Time to wise up
To the editor:
Hopefully, we, as an enlightened people will, this November, mitigate our past misguided compassion with our God-given discernment and elect not only the competent but also those, unlike our present national representatives, convey at least a modicum of respectability.
I am, nevertheless, sadly uncertain of this eventuality in our national elections,
In our local elections, however, I have greater expectations.
One of the more outstanding candidates for the mayoral position in Cape Coral, poses a question in his campaign literature, which queries, “have you had enough yet?”
In so far as national elections are concerned, ordinarily, this question would seem slightly premature. However, having, thankfully, been given an opportunity, so soon, to rectify our past election errors, this question is not only nationally but locally extremely germane.
Cape Coral in the past, has unfortunately enlisted a dismal choice of candidates for office. Why? It is a mystery to me, as it would seem that a city which hosts a population of more then 160,000 people, should have no problem in attracting viable and qualified candidates for office.
This time, however, I believe that we have a chance of doing it right, finally.
The probability of John Sullivan to advance to the Cape Coral mayoral position is, to my mind, the right man for the right job at the right time. Too long have we, as the citizens of Cape Coral, had to stand by and settle for the rust instead of standing up and voting for the just.
I must confess that I do know the gentleman, however, my concern is less for acquaintance as it is for competence and according to my observance of both candidates for this office and the designation of competence being paramount at this junction in the history and future of this city it is to my mind no contest.
Naturally, as in all elections, we can not avoid the shrill comments of those with special interests that have no bearing on the well being of the city but rather are self motivated for whatever reasons. These unstable will make their motives apparent by their comments, actions and by their persistence in objections. Shakespeare appropriately described their insidious pronouncements when he penned the Hamlet truism “me thinks thou dost protesteth to much,” and although not penned by Shakespeare no less should we discount the most stark of all political truisms by deep throat which advises the uninitiate to “follow the money.”
This election in The city of Cape Coral, although not singular, is nevertheless extremely important as it pertains to the direction we take and the decisions we will make concerning our economic future and the well being of our standing among other comparable cities. Taking this into consideration, this is certainly not the time for more of the same. We need new blood, especially in the city council but particularly in the position of mayor.
I am a true believer in positive, inclusive progress this is why I admire council person Bertolini, she is one of the few, in council, who has exhibited strength and commitment in that she is not afraid, apologetic or long-winded when making a decision and her tenacity is steadfast when it pertains to advancements for the city benefiting all of its citizens and not just a select few, all the while fighting visibly for the humbled as she also is a humble person, that alone is rare in a Cape Coral public servant.
Obviously, my statements have made it apparent where I stand as far as two of the candidates are concerned. But I would also entreat all like-minded who are concerned with the progressive well being of our amazing city to also consider these two amazing candidates.
Finally and more importantly, whether you agree with me or not, please, let’s all show our surrounding neighbors and more significantly those of our armed services who have given all, and all who have given some, that we take their sacrifices for this exceptional right very, very, seriously and vote. None have an excuse to be excused. Let’s all wise up.
Nick Tomacelli
Cape Coral