[AsburyPark] Re: Restore... Kate Mellina is the only council person

2005-02-25 Thread SkipDragon
Kate Melina's greatest contribution as councilperson was her absolute and unswerving acceptance of Terry Weldon mischief as city manger, which spawned our wonderful waterfront redevelopment, a theft of lands more egregious a deal than the token beads once exchanged for Manhattan. Skip Bernstein

[AsburyPark] Re: Restore... Kate Mellina is the only council person

2005-02-25 Thread asburycouple
Not a popular opinion in this group I know, but while I would agree the agreement is less than perfect, under the current board's watch (including Kate): - The boardwalk was rebuilt from scratch, and looks great - The pavillions are beginning to reopen for business - Three major new

[AsburyPark] Re: Restore... Kate Mellina is the only council person

2005-02-25 Thread dfsavgny
While some might complain about any matter, I think most on this board who have spoken out about the waterfront deal are in earnest and want responsible redevelopment. Your comments illustrate the point I made the other day here, that many in AP are so desperate for some development, that

Re: [AsburyPark] Re: Restore... Kate Mellina is the only council person

2005-02-25 Thread danenyny
All right AsburyCouple! At last! Someone who recognizes that yes, folks, the glass is half full - not half empty! It's amazing to me to read whine after whine on this board about the negativity they perceive while never stopping to acknowledge the positive and proactive steps that've been

RE: [AsburyPark] Re: Restore... Kate Mellina is the only council person

2005-02-25 Thread Tyler, Mark
Title: RE: [AsburyPark] Re: Restore... Kate Mellina is the only council person Dane: I believe a number of people on this list have attempted to contribute to more than just the discussion of the development. I personally have applied for both paid and unpaid positions with the City. My

RE: [AsburyPark] Re: Restore... Kate Mellina is the only council person

2005-02-25 Thread danenyny
Actually, Mark, I couldn't disagree with you more - but that's exactly the wonderful point isn't it?! That people are engaged in active discussion about Asbury Park and are actively involved in trying to make a difference. Civic duty is a great thing - and it's wonderful to see people like

RE: [AsburyPark] Re: Restore... Kate Mellina is the only council person

2005-02-25 Thread danenyny
LOL! Oh no, Mark, you fully evidenced that with your most artfully constructed response - especially in saving your trump card for your final sentiment - that it is you - and most certainly not I - who would make the better politician! Grin I promise to stop after this, I truly do, but any