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What do the City of San Francisco and San Ramon have in common?
Recalling unwanted officials.
The pattern of California recalls, including the recall of Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao for federal corruption, the recall of San Francisco’s district supervisor for betraying the public’s trust last month, and the current action to recall Councilman Robert Jweinat, highlights two recurring issues: lack of public trust and elected official accountability.
This is clearly seen in the report released by OpGov.ai this week, featuring District 4 Supervisor Joel Engardio's removal from the dais, while Mission Local reports, “Joel Engardio recalled: Now, anyone can be recalled by everyone,” in their September report.
Speaking of Fall’s favorite month, that is when Jweinat first raised concerns.
“At the Sept 9 council meeting, he mentioned that he is opposed to the removal of voter-approved law Measure G, but when it came to voting, he failed to vote to protect the law,” Chirag Kathrani said.
Hence, the initial reason for the recall. OpGov.ai is in the process of drafting the 200-word limit recall letter needed to officially file since announcing the same a month ago.
“San Ramon residents have lost trust in Councilman Robert Jweinat to represent them as their representative, citing numerous instances where he has not acted in the best interest of the residents,” the recall draft reads.
One of those interests is his loyalty to the Sunset Development rather than to the citizens who voted for him.
OpGov.ai simultaneously waits for emails requested un the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) on specific city issues, including Measure G and the Toll Brothers application under review, opposed by many residents.
Email thread between OpGov.ai and San Ramon city employee regarding Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests
Scholtz confirmed OpGov.ai should start getting said emails by Nov. 3.
So while this media outlet waits for emails, files petitions for recalls, and continues to report on the apparent flaws in the San Ramon government, remember, reader, we want to hear from you on matters of public trust and incumbent accountability.
Be it Jweinat or any of the San Ramon elected officials for that matter, when it comes to recall, those who are voted in can, and will be voted out.
As Mission Local states, San Ramon citizens may want to consider recalling everyone on the San Ramon dais for failing to keep their promise.
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