I saw that one or more newspapers listing contributions to the local candidates mentioned my name as a contributor to Tony Kranz for Mayor. The implication would be that I am supporting him. I am not. The contribution was made early on (to support anyone but Kristin Gaspar), before I knew Sheila Cameron was running.
I support Sheila Cameron for Mayor and Julie Graboi for Councilperson. I do so because they are the two who have clearly and publically stated their positions on the issues, and I know they will follow through.
I am concerned about the upcoming density increase in the proposed housing plan and the ongoing drunken public safety and nuisance activities in old Encinitas.
Based on the current Council’s opposition to Prop A (requiring a public vote on density increases) I cannot assume any will go to the wall to prevent overbuilding and thus traffic gridlock in our City (this includes Kranz).
While 2 councilmembers supported a downtown ordinance to govern the alcohol outlets’ participation in the destruction of downtown community character, Tony Kranz has failed to follow through on positions he took before his election. For those who support him for his work on Pacific View (I agree), he will still be on the council to head up the follow through whether he is mayor or not.
I acknowledge that Blakespear is an articulate person with a winning personality running on a feel good issue (urban agriculture). Unfortunately she has not taken a clear position on the hard issues: saying she will review staff information and make a decision at that time, to me is a slippery way to avoid commitment and public scrutiny. Of course, Lerchbacker and Gaspar’s pro-business guise is simply a cover for over-development and traffic gridlock.
Cameron and Graboi are clear about where they stand. They support the citizens and our quality of life, not based on general platitudes but by specific commitment to “yes or no statements” on the issues. Sheila has called for the removal of the City Attorney and Manager who are the hangover from the build or bust days of Stocks/Bond/Gaspar. The current City Administrative Power Structure does not support the ideology of the citizens or even the current council. Sheila’s position is critical to the change needed.
The City, with new creative intelligent administrative and legal leadership from within and the right council elected, can thread its way through the state imposed mandates to come up with a unique and appropriate response for our city, rather than simply caving in to the status quo.
I will vote for Cameron and Graboi.
Dennis Holz
Saturday, October 25, 2014
Former Councilman Dennis Holz endorses Cameron and Graboi
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I like nutts, kooks freaks and weirdos just as much as Howard Stern, but I don't want them running my government.
ReplyDeleteWell that's who is running it right now!
DeleteCameron and Blakespear have the endorsement of Pam Slater Price, Dennis Holz, Bob Bonde, Ian Thompson, and other leading citizens that Blakespear and Kranz approached for endorsement but did not receive.
ReplyDeleteKranz and Blakespear are endorsed by Marco Gonzalez, Teresa Barth, and Lisa Shaffer.
There is a saying. Show me who your friends are, and I will show you who you are.
You mean Cameron and Graboi?
DeleteHolz is a prominent SRF member, one of the most vocal opponents of the Union. Obviously he'd like more out of Tony on that score and feels he'd have more luck with Sheila.
DeleteYou'd think as someone who served with Sheila he'd realize some of the potential issues were she to win.
too late
ReplyDeleteNot at all! Only about 20% of the votes have been cast.
Delete20% of those eligible or of those who will actually vote?
DeleteToo bad Dennis Holz didn't run for mayor or another seat on council. He was by far one of the best persons we have ever had on council. I support his choice for Cameron as mayor and Julie for council.
ReplyDeleteI hope others follow his lead. He is spot on. We do not need the same people (Gaspar) hiding behind the developers, ready, willing and able to ruin our city. Plus, she has done absolutely nothing to stop the downtown nuisance only to have the bar owners give money to her campaign. Just follow her friends and you will see what she is all about.
Cameron for mayor; Julie for Council. The best choices for change.
Dennis Holz was loyal to Sheila Cameron in the late 90s when they were both on city council. However, his endorsement brings up an important question. Ms Cameron came in 6th when she ran for re-election after serving as mayor. Has she learned from her mistakes of that era, or does she have an attitude that she would do everything the same way she did back then. It is certainly possible that the voters of 2000 were misguided and she was a great mayor. But 6th place??? Clearly a lot of Houlihan voters did not also vote for Cameron (having 3 votes they could have).
