Jones: Constructive, realistic ideas for New Haven
New Haven is at a crucial time in its history. As its manufacturing sector continues to decline, our city is attempting to rediscover its identity and reshape its infrastructure and institutions within a larger region and within the knowledge-based global economy. Our viability as a community directly depends on our success in shaping these crucial institutions, and we can begin by studying the lessons from our past.
The failed experiment of urban renewal has taught us that we must design our community according to the wishes of its residents — and not those of developers with...
...and this is COMPLETELY DIFFERENT from what mike has been talking about the entire election cycle. Where did this emphasis on the economy come from? That is totally the minh/katie line.
don't get me wrong, i think this article gets it absolutely right on most counts--it's that this is not the same mike jones that was running at the beginning of the race, who talked about pregnant teenagers and housing for the homeless and did not mention economic issues. just like it's not the same mike who hated the elm city id card before he realized it was all the best.
candidates should change (evidence: i still have my john kerry '04 shirt), but we should understand how it happened, and i don't get this one.
all very well put, but when did this become mike's message? he began his campaign prioritizing homelessness, youth services and health education. then the long foray into civic engagement. now at the last minute, he's talking about an elected school board and has adopted harrison and tran's language on economic development. at least he's been consistent about safe streets...but what does he actually want to do on the board?
agreed with #2 and #3
it's not a bad message, but it certainly doesn't feel like Mike Jones anymore
nice one. people are now choosing which cities to move to/set up a biz in based on how easy it is to biuke around. if new haven doesnt get more bike friendly it is screwed.