Nathan Fletcher is no longer a state assemblyman or a candidate for public office, and Mindy Fletcher no longer works for the Bush administration. Both are now in private lives raising their two wonderful little boys. But as usual some local press outlets have tried again to take some cheap shots at Mindy and Nathan.
Last year the two separated and earlier this year very amicably filed for divorce. It is well known that they remain very close friends and loving parents. They can be seen together with their boys at PTA meetings, sporting events etc.
Nathan Fletcher has taken much flak and attacks but continues to be a gentleman and focuses on his veteran organization The Three Wise Men. He also has a volunteer team this Saturday for the annual Chelsea’s Walk to protect children from predators. He continues to care about our city and its citizens and does so by actions not just talk.
I had breakfast with the former Marine recently, and all Mindy and him are trying to do is be good loving parents and both are at a very peaceful place in their lives.
It seems that some political forces have always been afraid of this independent moderate Clinton-like Democrat, while some San Diegans would still like to see him in public office someday.
Fletcher is focused on helping America’s veterans; he and Mindy deserve our respect and privacy.
California GOP and gay Republicans
The Log Cabin Republican Club has been around for over three decades, and finally the California Republican Party officially recognized and chartered this LGBT group.
Republican delegates at their convention in our state capital overwhelmingly voted in support by 861 to 293 beating back right wing conservatives that once ruled the party.
A major player behind the scenes was our community’s Susan Jester, and her decades of political experience and party official friendships proved to be invaluable.
San Diego has the best and most progressive Republicans like Mayor Faulconer, Supervisor Ron Roberts, Assemblyman Chavez, District Attorney Bonnie Dumanis and more.
As a Latino and gay man I look forward to the day that both political parties go after your votes. It would be one of the best things that could happen to both the Latino and the LGBT communities.
Bayard Rustin draws standing room only crowd
The annual Bayard Rustin Civil Rights Honors held at The Center last Friday drew hundreds of people. Lifetime Achievement Awards went to State Assemblywoman Shirley Weber, Phyllis Jackson and Stan Lewis with Civil Rights Awards going to LaRue Fields, Christopher Wilson and Tanisha Cartwright.
Among public officials there were Supervisor Dave Roberts, Councilman Todd Gloria and Superior Court Judge Paula Rosenstein. The renowned Martin Luther King Jr. Choir stole the show with outstanding performances. Emcees were Camille and Darnell Williams (aka Empress Pearl).
The awards show lasted a record-breaking hour and 45 minutes, and every one raved about the soul food buffet provided by the Imperial Court.
Special thanks to The LGBT Center, Human Dignity Foundation, Imperial Court, RC Awards and the host committee, and my fellow co-founder Carolina Ramos.
This LGBT event was part of Black History Month.
Everyone except you is respecting the privacy of Nathan and Mindy Fletcher.
You prefer to sensationalize a private family issue as a tabloid headline
Shame on you Nicole.
Hypocritical name dropping crap: “I had lunch with him the other day, and somebody I know goes to their kid’s school, but the rest of you peasants better step back”.