Dear Editor and citizens of Black Diamond,

The most important mayoral election in the city’s history is coming up soon in Black Diamond. The big issue is YarrowBay’s massive development. Dave Gordon is the candidate who will do the best at preventing this development from literally ruining the whole area.

We need a mayor that will represent and listen to the people of this town. The present mayor has ignored the people. In a recent newspaper article about the three candidates, the mayor and the planning commissioner stated that they are clearly in favor of the YarrowBay development.

In contrast, I liked Dave Gordon’s statements about promoting local business. He is willing to stand up to YarrowBay. Other cities have done it, and Black Diamond should also.

Dave Gordon will not fall for false promises and or mislead us with optimistic tax revenue projections from new growth. He will do his utmost best to control growth responsibly. It is so important to vote for him in this up-coming primary and general election.

Bill McDermand

Black Diamond