48th Ward Ring 0'Fire

Had a nice E-conversation with Phil Bernstein (48th Ward Independent Candidate), this morning, extending an invitation to come speak before our Precinct Block. His opp, Harry Osterman is coming 2nite with his dog & pony show. Our Ward is the definitive textbook example of corruption in city politics. And change will only come via our Independent thinkers and candidates. . .

PB:
Thanks very much for extending me the invitation. I most definitely would like to take you up on it. I'll phone you to discuss times that would be convenient to you and your board, as well as maximizing the number of persons who would attend.

S:
We are a 541-unit high rise, right on Hollywood Beach, and would be most impacted by the narcissistic and unnecessary landfill extension, the ECC and Edgewater czars are trying to get pushed through, behind our backs.
PB:
Relative to landfill expansion, I guarantee you Mr. Osterman will not give you a straight answer in opposition to it. Why, he is beholden to those insiders you reference below. Further, ask him why he neglected to attend the 200+ citizen meeting on this project at the Armory, instead going to the ASCO meeting and listening to 6 people there (all of whom favor the project).

S:
. . . I'd also like to know how he's (Osterman) planning to manage 2 paid (conflicting) positions, if elected???
PB:
Regarding that double dipping, what I find absolutely infuriating is that he knew months ago that Smith was not running. And by extension, he knew that he was going to run for alderman. So, instead of doing the classy thing and dropping out of the State Rep race and allowing the citizens to actually compete for the job, he went forward so that he could collect his salary and fund his campaign for alderman accordingly. With that methodology, he sets the stage for an insider ward political party pick to succeed him, just like he got the job for the first time. Thats how these ingrained political insiders in this ward keep perpetuating themselves. People need to wise up, and thats where I come in.

Miguel del Valle For Mayor

Endorsing Miguel del Valle for Mayor. He has the most progressive record and is the only candidate running I can say will stop runaway spending and oppose the old-guard who created our $5-billion state budget deficit!
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