David Barnhill finished last in his two previous races, winning only 2 percent of the vote in his last run 10 years ago. But the three remaining candidates appear to be evenly matched. The Rev. Versie Brown, Billy Enriquez and Hardin disagree on few points, each stressing the need for job creation, neighborhood revitalization, citizen involvement and fiscal conservatism. But people just kind of lose interest, especially if the candidates don't have something to fight over. People want to see that, but we don't have it in this race.
Talk is cheap.
If everyone went and voted for me who said they would, I'm in. But people with good intentions never make it to the polls. If I had a crystal ball and knew who the voters would be, this would be a lot easier. Campaigning may be easiest for Enriquez, who has the highest name recognition of the three due to his history of public service and his sometimes controversial and high-profiled stands. His campaign is decidely more low-keyed than last year's unsuccessful run at Councilman Paul Vasquez, when he won 40 percent of the vote.