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Concerned resident wrote on Oct 29, 2008 2:37 AM:

" I voted for Vern Rupright, and I have heard only good things and recommendations about him from people I respect and people I don't know. This is not the case with Metiva. I got plenty of slick postcards from Metiva, but I don't believe he is best for Wasilla's future, and I'm pulling for Rupright. "




Sad wrote on Oct 10, 2008 11:42 PM:

" The Frontiersman is protecting Metiva just like the Frontiersman is TRYING to protect Palin. Please don't hide the truth. "




gary wrote on Oct 9, 2008 6:36 PM:

" You sure don't want to put a guy in as mayor who can't mamage his own finances. Metiva is certanly running on the shirt tail of his wife. Check his record and I am sure you will agree he is not the one we need, unless you want more of what we have now. A vote for Vern will put us on the right path to move ahead "




Fire directors wrote on Oct 8, 2008 9:12 PM:

" Here's a question I'd like both guys to answer. Will you clean house of the directors and deputy directers if you're elected? I'll vote for the guy who promises to do it. All of them are Keller appointees and need to go. We've got great employees at the city and lousy managers, directors, deptuty directers and they all need to go so the employees can do their job without all the political junk and the out for whats in it for me attitude. "




City Voter wrote on Oct 8, 2008 4:21 PM:

" I voted for one of the other guys, but i am now going to vote for rupright "




I want to feel good wrote on Oct 8, 2008 2:19 PM:

" We need a MAYOR who doesn't bring so much baggage with him that he burdens the city with his problems. That is not the case with METIVA. He is loaded with so many questionable actions that one shudders at the thought of him being elected mayor. If you don't know of anything like this just read the articles about him over the past year. When a person moves from 12 cities before coming to Wasilla one can only ask why??? Don't be duped into believing his smooth tales, "my friend".
Be comfortable with a vote 4 Vern! "




Dee wrote on Oct 8, 2008 12:36 PM:

" Please vote for Vern for he has a plan and has lived in the Valley for a number of years and is for family.
Metiva is running on the shirt tail of his wife and Keller. In other words we will see the Chamber running the city, not Mitvia himself. Bottom line we need change and a clear vision.
Getting back to Vern he wants to work with Palmer and Anchorage espcially since we are totally intertwined with these two enties. Bottom line we need change!!! "




didnt do my homework wrote on Oct 8, 2008 12:30 PM:

" donemyhomework - metiva's wife is not president of the chamber, she works for the chamber. the president is an unpaid position on the board "




donemyhomework wrote on Oct 8, 2008 9:39 AM:

" Metiva got the city and the chamber to work together because his wife is the president of the chamber! "




Metivas support from outside wrote on Oct 8, 2008 9:22 AM:

" Metiva's financial support was from business owners not people. Look at the APOC reports. Rupright was able to get almost as many votes as Metiva BUT Rupright did it with HALF of the funding as Metiva had. This says a lot about Ruprights ability to use money in an effective manner. Metiva had almost twice as much money as Rupright but couldn't manage to get 40% of the vote. This says more than a mouthful! Look up Metiva's past online. There are some significant financial failures. I will be voting for Rupright! "




Get your glasses wrote on Oct 8, 2008 8:08 AM:

" Well, “view from close”, you must be far sighted and someone else must be doing your homework. Metiva came to town, like many new comers, got involved with a variety of causes. For some reason old timers find that bad. He stepped up to try to accomplish beneficial things and unlike many new comers that are quickly burnt out by negativity, he kept at it. The concept of the Chamber of Commerce and the City working TOGETHER must be new to you. Few people have the drive to keep pushing ahead despite criticism. I’m voting for Metiva again. "




A View from close.. wrote on Oct 8, 2008 7:17 AM:

" Those who cast their vote for Metiva haven't done their homework. He carries so much baggage into Wasilla that he needs the Chamber of Commerce to help him.
He is another smooth talker without much substance. His city council performance speaks for itself. Observations of him for 3 years sitting with Keller and company is not comforting in the least. If someone would take the time to question all the costly deals and promotions that have gone down without benefit to the city, they would scratch their heads in concern. No, this time Vote for Rupright Oct 28th "




Dagnabit wrote on Oct 7, 2008 11:59 PM:

" Does this mean we're stuck with Keller for another 2 weeks? I know....transition time. "