Comments on: The Budget Cramps, Plus: Fireworks!

By: town committee

town committee — Sun, 28 Jun 2009 22:07:00 +0000

Mojo & Joel thanks for the input and comments.

By: Mojo

Mojo — Sun, 28 Jun 2009 21:22:11 +0000

*** T/C you’re right, you really don’t need to spend a lot of money running for city council because it’s a race that’s not really followed by most voters or media in general. You simply have to put your walking shoes on & go to the registered voters in your district and meet, greet, and talk a little politics, but above all “listen”. *** Also, after talking to a few members of the 138th D.T.C., they stated you were not offered the endorsement & that you already had plans on running a different type of race with A. Barney regardless of what the outcome was to be! *** Start early & keep it simple without hopeful promises that may not work out, do your homework on city issues & know your challengers and their legislative records. Most of all, you’ll never know unless you try! ***

By: Joel Gonzalez

Joel Gonzalez — Sun, 28 Jun 2009 21:08:35 +0000

The reason why I have an interest in not just the 138th district is because from experience I know that decisions made by Councilpersons from other districts will most likely impact me; my family and friends; voters and non-voters alike. I do acknowledge that you have been involved for a very long time and have the capability to serve well. I’m sure we agree on a lot of things and share common goals. I like to pick on people’s brains and tease them once in a while. If Richard (Dick) Blumenthal enters the race for U.S. Senate, I will tease him here too. I can see it now–
OIB bloggers calling me “Dick Teaser.”

By: Joel Gonzalez

Joel Gonzalez — Sun, 28 Jun 2009 20:53:23 +0000

Danny now has 2 years on-the-job experience. As I was told, Danny was always interested in politics and he approached Andres Ayala who was once his teacher about running for City Council. Danny was not recruited and is a very smart young man. He has a good reading comprehension level and above all a strong desire to represent his constituents.

By: town committee

town committee — Sun, 28 Jun 2009 20:53:04 +0000

Joel: You have an awful lot of interest in the 138th. I am glad you care so much for our end of town. Let me set the record straight. We are well organized and have a very large volunteer base. We are financing our own campaign and we are not taking contributions or money from anyone. BTW I chose to run on a different theme than was offered up. Ann & I are hoping to show others that it can be done with hard work and available resources. That you don’t need a ton of money to win an election. Time will tell.

By: Joel Gonzalez

Joel Gonzalez — Sun, 28 Jun 2009 20:43:04 +0000

TC and Barney have a chance, those who don’t try have no chance. Money and a well-organized group of volunteers with a platform based on facts can bring TC’s team over the top. Just ask Bob Keeley.

By: Joel Gonzalez

Joel Gonzalez — Sun, 28 Jun 2009 20:37:01 +0000

According to Lennie, he spoke with Rich and he stated that he is awaiting some clarification from HUD. Kevin would yield to Rich if necessary. What do you mean by there were no other viable candidates? You were offered the endorsement and turned it down. Are you unviable?