Beware Swanson's hype

Perhaps Bud Swanson [“RE: ‘Director Griffiths must go,’” letter, 10/30/08] was so deep in campaign mode that the facts escaped him. Jack Griffiths was not responsible for getting Vallecitos Pump Station back online. The facts are:

1. Staff brought the problems at Vallecitos to the GM’s attention in November of 2007.

2. After discussions with staff, the GM authorized purchase of a new pump and its installation in time for increased seasonal demands. It was installed in early April 2008.

3. The GM had no discussion with Griffiths about the Vallecitos Pump Station until after the decision had alr...