Diary #5in an ongoing series of my experiences in running for local office
I have to say, it is an interesting experience being a candidate for city council. With the actual voting in November, it is awfully early to make a big splash. In fact, it’s rather pointless to do so right now given that most people will forget about it if you do. Therefore, nearly everything I’m doing “behind the scenes” presently is strategically designed to attract supporters. That is, I’m speaking with a veritable who’s who in Mountain View, that voters may know, and seeking their endorsement. The results thus far have been surprisingly good. In fact, I have been publicly endorsed by twenty six people (with more to come). But because my local paper ran an article about early candidates I have received attention around town from some folks I do not know -- and that’s a good thing.