Actually sometimes I think neither the public works officials or the council members drive around their wards. I see stuff that goes on for weeks and months at a time. Most of these folks must just go directly to City Hall and back home. Lisa McDonald East Harriet ----- Original Message ----- From: Jim Mork Sent: Monday, October 13, 2003 8:05 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [Mpls] 58th & Xerxes;School Board 58th and Xerxes
Shocking indeed. Makes me wonder: Do they ever DRIVE around the ward? Or
are they totally dependent upon constituents to let them know what is going
on. I thought the Public Works Dept reported to the City Council. You
know, this reminds me of something I told Kathy Thurber when she was in
there for Cooper. DON'T take on faith what department heads tell you is
going on. Get out there and SEE what is going on. She said "We think that
would be micromanagement". Translation: I don't want to commit to that much
work. That was when I was ready to see her go and a replacement come. She
liked show projects like the YWCA. Legwork wasn't her style. Well, I
digress. I guess people in that part of town will have to start calling in
so CM Lane know 'sup.
School Board
http://www.startribune.com/stories/1592/4146458.html
I find it VERY interesting that the school board members think public
education is “under attack”, and the way they want to DEFEND it is get a
politician, NOT try to prove the attack is wrong by providing excellent
education. What does that SAY about those school board members. I hope
someone who runs against them will remember this episode and ask them to
explain. Of course, they could explain NOW, but that would be so atypical.
Also, I find it logical that in their PR piece, they admit ‘we were in a
panic” due to the lack of a succession plan if Carol Johnson left. Does
this mean they fell asleep on the JOB? Doug, Mike, feel FREE to chime in
here anywhere.
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Jim Mork
Cooper Neighborhood
"The most abject slave is allowed to wave the imperial flag and cry 'Hail
Caesar' as the tyrant passes by." Anonymous
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