Conscience or Contributions?

Is your councilman voting his conscience or his contributions?

I think this is a pretty straight up sign.  There are a handful of contributors in this town that will call several of the council if their way isn't had.  Why? Because they have paid good money and expect the votes to go their way that's why.

Large financial contributions are not necessary in local races, so why would you take the money?  No one in our town should be taking contributions of over $100 per person. This isn't a presidential race that cost millions!  This is a local race that should at tops cost a couple of thousand, and that includes filing fees, signs and advertising.  Admittedly a city wide race like mayor could cost a bit more.  But if you can't find 30 people at $100 each, then why are you even running? If you can't persuade 30 locals for just $100, how are you going to make a difference on our council?  Remember your councilmen are suppose to be persuading people to make a difference in the community, and if they can't get a handful to help them in the first place, then why are they on council?

One of the largest contributors in town has been heard as saying, "this is cheapest political council I've ever bought." Really? Dang if you're going to be bought at least make sure it's worth it! Come on Gonzales, why are we being controlled by a handful of deep pockets that have only their own best interest in mind, and not that of the community.

Watch as issues come up and you see block voting by all but 1 or 2, do you think there is a reason for that? I do! ASK YOUR COUNCILMAN STRAIGHT OUT!! Don't be bashful.  HE WORKS FOR YOU! We elect them, they are public servants and WE are the public, they serve US! They are responsible to US! They owe US an explanation for every vote they take on the council! They owe US an explanation for every action or inaction while they are serving US!

If they aren't willing to do that then they should step down or be voted out.  You are the one to make the difference. Make sure you're registered to vote now, so when elections come up you can vote.  Don't believe your vote won't make a difference, because we've seen in this town where just a couple of votes has made a difference! Don't leave it up to someone else to make up your mind.  Get educated and VOTE VOTE VOTE! (legally and only once please!)

God Bless
Dennis