Editorial: Canepa best choice for Assessor-Clerk Recorder

"Canepa's time on the Board of Supervisors has shown us to be a creative thinker who looks outside of the box (and county norms) for solutions, and we like that about him, even if it can get him in trouble with his fellow supervisors. While we wish he was running for something where he can use his creativity to really make a splash, we think he will be able guide the office into a new chapter."

"Canepa has clearly been studying the position, and but admits he has a lot to learn about going from having a staff of three people to leading multiple departments with 167 employees. It's comforting he has a plan to make sure the agency continues to run smoothly."

"We're troubled that Canepa's opponent, Jim Irizarry, currently the No. 2 in the Election's office, didn't understand or know which party he was registered with for 19 years. You'd think someone in charge of elections would know what party they were registered under."

"It also appears Irizarry is the pick for the standard-bearers in San Mateo County, with Canepa's peers on the Board of Supervisors endorsing Irizarry because he isn't Canepa. That's not enough for us. We think it's time the office gets a breath of fresh air with Canepa."

David Canepa is recommended for San Mateo County Assessor-County Clerk Recorder and Chief Elections Officer. His time on the Board of Supervisors is described as showing creative thinking and willingness to look beyond county norms for solutions, even when that creates friction with other supervisors. The recommendation notes that he has studied the position and acknowledges the learning curve from managing a small staff to leading multiple departments with 167 employees. It states he has a plan to keep the agency running smoothly. The recommendation expresses concern that his opponent, Jim Irizarry, did not know which party he was registered with for 19 years. It also criticizes endorsements for Irizarry based on peers choosing him instead of Canepa, arguing that the office needs fresh leadership.

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