Councilmember Dunlap,

At the first meeting discussing a potential charter city, you defended the proposal by stating:
“I think there’s a lot of people who really have no vision for our city.”

You echoed a similar sentiment last night.
I disagree. Fullerton residents do have a vision. And I want to share mine.

I see a city council that doesn’t fight with each other but fights for us.

I see a council that celebrates consistent civic engagement, not mocks it.

I see a council that explains its votes openly, not post-hoc rationalizes them or hides behind vague talking points.

I see a council that recuses itself from votes involving major political donors, even if it’s been thirteen months since the contribution.

I see a council that welcomes free expression, not one that censors its members or bans newspapers.

I see a city writing its charter 10 or 15 years from now with a council that’s earned that trust.

You say we don’t have a vision.
But every time we show up, every time we speak, we are sharing one.

Please start listening.