[Mpls] My Candidacy for Mayor

[freealonzo at mn.rr.com]

Sorry, Mr. Clegg, it appears that Peter McClaughlin has already staked 
his flag on your platform.  That is of course unless some other special 
interest group makes him a better offer.

Dean E. Carlson
East Harriet, Ward 10

 
> On 8/31/05 10:53 AM, "bfclegg at visi.com" <bfclegg at visi.com> wrote:
 
It's apparent from what's currently happening in this mayoral campaign 
how easy it is for challengers to bash the incumbent,promise 
everything, and spend  nothing.  So, of course, I've decided to get in 
on the action too!
> 
In my administration, we will add 150, no wait, make that 250, police 
officers
immediately.  It is SHOCKING that we haven't eradicated crime in the 
urban
center of this large metropolitan area and its obviously the 
incumbent's fault
for not thinking of the brilliant solution of hiring 250, no wait, make 
that
350, more cops.  Plus, they'll all be Ambassadors of the City and will 
treat
all our residents nonviolently and with respect.  Cool, huh?
> 
Are schools your bag?  Even though education is a state function 
delegated by
the legislature to local independent boards and the mayor has 
absolutely> NOTHING to do with educating our children, my 
administration will improve test scores, eliminate drop outs, reduce 
class size and modernize our educational> facilities.   The only reason 
the School Board and  staff haven't done so to  date is because they 
haven't had such a smart Mayor to give them these great ideas!  I'll 
make sure all this happens right away.
> 
NRP?  Fully funded, right away, of course.  Another $20 million, no 
wait, $40
million on deck - and I promise you can spend it however you want!  
Affordable housing?  Lots of it, right away too.  Jeez, why hasn't 
anyone else  thought of these things? 
> 
Oh and that sacred cow of yours, whatever it currently is, in City 
government?
You know, a specific department, program or union that you really 
like.  Don't
worry, I won't touch them - in fact, I'm convinced whatever you're for 
is so
important, I will increase funding.
> > 
Taxes?  Don't worry about it.  I'll pay for this all by  eliminating 
fraud,waste
and abuse (unless it's your sacred cow, in which case don't worry).  
I'll also
"partner" with the State and County and, because of my "proven track 
record,"
they'll fork over millions from someone else's pocket.  Yeah, that's 
right,
the suburbs and the Republican governor will be happy to kick in lots 
of dough so
you don't have to.  And, if these don't work, well [mumble, mumble, 
cough, cough...].  Good, I'm glad that's clear!
> 
So, with a platform like this, how can I lose?  Start sending money 
now - but don't worry, no matter how many promises I make now, I will 
never be beholden to any special interest groups (keep those checks 
coming though).   Thank you for your support.

> > Barry Clegg
> > Nicollet Island