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Posted: Apr 15th, 2007 01:26 pm |
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lovettrp wrote: Based upon some of the comments I may not have the breath of experience & wisdom that some have indicated that they are looking for. All I can say is that I am honest, sincere and concerned about the community!
Secondly, some of the discussion, so far, has focused on what they want in a council member. These qualifications are very important but unfortunately not applicable at this time. They will be very applicable leading up to the next election.
lovettrp - NOW you're showing me what a great candidate you can be in Nov !! Able to know when you do and don't qualify, and ready to face up to it.
Thanks for being honest with yourself, and with us........in the long run it will make you a better candidate.
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Posted: Apr 15th, 2007 01:41 pm |
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Posted: Apr 15th, 2007 02:16 pm |
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Good editorial by Sandra (as usual) in the NWO.
" 'So what’s the dilly-O?' Ms. Ahern asked in her column, wondering why Mr. Crawford was so bent on learning the identities of forum participants. From conversations with him and due to his diligent efforts to “root out” forum participants’ identities, I believe he was trying not just to face his detractors, but to squelch them. This goes against the First Amendment to the Constitution, which Mr. Crawford swore to uphold – the right to freedom of speech."
I think it's important to remember why we have this vacancy to fill in the first place an' how important it is to choose a leader with good character who won't use the position to grind an axe.
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Posted: Apr 16th, 2007 12:06 am |
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All application are public record and should be avaliable for your review... I encourage everyone to request copies abd review them! enjoy!!
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Posted: Apr 16th, 2007 12:09 am |
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It would be interesting as well as informative if any of the applicants for the town council vacancy would share and lay out their vision for Summerfield here on the NWO Forum.
Real leaders lead with vision, and in order to lead, leaders must have followers, who correspondingly must understand the visions of their leaders, before deciding whether to follow that leader and that leader's vision. Without followers, one simply fails to meet the very definition of a leader.
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Posted: Apr 16th, 2007 12:12 am |
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FatPappy wrote: Good editorial by Sandra (as usual) in the NWO.
" 'So what’s the dilly-O?' Ms. Ahern asked in her column, wondering why Mr. Crawford was so bent on learning the identities of forum participants. From conversations with him and due to his diligent efforts to “root out” forum participants’ identities, I believe he was trying not just to face his detractors, but to squelch them. This goes against the First Amendment to the Constitution, which Mr. Crawford swore to uphold – the right to freedom of speech."
I think it's important to remember why we have this vacancy to fill in the first place an' how important it is to choose a leader with good character who won't use the position to grind an axe.
Same editorial was in news & record. good job Sandra !!
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Posted: Apr 16th, 2007 12:20 am |
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Fatpappy, I did not mean to say that the traits and characteristics of a candidate are not important (quite the contrary). Just that in this situation, the public really does not have the ability to using these criteria to make thier decisions... since the public is not makeing the decision.
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Posted: Apr 16th, 2007 12:41 pm |
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Lovettrp, I'm proud to see you out there! You sound like a good feller to me an' I'm happy to listen to what you got to say.
I do think we have some direct input in a way on the decision process this time simply by speakin' our minds, even though it's the council who will actually make the decision.
I think it's impo'tant fer we the people to be gettin' our ideas about what we need in a leader out there now.
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Posted: Apr 16th, 2007 01:42 pm |
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FATPAPPY Wrote:
"I do think we have some direct input in a way on the decision process this time simply by speakin' our minds, even though it's the council who will actually make the decision."
I agree but that forum is best served by obtaining a copy of the applications, reviewing them, MAKING UP YOUR OWN MIND and contacting council members (by phone, letter, e-mail or talking to them on the street) before they render their decision.
I am not campaining for this position (at least I am not trying not to). I am on the fence about running in November. I am worried about taking votes from highly qualified existing council members or other candidates (even if I only draw 12 votes... that is all it took to deciede the last election results) who I "generally" agree with. I do not believe a change for change sake is always good! I want to see who is running before I decide. Experience is invaluable and that is another reason that I applied for the position.
I want critism (i want it but no one really likes it) and comments because it helps see the other sides point of view. You can sometines also gain information from their point of view ... if you dig deeply enough.
What are the issues you think council should be focusing on? I am not the finger in the wind type of person but I want to know other persons thoughts and feelings. I welcome an exchange of ideas and opinions!
I hope everyone has a good week!
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Posted: Apr 16th, 2007 02:51 pm |
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lovettrp wrote:
I agree but that forum is best served by obtaining a copy of the applications, reviewing them, MAKING UP YOUR OWN MIND and contacting council members (by phone, letter, e-mail or talking to them on the street) before they render their decision.
Pappy agrees. Well said.
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Posted: Apr 17th, 2007 03:33 pm |
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FatPappy wrote: lovettrp wrote:
I agree but that forum is best served by obtaining a copy of the applications, reviewing them, MAKING UP YOUR OWN MIND and contacting council members (by phone, letter, e-mail or talking to them on the street) before they render their decision.
Pappy agrees. Well said.
I agree, call your council, you can be part of the decision if you let them know how you feel.....
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Posted: Jul 11th, 2007 07:03 pm |
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| Well, let the campaigning begin. John Wray will not have to campaign for at least 2 more years. It will be interesting to see who wants to fill the seats of the other side of the table. What also would be interesting to know is who John Wray and Becky Strickland will be supporting for those positions.
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