I wish the Calaveras Republican Party hadn't injected partisan politics into the races for County Supervisor, Superior Court Judge and other nonpartisan races.
I think it is really inappropriate, and I would feel the same if the Democrats had done likewise, which they haven't.
Party affiliations can be important in national and statewide races like President, Governor, and members of the legislature, but they have no place in our elections.
That's why our local offices are labeled non-partisan.
Frankly, I don't care what position my County Supervisor takes on issues like immigration or the bombing of Syria.
What I want to know is that she understands the workings of or county government and has proved she can get important things accomplished.
I want her to make decisions independently, based on her best judgment. I want her to be accessible and responsive to the needs of all segments of our community.
I want to see her involved in neighborhood activities throughout the years, not just at election time.
To me intelligence and integrity are more important than party loyalty.
In no place is being nonpartisan more important than in the office of Superior Court Judge.
There is no such thing as Republican law or Democrat law; there is just equal justice for all.
You certainly would not want a judge who is swayed by a plaintiff's or a defendant's political allegiance.
In a recent letter to the editor, Cathy Mason, Membership Chair of the Calaveras County Republican Party, wrote that to receive the party's endorsement :the candidates have been interviewed and have proven that they meet our basic criteria."
An interesting statement since they never interviewed Merita Callaway, Judge Hugh Swift or Grant Barrett.
Maybe that's because they are nonpartisan.
Bob Reagan
Murphys
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