There always is hope
I plead guilty to accusations that I'm a constant naysayer.
Herewith, I shall try to make amends.
I'll start by suggesting that this Monroe Transfer issue isn't as dire or as critical as many parties might portray it.
I have a sense, and I hope it's right, that the people who run this town can maneuver this in the proper way. It truly will take some innovative thinking, some diplomacy, some leadership and some negotiation. Above all, it will take leadership -- the ability to lead people with opposing views and conflicting goals toward a common, mutually acceptable ground.
And I think Mayor Al and George Brown and the city staff can do the right thing so that when the dust settles no one will be cheesed off -- not the neighborhood, not the history buffs, not the nuns, not the ministers, not the old guard, not the newcomers, not the business people.
I also want to take this opportunity to doff the cap to Mayor Al. As I understand it, he's doing a good battle with his cancer and doing this too. He doesn't need these headaches, but he's bound to have more before it's over.
Even if we don't agree with him politically or philosophically, we should help him if we can, with ideas, suggestions, feedback and at the very least, moral support.
Here's hoping we can weather this as a city.
Herewith, I shall try to make amends.
I'll start by suggesting that this Monroe Transfer issue isn't as dire or as critical as many parties might portray it.
I have a sense, and I hope it's right, that the people who run this town can maneuver this in the proper way. It truly will take some innovative thinking, some diplomacy, some leadership and some negotiation. Above all, it will take leadership -- the ability to lead people with opposing views and conflicting goals toward a common, mutually acceptable ground.
And I think Mayor Al and George Brown and the city staff can do the right thing so that when the dust settles no one will be cheesed off -- not the neighborhood, not the history buffs, not the nuns, not the ministers, not the old guard, not the newcomers, not the business people.
I also want to take this opportunity to doff the cap to Mayor Al. As I understand it, he's doing a good battle with his cancer and doing this too. He doesn't need these headaches, but he's bound to have more before it's over.
Even if we don't agree with him politically or philosophically, we should help him if we can, with ideas, suggestions, feedback and at the very least, moral support.
Here's hoping we can weather this as a city.
posted by The Observer at 4/05/2007 10:52:00 AM
3 Comments:
You sound like a toatlly different person, Observer. Take your medication before writing this? If so, continue doing so. I agree with your comments and believe that through innovative thinking, cooperation and above all, open channels of communication, this can be an asset to our community.
Happy Easter!!
The Observer speaks the truth—well said. Christians need to pray for all leaders that they set aside differences and work together for the betterment of all. Mayor Al especially needs our prayers and support with his health problems.
The previous commenter speaks well stating “I agree with your comments and believe that through innovative thinking, cooperation and above all, open channels of communication, this can be an asset to our community.
Happy Easter!!”
Observer,
I think Monroe has been in more contentious spots before. We should be able to weather this issue. In hindsight I think everyone will wonder why he or she made such a fuss in the end. The bar is low. Monroe Transfer will actually improve the situation. Unfortunately some truck and train traffic is a tradeoff, but aesthetically and environmentally things should improve drastically.
Mayor Al has been doing a superb job of giving citizens time for public input. Contrast this to the last administration where Mayor Iacoangeli actually attempted to take away the DMBN members first amendment rights as a condition of them running the downtown parking validation program for free. One Mayor was seeking input, while the other was trying to squelch criticism. That is a big contrast in managerial styles.
I also totally agree all of us should do everything we can to help Mayor Al through his illness. Cancer is a large trial for everyone – dealing with the stress of the Mayoral job can’t be helping. Perhaps Councilwoman Linda Compora could consider stopping her false accusations against the Mayor, council, and citizens in general to show her compassion and understanding.
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