Council Members Quoted in OPINION section in the Sun

PLUG INTO THE FACTs IS WHAT THE RECALL IS ABOUT.


Pulling the plug
Recall efforts more trouble than they are worth
Our view: The recent efforts to oust local politicians from office a waste of taxpayers' time and money.

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The threatened recall Hansberger is facing is similar to the one-sided attempt to try to unseat Grand Terrace Mayor Maryetta Ferre and Councilwoman Lee Ann Garcia. It seems a few frustrated souls have been trying to start a recall but have run up against a variety of problems, not least of which is having a valid reason in the first place to launch a recall.

The two councilwomen, who have dedicated themselves to revitalizing the city's economy and improving its quality of life, say there are those who are always upset with whatever action the city takes, because it will bring about change, but that there is no truth to the allegations of impropriety.

"I serve on the council," says Ferre, who has served in office since retiring as principal of Terrace View Elementary School, "because I wanted to be of service to my community."
Says one of her supporters, Janie Garcia, "I get frustrated when I hear they are trying to recall her. They don't know her. She just cares so much about Grand Terrace and trying to keep everything going smoothly."

Come on, people. Let's get down to brass tacks, and stop wasting voters' time. A recall is for the purpose of voting out of office someone who has done a bad or criminal deed, or who is unfit to serve in office.

It is not, and should not be, because a few malcontents simply don't like an elected official because of a policy or decision that might have gone against them.

Gramps asks the readers to Note:

It is not the Citizens Ability or responsibility to PROVE and CONVICT a CRIMINAL DEED. WE Malcontents would WELCOME a FULL AUDIT and INVESTIGATION for the PURPOSE OF a CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION. HOWEVER, that is not our political right.

IT IS our RIGHT to question the Fitness of those serving in office.

That TEST includes the Recall Process. I invite all voters of Grand Terrace to read the Concerns and the evidence provided. Ask do you want this to continue, or do you want a better government? The Recall Proponents are Giving you a Choice. The Recall Proponents are giving you evidence of specific issues.

What real facts and evidence has the Council Members Provided. Statements, I am a nice, I WAS A PRINCIPAL, I want to serve, doesn't pass the fitness test. Measure the actions taken, or not taken that is what should be measured to test fitness.