1. Wouldn't it be nice if those who claimed to be uninformed or not know what issues are coming up hopped on the council website and looked at the information.
2. Wouldn't it b nice if those who actually say they want input in legislation actually took the initiative to be more active in doing research and offering recommendations in the form of testimony, letters, comments on regulations, etc.
3. Wouldn't it he nice if we had more community folks attend ANC, Civic/Citizen Association meetings, etc where in most cases the elected officials and their staff actually attend and present information.
4. Wouldn't it be great if the PTSA meetings were packed and our School Board rep was able to have overwhelming support during meetings and when he is fighting or against issues.
5. Wouldn't it be great if those who want change actually made the investment to actually work on creating strategies, plans and agendas to support.
Yes it would but I guess that would be asking a bit much. I thank those who put their time and energies to not just talking the talk but working for what they want. While we may not always agree I appreciate the work.
Keep up the great work.
Good Evening Ward 5,1. Wouldn't it be nice if CM's take charge and host meetings to discuss what their Ward plan are moving forward -- their list!!2. Then wouldn't it be nice that CM's disclose who is talking to them and about what.3. Wouldn't it be nice if the weekly newsletter really gave us more -- like the issues that are ongoing --4. Wouldn't it be nice to let us know about what Lobbyists are pushing and if we need to pull with them or push back.5. Wouldn't it be nice if the community actually has input in crafting the Legislation with the CM -- just so he could leverage more brains and experience than he/she has within their office or coming from their Campaign financiers.I believe all those things above would fall under the Job Description of a CM who wants to keep his constituents informed and involved. Now -- that would be really nice!!!Rob Ramson
kiOn Tue, Dec 11, 2012 at 7:42 PM, KPW <WKPW3@aol.com> wrote:
Whatever works best. I thought that people/groups would bring agenda items to the meeting. Someone needs to take the lead on organizing such a meeting, unless protocol suggests that one of the councilmembers set up the meeting. Surely some groups could coalesce and make a ward meeting happen. We could start listing some issues online to begin to prepare a Ward 5 agenda. Maybe the Ward 5 Dems could work with the Ward 5 Council on Education, PCDC, Ward 5 Business Group, activists restaurants, ward universities, and any other ward-wide group, the ANCs, civic associations, media, and so forth. Maybe the meeting could be held at one of the universities. Whoever can pull this off, just invite me.
KPW
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From: Eric J. Jones <ejjones.threed@gmail.com>
To: ward5 <ward5@yahoogroups.com>; wardfive <wardfive@googlegroups.com>
Sent: Tue, Dec 11, 2012 7:32 pm
Subject: Re: [ward5] Ward 5 should have a meeting with all councilmembers residing in Ward 5 to suggest what we'd like to see on their 2013 agenda
Wouldn't it be a little more productive if Ward 5 residents came up with their legislative agenda much like other groups and organizations. Then they can present the elected officials with their list of priorities. This would also allow the residents to then grade them on their performance in the areas identified.Just a thought.On Dec 11, 2012 7:24 PM, "KPW" <WKPW3@aol.com> wrote:Early in 2013, it would be good to have a meeting with Councilmembers McDuffie, Orange, Grosso, and Bonds to discuss what issues Ward 5 residents especially want these councilmembers to address. Any other councilmember that wanted to come would be welcome, but it is time to make sure Ward 5 gets the city to take a look at the ward's agenda. What are the key issues in Ward 5 that need to be addressed? What citywide issues do Ward 5 residents think the city should address? What priorities do Ward 5 residents envision besides the District's emphasis (obsession) on sides bicycle lanes, increasing the number of speed cameras, closing schools, and depriving D.C. residents of affordable parking spaces? How can residents maintain the zoning they want in their communities?
In 2014, D.C. voters will vote on the first elected Attorney General. It is time that residents begin to focus on who they might want and think about drafting or grooming that person for the job. Who would you like to see as the first elected Attorney General? Do you think the current one is a shoo-in?
KPW
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