A Carmelite challenges Sue McCloud for the mayorship of the City of Carmel-by-the-Sea;
The challenger’s campaign theme is CHANGE;
CHANGE to restore open government and accountability to Carmel-by-the-Sea government;
CHANGE to restore integrity and honesty to the office of the mayor of Carmel-by-the-Sea;
CHANGE to put infrastructure ahead of entertainment, action ahead of studies, full-time employees ahead of consultants, et cetera;
And finally, CHANGE for the purpose of restoring the original intent and meaning to Ordinance No. 96 (1929), as follows:
THE CITY OF CARMEL-BY-THE-SEA is hereby determined to be primarily, a residential City wherein business and commerce have in the past, are now, and are proposed to be in the future subordinated to its residential character; and that said determination is made having in mind the history and the development of said city, its growth and the causes thereof; and also its geographical and topographical aspects, together with its near proximity to the cities of Pacific Grove and Monterey and the businesses, industries, trades, callings and professions in existence and permissible therein.
Adopted by Ordinance No. 96 passed on this 5th day of June 1929
During his/her campaign, the mayoral candidate energizes voters to support his/her campaign theme of CHANGE and the pursuit of a VISION of a better Carmel-by-the-Sea for all by working with his/her colleagues on the City Council and the public to restore principles of open government, accountability, integrity, honesty and fiscal responsibility to taxpayers to the office of the mayor of Carmel-by-the-Sea;
The campaign focuses on the necessity for CHANGE based on and as the alternative to the 8-year mayoral record of Sue McCloud;
On Election Day, Tuesday, April 8, 2008, the mayoral challenger defeats incumbent Sue McCloud;
From his/her first day in office, the new mayor works to realize his/her campaign theme of CHANGE for the good of all Carmelites and for the long-term betterment of the City of Carmel-by-the-Sea!
3 comments:
What can I say? I admire your optimism. What CBTS needs is an independent candidate not beholden to the mayor or a special interest group/organization or a clique. Someone who is not threatened by the media and their bias and investment in the status quo. Someone who can, as you say, energize voters out of their apathy and ignorance. Good Luck! And also someone who shares your optimism.
It's unbelievable that there isn't one or more civic minded Carmelite who is willing to challenge the "life long" mayor. That person or persons will get more support from the silent majority than he/she can imagine. Go for it. Time is of the essence!
Don't forget, Dog Man got over 300 votes when he ran for mayor two years ago! Just think what would happen if a viable candidate challenged the Mayor...
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