Re “Why did Atkins’ run for governor quickly fizzle?” (Oct. 27): Toni Atkins was one of the most qualified people running for governor, and I am sad for our community, and for our state, that her campaign ended prematurely. I met her over 25 years ago at the start of her political career before she was elected to the San Diego City Council. Toni has always had our best interests at heart, and her personal story and her local and state leadership track record is something that all San Diegans should be proud of and inspired by.
— Adrian Kwiatkowski, Mission Hills