I was at the Mayoral debate yeserday at Branch 3. R.T. is rapidly trying to "rehabiliate" his image on homelessness. But that is for another posting tomorrow.
Given this new, energized and pro-homeless R.T. : I assume that finally, finally he has read the recommendation by the Community Advisory Board on Homelessness calling for Public Testimony by persons experiencing homelessness or formerly homeless to the Mayor and City Council. And given this new, and better R.T.... I anticipate he will use his influence and resources to work with us to put together such testimony. Gail Dorfman did it at the County Commissioners a few years ago. I am not using the term "Bully Pulpit" because the City Council Members have not needed anyone to bully them. They have stepped up so far and listened to the recommendations and taken them seriously. Thanks to all the Council Members for your respect and concern on these issues. So, the City Council doesn't have to be the one to make this happen. The Mayor can simply decide he wants that pubic testimony and that he is going to make it happen. I am sure he has the authority to reserve space at City Hall and publicize it. Not a difficult task. I don't see a political downside on this one. Not a big request for the new R.T. Margaret Hastings 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
