This is big time. For those of you who haven't had the opportunity to meet Matt and chat with him, this piece will give you a taste of his enthusiasm, his ideas and his dedication.

I'm telling you this guy is on the move and he's worth your consideration. I have no doubt he will be on the Council. If not this time, then he'll make it next time.

I've always been intrigued by the younger candidates because I've felt city government needs young blood. New ideas. A new perspective. But I've also always known the young candidate was roadkill. The majority of voters are older and there's no way they were voting for someone young enough to be their grandkid.

I think Matt changes that because he's earned a lot of people's respect. Former Mayor Gary Falati and Councilman John Mraz believe in Matt Garcia. The Chamber of Commerce cut Matt a check so business has decided he's a winner.

Kelvin Wade is a writer and lives in Fairfield. E-mail him at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it or visit his blog at www.dailyrepublic.typepad.com/theotherside
10/22/2007