Rationale

There have been persistent attempts made by those who have endangered their jobs in the Murrieta City Council. These are attempts to try and point fingers anywhere but at themselves. Especially when facing criticism on their handling of the office granted to them by the town’s citizens. Because of this defensive response, there has been much mudslinging, but no corresponding acceptance of personal responsibility is taking place. I joined the recall effort because I saw the Murrieta that I have lived in since 1987 being buried under cookie-cutter developments, unchecked population growth, and rapidly deteriorating infrastructure.

That said, I will attempt to explain what I feel are the real reasons behind this recall: This recall is not a power grab, nor is it motivated by revenge. This recall has come to pass because enough people thought that the council was doing a bad job. When they went to council meetings to try and voice their dissatisfaction, they were silenced. Contrary to popular belief, Rescue Murrieta did not really create this recall, they just provided a focal point for the people’s frustration. Do I agree with the recall? Not completely, but it was something that would have never occurred if the council had been taking care of people instead of (developer) business. RM needed one thing to get this recall on the ballot, angry people. The unapproachable arrogance of the Murrieta city council provided 8,000 of these.

I don’t care how much of a baldfaced liar someone might be, if they tell me something is so and put a signature sheet in my face, I will (and do) ask what the signatures are about, get information and if necessary research the issue further before signing. There were many like me who asked for information one day, researched what they were told and came back the next day to sign the petitions. For some, the conditions of the streets was enough. Citizens who are denied any voice to stop the deterioration of their town will find a way to take back control. This recall is on the ballot May 3rd for this very reason.

If you must find someone to blame for the $80,000 cost of this election, look no further than the five seats in the council chambers. They have been at the helm and have steered us right into a storm, but we are the ones who must navigate back out of it. We cannot allow bad government free reign any more. If we Murrietans vote yes on this recall, it will send a tangible message to this and future city councils; “don’t ever forget about us citizens again.”