Posted by unregistered user at 2/26/08 4:19 p.m.

So finally, someone in Seattle has picked up on this news that the Seattle former Planning Director's gay lover trashed the historic San Francisco City owned Fire Chief's residence (that is not currently used for the Fire Chief but given to high ranking officials needing temporary housing) where he and John Rahaim where living. Then he was later busted for a DUI - Seattle Chiropractor, Lance Corey Farber. Nothing in the Seattle Times at all. Anyone up there in the PNW know why your former Planning Director, John Rahaim, left to move to SF? Was it the crazed bone-cracking boyfriend? Was he burning beds and smearing tomato paste on public buildings up there, too? Just curious!! Inquiring minds down here would like some background story on this!

Posted by unregistered user at 2/26/08 6:46 p.m.

just a sad story all the way around. Hope Mr Rahaim can pull through this with some dignity. Hope the bf gets the help he needs. Islandeagle - think you need a little bit humility and compassion in your life.

Posted by myopinion_matters at 2/26/08 8:08 p.m.

Island eagle is just saying what many people just think but know its not politically correct to say it particularly in Seattle and its obsession with being "nice" to everyone.

Posted by unregistered user at 3/29/08 11:33 p.m.

Lance Farber is an excellent chiropractor and healer. He has prsonally helped me tremendously. The move to San Francisco was a bit much for him as he was happy in Seattle. He was in love and was trying to do right by his partner by moving to SF. I know Lance and although I do not condone his actions I believe that his partner must have cheated on him , thus the symbolic gesture. I wish Dr. Farber well and hope that he will make it thorugh this and know that there are still people out here who care about and still believe in him.

Posted by unregistered user at 4/1/08 11:00 p.m.

I think that anyone who intenionally sets a fire inside a house adjacent to several wooden houses should be liable for there actions. He is a 47 year old adult that knew better. Lover spat or not you don't start a fire. I don't care if he was loved up in Seattle. He should of stayed up there if he wasn't happy. He put the San Francisco Fire Department fire crews in jeopardy.

Posted by unregistered user at 4/7/08 1:38 p.m.

Of course he should not have set the fire. The bigger issue here is alcohol. People need to know that alcohol and drug abuse brings out the worst in people. He is an extraordinary doctor and man. John obviously does not bring out the best in him. This is a toxic relationship.