Why Would Anyone Run For Office?
Monday, March 22, 2004
Portland’s Willamette Week has named Multnomah County Commissioner Serena Cruz a “Rogue of the Week” for failing to take out a building permit on construction to her home. Normally the “Rogue” award is given out to people who have done something a little more evil – or at least with bad intent. WW’s is doing nothing more that heaping it on to a politician who has already gotten some bad press over the gay marriage debate. Why anyone who would for office these days is beyond me. Thankfully, Serena Cruz, a Harvard trained lawyer, with the guts to make difficult decisions, has been willing to honorably serve the community. A simple mistake doesn’t warrant a roguish award.