Over 18 published articles related to me and my candidancy for the School Board in the Nov. 3 election have been published by thefrontpageonline.com.
I have emailed many of the same articles, that I have written and that I thought may be of interest, to the Culver City News and the Culver City Observer.
The Culver City Observer has published two articles related to me. One was a brief profile about me early in the race. Another, two weeks ago, was for my response regarding a Middle School student and the heavy school books.
The Culver City News has never published any articles about me.
Early on, when they interviewed all of the other candidates about Measure EE, they contend that they were unable to contact Gary Abrams and Roger Maxwell.
Another time it was published that all of the candidates supported Measure EE.
The handful of people aware of me know my position about Measure EE. None, it has been documented many times.
I emailed the News editor and stated my “no” position. There was no response from the paper. No big deal, I thought.
A lot of supporters informed me about the News doing interviews on all the candidates. Last week, I emailed both the Observer and the News suggesting that they come over to Linwood Howe Elementary School to interview the teachers, parents, kids, principal and me in my work environment.
I even mentioned about equal time for all candidates. I even scolded them for not the allowing all the candidates to voice their opinions.
Never heard from either one.
I have mentioned the lack of printed press on several occasions at the Smart Voters Forum and in current articles.
I just thought it was strange that I received almost no coverage. If some candidates had a meet-and-greet, or went to McDonald’s, they received press coverage.
To be fair to the Culver City News, back in September I received an e-mail requesting an interview.
I emailed back that I would let them know when I was available, and I stated that I hope you are available (vision).
Today I picked up the Culver City News and scan it. Favorite son is on the cover and beaming.
(Karlo) Silbiger Looks to Craft His Own Political Legacy on CCUSD School Board.
My Beef
This is the last in a series of profile of the candidates for the School Board elections. Gary Abrams declined the News request for an interview.
At the very last candidates forum, at Raintree last week, I started off with “I am the candidate you probably have never heard of, unless you read thefrontpageonline.”
The printed newspapers have ignored me.
Now I am upset.
Declined an interview?
Yeah!
Right.
I’m the hometown favorite and a household name.
I have been accused of many things, except crazy (close, though).
As soon as I get inside, I called the News. Ms. Judith Martin-Straw answered. I introduced myself, and she replied, We finally hear from you.
Go straight to the point.
Your article stated that I declined an interview. How did you get to that conclusion?
Huh, you stated it. I have it in an e-mail.
I asked, how long ago was that?
A couple of weeks ago.
M’am you are mistaken. I never said that. And that was way back in early September.
Can I call you back?
Okay.
Five minutes later, a return call from Ms. Martin-Straw. I have the e-mail I sent you, and it is noted that you declined to be interviewed.
That is your interpretation. What does my return email say? Oh, it says you would let us know when you are available.
Exactly.
She goes on to state that she can print a retraction.
Why can’t I get my article published? We are already set to wrap up the coverage of the campaign.
So I politely thank her for blacklisting me (no pun intended).
I have voiced my concerns about not getting print news exposure to a couple of media savvy (at least I thought) authors to help me get exposure. They are regularly published.
Promises, promises and promises.
Never heard from them again.
During the forum sponsored by the League of Women Voters on Oct. 8, I voiced my concerns about not getting any printed media coverage. I invited them to visit me where I work (volunteer), and interview the teachers, students, parents and me.
The next day they published brief synopses of what each candidate represented. This brings me to something I have noticed, which is very troubling for me.
The “truth” is an endangered species.
Not all people are truthful these days. They would rather tell a lie when the truth would suffice.
I’m scared.
Mr. Abrams may be contacted at
gabrams@ca.rr.com
