Mailbag: On La Cañada’s ‘boring’ ranking; two endorsements for Assembly candidate
Perfectly content with the yawns
Re: “Prepare yourself for some nap-time reading,” Piece of Mind column, March 31. I laughed when I read your article in the Valley Sun. We moved to La Cañada from one of the other towns on the “These Are The 10 Most Boring Small Towns In America,” list — Ladue, Mo. I guess we know what we like!
Sandy Padgett
La Cañada Flintridge
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Support for an Assembly hopeful
As a longtime La Crescenta resident who cares deeply about our community, I am so pleased that I will get the opportunity to vote for Andrew Blumenfeld for state Assembly in our 43rd District.
Andrew is a lifelong resident of this district and has dedicated himself over the years to the well-being of our community, and especially its children. From a young age he has been a tireless advocate and public servant. From his professional life as a public school teacher, to his service in local elected office, he has demonstrated the type of dedication, integrity and wisdom that Sacramento and our state Legislature could use a healthy dose of.
One of the things I most appreciate about Andrew’s service and candidacy is how intelligent and independent it is. He isn’t concerned with the politics or the special interests. He wants to do what is right, and he has a remarkable track record of doing just that. You can learn more online at www.Andrew4Assembly.com.
Unfortunately, our political system doesn’t always reward that approach — true leadership. Rather, it tends to favor those with connections to political insiders in Sacramento. I, for one, think it is time we put an end to that. And where better to take a stand for a strong, local voice than here in our tight-knit community?
I am a 50-plus-year volunteer in our community, a wife, mother and grandmother, and I am proud to support Andrew Blumenfeld.
If you vote by mail, your ballot will be coming soon. Otherwise, make sure to go to the polls on June 7. However you do it, I hope you will join me in voting for Andrew Blumenfeld for state Assembly.
Mary Gant
La Crescenta
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Blumenfeld has parent’s vote
When Andrew Blumenfeld first ran for the La Cañada school board, I was a little skeptical that someone so young could relate to the issues that we parents were concerned about. But Andrew ultimately earned my support after I attended several of the many gatherings his campaign had in living rooms across our community where Andrew articulated his vision and engaged in thoughtful conversations with all those in attendance.
His service did not disappoint. Andrew has put the needs of our community — and especially its kids — first, and he has remained as passionate an advocate as I first witnessed on the campaign trail. I am proud to now support his candidacy for state Assembly.
As a parent of two girls in our local public schools, the stakes are incredibly high. I can’t count on vague promises or empty rhetoric. Andrew is a refreshing antidote to that brand of politics-as-usual. He immerses himself in every detail, but can step back and appreciate the bigger picture. And, most importantly, he never forgets that his work is about service.
Andrew understands the relationship between policy and practice like no one I have encountered before, and so I am confident he will be as effective representing us on the statewide level as he has been locally.
I want to encourage those who haven’t had the opportunity yet to meet Andrew to do so. Just as when he ran for school board, Andrew is making his campaign about meaningful conversations. He is holding events, knocking on doors, making phone calls, and I know he would be happy to speak to anyone who reaches out to him. You can learn more by visiting his website (www.Andrew4Assembly.com). I hope you will do that, and then join me in supporting Andrew Blumenfeld for state Assembly this June 7.
Doreen Aitelli
La Cañada Flintridge