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Published on: 9/25/2008
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I watched the Los Gatos planning commission meeting last night (Sept. 24), and I was appalled by the outrageous behavior of Chair Michael Kane and his loyal sidekick Commissioner John Bourgeois.
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Then both commissioners Kane and Bourgeois proceeded to vote against the project, even though it complied with every letter of the law because, they said, it didn't match their understanding of the "intent" of the town council.
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And one of them, (Kane) is running for town council?
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Chair Kane and Commissioner Bourgeois were concerned with the size of the cellar, the amount of grading, and cyclone fencing around the pool, and both did not support the motion to approve the project which passed, 5-2.
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Mr Kane and Bourgeois unfortunately are not intellectually very bright and it's a shame limelight seekers with no brains end up in these positions.
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That is certainly true of Mr Kane and Mr Bourgeois.
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It is critical that in the upcoming November election that we re-elect Mayor Spector and elect Michael Kane to fill the vacancy created by Steve Glickman's departure.
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When the moderator of the forum asked: "How is Los Gatos affected by the national financial crisis," Mr. Kane, who describes himself as a "financial professional," replied: "We're not.
We're so far blessed with an insular status."
Wow! Does Mr. Kane sincerely think the Town he would like us to let him run, is not affected by the financial crisis?
The other candidates recognized how seriously this crisis threatens Los Gatos, and suggested various plans.
Steve Rice accurately described Mr. Kane's response as naive and foolish.
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Here are some facts that Mr. Kane should know:
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Nevertheless, Mr. Kane believes that Los Gatos is unaffected.
Perhaps Mr. Kane, who likes to dress up as the character "Mountain Charlie," really lives in that historical fantasy world--or perhaps he was absent from school the day they taught civics.
In either case, Mr. Kane is totally unqualified to hold the highest elected office in this Town.
Los Gatos and its residents cannot afford Mr. Kane's ignorance and naïveté.
Gil said "It is critical that in the upcoming November election that we re-elect Mayor Spector and elect Michael Kane …"
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No Gil, what is critical is that Kane is NOT elected.
And if, as Gil seems to know, Kane is linked to Barbara Spector, we have to question her candidacy too.
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In a recent article in the Los Gatos Weekly, Commissioner Kane was quoted with the following..."If the plans stay within the standards and guidelines it's smooth sailing.
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