We have a clear choice for a Mayor – Nathan Fletcher

The following post was written by Timur Ender, a first year student at Thomas Jefferson School of Law, and I strongly support his message. He is organizing a Ride to Vote bike ride later this month.

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It appears we have a clear choice in the election on June 5th.

Fletcher is the only candidate who has talked about biking and walking, let alone embraced true change.  His bike plan has been developed using best practices and solutions that have worked in other cities.  His commitment and leadership will have a direct impact on more people riding bikes in San Diego.  Fletcher also understands the broader land use decisions that have an impact on creating a city more conducive to walking and cycling.

Bonnie Dumanis in her role as District Attorney has shown indifference to the lives of bicyclists and pedestrians by not punishing those who seriously injure or kill bicyclists under the full extent of California law.

Carl Demaio keeps talking about repaving roads but absolutely no talk about the bigger picture and no talk about any kind of a complete streets policy.

Bob Filner has mentioned pedestrian issues relating only to downtown and connecting downtown to Balboa park.  That, in my opinion, is not enough and is not the true change that we need.