tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8394711926853801811.post4597668181308524258..comments2024-03-28T16:54:44.319-07:00Comments on The Emeryville Tattler: Incumbents Rewrite HistoryUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8394711926853801811.post-88971869774009975142011-11-07T02:13:21.697-08:002011-11-07T02:13:21.697-08:00KEN BUKOWSKI RESPONSE.
* I votef to extend the E...KEN BUKOWSKI RESPONSE.<br /><br />* I votef to extend the Exclusive Right to Negotiate "ERN" for Madion-Marquette because it was the right thing to do. They would have developed that site long ago, but the City Council is saying the must build a hotel. The Hotel workers have threatend to pickit if they build a hotel, so the project was in limbo. The point is the developer is responding to the wishes council, as they are supposed to. . <br /><br />I disagree with your representation "more resident friendly" You make the assumption, the views of the small group you participate in is the voice of the "Residents". I don't agree. The solution is exactly why Residents need an annual meeting. Then, we can find out what residents think. <br /><br />I will also the CBay Street area is not meant for stores to serve residents. It is a high end commercial center, to make money for the city. In fact we forced the developer to add residemtial units. However, since Madison-Marquetter has not kept their word to keep residents informed. <br /><br />I'm sure they read your interview, where I said, <br />I would NOT renew their ERN. It seems they have helped finance a hit piece along with Wareham to oppose me and Michael Webber.<br /><br />No developer should ever send a hit piece out on a city council candidate, no matter who it is. <br /><br />For future elections we can set up a citizen committee to create a comprehensive candidate questionairre for each election. The candidates can have a live TV interview and respond to questions. People could call in their questions. <br /><br />The deveopers can save the expensive campaign mailers, used in every election, to influence the Emeryville voters.<br /> <br />Yes, I have accepted the Chamber endorsement in past years, but this time I said NO to Nora Davis, and then became the enemy. <br /><br />I also crossed the line when I created the City Attorney measure to uncver gross misuse of money in the City Attorney's Office. I am the only council member who examined the legal invoices. I have called for an outside audit of that Department. Please vote YES on Measure F.. <br /><br />On the general plan amendment, it was a reasonable decision, and the sane statement as above, the few people who objected does mean other residents objected. The committee receomedation was split.<br /><br />Also I agree to drop the parking requirements, but if the rest of the council does not agree, it's not a reason to oppose every project. Also, the Planning Commission approves almost all of the projects. We don't see them unless they are appealed.<br /><br />Your comments tend to paint a broad brush for all incumbents. What about standing up for the rights of employees, and for Residents to be notified.<br /><br />I also never agreed with the Chamber on the busiuness license tax, or outsourcing Child Development. and I voted to stop funding the "Emeryville Connection" and other issues. <br /><br />I also didn't agree with Wareham when they built defective units at the Terraces. I asked Rich Robbins to give the buyers their noney back, and he refused.<br />------------------------------------------------<br />Finally, I'm thankful to the Tattler for putting these issues on the table. Please call me if you would like further clarification. at 510-305-0000KEN BUKOWSKInoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8394711926853801811.post-80871025517472497652011-11-03T12:36:04.313-07:002011-11-03T12:36:04.313-07:00There's a world of difference between stupid a...There's a world of difference between stupid and uninformed. The problem in Emeryville is voters are ill informed about the candidates records. I'm glad you and your friends are better informed than most...it helps that you read the Tattler.Brian Donahuehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12705682112476904502noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8394711926853801811.post-52359871453181884932011-11-03T12:29:08.576-07:002011-11-03T12:29:08.576-07:00You really think the voters are stupid, don't ...You really think the voters are stupid, don't you? Most of my friends are actually quite well informed, they just happen to disagree with you.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8394711926853801811.post-15126222612090623512011-11-03T12:16:07.436-07:002011-11-03T12:16:07.436-07:00The point of the piece is that voters (in the aggr...The point of the piece is that voters (in the aggregate) are not looking at all sides of the council's voting record...they're not looking at any side of the voting record.Brian Donahuehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12705682112476904502noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8394711926853801811.post-7055928547617767162011-11-03T12:09:26.837-07:002011-11-03T12:09:26.837-07:00I'm glad Emeryville voters have always been ab...I'm glad Emeryville voters have always been able to look at all sides of a voting record and not just a narrow view such as the one presented here.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8394711926853801811.post-60453289128795849772011-11-03T12:07:56.799-07:002011-11-03T12:07:56.799-07:00There are alternatives. Some candidates are addres...There are alternatives. Some candidates are addressing real community issues and concerns. The best place to find out what candidates think, is on the Emeryville City website, under "News", click on video replay of the League of Womens Voters Candidates Forum, or here is the direct link to the video:<br /><br />http://emeryville.org/MediaCenter.aspx?CID=Candidates-Forum-2<br /><br />This is raw, unedited footage of all 5 candidates, not massaged by their campaign consultants.<br /><br />You can make up your own mind, if you are willing to invest a short amount of time watching the video.Michael Webberhttp://conditionemeryville.tumblr.comnoreply@blogger.com