Alan Nakanishi didn't just win the Lodi City Council race in
November. He was the top vote-getter from the north to the south to
the east to the west in Lodi. The doctor and former assemblyman won
every single precinct in Lodi. His lowest precinct percentage was
20.2 percent while his highest was 24.9 percent.
"Alan dominated this election. It's just huge compared to
everyone else," said council challenger John Johnson.
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Doug Chaney posted at 11:57 am on Mon, Jan 17, 2011.
Josh, you're so right. I actually ate my words and through those I know and kepp in contact with, there's nothing but positive written and said about Councilman Nakanishi. Good Luck, sir.
Darrell Baumbach posted at 5:51 pm on Sun, Jan 16, 2011.
I would like to join Doug’s sentiments and welcome Alan Nakinishi as well... If he is pro business as Josh states, I will celebrate that as business needs all the help it can get in a state like California. However, encouraging business development that takes into consideration quality jobs and the welfare and interests of Lodians in general is equally important… combining the two interests so both win would be welcome.
Josh Morgan posted at 3:31 pm on Sun, Jan 16, 2011.
Doug, glad you came around. Prior to the election you continuously criticized Dr. Nakanishi as being too old and one of the "good ol boy's". I believe you will the Doctor's politics to be quite conservative and pro-business. Glad to see him receive such overall approval.
Doug Chaney posted at 1:49 pm on Sun, Jan 16, 2011.
Welcome, councilman Mr. Alan Nakanishi. My research shows you to be a very intelligent and common sensical person with compassion for the citizens of Lodi and their best interests. I'm looking forward to you, along with councilwoman Mouncee to restore some reasoning and issues that concern ALL citizens of Lodi, and not just those who are well-connected, wealthy, influential or closely connected to the wine industry, realtors, developers, contractors or business associates and their friends and partners. It's time that a council representative with longtime knowledge of Lodi politics and real thoughts and ideas to move the city of Lodi forward in a positive direction, can add some much needed wisdom and intelligenge to correct the ugly decisions made the last 9 years.