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1. Pat Flannery wrote on April 29, 2008 8:08 PM:
"Stephen seems to have an unerring ability to effortlessly land on the right side of every issue. That tells me that he has a good moral compass. I have watched him carefully since he entered the race and have not seen him put a foot wrong. As a great admirer of Donna Frye it was her endorsement together with that of Ian Trowbridge that got me looking at Stephen early on. Both Donna and Ian are proving the soundness of their political judgment. I am glad I listened to both of them. Stephen is proving them 100% right."

2. jorgeelgato wrote on April 29, 2008 9:43 PM:
"'unerring ability to effortlessly land on the right side of every issue.' Flannery is of course dead right and expresses himself far better than I ever could. Quite frankly I'm envious of the both of them."

3. Judy K. wrote on April 30, 2008 6:44 AM:
"I met Stephen through DFA (Democracy for America). He has always been there for us whenever we need him. I am bias, because Stephen has always been kind and helpful to me. I also trust Donna's judgement of people. Our city would benefit having a person like Stephen on the council."

4. Ian Trowbridge wrote on April 30, 2008 7:32 AM:
"Sean Wherely captures the essence of Stephen Whitburn superbly. He is a REFORM candidate unencumbered by campaign contributions from developers and lobbyists. He has a wealth of life experiences that has shaped the core values he stands for--empowerment of communities and working men and women; respect for the environment. These values are integral to Stephen's psyche not positions governed by political expediency. The city council badly needs members who support open, honest and efficient government and who will work hard for their District and the City. Go to link to meet Stephen"

5. Christopher Hall wrote on April 30, 2008 7:57 AM:
"Uhgg...I recently found out my extended family members were supporting [gasp] even hosting fundraisers for Gloria. How is it possible they could be doing this? They're Smart People who are compassionate, but I guess the slick shine off Gloria's shoes can blind just about anybody. // Well, one MAJOR complaint was that Whitburn spurns the diaspora in City Heights just past 32nd Street out to the eastern border. In fact, I was told he alienates anyone not from the Hillcrest area, and that Gloria goes out of his way to embrace the diversity and life-issues of those living in City Heights. True or not, Whitburn needs to go out to City Heights and embrace them before it's too late!"

6. Al wrote on April 30, 2008 9:10 AM:
"Christopher Hall: Umm its already too late. No money plus no name ID plus a well funded likeable opponent that has significant name ID THROUGHOUT the district PLUS shiny shoes equals a significant loss for Mr. Whitburn."

7. NorthParker wrote on April 30, 2008 10:15 AM:
"I have been a colleague of Stephen Whitburn for the past couple of years on the North Park Planning Committee. Consistently, he has been thoughtful, fair, approachable, and concerned about all of our residents. As a renter himself, he has been particularly affected and concerned about displacements of people by condo conversions and the resulting soaring rental rates in our working class neighborhoods. I truly believe that Stephen's moral compass and intellect will bring positive change to San Diego governance and that he will diligently serve all of the district 3 communities. Stephen is refreshing different."

8. Frances O'Neill Zimmerman wrote on April 30, 2008 12:32 PM:
"Stephen Whitburn's life experience, honesty, intelligence and personal warmth are qualities San Diego would be fortunate to have in every City Council member. Residents of District 3 are blessed to have a person of Stephen's caliber seeking to represent them. I urge voters to elect him on June 3. Personally, I am appalled that Whitburn's main challenger is not yet 30 years old and has spent his entire working life to date in a politician's office. This city is in desperate straits: we have flamed out before with likable, politically-connecte now-indicted young councilmen. This time, let us recognize and elect a quality candidate to our City Council--Stephen Whitburn."

9. Frances O'Neill Zimmerman wrote on April 30, 2008 12:32 PM:
"Stephen Whitburn's life experience, honesty, intelligence and personal warmth are qualities San Diego would be fortunate to have in every City Council member. Residents of District 3 are blessed to have a person of Stephen's caliber seeking to represent them. I urge voters to elect him on June 3. Personally, I am appalled that Whitburn's main challenger is not yet 30 years old and has spent his entire working life to date in a politician's office. This city is in desperate straits: we have flamed out before with likable, politically-connecte now-indicted young councilmen. This time, let us recognize and elect a quality candidate to our City Council--Stephen Whitburn."

10. Linda J. Wilson wrote on April 30, 2008 5:17 PM:
"I have had the pleasure to get to know, them campaign for Stephen Whitburn. We are in dire need of Stephen and people like him to serve on our City Council. I'm sick and tired of Donna Frye being the only Councilmember to consistantly ask the tough questions and having the guts to vote NO when appropriate. I'm sick and tired of Madaffer and his "rubber stamps" pushing through items that benefit the well connected at the expense of the rest of us. I live in District 6 and have a business in District 7. I am doing everything I can to support Stephen Whitburn, even though he is in another district. We all need to start thinking in term of what is good for the whole city, not just our communities, and give our support when a good candidate steps up."

11. Kevin Beiser wrote on April 30, 2008 5:30 PM:
"Stephen Whitburn is the clear choice of progressive Democrats. Stephen is not beholded to developers or lobbyists who have filled the coffers of city council members for far too long. Stephen has a host of credible endorsements which include Donna Frye, Congressman Bob Filner, Lucy Killea, The National Organization for Women (NOW), The Sierra Club, Stone Wall Democrats, SD Democratic Party, SD Democratic Club, Progressive Democrats of America, and many more. Stephen will stand up for the people for a change! Whitburn!Whitburn!Wh"

12. Charlie Pratt wrote on May 1, 2008 6:30 AM:
"It is impossible to spend time with Stephen Whitburn without recognizing that like Donna Frye, his intelligent policies are animated by an ethical and humane character. Stephen will provide the kind of leadership we need to reform government in San Diego."

13. Christine wrote on May 1, 2008 1:46 PM:
"Stephen is a good soul and that is what we need right now."

14. StephenWho wrote on May 1, 2008 8:51 PM:
"Does anyone know anything about Stephen previous to his move to San Diego? Award-winning radio journalist? Where? For what radio station? What was the topic of his award winning material? From one of Stephen's own interviews he admits that he bounced around from state to state, job to job, moving to California for a position which he quit after one year...then he took a job as a PR guy! Probably the worst resume of anyone running in any district this year. San Diego needs people with experience...not someone from out of town with questionable at best credentials."

15. America's Finest wrote on May 2, 2008 12:07 AM:
"Stephen & Co., If one never goes east of the 805, one will never understand the struggles and needs of the city's most underserved population. There is only one candidate that can advocate for all of the third...VOTE FOR TODD GLORIA!"

16. Gloria I think I Got Your Numb wrote on May 5, 2008 1:42 PM:
""If one never goes east of the 805, one will never understand the struggles and needs of the city's most underserved population". Again do the homework. Todd is being overwhelmingly funded by the Building ndustry including BIA pres. Sherm Harmer that has adamantly opposed the creation of community groups that have a voice, the creation of public parks and a LIVING WAGE for workers including those living east of the 805. Gloria has some real problems."