By M E Gladis
Alert to Voters for Davis City Council:
The Flatlander May 2018 issue, page 23 “Davis City Council Campaign” chart regarding Linda Deos is wrong. Just this side of suing for slander, so far, I am enraged that Robert Milbrodt would stoop to such a heinous depiction of any opponent of the candidate, Ezra Beeman, that he is promoting. Let me say that Ezra Beeman has strengths.
My issue is with the blatant misrepresentation of Linda Deos that Robert Milbrodt published and disseminated on the page 23 chart that Linda Deos favors developers, does not explain her values or vision, is not prepared, is not consistent.
Anyone who has seen her literature or chatted with her understands she does NOT favor developers. A Sacramento developer sent her a stack of checks which she promptly returned. She is not taking any money from anyone who would appear before the Davis City Council.
That position of Linda Deos speaks volumes of values. It keeps her “Independent.”
From the Linda Deos campaign card:
“As residents, we’re all proud to call Davis our home.We love our parks and greenbelts. We love our tree canopy. And yes, we love our electric cars and bicycles. We also face many challenges including pressure for new development, closing shops, disappearing green spaces and rising rents. I will work to be an informed, effective advocate for our community and I know we’ll succeed if we face these challenges together.”
There Linda Deos has made a straight-forward statement of values. As she listens to Davis residents at tabling I have heard Linda Deos on many occasions asking voters what questions they have or what their issues are. Linda is a great listener.
She continues on her campaign card with these points:
“We need responsible development…”
“We need to focus on our infrastructure…”
“We need to utilize available land within Davis more efficiently…”
“We need to work with the County to improve mental health services for the homeless and work with the University to build more student housing.”
“We need to encourage economic development while remaining focused on cost containment.”
These represent her vision for the people who live in Davis and those who want to live in Davis.
For that chart to indicate that Linda Deos is not prepared is slanderous. On the one hand, Linda Deos for a long time has attended Davis City Council meetings staying until the end. She has attended numerous commission meetings. She has familiarized herself with the workings of the Davis city government.
On the other hand, her multi-decade work as a civil attorney gives her the experience in negotiating with large, and medium entities as well as with individuals. She has repeatedly negotiated settlements bringing all sides to recognize the benefit to them. Since she has handled bankruptcies for business and individuals she is familiar with finances.
Linda Deos has an amiable disposition and has the will to work for the rights of people. She is willing to take any questions and give a direct answer. Also she asks questions and keeps a focus on getting a direct answer.
She will adjust her work schedule so that it will not interfere with her Davis City Council duties. She will remain truthful and direct.
For Robert Milbrodt to classify Linda Deos as inconsistent is another unjustified charge. Yes, Linda Deos had one item that she considered and then issued a clear statement clarifying her stand on it. For that issue and other issues she has been on point and consistent with every statement and with every person she encounters. You can always count on her to answer any forum question directly and clearly. She does not talk around an issue. Linda Deos states her direct position on it.
I offer Linda Deos as the most qualified and most prepared candidate for Davis City Council.
M E Gladis is Chair of the Yolo County Progressives
Davisite 
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