>From The List Archive I reprint my query/plea to RT. He never answered me, yet his exclusion of private sector landlords spoke volumes. Now the other shoe falls as neighborhood consensus is also left out, and not brought to the table:
[Mpls] Housing/ RT, can WE come to the table? [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] Fri Dec 7 11:35:01 2001 In a message dated 12/7/01 11:21:09 AM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: As far as the coverage of my actions, this is true. But it's not the case. This afternoon I'm meeting with David Fey and our affordable housing task force, which has been working very hard over the past few weeks to lay out our proposed agenda. It's very strong work so far and I expect it to get better. We are going to refine it today, air it before council members and legislators early next week and then bring it forward probably late next week. I am also going to be talking about this when I meet with Gov. Ventura in about an hour. >> Keith says; Dear RT, Welcome to City Hall. Since the policies and prizes are being passed before Jan. 2, I wish to ask you a question about affordable housing initiatives you are formulating. Which people from the private sector, small businessmen called landlord, have you selected and appointed to this affordable housing roundtable so far? I have a fear that all nonprofit and no bottom line experience means spending more money with less thought. Our tax money is short, let the idea list grow long. Thank you. Keith Reitman Near North In a message dated 11/15/02 5:42:19 PM Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > > (JG) Tom Fulton seems to have a knack for saying what the purpose of this > group is and how they have feelings that neighborhoods and residents are the > "Enemy". The question is which elected officials is Tom Fulton speaking > about? They must have been talking to him. My question is where have the RT > Rybak and Council we elected on neighborhood "Empowerment" and "Input" > issues gone? If they have been truly participating in this effort? > Keith says: I am still looking for the RT who spoke clearly of the need for the private sector in the circle of affordable housing providers. He left us, the small businessman called landlord, the only providers of ACTUAL affordable housing,out in the cold. Clearly we are supposed to join our former tenants "under the new flyover". Now, I sit around the campfire, along with those left out in the cold. I am surprised to be joined by our neighborhood/community leaders/activists. The rest of the community will be here soon. But I'm not worried, we can just throw another tax levy log on the fire. The Mayor's office will continue to provide us with drivel, the NonProfiteers at the Mayor's Table get the fine wine, meat and potatoes. Keith Reitman NearNorth _______________________________________ Minneapolis Issues Forum - A City-focused Civic Discussion - Mn E-Democracy Post messages to: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscribe, Unsubscribe, Digest, and more: http://e-democracy.org/mpls
