spcrnr Open Thread for the Week of February 15 pdf
by matthew on Sun Feb 15 00:00:00 CST 2009
Some of our most productive and interesting conversations have come from open threads where almost anything goes. Speaker's Corner is a topic that is dedicated to open-conversation about almost anything that's on your mind.
The real Speaker's Corner is located in the north-east corner of London's Hyde Park where public speaking is allowed. There is no immunity from the law at speaker's corner, and while the police tend to be tolerant, they do not allow profanity or unlawful behavior. You may be jeered, ridiculed, enthusiastically supported, or completely ignored. Now, what's on your mind?
by matthew on Mon Feb 16 12:45:34 CST 2009

First Impressions...My wife and I went to Mt. Zion middle school Saturday to see Governor Pat Quinn...
My first impression is: Pretty good!
He seems very genuine, and I'm very pleased to report he has a very keen interest in re-opening our State Parks....

So far, so good!

by matthew on Mon Feb 16 12:49:35 CST 2009
Also – Thanks to CONO for inviting me to their Decatur City Council Candidates Forum on February 24, at 7pm at the Decatur Public Library. I'm not sure what the format is going to be, but I'd guess we'll be asked questions about where we stand on neighborhood issues.


 

I'm looking forward to it!!!

by matthew on Tue Feb 17 14:08:51 CST 2009
Odds and ends…
 
There was a meeting of the Macon County Democrats last night that I didn’t make. I don’t know if it was talked about, but I heard the Decatur Township Democrats objections are scheduled to be heard Wednesday morning.
 
Even worse, it’s looking like we may not get to the City Council Meeting tonight, either – or if we do at all, it’s pretty safe to say we’ll be late (not the Royal “We”…I’ll bring my wife!)….
 
It all hinges on how early I’m able to finish up at work and how long the council meeting lasts…
by Sue on Thu Feb 19 22:05:47 CST 2009

Glad you got the invite to the CONO forum next Tuesday night!    

And you guessed it - the questions will be focused on neighborhood issues -  surprise surprise - :-)

Cya then....    Sue

by matthew on Fri Feb 20 10:47:15 CST 2009
I’m looking forward to it.  It just occurred to me that the forum is on Mardi gras – think any candidates will show up wearing beads?  
 
Also, it looks like the Decatur Township Democrats issues may be resolved (barring any judicial review/appeal).
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