ReplyDeleteJames Bond .......... 9,946 votes 15.90%
Maggie Houlihan .......... 9,414 votes 15.05%
Jerome Stocks .......... 8,881 votes 14.20%
Heidi Prola .......... 7,235 votes 11.57%
Robert T. Nanninga .......... 6,976 votes 11.15%
Sheila Cameron .......... 6,741 votes 10.78%
Lou Aspell .......... 5,519 votes 8.83%
Donn K. Harms .......... 2,817 votes 4.50%
Cris Hicks .......... 2,173 votes 3.47%
Frank M. "Rusty" Wells .......... 1,483 votes 2.37%
Sally Corral Cowen .......... 1,353 votes 2.16%
Having supported Dennis Holz in the past, he has tremendous integrity and his comments should not be taken lightly. As a resident of many decades I know the majority see Encinitas heading in the wrong direction. I voted for Kranz and can admit that was a mistake, he did turn on his supporters and is a failure. Gaspar is supported by the bars and developers, the issues with density bonus will be a problem we need Sheila Cameron and Julie Graboi to address, our future is at stake now more than ever! Don't be passive about things this election, get on the phone and ask your neighbors to vote for Sheila Cameron and Julie Graboi. Tony Kranz has almost no support so it is between Cameron and Gaspar and Cameron is needed for real change at city hall.
ReplyDeleteYes I was hoping Dennis Holz would run also. You are right on: Sheila and Julie are our best choices I hope people will get it on Nov 6th!
DeleteHolz is long since out of politics. The problem with this endorsement like all of Sheila's campaign is how late it is. The campaign needed to start in April and have the endorsements out of the gate.
DeleteNow the vote will be split between she and Kranz and Gaspar will waltz into office.
I agree with the numbers above, how will Sheila turn around the debacle of 2000 where she finished behind 5 newcomers..
Sorry guys, it's not going to happen...
5.12% between the top finisher and sixth place. Eleven in the field. Looks like 2:55 needs a different statistical analysis than simply condemning Cameron for finishing sixth.
ReplyDeleteDennis Holz endorsed the two who are best for Encinitas among those running.
2:55 offers up a non argument. He/she may wonder whether Cameron has changed till the cows come home, but Cameron is the clear pick of the field if we want anything different from the failure that is the status quo.
DeleteI guess the view is that she has not changed and is not capable of learning from her mistakes since she is always right.
DeleteThe mayoral race is between Cameron and Gaspar. Kranz will finish third. Maybe that will be a wake-up call.
ReplyDeleteThe council race is between Graboi and Blakespear.
The others in both races are vote drainers. They don't have a chance. They matter only in that they'll drain unequally from the contenders.
The best choices for people who truly care about Encinitas are Cameron and Graboi.
Kranz is not capable of getting a wake-up call. Too egotistical, too loyal to developer friends, too much dwelling in a fantasy world. Word is he actually wonders why his old crowd shuns him.
DeleteAll the usual made up nonsense. Here's all you need to know, Sheila and Tony split the vote, Gaspar gets in. Dumfounded populace wakes up to pre-teen pageants and rotary club magic tricks on the dais.
DeleteAgree. Gaspar= drunk scene Cameron = Sabine & Vina gone. I want Cameron.
ReplyDeleteA someone who appreciates adult supervision, I'm hoping for Blakespear and Kranz to win.
ReplyDeleteAs someone who appreciates comedy, I'm hoping for Cameron and Graboi.
as someone who wnatsw low density and low taxes I am voting for Cameron and Graboi - 5:35 and the free drunken spending council can their greedy mitts off my wallet
DeleteIs there anyone on this board who actually saw the last two years of Sheila on the council from 1998-2000? I'm guessing not....
