Bravo Lynne, While listening may be an important attribute of leadership, building consensus rather than fueling conflict may be the more important leadership asset. If the 7th ward council member fails to embrace the later with the same vigor as she does the former, "former" may be prefix more commonly associated with her name.
Those of us who recently endured her heavy hand and harsh homilies are more than willing to work to give her the new moniker. John Cevette Whittier -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Terrell Brown Sent: Saturday, January 12, 2002 10:45 PM To: Minneapolis Issues Subject: RE: [Mpls] Lisa Goodman vote tally Lynne Lowder wrote: > I wonder how > well someone could do next time if they had a little > support, a little money and the desire to listen to > their constituents? [TB] I live in the 7th Ward (Loring Park). When Lisa ran the first time (1997), I lit dropped for her opponent. Lisa goes to every neighborhood meeting in the 7th Ward, she holds regular luncheon get meetings for residents of the ward where she brings in various people to present on topics of interest to residents of the ward. I often speak with people from other neighborhoods in the 7th ward who are very impressed with her work with the neighborhoods in the ward. Why would anyone run against or try to recruit someone to run against the good representation that we have? I doubt there is any member of the Council to spends more time listening to constituents than Lisa Goodman. Actually I doubt that there is any elected person in the City of Minneapolis that spends more time with constituents than she does. I think she has done a good enough job that this past election I was lit dropping for her. You may have a grudge because you have a difference of opinion on a specific issue with her. We could probably all find something we disagree on, but lack of listening certainly is NOT one of her faults. Terrell Brown Loring Park _______________________________________ Minneapolis Issues Forum - A Civil City Civic Discussion - Mn E-Democracy Post messages to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscribe, Unsubscribe, Digest option, and more: http://e-democracy.org/mpls _______________________________________ Minneapolis Issues Forum - A Civil City Civic Discussion - Mn E-Democracy Post messages to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscribe, Unsubscribe, Digest option, and more: http://e-democracy.org/mpls