Greeting's List!
I was present at the Mayors budget address on this day, and I have got to tell ya. I felt like a kid at Christmas time after hearing and reading the budget for 2006. Clearly, the mayor has done his home-work and clearly it shows. I was impressed with the budget and a few things in particular.
First, youth funding, and how the mayor was able to go to the private sector and ask them to help with funding; without questions the money was given. As RT spoke about the vision of our young people, he recounted a story of when he rode through the North side, which let me know how much in tune with what young people and their families face on a day to day basis on this side town. I was in awed, I actually felt his heart, and the sincerity, and it felt genuine to me.
Secondly, no cuts to Public Health. This was what I was actually listening and hoping for. Kudos to Natalie Johnson Lee, and Dean Zimmerman for keeping public health alive helping to save cut's to public health. As well, other council members that were involved. Next RT spoke about making diversifying the police department. I dont know about you, but this too was music to my ears. Putting more police officers on the street was great too, in fact more than in 2001. Another biggie, was funding DAP, and Harriet Tubman. Lastly, the new 311 is and will be a great tool for people calling into the city offices, for general information and aid.
I loved it, and loved it all. I think RT has a heart after all; (well, I knew he had heart) and for those who seem to think to little to late, shame on you. While he is still our mayor he is doing what is needing to be done, and that is rolling up the sleeves and in the saying of my son, Doing the damn thing. We can always say that we can do better, and can do this or that, but I think our mayor has heart, and real heart he has. I was proud to be there and am proud to call him Mayor.
Ill put a RT sign in my yard; and maybe even a Diane H. sign. (since she has answered some of my questions, and because I love my party, the DFL.) Clearly, my heart is overwhelmed, and overjoyed, with the great news Ive heard today.
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