I remember a couple conversations with some relocated New Orleans citizens who seemed to take a light hearted attitude regarding the corruption in their city/state. This was before the student activity fund and the tax office embezzlement news, and I state then as I say now, corruption will destroy the republic, so it ain’t cute.
For one, I already pay enough in taxes, why on earth would I agree to higher taxes when I believe it is not only supporting schools, housing, roads, and someone’s lunchtime shopping spree? There are many, many things that the government does that requires tax money but until there is a mass purging of the system I won’t trust it. Calls for more funding will ring hallow until the city cleans house.
I’m not calling on Fenty to do the cleaning, I’m calling on all agency heads, make it part of making city services more open and accessible to the people. Unfortunately it is part of the city culture to obscure itself in cries of low staffing, outdated systems that make clarity impossible, and general incompetence.
Day: November 15, 2007
Cary Silverman throws hat in Ward 2 ring
I’m not sure if this is news as it has been mentioned on the MVS listserv/blog, but Cary Silverman, ANC 2F and Logan Circle Community Association prez is going to challenge Jack Evans for the the Ward 2 Council seat.
I know the citizenry over on this end of the ward is a bit unhappy with Jack Evans for a variety of reasons. However, I’m not sure if voters on the other end of the ward are just as annoyed with him as well. It will be interesting to see if Mr. Silverman can appeal to the people of Dupont, Georgetown, Foggy Bottom and other points north and west.