Kayla Smith <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
II had heard through other community members that this email list was one way
to 'tune' in to what was going on in our local community - more specifically
the upcoming elections- so that's what I did since I am interested in
following the Samuels vs Johnson-Lee campaigns closely to decide for myself
and share with my people what is real and what is the mud-slinging.
But the only thing I have learned so far is that there are several people
that are taking any avenue possible to discredit and bash Don Samuels as
well as the DFL party. Has anyone else picked up on this? I wish the
actual candidates or campaign representatives would come forward to present
real facts and issues instead of what I see as 'planted' postings that I am
sure all posters will say they have no affiliation with the campaigns, some
will be true, some will not be true.
No response needed, but all are welcome.
Pamela Taylor says:
Why would the candidates, or their representatives, need to weigh in on this
matter? This "matter" does not involve Natalie Johnson-Lee. It was always
between Booker Hodges and Don Samuels. Simply because Mr. Hodges wife works
for NJL, thier names got dragged into this online bickering. NJL has
absolutely no reason to post simply because inquiring minds may want her to.
And, though she may have started out working for NJL, Mr. Hodges wife was hired
by the city at a later point, which was still way before this disagreement
happened between the two gentlemen.
So you forum members concerned with real 5th Ward issues, I suggest that you
not wait around for them to appear alongside this particular discussion, but
instead call the candidates directly to get your issue oriented questions
answered. Base your decisions on how well they are each handling the concerns
of the ward, or plan to, and not the personal concerns of these men.
As for the DFL Party, its currently in a league of its own. There is no
disagreement that it has its own longstanding issues, above and beyond the
recent conventions. However, with time and hard work by its members, and the
infusion of new leadership (No disrespect at all to Brian Melendez, who
leadership skills I found to be excellent) the party is working to make some
changing which could turn the party around. Let's give them that opportunity,
and assistance, before we jump up and down and shout.
Thanks for reading. Have a good night.
Pamela Taylor (Ward 10)
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