So I was surprised, delighted and a little upset honestly to find out that we had more people/letters than spots to the ward convention in our precinct (upset because as an assistant precinct captain, that makes things harder). We managed to work everything out due to a whole lot of MN nice, and avoided having to subcaucus. I wonder how much of democracy is really about drawing names out of hats...
I'm glad we didn't have to subcaucus because frankly, after seeing all 4 candidates speak, I'm more torn. I liked Kevin Reich as a speaker a great deal. I'm hoping to get to talk to him one on one before the convention. Velez came off as the most uncomfortable speaker, although I think he started in our room so maybe he warmed up as he went. Clark was poised and well versed in his stump.
I was annoyed by Susan Howitz Hanna. Please don't come into a room of neighborhood activists who met to participate in their government and say that you are there to represent the people who don't like to show up or get involved. It's one thing to work to represent everyone in your community. But emphasizing that you want to represent the other folks isn't going to win over the active participants.
I think there were a lot of Reich supporters in my room. I saw a lot of buttons.
So, still decisions to be made, but I feel like there is still enough time to make it well informed.
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I like Susan and have know her since i was a kid, I just thought she has been terribly unorganized.
Kevin seemed to know the mechanics and has experience. Clark seemed canned. Same as Volez.
It is fair to say that Jose was nervous speaking at the caucus. It is not right to say that his speech was canned. He thought long and hard over every word in his speech, and really tried to stress the issues that matter to him and our ward: education, jobs and public safety. If these issues are commonly spoken of, perhaps it is because they perpetually in need of attention by public officals.
Robin I appreciate your well thought out and balanced blog. It has become one of my web stops each day.
Thanks, Rosemary
As for canned, I will point out one thing about each of the candidates I met -- all three of them said nearly identical things in their speeches and they did when they first started speaking to me when they met. It's a stump speech. I expect that. It neither surprises or upsets me. I spend more time thinking about how they answer my questions.
With that point made, Kevin actually had an advantage on Tuesday because I had never heard him before, so it was all fresh to me. But I recognize that point, so I'll likely be more critical in that regard when I get a chance to speak to him one on one, assuming I do.
I just found this blog and it really is good. I'm assuming by your description that you were in precinct 9's room. It was a little crazy but there was also a lot of great energy.
That being said, I understand what you mean by a canned speech - most of them sound that way because of course we all want strong schools, a safe public, and economic development. What I always want to know is how the candidate will deliver on those main goals. That is where we will discover who we think is the right candidate. Kevin's approach is a little different than the top down approach prevailing in city hall right now. He is a believer in community empowerment and citizens having a place at the table with government to decide together what is best.
There are seven upcoming house parties for Kevin Reich in the next four weeks. These are a great opportunity to talk to him and some of his supporters to find out why they think Kevin is the right choice for Ward 1. If you like, I can let you know when they are. They're also a low-key, fun way to get to know more neighbors.
Please do. I was actually in 1-1, which had way more people than we were expecting to show up. But I would be very happy to attend a house party. Otherwise I was going to do one of his coffees if he's still doing them.
Yes! Kevin is still at Audubon Coffee every Sunday at 3 p.m. He wants to talk to anyone and everyone interested in hearing his views. If you can't make that, the following house parties might work. They are fun and you also get to meet a lot of great people from around N.E.
Friday, March 13 7-10 p.m.
2228 Washington St. N.E.
Saturday, March 14 7-10 p.m.
2807 Johnson St. N.E.
Friday, March 20 7-10 p.m.
(RSVP to nuria@Reich4NE.com)
3455 Hayes St. N.E.
Saturday, March 21 7-10 p.m.
3504 Architect Ave. N.E.
Friday March 27 7-10 p.m.
1701 Madison St. N.E. (Madison Lofts in the party room)
Saturday, March 28 7-10 p.m.
3035 Ulysses St. N.E.
Friday, April 3 7-9 p.m. (RSVP to nuria@Reich4NE.com)
1018 22nd Ave. N.E.
If you can't make any of these, contact his operations manager at nuria@Reich4NE.com. She can probably get you in touch with Kevin easily too.
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