Mayoral candidates at chamber luncheon

By XAVIER ZARAGOZA
The Daily Dispatch
Published/Last Modified on Tuesday, February 26, 2008 3:07 PM MST


All four mayoral candidates spoke Monday about their reasons for running for elected office. The candidates are: Michael “Smokey” Molina, left; Natalio Sabal; Cruz Silva; and Dr. Michael Gomez. Each candidate was given about 10 minutes to address the group of Douglas merchants. Each candidate is passionate about the community and is equally passionate about winning the mayoral seat. The incumbent Mayor is Ray Borane, who late in 2007 announced he would not run for re-election. The forum was sponsored by the Douglas Chamber of Commerce.  On Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2008, KDAP and Xi Psi of Beta Sigma Phi will co-sponsor a mayoral and city council candidate forum at City Hall at 425 10th Street. The forum will begin at 7p.m.




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    Jeff Conn wrote on Mar 1, 2008 11:13 PM:

    " Sabal will get things done in Douglas. I am excited that we have such a candidate who has cared about this town for so long. He has been committed to improving lives in Douglas and Sierra Vista for decades. As far as working for him- yes I would be concerned if I was a LAZY city worker. Sabal will expect you to work and that is what the citizens pay taxes for. It should not be any other way! VOTE SABAL!! "

    Douglas Voter wrote on Feb 29, 2008 11:24 PM:

    " Sabal WILL get things done in Douglas. He is honest and for the people who believe the truth is abrasive, it is about time someone like SABAL was in office. He will be able to make real positive change happen in Douglas. This city needs SABAL. He is hope for the children and our future! "

    maria c bossi. wrote on Feb 29, 2008 4:26 PM:

    " very good, mr sabal. good luck y adelante,por el progreso de nuestra ciudad. "

    Sabal Not My Choice. wrote on Feb 27, 2008 4:46 PM:

    " What a mess. If you call Mr. Sabal the winner of the show your right the Circus... I would hate to be City staff and have to be directed by Mr. Sabal's abrasive and demeaning style. Wait till you have a problem and have to address someone like Nat.. Good Luck "We all know who asked him to run for Mayor-after the fact.. " Mike Gomez is absolutely right about meetings and attendance. For the last several years the current mayor has been invisible at important functions and regional meetings that could help Douglas. "

    dhs student wrote on Feb 27, 2008 12:13 PM:

    " sabal! sabal! sabal! sabal! sabal!
    "

    Douglas Voter wrote on Feb 26, 2008 4:18 PM:

    " Here we go again, Nat Sabal again stole the show. He answered the questions directly and gave and outstanding reason for running for office. The rest of the candidates again fumbled. It makes you wonder what is the driving force behind the reason they want to be Mayor. Poor Cruz he was so lost I felt sorry for him. He seemed to be trying to play grown up. Smokey what can I say God help us if he's elected! Gomez attending meeting doesn't qualify you for mayor. God speed Natalio "

    Adrian Cota wrote on Feb 26, 2008 4:16 PM:

    " Visit Cruz Silva's website @ www.cruzsilva.com. Sign up for updates and to receive free Cruz Silva "Gear".
    Vote for Cruz for Mayor of Douglas 2008! "

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