NRP funded projects initiate with public funds! As we all have the right to
review our governments expenditures, so do we have the right to review the
records of the NRP projects.
KBasim wrote;
I don't know whether or not Bob Cooper from the MCDA has checked the current
and proposed bylaws to see if they meet the citizen participation group
requirements. I believe that most people would like to see an organization
that is open and welcoming to its constituents.
I myself have sought final tally sheets on properties in the Saint Anthony
West area of University Ave. Even Steve Cramer of the MCDA was not sure if
these records would be accessible to the public! After six months and much
red tape I was forwarded a sterilized "overview" of general cost projections.
But I had originally asked the question why we had spent $360,000.00 to
renovate 420 University only to sell it at a loss. Does this sort of
neighborhood revitalization reflect a fiscally responsible policy? The home
was even sold at a loss. The details of this report I hope to yet assertion.
However the reluctance of any organization to share it's use of public
funding is deplorable. This should be addressed with swift consequence lest
we have another Pilot City fiasco.
Valdis Rozentals
3rd Ward Council Candidate
Saint Anthony West
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