Four hours ago I started a very heated reply to this post, but then remembered David's warnings. So I waited a few hours, ate dinner, and wrote a "Slightly" warm one instead. (see David, even hardheaded people can learn to get along in gentle company)
I disagree wholeheartedly with Linda's description of Barbara Johnson. I find Barb Johnson level headed and bright, with an ability to communicate with "regular" residents of Minneapolis. Barbara represents a totally different area from the ward where I live, but I would be very happy to have Barbara as my Councilperson. Perhaps Linda could elaborate on what she considers the traits of the "Worst" CMs ever". Also, perhaps Linda could tell us who she thinks is a good CM, and what makes that person so good. Especially those that presently occupy the position of City Council Member. I can think of some past CMs that I might label as "Worst". Barb Johnson is certainly not close to such a description and in fact just the opposite. Barbara is the rare council member who will call you back on a City issue, even if you are not in her ward. Paul Ostrow, and Dan Niziolek, are others who share that attribute. Barbara clearly does not have the overwhelming political ambition that characterizes some Council Members, but she represents her ward members and also addresses City wide issues. I am not pandering or blowing smoke when I say that I count on Barbara and Scott Benson for that "Common Sense" to keep the City on the correct track. I wonder about what criteria Linda is using for her analysis and description. Clearly a different one from any I would use. Jim Graham, Ventura Village ----- Original Message ----- From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Tuesday, November 26, 2002 4:47 PM Subject: Re: [Mpls] PiPress take on Biernat case "other elected official" > In a message dated 11/26/2002 7:52:34 AM Central Standard Time, > [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > > > When asked why he provided the services to the unnamed > > official, Martin replied, "Good will, I guess. . I heard the guy was a > > friend of labor." > > > > That might rule female politicians out. > > > Rats. I was hoping it would be Barbara Johnson. She's one of the worst CMs > ever. > > Linda Mann > Kingfield > _______________________________________ > > Minneapolis Issues Forum - A City-focused Civic Discussion - Mn E-Democracy > Post messages to: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > Subscribe, Unsubscribe, Digest, and more: http://e-democracy.org/mpls > _______________________________________ Minneapolis Issues Forum - A City-focused Civic Discussion - Mn E-Democracy Post messages to: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscribe, Unsubscribe, Digest, and more: http://e-democracy.org/mpls
