San Jose Mercury endorses Bern Beecham

By Bern Beecham

The city needs his expertise.

Incumbents Mossar, Beecham and Kleinberg are solid contributors both locally and regionally.

Beecham, 54, is a regional leader on two important matters most Palo Altans don't think much about -- utilities and water. The city needs his expertise.

Posted on Fri, Oct. 24, 2003

PALO ALTO: The top candidates Mercury News Editorial

Decorum and thoughtful debate used to be the norm on the Palo Alto City Council. But in recent years, personality clashes and embarrassing public bickering have overshadowed serious debate on traffic, development and economic issues. On Nov. 4, voters can set the council back on course -- and end the soap opera -- by electing Dena Mossar, Bern Beecham, Judy Kleinberg and LaDoris Cordell.

Incumbents Mossar, Beecham and Kleinberg are solid contributors both locally and regionally. ...

Beecham, 54, is a regional leader on two important matters most Palo Altans don't think much about -- utilities and water. The city needs his expertise. ...

In the near future, the council will be making decisions on development and infrastructure that will shape the city for years to come. To assure that the work gets done thoughtfully and efficiently, vote for Mossar, Beecham, Kleinberg and Cordell.