SubscribeElection season is upon us, and it is our duty to get out and vote. It does not matter who you vote for or why you select the candidate. Just get out and do it. Alameda is going to select a new mayor this year. Alameda has had good leadership for a long time. All is not perfect but Alameda is a beautiful place with a pretty balanced budget. I will give you thoughts on the candidates for mayor this year. You do not have to agree I just hope you think about it and go vote. The same goes for all of the readers who are eligible to vote. Now I begin.
Frank Mataresse – He has my vote. He drives an electric car around Alameda. He is technically savvy and is not afraid to try things.
Doug DeHaan – I like anyone who is Doug DeHaan’s opponent. He campaigns on negative ads and likes to point fingers. Leaders do not pass blame.
Marie Gilmore – I like Marie, she does a good job on city council and has a good record as a person. A city council with people like her are what make Alameda great.
Tony Daysog – He seems like a professional politician to me. His political career gets a yawn compared to Mataresse, Gilmore and Kahn.
Kenneth Kahn – You just have to love Kenny the clown. He is technically savvy and a clown.
These are just my thoughts. Go to their web sites or a town hall meetings and make up your mind. If you really like a candidate, go help them out. All candidates for local office need help.
