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Vote for Nancy Allen
for Pleasanton council
I would like to express my support for Nancy Allen for Pleasanton City Council. I am a longtime neighbor of Nancy and I’ve come to know her both professionally (by working directly with her on a nonprofit board) and personally.
I have found that Nancy is a creative problem-solver. She carefully studies issues. More importantly, she always focuses on what is in the best interest of Pleasanton as a community. I am impressed that she has pledged not to take any developer donations to her campaign.
One important issue that I am sure Nancy will come through on is the thoughtful development of East Pleasanton. I am sure she will make the best decision on the development of that area that will be in the best interest of all of Pleasanton.
Please vote for Nancy Allen for Pleasanton City Council.
Robert Gonella
Pleasanton
Prop. 16 would undo
state’s civil rights gains
Proposition 16 is a deceptive ballot measure that strikes out existing clauses of the California Constitution.
One such clause is Section 31 of Article 1 stating: “The State shall not discriminate against, or grant preferential treatment to, any individual or group on the basis of race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin in the operation of public employment, public education, or public contracting.”
By overturning protection against discrimination, this proposition blatantly endorses racism and sexism and overtly defies the gains made by civil rights activists who valiantly fought for equal treatment for marginalized communities. If you decide to vote in favor of this egregious legislation, you will be negating advancements made for basic human rights.
Wing Yun Ho
Castro Valley