West Sacramento Mayor Christopher Cabaldon has anxiously kept his sexual orientation a secret his entire political career.Posted on 03/30/2006 10:19:26 AM PST by SmithL
West Sacramento Mayor Christopher Cabaldon has anxiously kept his sexual orientation a secret his entire political career.
He broke his silence on the subject Wednesday night at the annual State of the City dinner at West Sacramento City Hall.
"The pressure and the stigma and sometimes the all too casual bigotry in this town made it painfully clear when I first ran for office that I could either serve this community or I could be a gay man. But I could not be both," Cabaldon said.
His disclosure - planned well in advance - concluded a speech focusing on levees, "walkable" communities and schools. After celebrating the accomplishments of the city and discussing the future, he disclosed that he was gay.
Cabaldon said he decided to disclose he's gay to make it easier for other gays and lesbians wrestling with making their sexual orientation public.
In an interview this week, Cabaldon said when he began his political career, he thought he couldn't disclose the matter. So rather than lead a double life or a secret life, Cabaldon said he decided he couldn't have a personal life.
"Nobody could really out me before because I wasn't dating," said Cabaldon. "I'm still not dating or anything like that."
His heartfelt address Wednesday night brought the crowd of 150 developers, business and political leaders to a standing ovation, some with tears in their eyes.
Developer Bryan Taylor said, "We couldn't be more proud of our mayor."
The 41-year-old mayor's unusual "coming out" will be carried in documentary form on an MTV Networks cable channel featuring gay-themed programming. A crew working for the Logo channel has been shadowing Cabaldon for the better part of a week. The program is expected to air in July.
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Because Viacom wants a bigger slice of your basic cable bill for their coffers.
Some legislators have started to look at the ability to select only the channels you WANT to pay for in digital systems (no sense in subsidizing what you don't watch or support).
FAAABulous!!!
Dating implies committment. One night stands are not counted among "dates".
pun intended.
No one asked, this is a thinly veiled press release for Viacom-MTV-Logo's new gay themed reality show.
Powers of minute observation are inherently needed to ensure a fully functional gaydar unit..........Once that is achieved, you'll be astounded at the number of your detections.......
He's FABULOUS!
....and others......
Shouldn't that be his left sac or his right sac or does he always orient himself to the same compass heading? And all of you are right about the pic. He could only look happier if something were parked in his rumble seat.
I am eternally thankful for that international "ONE WAY DO NOT ENTER" symbol tattooed on my butt cheek. Except for a few proctos, it has been 100% effective.
Fascinating.
Is he the boy or the girl?
...and straight people are SOOOOOOOOO likely to keep their orientation secret.
Google glory hole. Warning...not for children.
Mr. Cabaldon, who gives a flying f*** what you do in your bedroom?
Please keep it to yourself.
Surprise surprise...........NOT!
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