Letter to the Editor: Support for Cristina Garcia

Dear Editor:

Sadly, smear tactics have become the new norm in local politics, a sinister form of character assassination aimed at disparaging our community leaders.

A recent ad, wrought with a litany of lies about Cristina Garcia, our 58th district assembly representative, aims to derail her successive run for the 58th Assembly District. This disparaging ad, seemingly retaliatory in nature, presumes voters will blindly jump on the bandwagon to derail her chance of securing another term.

However, when voters take the time to examine Ms. Garcia’s consistent record of advocacy on behalf of her constituents on issues of environmental justice, government transparency, women’s equity, health and education, youth empowerment and leadership and countless other family issues, then we must rise above the fray and bombardment of negative slanderous propaganda.
Mean-spirited propaganda presumes the voting audience can be easily manipulated with falsehoods and unsubstantiated claims. However, it is evident, at least to voters we’ve consulted, that this smear campaign is about silencing us and relegating our community’s needs back to the margins. As conscientious voters, we won't be bullied by outside interests with deep pockets, who have an ax to grind.

When voters consider Cristina’s commendable merits, then we voters rise above the fray to help Cristina continue the good fight. She is tough, highly effective and has credible support. Undeniably, she is passionate about the issues that matter and that most impact our communities. Your vote for Cristina Garcia is a step toward bold, responsive representation in the 58th Assembly District.

We stand with Cristina.

Hubert H. Humphrey Democratic Club