Our city council is blind!
Door County citizens urged to oppose Wal-Mart expansion
Fair Enterprise responds to the latest SuperCenter proposal
http://www.doorcountycompass.com/news/walmart/070304-supersizeme.htm
It is critical that the Mayor and City Council hear community reaction to the proposed SuperCenter. Therefore, Fair Enterprise has written a petition. It can be sent to the council via e-mail, or if you prefer, it can be edited, then sent. You may also decide to write your own letter. Additionally, if you live in the city of Sturgeon Bay, you may want to talk to your alderman.
In a recent conversation with a city alderman, Betty Parsons says, "I was told the council thinks the new proposal meets with resident approval, as there have been almost no statements of concern from constituents. So, input is critical and your opinion could well make a difference."
Fair Enterprise encourages citizens to take a few minutes to state your position to elected officials, as the community's integrity, environmental health and economic viability must be protected.
The following petition, which was written to save time, should be cut 'n pasted into an e-mail and sent directly to Sturgeon Bay City Hall at info@sturgeonbaywi.org. Clerk will provide hard copies to the Mayor and City Council (elected officials have not provided e-mail addresses for the public) and will e-mail copies to city staff.
Be sure to put your name and address on the e-mail you send. If you have any questions, please contact Betty Parsons at 920.743.2303.
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Almost no statements of concern???? What the hell do you think all those people marching in front of city hall were? Or all those houses that have "No big box" signs in their yard???? MY GOD, THEY HAVE TO BE FREAKING BLIND!!!!!!!!!!!!!
And there was a Q&A session with the two people running for mayor. The opening statements of each are below.
FELHOFER
You are voting for an-the individual that you feel best understands the needs of the community and will act on behalf of the entire community over the course next - 3 - years
You are voting for the individual who will provide leadership, to our community, over the course - of the next - 3 - years.
Through my extensive experience, in leadership roles in business, community service, and government I offer proven, efective, and respected leadership
VOEGELE
What did we have to hide, you know? I think all we do by not opening up communication in the city is just build distrust. When I become mayor I've told people I want to open up those council meetings, definately committee meetings, people have said 'well how are you going to do that? it's going to be chaos - you're going to have 2 or 3 people that always come there and they've got something to say and nobody can get a word in edgewise.' But it can be done - where there's a will there's a way - and a lot of the people I've talked to say that that's very important. So that's my number one issue - to improve communication in the city, and open it up so everyone get's an opportunity to be involved in the process.
Fair Enterprise responds to the latest SuperCenter proposal
http://www.doorcountycompass.com/news/walmart/070304-supersizeme.htm
It is critical that the Mayor and City Council hear community reaction to the proposed SuperCenter. Therefore, Fair Enterprise has written a petition. It can be sent to the council via e-mail, or if you prefer, it can be edited, then sent. You may also decide to write your own letter. Additionally, if you live in the city of Sturgeon Bay, you may want to talk to your alderman.
In a recent conversation with a city alderman, Betty Parsons says, "I was told the council thinks the new proposal meets with resident approval, as there have been almost no statements of concern from constituents. So, input is critical and your opinion could well make a difference."
Fair Enterprise encourages citizens to take a few minutes to state your position to elected officials, as the community's integrity, environmental health and economic viability must be protected.
The following petition, which was written to save time, should be cut 'n pasted into an e-mail and sent directly to Sturgeon Bay City Hall at info@sturgeonbaywi.org. Clerk will provide hard copies to the Mayor and City Council (elected officials have not provided e-mail addresses for the public) and will e-mail copies to city staff.
Be sure to put your name and address on the e-mail you send. If you have any questions, please contact Betty Parsons at 920.743.2303.
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Almost no statements of concern???? What the hell do you think all those people marching in front of city hall were? Or all those houses that have "No big box" signs in their yard???? MY GOD, THEY HAVE TO BE FREAKING BLIND!!!!!!!!!!!!!
And there was a Q&A session with the two people running for mayor. The opening statements of each are below.
FELHOFER
You are voting for an-the individual that you feel best understands the needs of the community and will act on behalf of the entire community over the course next - 3 - years
You are voting for the individual who will provide leadership, to our community, over the course - of the next - 3 - years.
Through my extensive experience, in leadership roles in business, community service, and government I offer proven, efective, and respected leadership
VOEGELE
What did we have to hide, you know? I think all we do by not opening up communication in the city is just build distrust. When I become mayor I've told people I want to open up those council meetings, definately committee meetings, people have said 'well how are you going to do that? it's going to be chaos - you're going to have 2 or 3 people that always come there and they've got something to say and nobody can get a word in edgewise.' But it can be done - where there's a will there's a way - and a lot of the people I've talked to say that that's very important. So that's my number one issue - to improve communication in the city, and open it up so everyone get's an opportunity to be involved in the process.
Now I ask you - WHICH of them do you think will be a better mayor - someone who puffs up their chest patting themselves on the back for all their accomplishments? Or someone down to earth who actually cares about others instead of only thinking of himself???
OH, before I forget, I've just created a new discussion group over on Yahoo for those who wish to talk about Sturgeon Bay & Door County. Come on over - it's at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/sturgeonbaygroup/?yguid=41447943 (There's also a link to it on the right of the blog entries, down near the bottom)
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