Dear Editor,
I have always had a bad relationship when it comes to the Gilroy
Dispatch. When I run for public office, The Dispatch appears to
go-out of its way to make me look bad in the eyes of the voters. I
believe in telling the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the
truth.
Dear Editor,
I have always had a bad relationship when it comes to the Gilroy Dispatch. When I run for public office, The Dispatch appears to go-out of its way to make me look bad in the eyes of the voters. I believe in telling the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth.
The Dispatch seems to think telling the truth in today’s society is a bad thing. On Nov. 3, The Dispatch printed an article by Lori Stuenkel claiming that I declined to comment, and that my opponent, Mark Dover could not be reached for comment.
Let’s set the record straight! Ms. Stuenkel did not make contact with me. She called my house after 11pm and spoke to my wife! When I returned her call after mid night she wasn’t available. So your article lies. Why is there a double standard between Mr. Dover not being able to be reached, and myself declining when both parties were not contacted in person? It is obvious to me that the article was to make me appear as though I’m a sore loser. NOT true! I didn’t lose! The taxpayers lost! The students lost!
Should I have been allowed to make a comment, I would have said: I don’t run for office with the intentions of winning. Why? Because it’s not about me, it’s about the people, the taxpayers, the students, and it’s about education. This seems to be a concept that is beyond The Dispatch’s comprehension.
Should I have been elected to the Board of Trustees, Gavilan College would have undergone a transformation that would have saved the taxpayers millions, while increasing educational programs. Now, under the same old regime, it’s business as usual. The taxpayers will pick up the tax liability as well as future liabilities that will add up into the billions and enrollment will continue to go down.
The article published on Sept. 18 headlined “If you build it, the student will come,” is false. Students don’t need a new building nor do taxpayers need a new liability. What the students need are programs, and what the taxpayers need is assurance that their tax dollars have a return – a return back to the communities in jobs and qualify students that can fulfill those jobs.
Manly R. Willis, Gilroy
Editor’s note: We reached the Willis home and Mr. Willis told his wife that he didn’t want to talk. Moreover, Staff Writer Lori Stuenkel was here until 1:30am on election night and never received a call or a message from Mr. Willis.
