[Durham INC] BOCC replacement, take 2

Wed May 23 18:02:41 EDT 2012

I think you are giving far too much creadit to the 751 project on this matter.  I oppose Foster for reasons other than 751, which I'm against.  My issues regard his inability to step down as NAACP President.  As important as 751 is an a long term issue, it simply appears that PA obsession with it is distracting from other important issues.  PA is beginning to feel like the DCABP, and I've had my share of problems with that.  Fix it.  Durham needs you
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From: kjj1bg at yahoo.com
Subject: Re: BOCC replacement, take 2
Date: Wed, 23 May 2012 16:13:17 -0400
To: mmr121570 at yahoo.com

Melissa, I tend to suspect you're right on this. Kelly

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On May 23, 2012, at 2:06 PM, Melissa Rooney <mmr121570 at yahoo.com> wrote:

I am convinced that if Foster were a proponent of the 751 project, he would easily be nominated to replace Bowser in the interim. And Wendy Jacobs would be serving, instead of Karriker, in Becky Heron's place (as requested by Becky and supported by voters on May 8).

Foster's position on 751 has been unequivocal:

"Foster said he thought voters rewarded the candidates who stated their views with conviction and added that he¡¯d be sticking by his opposition to 751 ¡°all the way to the end.¡±

http://www.heraldsun.com/view/full_story/18505206/article-Anti-751-candidates-take-top-slots-for-commissioners--Bowser-out-

This is far better than the wishy washy positions of other primary candidates on this clearly important issue that has dominated the news for over a year now. If these other candidates don't
 have enough info to form an opinion by now, how can we voters be confident that they would bother to do any homework while on the BOCC? It is more likely these other 'undecided' candidates are proponents of the project but don't want to suffer any negative political consequences as a result, though they won't complain their implied position on 751 gets them nominated to fill Bowser's seat.

Melissa (Rooney)            

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I'm not so clear on Foster's position.  It may help if one listened to what he had to say to the Durham Committee on the Affairs on Black People.  I've heard mixed messages on the topic, but haven't confirmed his flip flop based on who's listening

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From: kjj1bg at yahoo.com
Subject: BOCC replacement, take 2
Date: Wed, 23 May 2012 10:41:38 -0400
To: Darius.M.Little at alumni.unc.edu

I've been away for a few days and spent this morning reading missed papers and catching up on local news. 
I see that there's another rezoning issue out on 751 in the near future. Could this be behind the "anybody
 but Foster" discussion about filling Bowser's BOCC seat?
I'm just saying. There was a lot of pro-751 development money in the primaries, and while this is a new project, I'm sure there are monied interests behind it too and, hence, pressures to buy time by installing someone whose positions on smart growth and development, particularly in this contested corridor, are less clear than Foster's?
Kelly j 
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On May 18, 2012, at 8:45 AM, "Darius Mercedes Little" <Darius.M.Little at alumni.unc.edu> wrote:

Thanks for the reply Carl.

I always question when citizens assume the person "must" be able to "hit the ground running."  An individual that quit school in the 6th grade can run for office.  And, if he or she wins, is presumed to be competent enough to handle the rigors of elective office.

That tells me that the job is more about The People, than the position.  

In support of this, I'll provide a brief example of how intellect isn't a requirement:

I attend most County Work Sessions and Meetings, and some City Council Work Session and a lion's share of the City Council meetings.  When I go to the City with a concern, more often than not, the Mayor, Cora, Mike, Steve, Diane and Eugene either already knew of the validity of what I feel "discovered" or staff verifies and supports my position.

To the contrary, when I go to the County, normally they have no idea of how to resolve my
 concerns (except Ellen Reckhow and yes, Joe Bowser).

And the questions I hear some Commissioners ask staff (presumably after having read their information packets) shows me they aren't informed and don't study issues.  Most questions they ask are already answered in the packets (which I've pulled online earlier in the day and gone thru completely myself).

