Goldsmith — Thu, 31 Jul 2014 19:24:31 +0000

“Mr Adams may also modify his own viewpoints over the years, which is something humans do often during their lifetimes.”

Or worried politicians…over several hours…

By: Luis Vazquez

Luis Vazquez — Thu, 31 Jul 2014 19:17:51 +0000

@20: Chalk another one up to the irony of American politics. Even Walter Reuther participated in the purge of communists and other so-called “left-wing radicals” from the UAW’s ranks in the 1950s. There is actually a very wide political spectrum that exists today, and has existed for a long time within all unions, reflecting the diversity of opinions in an inclusive organizations. Can’t say the same for the Republican party.

Not sure how Mr Adams’ personal views on abortion, same sex marriage or LGBT issues will affect the City overall in terms of policy. My guess is that there will be no effect at all, and I doubt there will be much discussion of this at Council in upcoming years. Mr Adams may also modify his own viewpoints over the years, which is something humans do often during their lifetimes.

By the way, your CPA has had 2 whole years to pore over the city’s books, how much longer is needed to identify earth-shaking scandals and fiscal malfeasance? I’m sure if there were any, your CPA would have brought them to light by now. Perhaps there are none to find…

By: Alan Goldsmith

Alan Goldsmith — Thu, 31 Jul 2014 18:03:10 +0000

“Another reason why I am supporting Don Adams in this primary is because he received the endorsement of the UAW, the union of which I am still a member.”

It’s such a hoot….if true–the UAW supporting a candidate backed by…the wing of the party with Repbublican values wearing the masks of Democrats. Believe be, Walter Reuther would be rolling over in his grave at the idea Don Adams is a Democrat. Or those who are pulling his strings vis a vis this ‘clarification’ of his equal rights views.

By: Steve Bean

Steve Bean — Thu, 31 Jul 2014 13:06:06 +0000

@11: After receiving a second piece from the Briere campaign that presented that quote from the Chronicle out of context, I think the answer to your question is, yes, it’s dishonest, and therefore misleading. The baffling thing about it is that it could have been presented honestly and still presented a positive message. Someone (Sabra being the ultimate one) wasn’t thinking clearly.

By: Luis Vazquez

Luis Vazquez — Wed, 30 Jul 2014 14:52:15 +0000

Another reason why I am supporting Don Adams in this primary is because he received the endorsement of the UAW, the union of which I am still a member. And yes, Pat, I have often contemplated running for office, and even threatened to run as a Republican, even though I am a staunch Independent. Fortunately it will have to wait until I retire from my day job.

By: Patricia Lesko

Patricia Lesko — Tue, 29 Jul 2014 20:50:35 +0000

@Luis, if you feel punished, perhaps you’ve been a bad boy. ;-) Relax, man. It only local politics. You keep sweating the little stuff and you’re gonna end up giving yourself a heart attack. Better yet, please run for local office. I’m not sure Ward 1 could elect a Republican, but heck you never know until you try, right?

By: John Q.

John Q. — Tue, 29 Jul 2014 16:00:16 +0000

But neither you or Mr. Cahill made that distinction. Perhaps more fact-based comments and fewer snide comments that come off looking foolish when your own transgressions are revealed would serve you and Mr. Cahill better.