DeleteI did. It was unfortunate. It was so nice to have have a non-developer majority for once, and the opportunity was squandered. We had hopes of codifying community character and she so alienated everyone that nothing got done, and her loss led to future pro-development majority councils. Sad.
DeleteObviously you have missed Kranz had the emotional maturity of a 9 year old. 9 year old bully at that.
ReplyDeleteIf Dennis had any balls he would have run for mayor it's obvious he doesn't his recommendation means very little to me . What it does mean is you'll have Gaspar as mayor and the goverment you all deserve..
ReplyDeleteDon't listen to all 3 haters posting on here. Kristen is Encinitas! Go Kristen! Keep up the great work!
ReplyDeleteRight, keep up the good work Gaspar. Please tell us exactly what you have accomplished in the last four years. As we study your voting record, you have contributed NOTHING.
DeleteYour money comes from out of town, developers, bar owners and most of the employees in your husband's company.
How do you explain that you are for the people and being a fiscal conservative when you can't even understand a city budget? The job is way over your head and you still don't get it.
We may or may not have to suffer with you for two more years. That remains to be seen, but if we are "stuck" with you, I pity what this city will become. Stack and pack is what we will get and your developer friends will reap in the money. Thanks for nothing.
If somebody named Kristen wins, that means Kristin won't. Good!
DeleteIf Kristin is Encinitas, then we are in the Barbie Playhouse.
Delete9:27 I bet the men look forward to being in Barbie's Playhouse.
DeleteAgree with that 7:54. All this is old time players that have no say in the game. Careron is a nightmare wacko hence the name Crazy.
ReplyDelete9:50 That is so terrible to name some one crazy. Obviously, you don't fully understand the meaning. How about checking your head? Empty, isn't it?
DeleteYes, Mikey's head is empty. His pathetic attempt to stick Cameron with the "crazy" moniker wan't too successful. Poor Mikey.
DeleteI wouldn't say Crazy, but sheila has had some health issues that would make me seriously doubt her ability to make it through a two year term.
DeletePoint being every chatter from here to election day is useless. All too late. Most of the ballots are already cast.
ReplyDelete11:50 AM above posted that 20% of the votes have already been cast. 9:52 PM says most. Most could be anything above 50%. Maybe 11:50 and 9:52 can get together and agree on a percentage. Right now, we have a big gap.
Delete3 REASONS WHY THIS BLOG POST DOESN'T MATTER:
ReplyDelete1. NOBOBY KNOWS DENNIS HOLTZ
2. HE WAS KICKED OUT OF OFFICE IN DISGRACE
3. HIS COUNCIL KICKED CAMERON OFF AS MAYOR (ONLY TIME EVER)
Holtz voted to kick Cameron
Yeah and you don't even know Holz, but we all do!
Delete12:08 Keep your head buried in the sand. It looks good there.
Delete12:08 You don't even know how to spell his name!
DeleteHolz wasn't kicked out dips...., he was voted out in an election, Sheila was bypassed as mayor as a Jim Bond move so he could be mayor when he ran for assembly. If you weren't there or don't know what happened, maybe try shutting your mouth.
DeleteFacts never matter to Mikey.
Delete6:16 that was the ONLY way to get you to admit that he was kicked out by the voters!
DeleteHolz endorsement means nothing. Neither Cameron nor Graboi will win. Hopefully these 3 will see the light and leave city politics once and for all. And good riddeness to them all.
ReplyDelete"Good riddeness"?
ReplyDeleteSounds like something from Charles Dickens' "A Christmas Carol."
"And so, as Tiny Tim observed, God Bless Us, Every One! Good riddeness!"
Good riddeness???? Now that has to be a really smart person that posted that.
DeleteRiddeness? Could it be you know who has come back to us? It sure does read like his lowness. Has he ever heard of spell check? We would hardly be able to recognize him if not for these colloquialisms of his. Yes, I know you will have to look that up but it is generous considering what his standing is around this community.
ReplyDeleteRiddeness?? Is that like Truthiness??
ReplyDelete