Mr.K has been extremely open, informative and easy. We will see just what happens when someone makes a left turn, or veers off of the chosen path.

 

I share ALL of the concerns mentioned above, and am hardly alone.

We have a good-sized plan booklet to use, and have a designated area to study and discuss at our next session. As soon as I digest what we will be working with, I will post that info here in a timely manner, so that everyone can think about what will be discussed, and give me their input.

 

Vet---I understand your thinking.

Replacing humans is not really our agenda.

The elective process is pretty much the only way, and once again, we need NEW ELECTABLE faces to offer to the voting public. Believe me--the public is VERY tired of watching what goes on downtown on the live TVM broadcasts. I don't see ANY of the at-large seats being automatic, and wouldn't expect any of the corrent seat-holders to even try to seek re-election. The next election should be wide open, not that the dark siders won't have their ducks(and puppets) in place. We can expect that.

 

So--please give me time to understand just where we are headed next month.

I have been on this site for quite a whle,and will represent the MUSA thinking in the best, most constructive way possible.

 

This is like mandating that City Council solve the Section 8 issue in 4 months with (1) meeting each month lasting only 30 minutes each.  The city has already stated they can't have an "intelligent conversation" about Section 8, without a 3-4 month study on the issue, yet we can review the Master Plan for the whole City and make any recommendations in (7) 1hr. meetings spaced out over the next 7 months.   It took City Council almost 2 years to get a semi handle on Section 8 and a new contract to just handle the administration of the progran and now that is in the toilet currently.  This is ridicules to say the least.  It is no wonder that this city can not get it's act together.

 

I would venture a guess the last Review of the Master plan, was what about 5 years or so ago, back when Middletown was struggling but not as badly as it is now and probably prior to the Section 8 fiasco was made Public.

 

Spider yeah the figure is roughly 3600+/- on the Section 8/Public Housing/other programs, we have discussed that issue on here many times before as has Council.

 

 

 

 

I don't see how we can accomplish much if limited to that time frame, however we must do the best that we can do in the period available.

 

The group seems very willing and functional, and Mr.Kohler seems very co-operative and open.

I will update this forum as to the topic of our next meeting(as I mentioned--meetings are open to the public as spectators) with plenty of time for feedback.

 

So--let's focus on what we CAN input and possibly incorporate into the plan.

Let's forget about firing everyone and starting from scratch. We have elections to deal with that aspect. ELECTABLE candidate recruitment would be a great start in changing the faces.

 

CLARIFICATION PACMAN:

45% of the total subsidized housing is Section 8--55% is from other programs.

So--Section 8 is slightly less than half of local subsidized housing, which should put our total at approx.3500-4000 homes?

Still--we have to try wherever we can.

Getting rid of everyone is only a good option when you have BETTER people to replace those removed.

I don't see better people stepping up to the plate around here.

 

Section 8 is only 45% of the subsidized housing in Middietown.

You do the math.

 

We are looking at the PLAN to move the city forward---the voters and Admin decide on the PEOPLE used to impliment that plan.

We had our first meeting last Thursday.

The forum is being led by Marty Kohler of the city, and comprised of approx.16 citizens, minus any late with drawals.

 

In the opening session, Mr.K was very good. Open, receptive and extremely infornational.

The make-up of this group seems very diverse. No one seemed to have an agenda, aand everyone seems anxious to work together towards actually helping the city move into the future inthe best way possible.

 

Since we are only scheduled to meet for 1 hour a month for 7 months, it will be tough to accomplish much unless we meet in smaller specialized groups to prepare in advance(my opinion).

 

I will do my best to keep everyone here informed of what is happening and possible.

The meetings are open to everyone, and should be held at 6pm on the 3rd Thursday of each month.

If you voice ideas and concerns here, I will do my best to address them when appropriate.