To the Editor:
In the upcoming Democratic Primary for mayor it is imperative that Silberberg not be elected. It is easy to see how she could gain a plurality in a competitive three-way race. She has built a motivated following of those whose parochial interests she has championed to the detriment of the long-term greater good of the city at large. The never-ending and much debated waterfront replanning and the recent Alexandria Memory Care Center rezoning are just a couple of examples.
Although she has demonstrated no leadership on city-wide issues, an alliance of NIMBYs combine with Republicans looking for the opportunity to upset the status quo and voters inclined to support women candidates could nominate her in a low-turnout primary in June.
I am supporting the reelection of Bill Euille. While either Mayor Euille or Kerry Donnely would make an outstanding mayor, I do not believe Kerry has articulated a good enough case to replace Bill and I urge voters to rally around the Mayor on June 9 to maintain the steady leadership he has provided through difficult and contentious issues.
Jim Kornick
Old Town