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1. nelson wrote on April 30, 2008 2:14 PM:
"I went to a public forum where he spoke. He is endorsed by David Cherashore, the Evans Family, do I need say more. He is endorsed by Harry Mathis also who was very friendly with developers and lobbyists while being District 1 Councilperson. UCConnection has endorsed him because they want the Regents Road Bridge in UC. He admits the City is having problems but I did not hear any concrete solutions and I also did not hear any support for local community planning groups or the neighborhood voice. Resumes are one thing! Actual grass-roots involvement is another."

2. jorgeelgato wrote on May 2, 2008 8:08 AM:
"More of the Same Merrifield. He is the Jerry Sanders, Scott Peters, Harry Mathis candidate in District 1. If you liked what those guys have done for the city, you'll love Marshall. For instance Marshall thinks that giving the Evans family the bridge they want to put through Rose Canyon Park is more important than giving the residents of University City the fire stations the fire chief says they need. Thanks Marshall. You and Scott are quite a team."

3. Steve wrote on May 2, 2008 1:58 PM:
"The people in University City shouldn't even have a councilperson. They should all show up for every vote and run amok on every issue. It's like establishing a government in Irag. Cross on Mt. Soledad - In favor Charger stadium - In favor Potholes - Against Pensions - In favor DROP - Against for new hires/ In favor for existing employees Santuary city - Against Gay marriage - Against There, please excuse me from the next meeting."

4. hankie wrote on May 2, 2008 7:13 PM:
"Ask marshall a question and he then asks you how you feel. then he tells you he'll get back to you. not once have i heard him give a solid answer. he has none."

5. Skoshi wrote on May 6, 2008 9:44 AM:
"At a coffee for Merryfield, he was ask about funding the Chargers to stay in San Diego. He first gave the politically correct answer relative to not spending taxpayer money, but then said "..but we might have to give them land". At the La Jolla debates he was asked a question by the narrator. His response was "lets let Sherri (Lightner) answer that one." She did. If we pay attention, the quality and character of political candidates eventually come through."

6. Jack Griffiths wrote on May 10, 2008 7:32 AM:
"With Moore's letter and the thoughts of others here I think some primary concerns of the District voters are covered.Permit me to address another.Geographical runs from La Jolla Shores to Rancho Penasquitos.East to West.For years La Jolla has been the home and the base of representation.It's no secret that La Jolla is a bit xenophobic and narrow in its perspectives on City politics.Effectually another 4 years of LJ disenfranchises the remainder of this District. That's simply unacceptable.UTC has some very pregnant and consequential processes being worked out that deserve/demand an independence in application that benefits everyone working and living there.Solutions are required that transcend suspicions reflected by sub-rosa associations of vested interest:Corporate, Family or municipal cliques.CV,the Torreys and Penasquitos all have issues as well and its unlikely that they'll be adequately covered by either a La Jollan or Wall Street player. Thalheimer's our best Choice."

7. Starbucks Junkie wrote on May 10, 2008 11:52 AM:
"I have seen Marshall at two forums now, he has a very shallow level command of issues and certainly can rattle off bond and credit ratings. Who cares, that stuff is beginning to be under control. What he has not been able to do is talk about our communities, neighborhoods and the problems in the area that concern me, specifically the 15 corridor. I still have not decided who I going to support, but I tell you it took some guts for Phil to put his phone number in the ballot statement and that show me something."