Erin Carlstrom

Let’s go A’s!

I am not the first person to point this out. And, I certainly hope I am not the last.

Congress is (thankfully) taking unprecedented action to remove, impeach, and otherwise neutralize the President following his role in inciting a violent coup at our Nation's capitol. Reports abound about MC's harrowing experiences while sheltering in secure locations, waiting while shots from fi****ms were overheard and armed vigilantes roamed recklessly and freely. We are, as a Nation, rightly horrified, outraged, and acting in response to this threat to the seat of our democracy.

Let us not forget, however, that the protocols followed by the Members of Congress- dropping to the ground, hiding in place, turning the lights off- are the same responses my first grader has been taught, and practiced, to deal with an active shooter each year he has been in school. I pray we can find the same horror, outrage, and action for our children that we have found for our adult, elected officials.

Signed, Erin and Adie

To everyone that voted, Adie and I salute you.

Check out Baby Adie casting his first vote, 2014! Serving the people of City of Santa Rosa, California remains one of the highest honors of my life. The voters place their faith in integrity, sober decision-making, and community mindedness. Knowing this and acting accordingly are the benchmarks of a true elected leader. You know these aren't found in our current White House occupants, and so my vote on that issue isn't surprising. However, here are my suggestions for Sonoma County local races (some of whom I am blessed to call friends):

Gabe Kearney for Petaluma City Council
Skylaer Palacios for Healdsburg Council
Chris Rogers for Santa Rosa Council (Area 5)
Eddie Alvarez for Santa Rosa Council (Area 1)
Kerry Rego for SRJC Board of Trustees
Dianna Greiner MacDonald for Sonoma County Office of Education
Melanie Bagby for Cloverdale Council
Susan Harvey for Cotati Council
Amy Harrington -Sonoma Council
Dominic Foppoli- Windsor Mayor
Debora Fudge - Windsor Area 3

*All of these are my personal choices, and may or may not reflect the endorsement of various organizations to which I belong or with which I have collaborated. Now get out there and VOTE (if you haven't already!)