In recent months I have been asked repeatedly what I thought about the Newsom recall effort by people who were aware of my working history with California Gov. Gavin Newsom in the past. I have been reluctant to opine, because any discussion about him would necessitate volumes about his failed public policies. On the other hand, I feel that a statement from someone who has actually had working experience with Newsom on a personal level might be worthwhile to those who are interested. To those of you who know me, you know I don’t sugarcoat things but strive to tell it like it is. My opinion isn’t coming from the left or the right, Democrat or Republican, progressive or conservative. My opinion is based on my 33 years working in a variety of executive and administrative positions with local government as well as holding public office in San Francisco, and …