Elk Grove Vice Mayor Ly Ducks Tough Questions, Offers Contradictory Rationalizations
Channel: ElkGroveNews
Date: 2016-08-10

During the Wednesday, August 9, 2016 meeting of the Elk Grove-South County (Calif.) Democratic Club meeting , Elk Grove Vice Mayor ducked several questions from fellow Democrats.

The Vice Mayor, who is seeking his third different office in less than four years, is now seeking to replace his mentor. outgoing Elk Grove Mayor Gary Davis.

Specifically Ly was asked why he did not step down from his current four year City Council position, and if he was elected Mayor, would seek an appointment to the council or would hold a special election.

As is typical for Ly, he was unable to coherently answer. Between the two questions Ly also offered contradictory assessment and at one point suggested the city council was a club with membership requirements. Conversely, in response to a question regarding bringing new ideas to the council, from perhaps having a female member, Ly said he would welcome "new blood" on the council.

Ly is facing five competitors for the two year seat ,and because of his significant financial advantage and incumbency status, he is the presumed front-runner.