1. Mike Chats with Ryan...City Councilman Mike Barber chatted online recently with Greensboro Politics' Ryan Shell. In this exchange, he's sounding more and more like a mayoral candidate instead of an outgoing city councilman.An excerpt:
We must get out of anything that the private sector can do. It will happen over the next 10 years out of necessity; we will be ahead of the curve if we are visionary and proactive.
We should not build or buy another gov’t building that does not generate economic impact or fill a quality of life void.
We should get out of the amateur sports business and let communities and Y’s run our kids leagues.
We should reopen the landfill and plan for a future privatization of trash collection and other services. Staff will mention this tomorrow at our meeting.
We must differentiate all fees and pricing to benefit city taxpayers and charge a greater amount to those that use our services, e.g. coliseum parking, sports leagues (until eliminated), etc.
We must eliminate any program that makes decisions based on gender or skin tone, e.g. MBWE, some of the human relations dept functions etc.
He could very well be a force to be reckoned with. He bears watching.
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2. Nancy seeks old digs...Former City Councilman Nancy Vaughan tells the News & Record she will form a committee to run for Greensboro City Council once again, this time on the at-large ticket. She will join a crowded field.
Her intentions seem to be simple...and attractive:
"I've been displeased with the direction of the city," she said Tuesday. "We've lost our edge. That is very concerning to me."
Vaughan, who is married to North Carolina Sen. Don Vaughan, called for greater transparency and accountability in city government.
She too bears watching...
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But guess which name is now surfacing...school board loudmouth Deena Hayes. See my sister blog, Guilford School Watch, where Hayes has been covered extensively.To think she will bring that firebrand-style politicking over to the City Council is frightening, but I did say a while back on GSW that her activism on the school board, along with her County Board-style side-show antics would be more well-suited on City Council. Sadly, it appears this may be the case.
Shudder the thought...can District 2 get some decent representation, puhleeezze?
E.C. :)
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I know Ray Trapp and I'd like to set the record straight as far as TREBIC is concerned because I've read about his affiliation with them on several sites including yours. The Triad Apartment Association, where Ray works, is a member of TREBIC, but Ray is not. You should call Ray and talk to him about this and other issues and you might be pleasantly surprised where he stands.
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