Guest Editorial: One Green Party Member's Defense of Ed JewRita A. Goldbergerbyline‚ Jun. 04‚ 2007I don't think the fact that the Supervisors in the Sunset and Richmond are both in danger of losing their seats at the same time is a coincidence. Both Jake McGoldrick and Ed Jew have been a thorn in the side of our mayor – one from the left and one from the right. Were they both removed, the mayor would appoint two new Board members who would vote as he wants them to vote. Newsom is viewed as a shoo-in for reelection, and he wants to return to office a Board of Supervisors more cooperative with his plans, and that could never override his veto. Without opposition from the Board, he would be free to cut the Public Health department, and to let homicides continue to rise in the Bayview. |