So given this fact, I just don't see why the person to be appointed must be able to "hit the ground running."

This is not to belittle your choice's qualifications Carl, but really, asking (a)what is and (b)why must the individual be "hitting the ground running."

We have ppl already on the dias that aren't running yet.....

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Date: Fri, 18 May 2012 12:25:16 +0000To: <darius.m.little at alumni.unc.edu>; <inc-list-bounces at rtpnet.org>; <kjj1bg at yahoo.com>; <mmr121570 at yahoo.com>Cc: <inc-list at rtpnet.org>Subject: RE: [Durham INC] New from the Rev-elution

I can't answer to the impression of arrogance.  That's a judgment call.  In my estimation Anita is not arrogant, but has incredible confidence.  As for why her over Hyman, it has to do with the level of experience. Hyman has served, on an interim basis, as director of HR for the county.  Anita served as the head of the Orange County United Way, Senior VP for the Triangle United Way, head of the Youth Coordinating Board throuh the county, along with numerous city positions.  As you read, I indicated that both Hyman and Anita would serve well, but I give Anita the nod due to the level of experience as a top level administrator.  Keep in mind this is a short term solution.  At the rate we're going the term will expire before a selction is made.

Dr. Carl W. Kenney II15 Ocean Ct.Durham, NC 27704(919)
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Pastor of Compassion Ministries of Durham
Author of  the novels Preacha' Man and Backslide (Trafford Publishing)Freelance columnist with The Durham News (www.thedurhamnews.com)Blogger at Rev-elution.blogspot.com
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> 
> Carl you are making some fair points - and I am seriously attempting to evaluate this objectively (though I am a committed, Foster supporter).
> 
> I'd like for
 you to please elaborate on why Daniels (your choice) is a better choice than Hyman (Wagstaff and Co choice that they're lobbying for).
> 
> I am not seeking for you to belittle Hyman, I am seriously wondering what attributes Daniels may have, which Hyman does not (as Ms. Wagstaff and her crew tout the same points for Hyman -countless years of county service- as means for Hyman being the better choice).
> 
> I believe in divulging any conflicts of interest, so let me go ahead and state:
> 
> 1. I interviewed both candidates in both the Durham Committee on the Affairs of Black People, and the Durham People's Alliance and was not impressed with either of them; 
> 
> (1a) Daniels came across as extremely arrogant (not the best characteristic for a public servant), did not seem to have a history of coalition building and no platform. I met her at the South Regional poll and she was rather friendly, but
 was back to normal (short and stand-off'ish) post election.
> 
> I noticed that as myself, you're a Mike Woodard fan.  Mike is a prime example of how an elected official at the City/County level should deal with citizens.  He, Schewel and Catotti always respond, typically within minutes of me contacting either of them.  Cora has gotten better; she'll get with me within a couple of days.  The Mayor has responded to 1 email (I've sent him, perhaps, 7). However, he has let me and all citizens know if you call him, he'll respond quicker. He responds to calls within a couple hrs. All effective.  Daniels scares me in that regard.
> 
> (2a) Hyman came across as being extremely hostile.  I worked a poll with her husband (where I was a VOLUNTEER for the Durham Committee) and he was the nicest guy ever, but she seemed a bit abrasive, snappy and quick to wrath.  I feared the thought of her in office due to her close
 association with certain individuals (whom I felt were extremely, racially divisive, plants seeds of division into those who are around them and simply put: problematic - some referenced above). She seemed not to have an understanding of the lay of the land and was quick to make assumptions and act on them.  We all have assumptions, but a prudent individual should seek discovery prior to acting.  She'd hear a lie and immediately act on it.  I don't want a hostile individual in office and will vote for someone I don't like, before seeing our County Commissioner board, or City Council, as the School Board meetings from a few years ago....
> 
> Please advise.  And thanks for your willingness to share an opinion, with substance.
> 
> You may change my opinion.  :)
> 
> Thanks,
> 
> Darius
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