DeMello has my vote. She’s not as charismatic a speaker as Whiting, but my impression is she’s level-headed, balanced, pragmatic, and interested in governing for all her constituents.
I checked out Whiting’s website a couple months ago, and was underwhelmed. No indication of a platform; only identity politics. I think I’ve seen enough of identity politics over the last couple years. He spoke at the caucus, and I still don’t know what his platform is. Maybe he’d be ok, but I don’t feel like rolling the dice.
I talked with her on the phone a few weeks ago. I liked what I heard. I am happy to hear her message here on Terry's substack (which is much more public obviously) matches up well with her private conversation with me.
Thank you for writing this piece. I attended a DeMello meet and greet a couple weeks ago and was very impressed with what I heard. I came away with many of the same impressions as those commenting on the piece. It is nice to hear others confirm my experience as well as learn some new perspectives about the candidate.
Thanks, Greg. Did you see the South West Voices is doing a reset? Funding issues. There few sources of local news out there. Subscriptions and grant funding are the only way.
I’ve heard both Jamison and Miriam speak, so have the benefit of comparison. My vote is for Miriam because she has the knowledge, skills and abilities that are required for effective governance. I like her calm, intelligent, straightforward answers to questions and the fact she clearly views herself as a democratic centrist, who will focus on the basics.
I am troubled by Jamison’s endorsements from those who typically support democrat socialists, and I suspect his true allegiance is farther left than I am comfortable with. A few weeks ago, he described himself as a Progressive; at a later meeting he was considering himself a traditional DLFer. Yes,he can deliver a slick speech, with terms like “community safety ecosystem”, but I have more confidence in Mariam’s authenticity.
DeMello has my vote. She’s not as charismatic a speaker as Whiting, but my impression is she’s level-headed, balanced, pragmatic, and interested in governing for all her constituents.
I checked out Whiting’s website a couple months ago, and was underwhelmed. No indication of a platform; only identity politics. I think I’ve seen enough of identity politics over the last couple years. He spoke at the caucus, and I still don’t know what his platform is. Maybe he’d be ok, but I don’t feel like rolling the dice.
I talked with her on the phone a few weeks ago. I liked what I heard. I am happy to hear her message here on Terry's substack (which is much more public obviously) matches up well with her private conversation with me.
Thank you for writing this piece. I attended a DeMello meet and greet a couple weeks ago and was very impressed with what I heard. I came away with many of the same impressions as those commenting on the piece. It is nice to hear others confirm my experience as well as learn some new perspectives about the candidate.
What an excellent overall commentary from Terry. I read it out loud to my wife, Barb.
Thanks, Greg. Did you see the South West Voices is doing a reset? Funding issues. There few sources of local news out there. Subscriptions and grant funding are the only way.
I’ve heard both Jamison and Miriam speak, so have the benefit of comparison. My vote is for Miriam because she has the knowledge, skills and abilities that are required for effective governance. I like her calm, intelligent, straightforward answers to questions and the fact she clearly views herself as a democratic centrist, who will focus on the basics.
I am troubled by Jamison’s endorsements from those who typically support democrat socialists, and I suspect his true allegiance is farther left than I am comfortable with. A few weeks ago, he described himself as a Progressive; at a later meeting he was considering himself a traditional DLFer. Yes,he can deliver a slick speech, with terms like “community safety ecosystem”, but I have more confidence in Mariam’s authenticity.
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