As a south county resident, I am still concerned about the recent revelation about a major contributor to Jim Comstock’s supervisorial campaign.

A recent article spoke about a $10,000 individual contribution to the campaign by his neighbor, Peter Luchetti. When asked about his contribution, Mr. Luchetti responded by saying his only motivation was due to his “long-time friendship and respect” for his neighbor.

Now, really. Are the voters of the District 1 expected to just leave it at that?

Mr. Luchetti states that he has no interest in developing his land. Well, that may be true – for now. But Mr. Comstock has let us all know about his plans for growth in Middletown and the Highway 29 corridor. He’s also let us know about his devotion to private property rights, which one is led to believe are the rights to develop.

And now, one large property owner is making a huge contribution that accounts for almost a third of Comstock’s’ total war chest – and we are supposed to swallow the story that it’s just out of loyalty and long-term friendship?

Voters, smell the coffee here. We deserve better explanations and are due more honesty than this.

Tom McFarling lives in Lower Lake.

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