A TOUGH HILL BUT NOT INSURMOUNTABLE

A rebuttal by Linda Cianciolo, to comments posted to Linda's original post on Cafe San Diego at voiceofsandiego.org

Yes, Amy has a big hill to climb, but not an insurmountable one. Her opponents
do have more name recognition and certainly, years of experience as politicians. However, if you look at Amy's history, she has more than demonstrated that she has the ability to master a job when given the opportunity.
Prior to becoming an attorney, Amy ran a non-profit domestic violence clinic, managing. the entire office, including support staff and volunteer attorneys. She testified in front of the California Senate to advocate for domestic violence legal reform. Amy handled large scale class action suits, requiring that she manage lawsuits pending before many courts at one, working with attorneys and with judicial officers to facilitate a settlement. She also served on a steering committee for a multi-district class action. Further, as a new attorney, Amy argued a case before the 9th Circuit Court of Appeal. She now runs her own law firm. She has the experience and skill necessary to be our next City Attorney.
After leaving the City Attorney's office, due to "constructive termination", certainly not by choice, she opened up her own law firm. In two years, she has prospered and grown, almost singlehandedly, adding attorneys and staff as her caseload demanded. As anyone who has started a business knows, hanging out your own shingle takes faith in your abilities and when you prosper, as Amy has, it is a sign of determination, skill, and lots of hard work! Even today, as Amy runs her campaign with a volunteer staff, she is handling a full caseload, including a five-day trial this week at juvenile court. She continues to donate her time to various causes and takes legal cases on a pro bono basis.
Each time Amy speaks at a campaign function, more and more people approach her to indicate their support. I have heard from many people that do not know Amy that after hearing her speak or participate in a debate, that they are impressed with her. Amy has worked hard in this campaign and she will work hard as our City Attorney.
For more information on Amy, see the April 28, 2008 article by Will Carless of Voice of San Diego, and also visit Amy’s website!