Comments on: Tuesday, September 25 - Some quick thoughts http://blog.corybooker.com/?p=129 Inside City Hall with Newark Mayor Cory Booker Thu, 09 Sep 2010 07:18:05 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.1 By: Darnell http://blog.corybooker.com/?p=129#comment-102 Darnell Tue, 30 Sep 2008 13:38:34 +0000 http://blog.corybooker.com/?p=129#comment-102 Greetings Mayor Booker: First, I would like to thank you for providing Newarkers with a "virtual window" into the day-in-the-life of Newark's mayor. Awesome! I would like to pick up on the "wish" that you propose in paragraph #2, namely, your desire to be at more than one place at a time. It is apparent from reading your entries, and from seeing you in the community, that your schedule is oft hectic; however, I would like to express-as a concerned citizen-the need for your presence at certain venues during this time of immense change (and crisis for some Newarkers). In particular I am referring to the meeting held by the Newark Housing Authority and their consulting agency, HOU, with the Baxter Terrace residents regarding the relocation plan. Yesterday, I saw fear in the eyes of some 300 Baxter Terrace residents: families, seniors, mothers, fathers, sons and daughters, as a relocation plan was placed before them. Although conversations and meetings have long been underway, I left the meeting last night with dampened expectations after having felt as if some of our city's residents were presented with a life-altering plan [that may benefit some] without hearing a sound and empathic word from our city's leaders [albeit, the very quick words by Mr. Kinard who left early to attend another meeting], especially in the midst of the central ward council seat vacancy. Having said that, I think it would be great if you or representatives from your office or the municipal council office host a meeting with Baxter Terrace residents during this time of transition. I am sure that most would love to hear the voices of their elected officials. Best regards. Greetings Mayor Booker:

First, I would like to thank you for providing Newarkers with a “virtual window” into the day-in-the-life of Newark’s mayor. Awesome!

I would like to pick up on the “wish” that you propose in paragraph #2, namely, your desire to be at more than one place at a time. It is apparent from reading your entries, and from seeing you in the community, that your schedule is oft hectic; however, I would like to express-as a concerned citizen-the need for your presence at certain venues during this time of immense change (and crisis for some Newarkers). In particular I am referring to the meeting held by the Newark Housing Authority and their consulting agency, HOU, with the Baxter Terrace residents regarding the relocation plan. Yesterday, I saw fear in the eyes of some 300 Baxter Terrace residents: families, seniors, mothers, fathers, sons and daughters, as a relocation plan was placed before them. Although conversations and meetings have long been underway, I left the meeting last night with dampened expectations after having felt as if some of our city’s residents were presented with a life-altering plan [that may benefit some] without hearing a sound and empathic word from our city’s leaders [albeit, the very quick words by Mr. Kinard who left early to attend another meeting], especially in the midst of the central ward council seat vacancy. Having said that, I think it would be great if you or representatives from your office or the municipal council office host a meeting with Baxter Terrace residents during this time of transition. I am sure that most would love to hear the voices of their elected officials.

Best regards.

]]> By: Brooke http://blog.corybooker.com/?p=129#comment-98 Brooke Mon, 29 Sep 2008 23:06:33 +0000 http://blog.corybooker.com/?p=129#comment-98 Mayor Booker, I am enjoying reading your blog. As a Newark resident, it is nice to read your thoughts on life in City Hall and in governing Newark. On your comment on the debates and sound bites-- while I am a person who values the details, I think most people just want someone to cut to the chase. My friends and I watching the debate at a local pub in Brooklyn all commented on the effectiveness of Sen. Obama when he gave the "you were wrong" punchy response. And the 200+crowd there responded positively. It hit back, it was clear and concise, and everyone watching was able to clearly understand where the two men stood and differed. While I am a big supporter of Sen. Obama's I think that he needs more of those moments in the future debates to win real ground. Yes, I want a thoughtful, intelligent leader, but I also want one who is going to fight for the future of our country. These are uneasy times that have been created by wrongheaded ideologies. It's ok to fight and get a little fiery when the future of our country is at stake...but save the wonkiness (like exact percentages of tax rates, ahem) for college lectures. Looking forward to more posts. Mayor Booker,

I am enjoying reading your blog. As a Newark resident, it is nice to read your thoughts on life in City Hall and in governing Newark.

On your comment on the debates and sound bites– while I am a person who values the details, I think most people just want someone to cut to the chase. My friends and I watching the debate at a local pub in Brooklyn all commented on the effectiveness of Sen. Obama when he gave the “you were wrong” punchy response. And the 200+crowd there responded positively. It hit back, it was clear and concise, and everyone watching was able to clearly understand where the two men stood and differed.

While I am a big supporter of Sen. Obama’s I think that he needs more of those moments in the future debates to win real ground. Yes, I want a thoughtful, intelligent leader, but I also want one who is going to fight for the future of our country. These are uneasy times that have been created by wrongheaded ideologies. It’s ok to fight and get a little fiery when the future of our country is at stake…but save the wonkiness (like exact percentages of tax rates, ahem) for college lectures.

Looking forward to more posts.

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