Mohawk
Gómez Has Poor Record
RECEIVED Tue., Jan. 26, 2010
Dear Mr. Black,
On January 15 the Chronicle ran a story about the Commissioners Court race in Precinct 4 [“Precinct 4: It's Good to Be the Incumbent,” News]. The story said it's good being an incumbent. I'm not so sure. Incumbents have established track records and Margaret Gómez's track record leads to a loss of confidence.
I worked for Commissioner Gómez for more than a decade and have lived in East Austin for 22 years. I observed how she lost touch with her constituents firsthand. We need better advocacy, someone who will show up for work and speak to the needs of Precinct 4. The name Joe Vela (my name) appears on the supporters lists of both candidates for Precinct 4 Travis County Commissioner. To clarify any confusion, I support Raul Alvarez for this office.
Raul is much more interested in doing the job than just having the job. He has a proven track record as a public servant, not just another politician.
On January 15 the Chronicle ran a story about the Commissioners Court race in Precinct 4 [“Precinct 4: It's Good to Be the Incumbent,” News]. The story said it's good being an incumbent. I'm not so sure. Incumbents have established track records and Margaret Gómez's track record leads to a loss of confidence.
I worked for Commissioner Gómez for more than a decade and have lived in East Austin for 22 years. I observed how she lost touch with her constituents firsthand. We need better advocacy, someone who will show up for work and speak to the needs of Precinct 4. The name Joe Vela (my name) appears on the supporters lists of both candidates for Precinct 4 Travis County Commissioner. To clarify any confusion, I support Raul Alvarez for this office.
Raul is much more interested in doing the job than just having the job. He has a proven track record as a public servant, not just another politician.
A concerned citizen of Travis County, Precinct 4,
Joe Vela
Joe Vela