Comments on: (UPDATE) (UPDATE)Wasserman re-elected, Wieckowski, Chan win council race

By: Adam

Adam — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 04:10:07 +0000

Sour Grapes…take it for what it is. This is where you live. I’m making long term plans.

By: Andrew Kornblatt

Andrew Kornblatt — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 21:24:58 +0000

I wanted to say what a pleasure it was reading your blogs and updates and talking with you about the Ohlone College Board race. I feel we ran an aggressive field and mailing campaign that paid off. I am very proud of Teresa and the community.

By: Californiaguy

Californiaguy — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 19:11:56 +0000

SOUR GRAPES
We have picked the Fremont City Council Persons to lead us into the Future with
27.67% of the vote
20.81% of the vote
What is wrong with this picture, why not a run off, would this be allowed if we were a Charter City.
I just do not understand how such a low % of the vote, can dictate Fremonts Future.
Something is wrong here!

By: Jen

Jen — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 18:50:57 +0000

I was really hoping for a different result, but given the inclination of the Fremont voter to prefer the devil they know, I’m not surprised.

I can only hope that people who support smart growth and reduced sprawl development remain active in attending council meetings and in whatever capacity might prevent Wasserman and his council from continuing to ruin Fremont.

I voted for Vinnie Bacon and hoped that people might give him a chance given that he was the ONLY candidate with actual education in urban planning. I hope he stays involved in city politics and goes for it again in a couple of years.

By: pat

pat — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 17:57:29 +0000

I agree with Rob Kay. It is disgraceful that Wasserman has won again. He is a corrupt ex police Chief who is best friends with the current police chief. Both are arrogant and belligerent. This attitude has trickled down to both the Police and Fire Depts. the cops yell at you when you call them for a burglary or other crime, they don’t come when a drunk driver hits your car, and of course most don’t live in Fremont to give a hoot about the town they supposedly protect. What $120,000 per year is not enough for the average cop of fireman? Wa Wasserman has never made an effort to get mass transit in order to have the A’s here. How are we to suppor this stadium without proper mass transit? Wasserman refuses to work with the School District to improve the schools to handle the excess population the A’s will bring. This guy is a joke. He is someone along with the Police Chief who always has an excuse not to do what is right for Fremont. Both of these buddies should retire with their full pension and leave the city to people that want to bring it to the 21st century. This is a joke.

By: FremontGuy

FremontGuy — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 16:29:48 +0000

This is great news, Wasserman thinks big, let’s not keep Fremont the way it was 50 yrs. ago, let’s move on and not be afraid of change. Wasserman will bring the A’s to Fremont and revitalize this city. I’m also proud of Chan, she’s refreshing and will energize the council.

By: Rob Kay

Rob Kay — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 10:31:19 +0000

It’s so sad that Wasserman was re-elected. He and his council supporters have allowed Fremont to slip so much. The city’s best days are definitely behind it. I’ve lived here for 50+ years.

By: Walter GOP Livermore City-Chair

Walter GOP Livermore City-Chair — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 08:17:25 +0000

Everyone can get updated results here:

http://www.smartvoter.org/

http://www.acgov.org/rov/current_election/index.htm