Dennis writes: > For me, it is enough that a candidate for mayor would say that they are 100% > committed to accomplishing more appropriate staffing levels (for public > safety) within a specific period of time, to offer myself and my neighbors > the same level of protection that my fellow residents in more affluent > neighbors enjoy and expect.
Dennis, a promise without a plan is pandering. It's a shame this so quickly gets caught up in rich neighborhood/poor neighborhoods (forget that here in Kingfield - yes, Kingfield - I had a rolling gun battle a block from my home this summer and persistent street-level drug dealing two blocks away). I am NOT questioning the need for more cops with my questions, and I don't question the legitimacy of the desire. What I AM suggesting is that if a candidate just says "more cops" without some details on how they are going to do it, you're less likely to get the thing you so desperately desire. Again, 150 more cops mean $11 million bucks in a property-tax base of $180 million. That's a lot. It shouldn't be an insult to ask where the money will come from. After all, if there's a realistic plan, it's a lot more likely to happen. I am asking for accountability asking on behalf of ALL citizens of the city. Again, to those running for office: . How many more cops do we need? . How did you arrive at that number? . What will you spend less on, or what will you tax more to pay for it? I await candidates weighing in ... so far, they are the true "silent" group. Persistently, David Brauer Kingfield REMINDERS: 1. Be civil! Please read the NEW RULES at http://www.e-democracy.org/rules. If you think a member is in violation, contact the list manager at [EMAIL PROTECTED] before continuing it on the list. 2. Don't feed the troll! Ignore obvious flame-bait. For state and national discussions see: http://e-democracy.org/discuss.html For external forums, see: http://e-democracy.org/mninteract ________________________________ Minneapolis Issues Forum - A Civil City-focused Civic Discussion - Mn E-Democracy Post messages to: mailto:[email protected] Subscribe, Un-subscribe, etc. at: http://e-democracy.org/mpls
