A crowd of 100+ looked on as Political Editor, Lisa Vorderbrueggen, of the Contra Costa Times, expertly moderated the debate before a well-behaved audience that clapped loudly and at length at the end for the Pro Recall side, while a deafening silence greeted Maria Alegria’s closing statement.

Ms. Trego repeatedly pressed the case of mismanagement, abuse of power and incompetence by the incumbents and Recall targets, Alegria, Tilton, and Cole. Alegria defended herself by not disputing facts but by asserting, that (1) the Pear St Bistro was not her fault; (2) that when people disagree with her it should be considered a personal attack; (3) that it’s all OK now that vague procedures are finally in place, and that (4) she enjoys the very tenuous support of the labor-democrat political machine looking for a sweet contract negotiation payday.

See Recall Photos nearby.