Ninety-nine readers responded to the question "What Should Be the Number One Priority for the Next Mayor?" and I was not surprised by your number one choice--transparency and accountability. This answer consistently hovered at about 20 percent all week long.
Market House | 15 (15%) |
Water and Sewer Infrastructure | 3 (3%) |
Transportation and Parking | 5 (5%) |
Finance and Budget | 11 (11%) |
Public Housing | 12 (12%) |
Trees, Parks, Waterfront | 2 (2%) |
Acountability and Transparency | 21 (21%) |
Public Schools | 3 (3%) |
Jobs and Businesses Closing | 7 (7%) |
Controlling Development | 4 (4%) |
Exanding Sister Cities | 7 (7%) |
Poverty/Inequality/Human Relations | 6 (6%) |
Other | 3 (3%) |
I think we all know why that with 12 other categories, one-fifth of readers believe the trustworthiness of our city government is the overwhelming issue. It's the Moyer Factor! Duh! With The Market House and Public Housing at number two and three, followed by budget and finance, our thoughts are confirmed and likely are seen as the overwhelming areas where our current government has let us down the greatest. I also realized I could have included crime and law enforcement, but there is also a wide perception that with the new police chief, much of the more serious concerns in this area have been addressed. As for the choice of sisters cities, seven readers either got it or did not get it as a jab of a joke, but voted for it anyway. What really concerns me is that more people did not view water and sewer infrastructure as a big priority, but I predict we'll be hearing (but hopefully not smelling) a lot more about this soon.
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2 Comments:
Infrastructure is never addressed until such time as it becomes apparent that is exists--of course it exists but infrastructure must not work in order for it to be 'visible' . What is there we need to know about our infrastructure ?
Dear "Tina Schubbie" I debated about whether to publish your letter or not, as nobody seems to know your real identity, though you have made a bit of a minor sensation at The Capital. I understand that you are receiving low votes and are getting comments blocked there. So, I'll give in this one time, but unless you are willing to be positively identified and verified, please don't expect me to start running all your posts. Now, if you do identify yourself and wish to start commenting or writing posts, then we can talk. Thanks.
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