Time to Scrap the 2009 Municipal ElectionPaul Hogarthbyline‚ Nov. 06‚ 2007It’s been a sleepy election – where we expect a record low turnout that could jeopardize the passage of Proposition A, and risk the passage of Proposition H. All because there’s nothing on the ballot nationally, nothing on the ballot statewide and no competitive Mayor’s race locally. Before we have an election in two years where Don Fisher can ram through another terrible proposition, it’s time to seriously question the need for a San Francisco election in 2009. The City Attorney and Treasurer will be up for re-election that year, but why not consolidate those races with a statewide election? Because if Dennis Herrera and Jose Cisneros have no serious opposition, 2009 could make the 2007 race look downright fascinating. |