Richard Close
In his July 18th interview, Richard Close expresses the opinion that Valley secession will be on the ballot by 2002, and that its approval is a foregone conclusion. If he is so sure of the outcome, why are we spending $2.5 million to study the issue? Wasn’t that the original purpose of those petitions people signed? If Close has all the answers, let’s hear them; e.g. how will police services be provided?
Further, his stated reason for not revealing donors’ names is their fear of having “pressure” applied. The average citizen’s need to know, however, is far more important. Experience has taught us that large contributors to political causes may be seeking some personal gain. (For example, the tobacco lobby’s influence on certain members of Congress.) Unless the citizens have all the information, we cannot cast the proper vote.
JEAN and SAM SAPIN, Sherman Oaks
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