Letters
In her recent letter to the editor, Ms. Hicks says that Mr. Anderson has several hundred endorsements, but he does not advertise them because “a judge should not seek endorsements from people or organizations that may appear before him while he is on the bench.”
There are two problems with this assertion.
Mr. Anderson has, in fact, sought endorsements. For example, he sought the endorsement of the Deputy District Attorneys Association – precisely the people who would appear before him on a regular basis as a judge.
He also sought the endorsement of the Lake County Democratic Party which Ms. Hicks now refers to as meaningless. But Mr. Anderson obviously seemed to find it worth his time to go through the rigorous endorsement process in the spring. The endorsement was given to his opponent, Shanda Harry.
I know people personally who were called by Mr. Anderson requesting an endorsement, but they declined. They had already committed to Ms. Harry, believing her to be better qualified to be the next Lake County Superior Court judge.
Perhaps the area of greatest concern in Ms. Hicks’ letter is the claim of Mr. Anderson keeping secret the list of “several hundred” endorsements. How will we know if any of these people appear before him while he is on the bench? We have no list against which to check. It brings to mind how Mr. Anderson handed out up to $250,000 to various charities in this county from public funds without any checks or balances causing concerns for the Grand Jury and the Board of Supervisors about the appearance of impropriety.
On the other hand, Ms. Harry has all of her endorsements publicly available for scrutiny on her Web site and has her financial reports containing a list of her donors and expenses filed online for public access – not so, Mr. Anderson.
Ms. Harry has run a completely transparent campaign. The suggestion that there is any payback expected by any of Ms. Harry’s endorsers is repugnant. It is also insulting to those who have endorsed her.
Endorsements in political campaigns are as old as time – citizens stepping up and proudly putting their names forward publicly for their chosen candidate.
Mr. Anderson’s latest “stunt” of disparaging endorsements as the campaign winds down seems an act of desperation by a candidate who has fallen short in garnering sufficient support.
Vote for the candidate who put in the hard work to build an impressive list of endorsers from all political backgrounds and who values transparency in all that she does – Shanda Harry for Superior Court judge.
Pierre Cutler lives in north Lakeport, Calif.
There are two problems with this assertion.
Mr. Anderson has, in fact, sought endorsements. For example, he sought the endorsement of the Deputy District Attorneys Association – precisely the people who would appear before him on a regular basis as a judge.
He also sought the endorsement of the Lake County Democratic Party which Ms. Hicks now refers to as meaningless. But Mr. Anderson obviously seemed to find it worth his time to go through the rigorous endorsement process in the spring. The endorsement was given to his opponent, Shanda Harry.
I know people personally who were called by Mr. Anderson requesting an endorsement, but they declined. They had already committed to Ms. Harry, believing her to be better qualified to be the next Lake County Superior Court judge.
Perhaps the area of greatest concern in Ms. Hicks’ letter is the claim of Mr. Anderson keeping secret the list of “several hundred” endorsements. How will we know if any of these people appear before him while he is on the bench? We have no list against which to check. It brings to mind how Mr. Anderson handed out up to $250,000 to various charities in this county from public funds without any checks or balances causing concerns for the Grand Jury and the Board of Supervisors about the appearance of impropriety.
On the other hand, Ms. Harry has all of her endorsements publicly available for scrutiny on her Web site and has her financial reports containing a list of her donors and expenses filed online for public access – not so, Mr. Anderson.
Ms. Harry has run a completely transparent campaign. The suggestion that there is any payback expected by any of Ms. Harry’s endorsers is repugnant. It is also insulting to those who have endorsed her.
Endorsements in political campaigns are as old as time – citizens stepping up and proudly putting their names forward publicly for their chosen candidate.
Mr. Anderson’s latest “stunt” of disparaging endorsements as the campaign winds down seems an act of desperation by a candidate who has fallen short in garnering sufficient support.
Vote for the candidate who put in the hard work to build an impressive list of endorsers from all political backgrounds and who values transparency in all that she does – Shanda Harry for Superior Court judge.
Pierre Cutler lives in north Lakeport, Calif.
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Given my direct involvement with the Westshore Pool for over 25 years, I wanted to clear up a few misconceptions about the maintenance and operation of the pool.
The city of Lakeport was the only public entity that paid for the operating costs of Westshore Pool. The Channel Cats paid rent for the use of the pool (and paid for heating costs during the winter). Without the city of Lakeport, the Westshore Pool would have been closed over a decade ago. The city’s maintenance staff was responsible for the chemicals, cleaning and repair; and
the city provided lifeguards and staff that maintained the pool when the Channel Cats were not in the water.
Further, the Clear Lake High School swim team was completely funded by the Lake County Channel Cats. The district did not participate financially in the operation of the pool while its swim team used it. There has been no cost sharing involving the district. The city of Lakeport and the Lake County Channel Cats were the only participants in its operation and maintenance
financially. The current $3,000 budget that the city has allocated is because of their commitment to our children and is their effort to help continue offering swim lessons at the Quail Run Fitness Center.
What the voters asked the school to do with the bond proceeds of Measure T was improve/renovate the pool. That fact was indisputably clear in the ballot language before voters. The bond was advertised in such a way that the pool was shown to be a major priority. One of the two advertisements mailed to voters for Measure T included six pictures – three of the six pictures were for the pool.
The voters were clear – they wanted a pool. It is heartbreaking to think that the voters might never again vote for a school bond when their trust in the system has been eroded. It’s time for our elected school board to make good on their promises.
Robert Dinsmore lives in Lakeport, Calif.
The city of Lakeport was the only public entity that paid for the operating costs of Westshore Pool. The Channel Cats paid rent for the use of the pool (and paid for heating costs during the winter). Without the city of Lakeport, the Westshore Pool would have been closed over a decade ago. The city’s maintenance staff was responsible for the chemicals, cleaning and repair; and
the city provided lifeguards and staff that maintained the pool when the Channel Cats were not in the water.
Further, the Clear Lake High School swim team was completely funded by the Lake County Channel Cats. The district did not participate financially in the operation of the pool while its swim team used it. There has been no cost sharing involving the district. The city of Lakeport and the Lake County Channel Cats were the only participants in its operation and maintenance
financially. The current $3,000 budget that the city has allocated is because of their commitment to our children and is their effort to help continue offering swim lessons at the Quail Run Fitness Center.
What the voters asked the school to do with the bond proceeds of Measure T was improve/renovate the pool. That fact was indisputably clear in the ballot language before voters. The bond was advertised in such a way that the pool was shown to be a major priority. One of the two advertisements mailed to voters for Measure T included six pictures – three of the six pictures were for the pool.
The voters were clear – they wanted a pool. It is heartbreaking to think that the voters might never again vote for a school bond when their trust in the system has been eroded. It’s time for our elected school board to make good on their promises.
Robert Dinsmore lives in Lakeport, Calif.
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