I’m the Pacific City Council candidate who learned what happens when you don’t have a good backup plan for having notes to speak from.

My printer failed. I didn’t have my notes. I knew I would “look unprepared,” but I came to the (debate) anyway. I had the guts to stand up in front of 60 people I didn’t know and do my best. Being able to admit my mistakes is important. It shows I really do want to learn and do the best job possible.

I feel horrible and wish things had turned out differently. At least, I can be humble and admit my faults while at the same time, ask the voter to look at my strengths and what I bring to the table.

My sincerest apologies. You, the voter, expected to be informed about me and you got very little.

I want to point out that while I could have performed a lot better at this forum, I still feel I have a lot to offer the citizens of Pacific as a valid alternative to the incumbent.

– Kevin M. Cline