Intensity Builds in Final Weeks of Congressional Campaign

Huffman considered favorite in 12-candidate race for Woolsey's seat.

As we reported last month in Patch, the 2nd District North Coast Congressional race started out strong and has continued to build in intensity. Voters in the June 5 primary election will narrow the field of 12 candidates down to the top two, who will then compete in the November general elections to represent the 2nd District in Congress. Three Democratic contenders continue to be the favorites — State Assemblyman Jared Huffman, entrepreneur Stacey Lawson and peace activist Norman Solomon — but the Santa Rosa Press Democrat is reporting that Huffman, of San Rafael, is considered the favorite, based partly on his $865,000 in campaign funding. All three of the top candidates have strong endorsements, according to the article. Huffman is …

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Donahue Stops in Petaluma to Campaign for Solomon

Former TV talk show host says you don't have to be a tough guy to win

Although it’s been off the air for more than a decade, the Phil Donahue Show was revived Monday in Petaluma as its charismatic host campaigned for Norman Solomon, who is running to replace the retiring Rep. Lynn Woolsey in in the new Second Congressional District. Solomon, a West Marin anti-war activist and author, has been successful at capturing attention thus far in the campaign, recruiting Sean Penn for a Q&A session and making an attempt to live on food stamps. Solomon’s message of not taking any corporate cash is resonating with some voters, as well as his strong opposition to wars in the Middle East. Donahue hosted a national syndicated talk show for nearly 30 years and is considered one of the country's most well-known and …

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Tina McMillan

11:06 am on Wednesday, January 11, 2012

Unlike Adams and Huffman, Solomon continues to act as if serving in congress means he will have power without boundaries. If he is more interested in local issues perhaps he should run for supervisor as Adam's did or as state congressional rep as Huffman did. These boundaries are in place for a reason. If however, this is just about grandstanding then Solomon has no standing against either Adams …   more ›

Letters to the Editor

Op-Ed: Jeanne MacLeamy Thanks Voters of Novato

Novato City Council member says 'Your input will help me make better-informed and balanced decisions that serve the interests of our entire community.'

The end of the campaign season ushers in this season of Thanksgiving and an opportunity to acknowledge our gratitude for the many blessings around us. We can be grateful for our birthright to vote and grateful for those who participate in our wonderful community. I would personally like to extend my gratitude for the enthusiastic support of my volunteers and to my co-candidates — and the folks they represent — for bringing so many issues and perspectives to the forefront of our collective conversations.  I am so appreciative and grateful to have been entrusted to serve another term on the Novato City Council.  I know that there are residents who did not support me and others who don’t agree with me on every issue. I ask each of you to …

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Op-Ed: Thank You from Eric Lucan

Although yet to be sworn in, the new member of the Novato City Council and top vote getter in the Nov. 8 election is gracious for the support.

Thank you, Novato! Having grown up in the wonderful community of Novato, I am deeply honored that you have elected me to the City Council. I am thrilled to give back to a city that has given me so much over the years.   Thank you to all of the residents of Novato for your confidence in my ability to serve on the council. I am overwhelmed by the support I have received.  I also want to say thank you to Jeanne MacLeamy, Madeline Kellner, Leslie Peterson Schwarze, Jerome Ghigliotti, Eleanor Sluis and Manny Fernandez; it was great getting to know each of you on the campaign trail. I have great respect for anyone who is willing to go through the rigors of a campaign.   Finally, thank you to all of my supporters who wrote letters, made phone …

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Tina McMillan

1:04 am on Saturday, November 12, 2011

Eric I hope you will take an active role in challenging the council's plan to build city offices in old town. Had the council wanted, this issue could have been put to rest by allowing voters to weigh in. Instead they ignored the heart of measure D and plowed ahead with a plan to spend $16 million dollars. Please read the attached Pac Sun article where Pat Ecklund refers to Measure D: "But the …   more ›

Election Observations ... What Are Your 20-20 Hindsights?

Here are some thoughts from Tuesday's election. I'm sure you have some to share, too. Add a comment below.

Let’s collect observations from the election, shall we? Here are a few to get you started. What do you have to say about all this? Pitch in a comment below.

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Jerry

9:12 am on Friday, November 11, 2011

We think we got'em all. . The target for most campaigns is the day after, all though the law says two weeks. But sometimes someone helps out by posting one we don't know about. Tell us if you see one that was missed   more ›

Eva Long Leads Quartet of COM Board Winners

Longtime incumbent garners fifth term; newcomer Stephanie O’Brien joins incumbents Philip Kranenberg and James Namnath.

Three incumbents and one newcomer won the four seats on the College of Marin board in Tuesday’s election, and the leading vote-getter surmised that voters are happy with the board’s work after a period of tumult. “This was a wonderful vote of confidence of the important work we’re doing and which needs to be done,” said incumbent Eva Long, who earned her fourth term on the board. “This was a very solid group of candidates.” Seven candidates sought the four open seats on the board. Long, 69, was joined by 51-year-old San Rafael accountant Philip Kranenberg and 55-year-old former Dominican University and College of Marin chemistry professor James Namnath as incumbents who were re-elected. The trio was joined by Lagunitas School District …

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