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Ben White

@speedofwhite.bsky.social

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Ben White @speedofwhite.bsky.social · 5h

A number of Etel’s supporters gave her a standing ovation at the end of her closing statement

Ben White @speedofwhite.bsky.social · 5h

Fresolo’s closing statement was interrupted by boos and heckling and he asked for that time back. That was when I started recording. Did not expect this in a closing statement.

Video from twitter per usual
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Ben White on X: "Wild closing statement from Fresolo https://t.co/eAFk7uoXHe" / X

Wild closing statement from Fresolo https://t.co/eAFk7uoXHe

Ben White @speedofwhite.bsky.social · 5h

In terms of performance Keith Linhares came with the heat tonight. You can think what you want about his policy stances or political leanings, but from a purely communications standpoint he stood out

Ben White @speedofwhite.bsky.social · 5h

Jose and Etel on ICE

Video from twitter cause Bluesky video doesn’t work
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Ben White on X: "Jose and Etel on ICE https://t.co/MzHMpZzuj3" / X

Jose and Etel on ICE https://t.co/MzHMpZzuj3

Ben White @speedofwhite.bsky.social · 6h

So messy haha

Ben White @speedofwhite.bsky.social · 6h

Etel, unlike Candy, says the CM needs to focus on neighborhoods more. Candy had said earlier that he’s at everything in her district.

Ben White @speedofwhite.bsky.social · 6h

Just as I say that Jose gives the CM a full-throated endorsement

Ben White @speedofwhite.bsky.social · 6h

“He’s doing a pretty good job with some room for improvement” is like the go-to line besides a select few candidates

Ben White @speedofwhite.bsky.social · 6h

Obviously there’s a question to all the candidates about how they would evaluate the City Manager and the job he is doing. Not a lot standing out here so far besides Linhares saying the Council acts as cheerleaders and a shield for the CM. I thought that was forceful.

Ben White @speedofwhite.bsky.social · 6h

Advocates*

Ben White @speedofwhite.bsky.social · 6h

Tony: “I support the police 100%”

Ben White @speedofwhite.bsky.social · 6h

Linhares advices for a civilian review board

Ben White @speedofwhite.bsky.social · 6h

DOJ WPD report question now

Ben White @speedofwhite.bsky.social · 6h

Here is the video, again Bluesky is ass at video so linking my twitter post x.com/speedofwhite...

Ben White on X: "Damn, this Fresolo - Pezzella race (D3) is gonna be a rock fight in the final weeks. Plus David Webb interrupts and is told he will be kicked out if he does it again. https://t.co/KZOcKIrvc8" / X

Damn, this Fresolo - Pezzella race (D3) is gonna be a rock fight in the final weeks. Plus David Webb interrupts and is told he will be kicked out if he does it again. https://t.co/KZOcKIrvc8

Ben White @speedofwhite.bsky.social · 6h

Damn, this Fresolo - Pezzella race (D3) is gonna be a rock fight in the final weeks. Plus David Webb interrupts and is told he will be kicked out if he does it again.

Ben White @speedofwhite.bsky.social · 6h

Pezzella first one to use props. He pulled out his own mailer to prove he’s for the lowest residential rate.

Ben White @speedofwhite.bsky.social · 7h

Uploading videos on this platform is ass so I will be keeping any video tonight over on twitter

Ben White @speedofwhite.bsky.social · 7h

First question for all the candidates- How do you plan to navigate recent tensions and heated debates are City Council meetings?

Ben White @speedofwhite.bsky.social · 7h

To be clear the applause FAR, FAR outweighed the boos

Ben White @speedofwhite.bsky.social · 7h

Massive applause for Etel’s opening statement, but it also came with a small amount of boos, the first boos of the night

Ben White @speedofwhite.bsky.social · 7h

Turns out, obviously, that every candidate brought out their cheering squads. This one has the real potential for fireworks

Ben White @speedofwhite.bsky.social · 7h

Haha I didn’t see the jackets!

Ben White @speedofwhite.bsky.social · 7h

Same for Rob haha

Ben White @speedofwhite.bsky.social · 7h

Loud applause for Candy after her opener. Sounds like she got her people out tonight.

Ben White @speedofwhite.bsky.social · 7h

Keith Linhares with an impassioned opening statement. He came with energy tonight.