The last time I saw Mr. Larson he was asking the County to direct Public Facilities District funds towards improving the facility where he opperated his business - Civic Field.
Obviously, Tony is practicing avoiding government transparency and violating the Public Records Act and Open Public Meetings Act in anticipation of serving on the current Council. He will fit in with the current Council quite well.
Unfortunately, we no longer have a functional democracy if it is a legitimate campaign strategy to avoid the public while refusing to take a position on issues relevant to office, and the public is stupid enough to vote such a candidate into office.
If this is the wave of the future, and education, qualifications and position are not relevant, why not save time and money by electing the County Council through a random lottery of all County residents? OK.. that was simply silly. The lottery should only include the wealthiest 5% of the County residents who are also members of the Tea Party.
Not stupidity, Wendy. Two-party politics and the culture war guarantees these candidates upwards of 35% without even trying, and probably 51% as people struggle to understand (or care) about the issues.
The really sad thing is the culture war and political divide really has no meaning, manifestation, outlet or purpose in the kinds of resource management discussions that take up the bulk of county business.
In a box, curdling, methinx.
ReplyDeleteMaybe we should hang flyers on telephone poles and community bulletin boards offering a reward to anyone who can find him...
ReplyDeleteProbably says all that needs to be said about Tony's candidacy:
ReplyDeletehttp://www.getwhatcomworking.com/content/issues/issues.asp
Well that link clears up his positions
ReplyDeleteUm, excuse me for appearing to be dense - but what issue positions?
ReplyDeleteThere are none listed on his website...
Tony is a man of few words!
ReplyDeleteThe last time I saw Mr. Larson he was asking the County to direct Public Facilities District funds towards improving the facility where he opperated his business - Civic Field.
ReplyDeleteObviously, Tony is practicing avoiding government transparency and violating the Public Records Act and Open Public Meetings Act in anticipation of serving on the current Council. He will fit in with the current Council quite well.
ReplyDeleteUnfortunately, we no longer have a functional democracy if it is a legitimate campaign strategy to avoid the public while refusing to take a position on issues relevant to office, and the public is stupid enough to vote such a candidate into office.
If this is the wave of the future, and education, qualifications and position are not relevant, why not save time and money by electing the County Council through a random lottery of all County residents? OK.. that was simply silly. The lottery should only include the wealthiest 5% of the County residents who are also members of the Tea Party.
Not stupidity, Wendy. Two-party politics and the culture war guarantees these candidates upwards of 35% without even trying, and probably 51% as people struggle to understand (or care) about the issues.
ReplyDeleteThe really sad thing is the culture war and political divide really has no meaning, manifestation, outlet or purpose in the kinds of resource management discussions that take up the bulk of county business.