Letters to the Editor 8-21-14

Responding to Deb
Editor: In an email to her supporters Debora Fudge bemoans that, “construction, development, real estate interests have spent tens of thousands of dollars to support my opponent [James Gore].” I find such communication very perplexing. Several months ago local Sonoma REALTORS® met with each candidate for 4th District Supervisor including Debora Fudge. Debora sought the North Bay Association of REALTORS® backing; had she received it, our endorsement would have broadened her base of support. In communications with our organization, Debora expressed her disappointment at not receiving our endorsement, now she criticizes James Gore for getting the very support she so eagerly sought. I need to call this what it is, hypocrisy. 

In our review process, our organization gave fair treatment to each candidate. After weighing the strengths and weaknesses of each candidate, we selected James Gore because of his experience in conservation, water policy and agriculture. This is what the 4th District needs. 

In truth, the campaign contributions from our organization are comprised of modest contributions from individual REALTORS®. These small funds are pooled into one account that is managed for us by our state association. The contributions we provide come from individual REALTORS® who are small independent business people.
Todd Mendoza
North Bay Association of Realtors
Greenest Grass in Town
Editor: I find it interesting that while the Town of Windsor is telling us in clear language that there is a severe water shortage, and that we should cut back our water consumption by 20 percent or face a fine, that all of the towns parks and parkways are being saturated with water four or five times per week. Who said there was no double standard at play. “Oh, I forgot, the town can’t fine itself.”
P.N. Quill
Windsor