Chief Romero, Part 2
I checked my voice mail after lunch the other day and found a message from none other than Xavier Alvarez. My favorite fibber said he'd like to comment on the spat between Pomona Mayor Norma Torres and Police Chief Joe Romero.
Obviously I wasted little time in calling back. When you see gold lying in the streets, you don't question it, you just grab a shovel.
Alvarez said the chief is doing "an excellent job" and has his full support. As for the mayor?
"I've got to call her Norma Torres, not 'the mayor,' " Alvarez explained. "I can't give anyone a title when they don't deserve the title."
Yes, water board director-turned-defendant Xavier Alvarez was getting on his high horse about an elected official who doesn't deserve their job. This was getting better and better.
Alvarez continued criticizing Torres, who recently withdrew her own endorsement of him. He added charitably: "We don't really blame her because she's got an IQ lower than gravity."
So there you have it: a ringing endorsement of Joe Romero by Xavier Alvarez. I hope the chief forgives me.
>When you see gold lying in the streets, you don’t question it, you just grab a shovel.
Except if the sheriff's equestrian unit has just passed in the New Year's Day parade, that is.
OMG!!!!
I support the chief 1000% but if it puts me on the save side as Alvarez, maybe I should reconsider.
Nope, considered and I think the chief, with his EARNED medals, deserves support. As for Xavier . . . words elude me (and that's pretty rare).
It will be interesting to see the turnout at the Dec. 17 council meeting as everyone I know is planning to be there to support the chief. David, you'd better get there early (maybe roam the halls and offices before the meeting) because I'm sure your back row seat will be taken if you delay too long. Maybe an early dinner at Bravo Burger to try the California Pastrami sandwich.
[Hey, that sounds like a plan. But remember, because of the holidays the meeting starts at 5 p.m. this time. That means a Bravo Burger dinner at...3:30? -- DA]