To hear Frank Matarrese tell it, his long tenure in Alameda government has been nothing but sugar and spice, everything nice.  So why is he getting no traction in his bid to become Mayor?

Maybe it has something to do with the twin crises of our current jobs famine and Alameda budget fiasco.  Even our fair wage friends in organized labor are turning away from Frank.

You can only blow so much smoke I guess, before folks began to see that Matarrese doesn’t walk the talk.

And speaking of walking, didn’t he promise to hit every street in his “listening tour” when he made his big mayoral announcement back in January?  My little Schotzie and Freckles have been anxiously awaiting their chance to give him the Mail Man (excuse me, Letter Carrier) treatment.  No sign yet, however, of Frank’s fancy footwear darkening the doors in our neighborhood.

“Woof”

Meanwhile, Marie Gilmore seems to be racking up the endorsements of those who care most about the future of jobs and our city budget in these tough times.  The Democratic Club, labor and more are getting on board.

Marie, if you read this, Freckles is all the way in for you too (with all 4 paws).