Two refreshing candidates for Solano County

When the general voter population and residents of a city or county give someone a chance for one or two terms, and they end up lining up with the old boys/gals network and serve mostly their agenda and that of major donors like the unions, people look for newer candidates with fresh vision, thoughts, proactive ideas and more people-supportive agendas.

Since the shock of the

2016 general election, people are tired of the arrogance of elected officials' wasted terms not doing more for the people, disrespecting and ignoring commonsense based policies, resolutions and voting records.

California primaries are fast approaching — Vallejo is deeply affected by the mediocre work during two or three terms by the current members of the Solano County Board of Supervisors. When there was a need to do more, when the constituents were crying out loud for help with resources, out-of-control homelessness, trash and garbage dumping unchecked, decreasing public safety and endless excuses by the public safety departments, lack of affordable homes and apartments for the average working families and the unbearable indifference of many public servants/leaders, we the the people can and should do what little we can.

We can start by voting th em out and choosing better, newer candidates.

A welcome sign at the chambers of Solano County reads: “We are the people, You & I.” That is a powerful statement and every election, the voters must remind candidates often.

Rochelle Sherlock and Cassandra James are an example of the refreshing, qualified, authentic and ambitious, proactive candidates we have. Just check their actual public record of service, not what's on their campaign flyer or website.

At a recent candidate forum, Sherlock said, “The dissolution of the committees was an assault on democracy. I am going to do everything I can to restore those advisory committees. If the Board of Supervisors is making major decisions without input from the people, then we have got a problem.

On the issue of California Forever, Sherlock said the project is not in line with current law and planning goals. She advocates for compact, transit oriented infill developments within the boundaries of the county's existing cities.

Talk to people who have witnessed their strong commitment and sincere contribution. Review their visions and ask them questions for accountability and what they may do if not running.

For incumbent candidates, we should ask them for all specifics, by year, the voting record and reasons, as well as their failures/inactions, and why? — Ravi C. Shankar/Vallejo