Sandra Romeo DUI Didn't Exactly End Career

Sandra Romero's political career didn't end the day of her DUI arrest. I've previously written, "She was a WA State Representative for 12 years when a drunk driving spree ended her political career." And I've recently been criticized because her career didn't end because of the DUI. True, her career did limp along for a handful of years after the DUI where she liked to show up drunk in the legislative session.

The DUI didn't end Romero's career, but it was the beginning of the end.

Romero showed a lack of respect and spewed animosity when she was arrested. She was quoted by her arresting officer, "You guys won. I will tell you that I have been drinking and I'm intoxicated. You have ruined my political career."

I'm curious, What steps has Sandra Romero taken to quell that animosity? I think it's a valid question especially since as a County Commissioner she will have the final approval of the police budget.

Sandra Romero Drunk on the Job

Sandra Romero is running for the Thurston County Commissioner's seat that will be vacated by long time Commissioner Diane Oberquell. She is running on a platform of experience trying to link her tenure as a Washington State Representative as a qualification for County Commissioner.

It looks like Romero used to show up to the job drunk. As an eye witness to the event, a staffer noted, "(Romero and Patterson) Drunk as skunks, on the floor, making floor speeches in an attempt to 'filibuster' bills until the clock struck midnight and we were constitutionally done."

I could use a little less drama in the County Commissioner's office.