Dear Barry: You forgot to promise lower taxes with more City services of higher quality. Robert Halfhill Loring Park
http://halfhillblog.blogspot.com http://halfhillviews.greatnow.com http://www.thepen.us -- [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: It's apparent from what's currently happening in this mayoral campaign how easy it is for challengers to bash the incumbent,promise everything, and spend nothing. So, of course, I've decided to get in on the action too! In my administration, we will add 150, no wait, make that 250, police officers immediately. It is SHOCKING that we haven't eradicated crime in the urban center of this large metropolitan area and its obviously the incumbent's fault for not thinking of the brilliant solution of hiring 250, no wait, make that 350, more cops. Plus, they'll all be Ambassadors of the City and will treat all our residents nonviolently and with respect. Cool, huh? Are schools your bag? Even though education is a state function delegated by the legislature to local independent boards and the mayor has absolutely NOTHING to do with educating our children, my administration will improve test scores, eliminate drop outs, reduce class size and modernize our educational facilities. The only reason the School Board and staff haven't done so to date is because they haven't had such a smart Mayor to give them these great ideas! I'll make sure all this happens right away. NRP? Fully funded, right away, of course. Another $20 million, no wait, $40 million on deck - and I promise you can spend it however you want! Affordable housing? Lots of it, right away too. Jeez, why hasn't anyone else thought of these things? Oh and that sacred cow of yours, whatever it currently is, in City government? You know, a specific department, program or union that you really like. Don't worry, I won't touch them - in fact, I'm convinced whatever you're for is so important, I will increase funding. Taxes? Don't worry about it. I'll pay for this all by eliminating fraud, waste and abuse (unless it's your sacred cow, in which case don't worry). I'll also "partner" with the State and County and, because of my "proven track record," they'll fork over millions from someone else's pocket. Yeah, that's right, the suburbs and the Republican governor will be happy to kick in lots of dough so you don't have to. And, if these don't work, well [mumble, mumble, cough, cough...]. Good, I'm glad that's clear! So, with a platform like this, how can I lose? Start sending money now - but don't worry, no matter how many promises I make now, I will never be beholden to any special interest groups (keep those checks coming though). Thank you for your support. Barry Clegg Nicollet Island 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 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
