Comments on: The race for Baltimore Mayor begins now

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Joan White — Mon, 07 May 2007 17:00:38 +0000

I am an individual with a great concern about the education of our children. I believe that a society is as strong as its educational system. I believe that the issues of crime, poverty and the other issues that are impacting our city can be greatly reduced with an educational system that will prepare our children to be productive citizens in society. Every four years there is a slate of individuals that make it clear that the school system is deplorable. Even the individual who ran the previous term and running for another term will say the same thing again. I would listen and follow the candidates and support the one that seemed to have a strong support for education. Not being political, as to say little, I am being educated by politicians. Know what the people want. Promise them continually that you are going to fix it.
This election, I am supporting the candidate and would like to work in their campaign, of the candidate who is genuinely concerned about the educational system. Many if not all have made it clear that the system is failing. Is there a candidate that can identify and document their findings on what is wrong with the system? Has a needs assessment been done? One needs to know what needs to be fixed, what is working and what is not working, before it can be repaired. Is there a candidate who has visited the schools and administrative headquarters on regular bases (not only when invited)? Is there a candidate who has chatted with children who appear to be school age just hanging on the block during school time to inquire why they are not in school? Is there one who has asked the children how they feel about school? Please help me to select the candidate that is truly, truly, truly interested in improving the school system.

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Heber Brown, III — Tue, 13 Mar 2007 15:04:15 +0000

Thanks for your message, Sarah. I’ll keep my eye out for Mr. Meister.

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sarah ramirez — Mon, 12 Mar 2007 06:07:54 +0000

Speaking of the people who will as you write, work for the “larger common good”, I know you’re in the 13th city council district Rev. Heber, but I live in the 11th-the one thats being vacated by Kieffer Mitchell since he is running for mayor. I am supporting Reservoir Hill resident and activist, Adam Meister for this city council seat and I hope you will let your friends in the 11th know about him. Adam is not your avg. political hack candidate(i.e. part of the political establishment that has watched [and sometimes fostered] the widening the gaps in Baltimore). He wants to improve the quality of life for all Baltimoreans. Mr. Meister is actually interested in improving the quality of life for those who live outside of the fortunate enclave-neighborhoods of our city. There’s nothing fundamentally wrong with living in a pricey neighborhood, but there’s so much right with electing a city councilman who has firsthand experience dealing with the social ills faced by the majority of of our citizens on his own street(Linden ave).

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Jerome — Wed, 17 Jan 2007 04:46:31 +0000

I hope Jill will be able to pull this off. I believe she is the best candidate in terms of background, intelligence, and courage. Plus, she is a really hard worker. I’ve seen her first hand work around the clock non-stop to get things done. What I like about her most is that she is “real”. Her good looks don’t hurt either. She could be our only hope for the city. All of the others have already sold the people out.

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gr8destiny — Wed, 17 Jan 2007 04:45:47 +0000

I just read that Del. Jill Carter has officially stated her intention to run for mayor! This is great news. I didn’t make a comment about your interview with her, but I do believe she brings a unique spirit to public office. While my interactions with her have been very limited, I’m impressed with her views and her willingness to stand for what she believes, even if it means going against party lines. She and I were campaigning for opposite candidates during the last city council election, and while I have great respect for the candidate I was supporting at that time, some true political colors have shown since then, and I’ve realized once again that everyone seems to be solely focused on their personal agenda. Could it be a new season for Bmore?