David Strand reminded us of a 2003 City Pages article that discussed an
anti-war resolution proposed by Council Person Paul Zerby, and other related
topics on the make-up of the council.
David's question to the list was:
What can we do to empower those attempting to enact
progressive policies at city hall in the upcoming
elections and after?
Well, the answer is easy - elect the most progressive people you can find to
City Hall.
Otherwise, I'm wondering what sort of empowerment you're suggesting - do you
want the procedural rules changed to make it easier for progressive policies to
be enacted?
In the meantime, I'll argue that resolutions about national/international
affairs have no place in the City Council chambers. It's a waste of time. If
individuals on the council have strong feelings either way, they should
exercise their First Amendment rights like anybody else, and speak as private
citizens. We're not paying people to sit in City Hall offices and debate
Washington DC policy making.
Mark Hanson
Prospect Park
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