9 candidates and it is obvious that many haven't lifted a finger - speaking of digits - in taking their campaigns to the people.
It becomes obvious to the unprepared non-incumbents that you can't cram for social organization. Muir is trying to cram a political life of accomplishment outside of the crony network that has sustained his whole career. It's a very expensive task.
Shaffer and Kranz have logged the hours and done the homework for more than a year. And, they are still at it. Yesterday they both were at the Green Surf event in Cardiff-by-the-Sea. Today there is a meet-up and both are open to scheduling with other neighborhoods where there is curiosity and interest. Click Shaffer's website or Kranz's website.
That video makes as much sense to me as so many presentations at city council where you can watch, follow along and think you hear good sense. Then a question is asked, a public speaker brings up overlooked points and then . . . wait, what?
Public office is not supposed to be a winner take all game - a continuous campaign of control or racking up points as Mayor Stocks treats his role. We want our governance to make sense and to serve our best interests over the long term.
