Candidate for
Director; Contra Costa County Water District; Area 5

My Philosophy is that in a representative form of government, the persons we elect to public office are to do just that, represent us, the people.

What we seem to have at our local government level, is an elitist or trustee form of representation where only those with money or power are represented and the say of the majority goes without notice or concern.

As voters in East County we want and need a responsible government. Our elected officials are to represent our needs, not the needs of special interest.

We, as individuals living in this country which has a representative government, have a voice, this voice should always be respected, not silenced or discounted because of an individuals economic status, race or education.

The silent majority should not be discounted because family schedules prevent these citizens from attending meetings. Non attendance at a public meeting does not automatically constitute that these citizens do not care or that they are accepting decisions made on their behalf; silence is not always acceptance and should not at any time be construed as such.

I am attempting to advocate a change for all of us at the local level. After all, this is what the framers of our Constitution fought so hard for 200 years ago, to give us, the people, a voice. A voice that should be heard in all aspects of our lives.