LWV debate on Wed Nov 24, 2007
Many thanks to the League of Women Voters for organizing and hosting the debate this past Wednesday and for publishing their Voters Guide. Each requires a considerable amount of effort and they do a great job. Pure democracy in action!
I believe the debate showed the clear contrast between me and Jim McGarrity, and between the cohesive Democratic team and the Republican candidates. The choice is now up to the voters.
The replay of this debate has been showing on the local cable channel 10 for the past few days. There are 3 replays remaining to show: Today (Sunday 10/28) at 6 PM, and Monday 10/29 at 6 PM and 8 PM.
Below are my opening and closing remarks (as written). Each was limited to 1 minute.
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Opening remarks
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There are about 1750 homes in the 7th ward, and in a few days I will complete my 2nd visit to each of them, knocking on 3500 doors in the process
The comment I hear most often from the residents is “It’s time for a change.”
Jim McGarrity represents “business as usual”. I’m the choice for change.
What kind of changes?
1 - Better Planning
There has not been a comprehensive master plan for our township in 20 years!
2 - Better Fiscal Oversight
I have a proven track record of keeping our library on budget. Meanwhile, McGarrity has repeatedly added his friends to the bloated township payroll while deficits from our pension funds skyrocket.
3 - Cleaning up how we do business in our township.
Finally, I am the ONLY candidate in this 7th ward race who does NOT take money from people who do business with the township, and I never will.
Only the Democrats have a clear plan of action to move our township forward and prevent future abuses.
Yes, it IS time for change!
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Closing remarks
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Many people ask me why I want to be the 7th Ward Commissioner.
There are two reasons.
The first is that I believe I should to use the talents I’ve been blessed with to serve the community.
I have a proven track record of doing that as a library trustee. Working with that team, the library has prospered, we stayed on budget, and we are now implementing our plan.
The second is that I’m sick and tired of watching our hard-earned tax money wasted on patronage jobs, favoritism, cronyism and pay-to-play. I've documented these problems. Meanwhile, the critical big picture items like planning and fiscal oversight are left undone.
I bring new ideas, new skills, and new leadership.
I’ll help create a good master plan and make it happen.
I’ll watch our tax money better.
As the 7th Ward residents have been telling me, it’s time for a change.
I believe the debate showed the clear contrast between me and Jim McGarrity, and between the cohesive Democratic team and the Republican candidates. The choice is now up to the voters.
The replay of this debate has been showing on the local cable channel 10 for the past few days. There are 3 replays remaining to show: Today (Sunday 10/28) at 6 PM, and Monday 10/29 at 6 PM and 8 PM.
Below are my opening and closing remarks (as written). Each was limited to 1 minute.
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Opening remarks
==================
There are about 1750 homes in the 7th ward, and in a few days I will complete my 2nd visit to each of them, knocking on 3500 doors in the process
The comment I hear most often from the residents is “It’s time for a change.”
Jim McGarrity represents “business as usual”. I’m the choice for change.
What kind of changes?
1 - Better Planning
There has not been a comprehensive master plan for our township in 20 years!
2 - Better Fiscal Oversight
I have a proven track record of keeping our library on budget. Meanwhile, McGarrity has repeatedly added his friends to the bloated township payroll while deficits from our pension funds skyrocket.
3 - Cleaning up how we do business in our township.
Finally, I am the ONLY candidate in this 7th ward race who does NOT take money from people who do business with the township, and I never will.
Only the Democrats have a clear plan of action to move our township forward and prevent future abuses.
Yes, it IS time for change!
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Closing remarks
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Many people ask me why I want to be the 7th Ward Commissioner.
There are two reasons.
The first is that I believe I should to use the talents I’ve been blessed with to serve the community.
I have a proven track record of doing that as a library trustee. Working with that team, the library has prospered, we stayed on budget, and we are now implementing our plan.
The second is that I’m sick and tired of watching our hard-earned tax money wasted on patronage jobs, favoritism, cronyism and pay-to-play. I've documented these problems. Meanwhile, the critical big picture items like planning and fiscal oversight are left undone.
I bring new ideas, new skills, and new leadership.
I’ll help create a good master plan and make it happen.
I’ll watch our tax money better.
As the 7th Ward residents have been telling me, it’s time for a change.
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