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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;line-height:107%">(posting on
behalf of Herman Sperling)</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;line-height:107%"><br></span><span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:106%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">The last of 7 town halls for
the municipal election for the 3 at-large seats on the city council (12 are
running) and for Mayor (8 are running). The top 6 of the 12 running will
be on the final ballot. The top 2 of the 8 running for mayor will be on
the final ballot. <b><u>Early voting for the Primary starts TODAY, the 21<sup>st</sup>.</u></b></span><span><span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:106%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><b><span style="font-size:13.5pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">City Council Recordings:</span></b><span><span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:106%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">We presented 11 of the 12
candidates for City Council with only one candidate not being able to fit us in
his schedule, Waldo Fenner. Here are those recordings:</span><span><span></span></span></p>
<p class="gmail-msolistparagraph" style="margin:0in 0in 6pt 0.5in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:Symbol">·<span style="font-stretch:normal;font-size-adjust:none;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal"></span><span style="font-size:13.5pt"> </span></span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Javiera Caballero,
Bonita Green, Shelia Ann Huggins: <a href="https://youtu.be/Qj06Mdf454E" target="_blank" style="color:rgb(5,99,193);text-decoration:underline"><span style="color:rgb(5,99,193)">https://youtu.be/Qj06Mdf454E</span></a> </span><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><span></span></span></p>
<p class="gmail-msolistparagraph" style="margin:0in 0in 6pt 0.5in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:Symbol">·<span style="font-stretch:normal;font-size-adjust:none;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal"></span><span style="font-size:13.5pt"> </span></span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Nate Baker, Monique
Hosley-Hyman, Shelia Ann Huggins: <a href="https://youtu.be/vHl7l_1eUmA" style="color:rgb(5,99,193);text-decoration:underline"><span style="color:rgb(5,99,193)">https://youtu.be/vHl7l_1eUmA</span></a></span><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><span></span></span></p>
<p class="gmail-msolistparagraph" style="margin:0in 0in 6pt 0.5in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:Symbol">·<span style="font-stretch:normal;font-size-adjust:none;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal"></span><span style="font-size:13.5pt"> </span></span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Shanetta Burris, JJ
Campbell: <a href="https://youtu.be/PXtuRqVOW9U" target="_blank" style="color:rgb(5,99,193);text-decoration:underline"><span style="color:rgb(5,99,193)">https://youtu.be/PXtuRqVOW9U</span></a></span><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><span></span></span></p>
<p class="gmail-msolistparagraph" style="margin:0in 0in 6pt 0.5in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:Symbol">·<span style="font-stretch:normal;font-size-adjust:none;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal"></span><span style="font-size:13.5pt"> </span></span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Kalilah Karim, Carl
Rist, Sheri Zann Rosenthal: <a href="https://youtu.be/5Db3oUg3vfY" target="_blank" style="color:rgb(5,99,193);text-decoration:underline"><span style="color:rgb(5,99,193)">https://youtu.be/5Db3oUg3vfY</span></a></span><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 6pt;line-height:106%;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><b><span style="font-size:13.5pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><span> </span></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 6pt;line-height:106%;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><b><span style="font-size:13.5pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Mayoral
Recordings:</span></b><span><span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:106%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">We presented 6 of the 8
candidates for Mayor. Neither Nick Pettiford nor Jonae Dunston showed up
for Wednesday’s event. Wednesday evening Marshall Williams Jr. attended
alone. </span><span><span></span></span></p>
<p class="gmail-msolistparagraph" style="margin:0in 0in 6pt 0.5in;line-height:106%;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;line-height:106%;font-family:Symbol">·<span style="font-stretch:normal;font-size-adjust:none;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal"></span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;line-height:106%"> </span></span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Marshall
Williams Jr,: <span class="gmail-msohyperlink"><span style="color:rgb(5,99,193)"><a href="https://youtu.be/qejpEHkQkaE" style="color:rgb(5,99,193);text-decoration:underline"><span style="color:rgb(5,99,193)">https://youtu.be/qejpEHkQkaE</span></a></span></span></span><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><span></span></span></p>
<p class="gmail-msolistparagraph" style="margin:0in 0in 6pt 0.5in;line-height:106%;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;line-height:106%;font-family:Symbol">·<span style="font-stretch:normal;font-size-adjust:none;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal"></span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;line-height:106%"> </span></span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">DeDreana
Freeman and Leonardo Williams: <a href="https://youtu.be/GEgxoFeFMqw" target="_blank" style="color:rgb(5,99,193);text-decoration:underline"><span style="color:rgb(5,99,193)">https://youtu.be/GEgxoFeFMqw</span></a></span><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><span></span></span></p>
<p class="gmail-msolistparagraph" style="margin:0in 0in 6pt 0.5in;line-height:106%;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;line-height:106%;font-family:Symbol">·<span style="font-stretch:normal;font-size-adjust:none;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal"></span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;line-height:106%"> </span></span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Charlitta
Burruss, Sylvester Williams and Mike Woodard: <a href="https://youtu.be/kQMpwJA8fLc" target="_blank" style="color:rgb(5,99,193);text-decoration:underline"><span style="color:rgb(5,99,193)">https://youtu.be/kQMpwJA8fLc</span></a></span><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:106%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">(Note: There were references
in these recordings to the following topics where we want everyone to
understand the acronyms used in the discussions:</span><span><span></span></span></p>
<p class="gmail-msolistparagraph" style="margin:0in 0in 0in 0.5in;line-height:106%;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;line-height:106%;font-family:Symbol">·<span style="font-stretch:normal;font-size-adjust:none;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal"></span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;line-height:106%"> </span></span><b><span style="font-size:13.5pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">DCHC</span></b><span style="font-size:13.5pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"> –
