Election just a little over two weeks away!
Wow! Where has the time gone? Can you believe the muni elections are almost upon us? I am sure in those next few weeks we can look forward to many pieces of "interesting" mail from those opposing the deserved recall of Queen Ann.
The recall issue is important. We need to talk to our friends, neighbors, and the person in line next to us in the grocery store about how important it is to recall Ann and begin down the road to getting our city back on track. If that person seems to have bought the ORT propaganda and tell you "She done nothing wrong", you can use arguments from Ten Reasons to Recall found online.
As important as the recall issue is, the city council elections are just as, if not more, important because they will determine the direction post-recall election. I urge each of you to read Sailor's piece on Overland Examiner about the debate. He has also provided footage for you to see the Q and A sesssion, as well as opening and closing statements.
If that doesn't answer all of your questions, I urge you to call each candidate in your ward. Be direct and ask your questions. If they choose not to answer, sound unfamiliar with Overland happenings, or are disrespectful, perhaps you should consider NOT voting for that person.
Are endorsements important? Sure they are. I believe you can tell a lot from a candidate by who gives them an endorsement. And, if you question an endorsement or contribution, ask that candidate about that. For example, if a candidate receives funds from a developer you might wonder 1) does that developer have any pending deals in Overland and 2) was that money or endorsement requested or just come out of the blue. (I know a lot of firms and companies send $$$ to all candidates, trying to cover their bases.)
The recall issue is important. We need to talk to our friends, neighbors, and the person in line next to us in the grocery store about how important it is to recall Ann and begin down the road to getting our city back on track. If that person seems to have bought the ORT propaganda and tell you "She done nothing wrong", you can use arguments from Ten Reasons to Recall found online.
As important as the recall issue is, the city council elections are just as, if not more, important because they will determine the direction post-recall election. I urge each of you to read Sailor's piece on Overland Examiner about the debate. He has also provided footage for you to see the Q and A sesssion, as well as opening and closing statements.
If that doesn't answer all of your questions, I urge you to call each candidate in your ward. Be direct and ask your questions. If they choose not to answer, sound unfamiliar with Overland happenings, or are disrespectful, perhaps you should consider NOT voting for that person.
Are endorsements important? Sure they are. I believe you can tell a lot from a candidate by who gives them an endorsement. And, if you question an endorsement or contribution, ask that candidate about that. For example, if a candidate receives funds from a developer you might wonder 1) does that developer have any pending deals in Overland and 2) was that money or endorsement requested or just come out of the blue. (I know a lot of firms and companies send $$$ to all candidates, trying to cover their bases.)
posted by suzyjax at 8:14 AM
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At the council meeting the other night, when the mayor was asked where the pub. wrks. dir. was, she replied with a medical reason for his absence. She has done this before with another employee.
I know there are those on this blog that are much better at this then me & I would like your input if at all possible.
If you could go to ordinances 140.040 & 140.050 & let me know what you think I would appreciate it.
Well I can but it is really easy to find. Top post on The Overland Examiner currently.
:-) It's not often people solicit comment SPAM from me, I am happy to oblige.
Well Done suzyjax! Thank You.
I have been saying that for months.
I did put a link to Sailor's debate thing within the post. Although, it is sometimes hard to see the links since they appear a blueish-grey that doesn't give a great contrast to the standard black font.
twolayer,
With recent changes in HIPPA regulations and Privacy Laws, she does not have the right to discuss medical conditions/problems of employees.
Simply stating they are out on medical leave will handle the situation
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