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I live in 1B07. I haven't heard that Juan Lopez has cast any votes which would disappoint me, or with which I would disagree. Nor have I heard that from neighbors. I just haven't come across any communication from or about him until I saw a pole sign for his campaign a few weeks ago.

He recently updated his campaign website, which includes a great "Contact Us" page. I wish he'd used his website or other means to communicate with his constituents during his term. I think it's very important that an ANC Commissioner have two-way dialogue with his/her constituents.

The challenge that Juan's partner filed to get Brittany Kademian removed from the ballot bothers me quite a bit. I know that's how politics *can be played, but I am passionate about encouraging all citizens to participate in the political system. The challenge that was filed doesn't come across as being principle-based, but rather picayune and bent on disenfranchisement rather than enfranchisement.

Brittany is a breath of fresh air, she's diligent on the issues of public safety, walkability and "bikeability" and recycling and schools, and she's involved in our neighborhood.

The ballot petition challenge included an attempt to explicitly question her integrity on the basis that Brittany had vouched for the legitimacy of the signature by one of the petition signers, but was not the actual circulator of the petition. She responded that she accompanied the circulator to gather the signatures. That's how I met Brittany -- she was walking door-to-door with her petition circulator and I was impressed by her earnestness.

by Dennis Jaffe on Oct 31, 2010 4:03 pm • link • report