Letter to the Editor: A vote for Garcia

Dear Editor:

Again today they appear in my mailbox: fear mongering political fliers in dark red and black, with words like #hypocrite and #sinverguenza in thick bold type and “Fired” stamped across a woman’s face.

This is what passes for political discourse these days, mailed by some shadowy group “not authorized by a candidate” but definitely opposing Cristina Garcia.

Who is sending these dark scary ads? The return address is from San Rafael, a long way from our 58th Assembly District that Garcia represents. The group paying for these ads is a shadowy group called “Working Californians Against Corruption,” based in San Francisco. This group believes that slinging mud and promoting fear, rather than discussing positions and accomplishments, is the way to our vote.

Garcia already gracefully endured one politically motivated hit-job by her opponents this year. She has a long list of accomplishments in public service, including important legislation to clean up the lead contamination from the nearby Exide battery plant, efforts to combat cyber-bullying, and support for gender equality in school services.

Her campaign ads reflect her dedication to service. They are respectful, up-beat, intelligent and informative. Sadly, little has been heard this year directly from the opposing candidate.

Because of Garcia’s hard work for the people of her district and all of California, and because she has refused to engage in another dive into the mud that characterizes so much of our politics today, she will have my vote this Tuesday, Nov. 6.

Frank Kearns
Downey