The forum started on schedule. Candidates present were Mayor Jack Garcia, Commissioner Rene Villafranco, Gavino Sotelo, and yours truly.
Invited in advance by "Certified Letter" but "NOT attending" were former Mayor Joe Hernandez, Commissioner Tony Gonzalez, and Roel Villareal.
The questions submitted by the media and the citizens were very intelligent and pertinent to the issues facing our City. Topics included that I can recall included addressing dilapidated buildings, hurricane preparation, SBFD incentive issues, candidates ability to differentiate between SBCISD business and City business, procurement agreements/policies, personnel issues, entertainment districts, etc.
My answers were honest and to the point! I may have lost some votes by my answers but I am more comfortable not winning an election by being truthful and straight-forward then winning by not being truthful and straight-forward .
The most important point of an election is that you VOTE. Many Americans have made the ultimate sacrifice to defend our freedom to vote. If you VOTE for your particular candidate, Thank You for just voting!
If you don't vote, shame on you!
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