You must be kidding about Sam Patterson! A LOT of people found him to be vague, elusive, not straightforward, dishonest, and not on the job (always at home rather than in the office). He seems to side with people and not be impartial. He was also the mouthpiece for McQuinn when she got so high and mighty and stopped answering questions directly to her constituents. You call those good work ethics and characteristics for public office?

Eric

All Sharon was doing on her resume was stating that she’d had community involvement in the past. We here on the blog need to stay focused on the current issues, to wit, how this so-called appointment is being handled.

Now find your manners please, get away from the negatives, and pay attention to the present. Thanks.

As to Wilder – I voted for him, a lot of people did – he won, city wide. We really thought he represented change, and to this day I think he did at the time, he got rid of a lot of dead wood before he got mired in admiring his own looks. But please, let’s not go back into that too much.

Sharon ran a good race against McQuinn some years ago and that didn’t have a thing to do with Wilder; she’d never run before, and, while she lost, she got 45% of the vote across the district. I think she’s fully qualified and I’m supporting her. For as much as my voice counts, which may not be much given the other thread I’ve seen but not read on here about a closed hearing….

Joseph, Often someone comes on here with their name in red that is linked to nowhere bashing and calling someone like Burton or Torey names and praising McQuinn. Are your names in red because you are using public computers? And how have these folk spoiled the east end? They haven’t been serving on city council or on school board. What I like about the people you mentioned is that they have been in line with what Obama represents for years. I have a feeling you can’t stand their progressive thinking because it threatens your gang’s power. Listen to Obama’s speeches carefully -we are in a new era and I imagine some are desperately hanging on by a thread. That is why you stoop to name calling.

Of the twelve, many are fully qualified, honest, and have integrity.

I’m really impressed by Sharon Burton’s letter and resume -she’s got all the good stuff that is right up my alley- education and preservation and has good experience in both. Like John Murden (who dropped out -boo hoo), Sharon Burton can brigde the gaps, the different income brackets, and understand the plight of the poor and those who love history. If we desire a mixed income neighborhood, we must have someone appointed who understands what a good education looks like and how RPS needs to become a first choice, otherwise, we will continue to see those in the middle leaving.

I hope the other applicants submit their letters and resumes. Again we have some great people on board -Burton, Carletta, West, Dotts, etc.

If a reader *does* know how to get in touch with them, could either please forward that information to me ar murden@gmail.com or forward this message:

I am attempting to get as much validated information out as I can about the process of filling the vacant City Council 7th District seat. I have been sent letters of introduction by a few of the applicants, and would love to be able to post your information as well.

I have posted what I have so far here: http://chpn.net/news/2009/01/23/meet-some-of-the-council-hopefuls/

I urge you to please consider taking this opportunity help keep the citizens of the 7th District informed about the considerations regarding their representation.

Thank you,

John Murden
murden@gmail.com