Out of Commission…
Apologies for being away the last couple of days. A bad cold/cough came out of nowhere and knocked me out. Well, I’m about 75% back and knew I’d have to get better to type up another ToV.
What Ifs…
Looks like the Chron is going through a “what if” scenario asking if Locke would have won with an increased black turnout. Well, duh. But I would think that because of the competitive nature of the campaigns, there would have been a similar increase in turnout from all constituencies, and if that would have been the case, then the result would have been the same.
Of course, ”what ifs” usually brought out a funny response from my Dad, “Y si apa no hubuiera muerto, estuviera vivo.” (If my dad hadn’t died, he’d be alive.)
Another First…
Thanks to Mary Benton from KPRC for reminding us that another political first occurred last Saturday–the election of our first African American City Controller, Ronald Green. Congrats to Ronald for being the winner!
Chad Khan Responds to Kuff
My buddy and colleague Charles Kuffner has some ideas regarding who should be elected to be the next (and last) County Treasurer.
I spent a lot of time in 2006 arguing for the abolition of the office of Harris County Treasurer as I supported the campaign of Richard Garcia, whose platform included a pledge to work to do just that. Nothing since then has changed my mind about the uselessness of the office or of its current inhabitant, Orlando Sanchez
I agree, and so does the local Democratic activist running for County Treasurer Chad Khan (Press Release).
In 2006, Mr. Richard Garcia campaigned about abolishing the County Treasurer’s office and I supported his campaign. I still believe that the County Treasurer’s office has little use and is a waste of taxpayer dollars. Once elected, I will attend every meeting of the County Commissioner’s court with the intent of serving as a watchdog for the taxpayer, which would include working to prove the ineffectiveness of the office. I believe the abolishment of the office must begin from within the office and I vow to work toward that end.
So, there you have it! Shall we save money?
