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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]It's true that Jackson ultimately voted for ZFH in full after trying to pull out the SFH rezoining, primarly with the argument that a mailer didn't go out. Shades of Silberberg in the process argument for delay and discomfort with anything other than full consensus.

In terms of the Mayor position, to the extent it's not just another Council vote, you chair the council and can somewhat shape the direction of the debate. It's not as big a deal some might think given the title. But in attitude, especially on zoning/development but on policy in general, Gaskins and Jackson have different temperaments and inclinations to action, and that's where the difference lies.[/quote]

This is a solid comparison. Out of curiosity, if you had to name the candidate most likely to consider local needs and constituent feedback when voting, which candidate would you choose? [/quote]

John Chapman. You may not agree with him but he is super honest about his thought process and cares deeply about constituent feedback. [/quote]

It's shameful that Wilson is supporting/will obviously support Gaskins over Chapman. Chapman has carried so much of Wilson's water over the years. [/quote]

AFAIK Chapman is not running for Mayor. He is most likely running for re-election for Council and I am a thousand percent sure Wilson will support him.[/quote]

Of course Justin will support him for Council. But not Mayor. He is throwing his support to Gaskins because their views are lock step. That’s the point - John wasn’t the anointed replacement (unfortunately for our city). [/quote]

When was Chapman out of step with Wilson? Other than giving Wilson cover with the North Ridge wine moms like the SRO vote? [/quote]

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