OK, so he’s a celebrity and has done some good (and some not so good) things in Oak Park. But does anyone really think that KJ has any idea of what it takes to be a Mayor? That he has any understanding of the issues facing the City and the State? Or the complex and often contentious relationship between the City and the State? Not to mention how the County and SACOG fit into the picture…

I guess I’d just like to see candidates who have some experience or background in local politics or activism rather than candidates who simply have the funds and PR machine to run a campaign.

And if I’m wrong about KJ and his involvement in or knowledge of local issues, feel free to enlighten me.

February 13th, 2008 at 1:06 pm

Funny, it doesn’t look newish

February 13th, 2008 at 4:30 pm

yep, we’re pretty newish… thanks for the plug.

February 15th, 2008 at 9:54 pm

KLJ for mayor!

February 19th, 2008 at 2:18 pm

I would totally vote for someone who collected taxes while in a banana suit.

February 19th, 2008 at 3:24 pm

I’d vote for the banana if it had even the least bit of an opinion on local issues.

February 20th, 2008 at 3:03 pm

Last Updated 9:57 am PST Wednesday, March 5, 2008

Kevin Johnson will announce Wednesday evening that he will challenge incumbent Heather Fargo in the Sacramento mayor’s race, Johnson’s campaign officials confirmed.

Johnson, a Sacramento landowner and developer who was an all-star basketball player at the University of California and with the Phoenix Suns in the NBA, founded St. HOPE, the nonprofit organization that runs Sacramento Charter High School. He has until 5 p.m. Friday to submit nomination papers to the City Clerk’s Office.

Johnson will make his official announcement at 5 p.m. at the Guild Theater in Oak Park, campaign sources said.

Fargo is seeking her third term as mayor in the June 3 election.

March 5th, 2008 at 10:35 am