Durham, Carrboro, Chapel Hill</span><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><span></span></span></p>
<p class="gmail-msolistparagraph" style="margin:0in 0in 0in 0.5in;line-height:106%;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;line-height:106%;font-family:Symbol">·<span style="font-stretch:normal;font-size-adjust:none;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal"></span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;line-height:106%"> </span></span><b><span style="font-size:13.5pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">MPO</span></b><span style="font-size:13.5pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"> –
Metropolitan Planning Organization. This is a federally mandated group to plan
transportation in coordination with state (NCDOT) and federal (DOT) agencies</span><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><span></span></span></p>
<p class="gmail-msolistparagraph" style="margin:0in 0in 0in 0.5in;line-height:106%;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;line-height:106%;font-family:Symbol">·<span style="font-stretch:normal;font-size-adjust:none;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal"></span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;line-height:106%"> </span></span><b><span style="font-size:13.5pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">HEART</span></b><span style="font-size:13.5pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"> – is
an unarmed crisis intervention program <a href="https://www.durhamnc.gov/4576/Community-Safety" target="_blank" style="color:rgb(5,99,193);text-decoration:underline"><span style="color:rgb(5,99,193)">https://www.durhamnc.gov/4576/Community-Safety</span></a></span><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><span></span></span></p>
<p class="gmail-msolistparagraph" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt 0.5in;line-height:106%;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;line-height:106%;font-family:Symbol">·<span style="font-stretch:normal;font-size-adjust:none;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal"></span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;line-height:106%"> </span></span><b><span style="font-size:13.5pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">SCAD</span></b><span style="font-size:13.5pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"> amendment
- Simplifying Codes for More Affordable Development. A 50-page proposal
produced by developers that has some interesting and controversial
components.) </span><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:106%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><b><u><span style="font-size:13.5pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">SUMMARY</span></u></b><span><span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:106%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">We averaged about 50 device
connections during the sessions and about 300 views of each recording so
far. I referenced devices because that is what we can measure (the number
of connected devices). But in many cases, two or more people may have watched
on one device, so we estimate that we may have directly reached >500 people
who we hope are likely voters. And then there were pass-along descriptions to
others.</span><span><span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:106%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">The <b>Leesville Coalition</b>
organized and offered this effort to provide voters with the insights and
information they need to make an informed decision at the polls. </span><span><span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:106%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><b><span style="font-size:13.5pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">INC</span></b><span style="font-size:13.5pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">
partnered with them rather than having their own forums and greatly appreciates
the Leesville Coalition for allowing us to submit questions and be able to post
these recordings on our own site. </span><span><span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:106%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">While our purpose is not to
support any specific candidate(s), many of you have asked for our
recommendations. The <b>Leesville Coalition</b> will attempt to solve
that dilemma by only offering our recommendations to those who specifically ask
for it. We are planning to have it available this coming Tuesday morning,
September 26th. </span><span><span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:106%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">If you would like the
recommendations, please write to Herman Sperling at <a href="mailto:herman@hermansperling.com" style="color:rgb(5,99,193);text-decoration:underline"><span style="color:rgb(5,99,193)">herman@hermansperling.com</span></a>
and he will send it to you.</span><span><span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:106%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">The filters we will employ to
make these recommendations are:</span><span><span></span></span></p>
<p class="gmail-msoplaintext" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">1. Ethics</span><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><span></span></span></p>
<p class="gmail-msoplaintext" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">2. Ability
to perform </span><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><span></span></span></p>
<p class="gmail-msoplaintext" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">4. Leaning
moderate (there's no such thing as a conservative running)</span><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><span></span></span></p>
<p class="gmail-msoplaintext" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">5. Support
for our area (Leesville Coalition Area)</span><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><span></span></span></p>
<p class="gmail-msoplaintext" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">6.
Accountability</span><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><span></span></span></p>
<p class="gmail-msoplaintext" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">7. Transparency</span><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><span></span></span></p>
<p class="gmail-msoplaintext" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">8.
Metrics-driven decision making</span><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><span></span></span></p>
<p class="gmail-msoplaintext" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">9. <span> </span>Electability<span></span></span></p>
<p class="gmail-msoplaintext" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"> </span><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:106%;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><b><span style="font-size:13.5pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">PLEASE VOTE</span></b><span style="font-size:13.5pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"> in
both the Primary (October 10<sup>th</sup>) and General Election (November 7<sup>th</sup>).
This is a very important election at an inflection point in the future of our
city. Our public safety, drinking water, roads, and more are at stake. </span><span><span></span></span></p>
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