Let It Rain (Democracy)

Carlos A. Orellana

The decision of the Executive Committee of the Yonkers Democratic Party not to make any recommendations to the convention for the races for which there were more than one candidate, gives the potential candidates for the Second District an equal and fair opportunity to compete for the nomination. This was my position when I met with the leaders from the Fourth Ward a few weeks ago. I stated that it had to be the district leaders, the people, who should decide who their candidate would be, and not to have someone be recommended.

One of the individuals interested in this seat was presumed to have the full support of a couple of elected officials, and the nomination waiting for him in April. This was a done deal for those residents paying attention to this race. To me this was not going to be the democratic way to nominate the candidate for this race. Had the Executive Committee made a recommendation to the convention for this position, it would have sent the wrong message to the district leaders and the people. Now those of us interested in being the party’s candidate, have to work hard to win the nomination and demonstrate who will be the best candidate to represent the people in the Second District.

When we let the democratic process takes it course, we all benefit. A transparent and fair process is what the leaders of the Democratic Party in Yonkers should exercise, and they have done it. Let’s us continue practicing a transparent and fair democratic process for the people of Yonkers.