Dear Editor

In response to Maureen Chenette's September 9, 2003 letter Elected by Whom? Good News, you did not miss an election. The Citizens for a Better Burlingame (CBB) group is comprised of a cross section of Burlingame residents, who share common points of view and concerns regarding the welfare of Burlingame. You can view their positions by going to their website and see what the CBB is all about or you write to them at PO Box 117791, Burlingame CA 94011.

When elected officials fail to listen to the individual voices of their constituents, the inevitable is the formation of grass roots groups to represent a cause and present a collective voice. As the result of the lack luster decision-making process displayed by Mayor Coffee, et al, the CBB is not the only grass roots organization that has sprung up in the recent past concerning the welfare of Burlingame. There is the BULB group who is concerned about the continued power outages within Burlingame. The 280ccc group is concerned about the High voltage lines running along Highway 280 through Burlingame. There is the Burlingame Voice, an interactive web newspaper that can be viewed by clicking on http://www.Burlingamevoice.com Please take a look and see what people within your community are saying. These groups were formed because Mayor Coffey, et al failed to listen and respond, in a timely manner, to the concerns expressed by the citizens of Burlingame.

Remember, Civic involvement has always been the corner stone to a healthy community and it, also, acts as a checks and balance for your elected officials.

– Written by rich grogan