November 3, 2006

StreetTalk by Carol Rosen

Who do you think will be San Jose’s next mayor and why?
(Asked at the Evergreen Branch Library)

“I normally vote Republican, but I think Cindy Chavez has some good ideas. My children will go through the election book with me, they are home schooled, and we will decide. I look for morals and values, good things for kids.”

Celine Scott, 40
Evergreen
Integrity Landscape Service


“That’s an interesting question. I’m thinking Cindy Chavez, because of her experience. I don’t think the issue of ethics is as big as the candidates have promoted it to be. I think she will do a good job.”

Toni Apgar, 47
Evergreen
Interior designer


“It’s very hard to tell. I think Chuck Reed will probably get more votes, although Cindy Chavez has lots of endorsements and the Democratic Party behind her.”

Ralph Pepper, 89
Evergreen
Retired


“I don’t know, I haven’t studied their histories yet. I know that lots of my friends said they will vote for Chuck Reed.”

Marina Hui, 50ish
Evergreen
Florist and floral teacher at Almaden Center and other locations


“Cindy Chavez. I’ve watched the election information and she’s impressive with her speeches and she’s also done a lot to help out the Vietnamese community.”

Jessica Huynh, 33
Evergreen
Hair stylist


“I don’t know who will win, but I want Cindy Chavez to win because I think she’s more in touch with what San Jose needs.”

Elaine Pineres, 44
Evergreen
Principal’s secretary at Andrew Hill High School