Here’s a gentleman in our city, an honorable gentleman if that’s not repetitive, who is running for re-election for city council. That gentleman is George Weiss. I know him well, having met him years ago while he walked our neighborhood. Since then, raking hillsides, organizing tree plantings, shaking hands and asking opinions. In an early way, “learning by doing.” Speaking to and for the residents of Laguna. Not your typical politician? Certainly not modeled after any member of our present council. Full disclosure: I confess to having spoken on behalf of George before. But as George has remained true, so shall I. His steadfastness regarding preserving the beauty of Laguna while standing up against the quicksilver of our local developers is as recognizable as his signature hat. And the kind manner in which he stands his ground is a characteristic we can only hope to emulate.
Many of you know that City Council can easily go sideways if we’re not careful. Just ruminate for a moment on the half-baked idea of a proposed fire station in South Laguna (on the busiest street in Southern California), or the “shoot-out” at The Hotel Laguna, or most troublesome of all, the unannounced meetings where residents’ opinions are purportedly sought. These were all calamities prompted by egos without a moral compass. Logically, we only have to choose between a council member who will work for our community or one who is intent only on the next rung of their personal political ladder. Insert name here_______.
George represents the residents of Laguna. He is slow growth. He is fiscally responsible, and he looks you in the eye. What a concept. He wants your vote along with your opinions. He wants those opinions to be heard. In short, he wants you at the table. And like it or not, the old saw still holds true, “if you don’t have a seat at the table you are probably on the menu.”
Vote for George Weiss for City Council. There’s nothing to be lost in choosing honest logic and human kindness.
Mace Morse, Laguna Beach
