Resident Wants Voters To Be Informed: Pleasanton Letter To Editor

Dear Editor:

Before voting on Election Day or mailing absentee ballots, I encourage all voters to be as informed as possible. There are four candidates vying for two open seats on the Pleasanton City Council so each voter can cast two votes.

With much to learn, resources online and in newspaper and radio advertisements are helpful. But it is one thing to read about a candidate’s intentions and another to hear them speak about the issues and how they will represent us if elected.

There have been ample opportunities to meet the candidates in recent months- at public forums, neighborhood ‘meet and greets,’ and the farmer’s market. But many voters have inflexible schedules that often make attending gatherings a challenge.

Fortunately, Tri-Valley Community Television has taped two election specials and both videos are now available on their website www.tri-valleytelevision.org. Voters can access them anywhere, anytime from their laptops and smartphones.

The link to “Election Special 2018” is at the top of the Home Page and features individual candidate interviews on critical issues impacting us all. The “Pleasanton City Council Candidates Forum” is also available for viewing by clicking the live link near the top left of the Home Page. The Election Special is also being broadcast regularly on Channels 29 and 30.

For me, watching “Election Special 2018” was pivotal. Kathy Narum and Joe Streng clearly demonstrate they have a firm grasp of the issues and the ability to make informed decisions. They work hard for our city and have earned my votes.

Susan Hayes, Pleasanton resident