George,

I was referencing Mr. Schilling's and his supporters generally using "only," "everything," and "never" many many times to try to make the public think that Mr. Schilling is the city's answer for progress.

I have not seen Schilling as accomplishing anything by his own hands in and about city council. I feel that Hawkins is trying to give the impression that the other members on council are not doing their part to improve the city. Maybe Schilling does not understand that teamwork means compromise and hearing everyone's opinions.

Unfortuately tonight, I have heard from a dear friend of mine that Schilling is the "only" one for the people. She has fallen victom to his ads that promise action but do not show actual facts to what he has done. She also told me that she received a phone call telling her to vote for Rob Schilling and no one else. I find that information very sad.

Also, Mr. Hawkins seems to want voters to write in another candidate that did not come forward to have encourage votes for him. Does Charles Weber really want to be on City Council? What happens if his name is written in and he does not want to be on Council. Is voting for a non-candidate a showing that Mr. Hawkins wants his supporters to someone that might leave the other seat open if Schilling does well tomorrow?

I hope that the citizens of Charlottesville can see a clear winner in Dave Norris and Julian Taliaferro and vote Democrat all around.

Tammy Londeree (electronic mail, May 1, 2006)