Personally, I would prefer a recall to vote Coleman out. Like I said, I see the merits of the increase - we needed it five years ago. But he was too afraid to spend his political capital and put his seat in jeopardy asking for it.
The tactics used to get the issue to pass, such as threatening public safety, were shady. Even more shady was the pressure put on City employees to assist in getting this passed. In some departments it was basically "you better help somehow, either door-to-door or phone bank, or you may find yourself on the end of a pink slip if it fails". My wife, thankfully, wasn't pressured nearly as hard and we found out a month ago that even if it failed she was safe for now. She was pressured some - and I made it clear from the start that while I'd support the increase because I see the need, I categorically disagreed with the way it was being pushed and would not lend any support beyond my vote.
One vote that will never be granted again is for Coleman. I will abstain from the race before I vote for him again.
P.S. Tim, yep, beer for sure.