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Guest · Posted: Thu Oct 29, 2009 4:27 pm Post subject:

Okay, I’ve never heard a candidate come out and say they won’t support youth programs. They all have said, at one time or another, they want to see more youth programs. So, Devon, what makes you different from the other candidates on this issue?

Common Sense · Guest

Well done Observer. The only thing I would change is the P&R Boards part in the equasion.
re-state question, you are probably one of those that complain about Councils micro managing. What yopu are asking for is the very definition of micro managing. I don't think Devon is much into micro managing. Yes he was a journalist, one with a masters degree in political science. What's your political claim to fame?

Common Sense again · Guest

Guest · Posted: Thu Oct 29, 2009 5:26 pm Post subject: Funny

I haven't heard any of the candidates except Devon say they were in favor of youth programs. Not here, at least. Of course, Devon is the only one posting and maybe we have lost him too.
Fact is, Devon can run on his record due to his 3 years of involvement with the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board. Laura can run on her record of voting for Parks and Recreation activities in general and making that clear during City Council meetings, in addition to her work with the Edgewater Arts Project. Adam can run on his record for negotiating the Ice Ranch with recreational facilities for the community, which is highly youth and family oriented.
Sarah? Who knows? She didn't even bother to put her answers in the HUB. Neither did Joan or George. John? Nope, not from what I read. Does anyone know what George thinks about youth programing?
I have no idea where they stand on the issue. I didn't see it in their material. I haven't seen them trying to communicate with the community here so I don't see every candidate saying or demonstrating their interest in youth programs.

Guest · Posted: Thu Oct 29, 2009 5:40 pm Post subject:

As far as I can tell George is ALL youth. He has a son in Edgewater Elementary, and is on site and very active in our schools. When I asked him why he was running he said it was for the kids.

Chiming In · Guest

I'll second that last post on George. He seems very passionate about an Edgewater devoted to the kids.
Laura has also been very active in trying to bring youth programs as well as arts programs (one of the Edgewater Arts Project founders).
Adam, as stated, is very into bringing a decent recreation program to EW. The Ice Ranch is not just hockey.

So, it looks like we have 4 proven factors. You will have to take Sarah on her word as I haven't seen any actual participation in any city issues yet.
Joan - well she fills a space, is involved in senior activities, and her vote on council goes with whatever the mayor wants. (Guess that takes care of the mayor not having a vote on council)
McCloskey - nothing good to say about him, so, like mama said...'If you can't say anything nice..."

Zoroaster · Guest

I predict!
Martin and McCloskey lose. Cooper gets two years. Bonnie wins, of course, but not by a mandate, as many don't vote for Mayor.
As it has been seen, so shall it be.

Guest · Posted: Tue Nov 03, 2009 2:47 pm Post subject:

Questions for Devon · Guest

CITY OF EDGEWATER CITY COUNCIL (Vote for 5) Completely Reported
Percent Votes
Sarah M. Clark 20.14% 533
Laura Keegan 17.04% 451
Devon M. Barclay 16.13% 427
Adam Gardner 14.13% 374
George W. Cooper 11.94% 316
Joan Martin 10.50% 278
John A. McCloskey 10.12% 268
2,647

IT REALLY LOOKS LIKE THE VOTERS ARE CASTING THEIR LOT WITH CHANGE. CONGRATULATIONS TO THE NEW COUNCIL. jOAN, THANKS FOR YOUR THOUGHTFUL SERVICE.