Zeanah Misreading Recall Issue’s Defeat

It was interesting to read that Elois Zeanah views the failure of the recall effort as a mandate.

I voted against the recall for a number of reasons, the most important ones being that I do not believe that a small group expending an obscene amount of money should be able to overturn what the voters have stated was their choice, and also to ensure a precedent of this sort was not established.

I did not, however, vote against the recall as a statement of support for Zeanah. I have watched numerous City Council meetings in which it was clear that Zeanah was arguing solely for the sake of arguing. I continue to be amazed at her frequent inability to grasp the essence of some of the simplest issues to come before the council.

In short, I intend to help vote Zeanah out of office next November so fast it will make her head spin. Thousand Oaks deserves council members who put the city first, while putting all personal issues aside. From my perspective, Zeanah is incapable of meeting this approach.

And so, take heed, councilwoman. You may believe you have a mandate if you wish, but I can assure you that I was not the only one who voted against the recall because it was wrong, not to show support for you.

DAVID DAWSON

Thousand Oaks

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