Re “Please, Meghan Sahli-Wells, Rein in Your Team”
Mr. Goran Eriksson:
In this letter, I will address your concerns of last Thursday point by point.
Concern No. 1: Yard signs.
I was given permission to place signs in front of the property you mentioned by the landlord, who is a supporter of mine.
Concern No. 2: Negative campaigning.
I run a positive, issues-based campaign, just as I did in 2010. I have not and will not engage in or condone negative campaigning. The “constant barrage of vicious attack articles and blogs aimed at Scott Malsin” were not sanctioned or orchestrated by my campaign. I do not control what people write on blogs, but I do believe everyone has the right to express his or her opinions.
Concern No. 3: Mailings.
I am not aware of the “illegal postcard mailings” you mentioned. My campaign never has engaged in any illegal mailings.
Concern No. 4: Support.
I am proud to have the support of the Culver City Employees Assn., the Sierra Club, the Los Angeles League of Conservation Voters, Los Angeles County Democratic Party, Beverly Hills-Greater Los Angeles Assn. of Realtors, National Women's Political Caucus-L.A. Westside, and Culver City Democratic Club, as well as the entire School Board, hundreds of residents and scores of elected and appointed officials. I was proud last campaign to have union support from the SEIU – to which many Culver City residents belong. I could not control the timing of their donation, which was legally disclosed, just like all contributions to my campaign.
Concern No. 5: Adjuncts.
I am one of the few – possibly the only – candidate who actually funds an adjunct program in Culver City. I am also one of four candidates, I believe, who have not signed the petition; only two out of the six candidates have signed it. I have been very clear on this issue, despite the fact that it is not something over which the Council has authority.
I strive to address the concerns of all Culver City residents and stakeholders. I invite everyone to call or contact me. In the future, I urge you to verify information before posting accusations about any of the candidates. Not to do so would be irresponsible.
Ms. Sahli-Wells, a candidate for the City Council in tomorrow’s election, may be contacted through http://vote4meghan.com/
