Alegria late for Pinole Recall debate; still gets trounced
January 11, 2008
The Pinole Recall debate took place at the Pinole Senior Center, this evening, January 10. Ms. Trego of CCOP debated Pinole Councilperson and target of the recall, Ms. Maria Alegria.
A crowd of 100+ looked on as Political Editor, Lisa Vorderbrueggen, of the Contra Costa Times, expertly moderated the debate before a well-behaved audience that clapped loudly and at length at the end for the Pro Recall side, while a deafening silence greeted Maria Alegria’s closing statement.
Ms. Trego repeatedly pressed the case of mismanagement, abuse of power and incompetence by the incumbents and Recall targets, Alegria, Tilton, and Cole. Alegria defended herself by not disputing facts but by asserting, that (1) the Pear St Bistro was not her fault; (2) that when people disagree with her it should be considered a personal attack; (3) that it’s all OK now that vague procedures are finally in place, and that (4) she enjoys the very tenuous support of the labor-democrat political machine looking for a sweet contract negotiation payday.
See Recall Photos nearby.
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Totally agree with your review of the meeting. I would like to add that Steve Tilton again showed his true colors. His documented record shows that he does not show up to City Council Meeting when tough decisions need to be made. He again hid behind Maria letting her represent him at the League of Women Voters meeting.
Tilton’s handlers must have advised him to not to attend the event because he cannont express his views in a logical timed reponse. Everyone needs to understand that he is the Mayor Pro Tem and will repesent the City of Pinole as Mayor in 2009. We cannot afford to have him in the Council let alone the Mayor.
Regarding Maria Alegria and Stephen Tilton, here is just another example of their obvious contempt and disrespect towards the citizens of Pinole. You would think that they would, at least, feign some affection for the city that employees them.