Comments on: More CC supervisor mailers, these pro-Andersen

By: Bruce R. Peterson, Lafayette

Bruce R. Peterson, Lafayette — Thu, 07 Jun 2012 20:28:08 +0000

@ #18 I voted for Sean White. The alternative to none of the above. More people would have voted for him if they knew anything about him. I live in the same town & don’t know him, his friends or his viewpoints.
He did get the most votes per dollar spent.

By: JohnW

JohnW — Thu, 07 Jun 2012 18:57:38 +0000

Re: #17

Along with that LDS subdivision comes the affordable housing section, Joseph Smith Village, and the senior housing area, Celestial Kingdom. And, of course, there is the Degrees of Glory Golf Course.

By: RR senile columnist

RR senile columnist — Thu, 07 Jun 2012 18:18:06 +0000

In re Sean White: Show me a thoughtful loser and I’ll show you a loser.

By: Len Saputo, MD

Len Saputo, MD — Thu, 07 Jun 2012 08:18:57 +0000

June 7, 2012
Letter to the Editor
We should be appreciative that there was at least one candidate running for a seat on the Contra Costa Board of Supervisors who addressed the most important problem we face in American politics. Corruption. Dr. Sean White did not accept campaign contributions of any kind, and did not put up a single poster asking for your vote. His campaign consisted of public meetings and word of mouth. While many appreciated his intentions, the vast majority of our citizenry was far more interested in issues that affected their pocketbook. Dr. White did not have a large political machine to promote his political views, and he did not even receive anywhere near equal exposure from our newspapers as did his opposition.
Sean White’s goal has been to clean up politics in Contra Costa County. Quite frankly, he did not expect to win, but if he had it would have marked the beginning of a new era in American politics that is needed more than ever before in our history. Being elected to office still depends far too much on who you know and how much money is donated to your campaign fund, which is used to familiarize the public with your name. Dollars come with strings attached. We desperately need a grass roots driven change in our political system that is oriented to doing the right thing and providing fair governance and needed services to the community rather than to special interest groups that can afford to purchase the vote of a politician.
We live In an era where we Americans have lost confidence in our government for good reason. The wealthy, especially corporations, have far more influence than the working class at every level of American government. I support the position of the League of Women Voters who advocate that every candidate receive equal funding for their political campaigns.
There’s no question that political issues are important, that is why we have elections. However, the most important issue we face in American politics today is that conflicts of interest have taken precedence over democracy. Unless we clean up our political system the American Dream will be just that…a dream.
Thank you, Dr. Sean White, you have been a breath of fresh air.
Len Saputo, MD
DrLen@DoctorSaputo.com

By: Elwood

Elwood — Thu, 07 Jun 2012 00:38:37 +0000

Oh, boy!

I’m really looking forward to moving to Brigham Young Estates, the new 5,000 home LDS subdivision just east of the current ULL.

By: JohnW

JohnW — Wed, 06 Jun 2012 23:36:33 +0000

Thanks Josh.

By: Josh Richman

Josh Richman — Wed, 06 Jun 2012 22:44:10 +0000

@14 – John, the new top-two system does not apply to local, nonpartisan races such as the BOS, so by exceeding 50 percent of the vote, Andersen won with office outright without need for a runoff.

By: JohnW

JohnW — Wed, 06 Jun 2012 20:51:50 +0000

Re #12

As I understand it, she’s in by virtue of getting 50%. That doesn’t seem to be the case for other offices, and I’m not sure why 50% closes the deal for the BOS race and not others.

She doesn’t take office until January. So, Brown still has the option of appointing her or anybody else to fill the seat between now and when her elected term starts.

By: Elwood

Elwood — Wed, 06 Jun 2012 20:51:15 +0000

Never mind! Got the answer from Lisa V’s post on FB.

Congratulations to Candace Andersen, newly elected CoCo Supervisor!

By: Elwood

Elwood — Wed, 06 Jun 2012 20:21:21 +0000

So, how does this top two thing work?

Even though Candace got 60% of the vote to Tomi’s 28% do we have to have another *** kicking in Nov., or is Candace elected?