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Stagnation with Representation: Call to Disband

The Murdock/Robb/Bodary secret subcommittee to work on Water Street has not met in six months. Neither this subcommittee nor these individuals have put forward any ideas, leadership, or guidance on this issue. They said they were needed to lead. They introduced their own appointments to this council subcommittee. And they did nothing when the opportunity was given to them. Worse yet? These individual Ypsilanti City Council members have surprisingly stood in the way of any progress.

Maybe they’ve been pursuing this vague idea that somehow using no zoning, tabling or deferring zoning recommendations, even stifling discussions of zoning, can effect an outcome. Well, actually now as we think it over, it is apparent that no such idea (not even a vague one) exists. Wouldn’t we have heard of it by now, if there was?

We call the question. AY PAC says it is time to disband the committee altogether and put an end to this charade. Stagnation with representation is not helping this issue move at all.

Ypsilanti needs leadership on Water Street and we need it now. Council members must stop stalling and put some vision into place, identify who can be effective and do it soon. We cannot afford for this to continue.

Subcommittee Created: 08 Apr 2009
Subcommittee Accomplishments: 0
Subcommittee Meetings: 1?

posted by B. Bashert

• We Deserve Better

  What does Advance Ypsilanti PAC stand for? You might as well ask “what do we deserve as citizens?”

  We deserve leaders with vision, who are willing and able to work within the process, who respect the work of others and fight hard for their goals and constituents.
  
  We deserve a city with a sound fiscal strategy, clearly laid out and open for all to see, one that respects the basic needs of all citizens and lays groundwork for the future.
  
  We deserve a process that is open, healthy and honest.
  
  We deserve respect and support for the long term vision of our city, and the work of the many citizens who have contributed to that vision.
  
  We deserve candidates who are open about their vision, who work hard to accomplish what they offered to their voters during campaigns.
  

  AY PAC is an independent Political Action Committee. We work to help Ypsilanti get and keep the best city leadership possible. This includes holding all elected officials accountable to their statements and actions as well as supporting specific candidates and issues on the ballot. In concert with our commitment to openness, we will post our stances on issues and candidates here for all to read. You will never wonder who generated what statement, or who we support, or why. We look forward to helping Ypsilanti get and stay on a strong path heading into a vibrant future! Thank you for reading.

Transparency on Our Part

Warning!   We have opinions and intend to analyze the statements, actions and inconsistencies of public officials, We will tell you our stance on issues as well as candidates for office. We will promote priorities that we see as necessary for the future of Ypsilanti from our perspective. AYPAC is independent yet opinionated.