A “mystery flyer” (attached) produced by the even more mysterious “Campaign to Elect Richard Powers” and “Campaign to Elect Dennis Colthurst” has appeared, reportedly being distributed by Larry Hendricks, an ex-firefighter closely aligned with the Powers/Colthurst campaigns. Neither of these “campaigns” are listed with either the Sonoma County Clerk or the California Secretary of State.
This flier contains a paragraph that reads: “Progressive Sebastopol has said that Jim Horn, their opponent ‘has emerged as the leading opponent of re-opening an emergency room. He has consistently blocked efforts to reopen our hospital.’”
These two statements are blatant lies, and cannot be substantiated with fact.
It is time for “Progressive Sebastopol”, Greenberg, Powers and Colthurst to prove their honesty.
I challenge any of them to provide one verifiable example where Jim Horn has, in writing, verbally or by his actions, made a tangible act or gesture that opposed the reopening of the emergency room or a tangible act or gesture that blocked efforts to reopen Palm Drive hospital. Specific documented acts or written/recorded statements, with dates and sources are required for verification.
A tangible act or gesture does not consist of asking questions, seeking clarification, uncovering conflicts of interest or requesting additional information. As a former member of the public, that was his right. As a current member of the Palm Drive Health Care District Board of Directors, this is his duty. It also does not consist of failing to be a silent, obedient puppet.
The reopening of the emergency room specifically or Palm Drive Hospital in general must have been harmed, blocked, opposed, delayed or prevented in a tangible manner by Mr. Horn’s words or actions to qualify, as that is what is being alleged.
Any takers, Gentlemen?