NEWS and Press
NEWS & Press
Welcome to the NEWS & Press Page!
Press Releases and Special Items of Focus
September 12, 2008
INFO Releases
For Immediate Release
Contact:
Bonnie Flagg
Campaign Neighborhood – CFNBA
414/610–1044
GEE’S CLIPPERS 1 & 2, 1st Corporate Member
Milwaukee - Milwaukee Professionals Association Barber & Cosmetology Group is proud to welcome Gee’s Clipper 1 & 2 to our newly formed family of personal appearance specialist of hair, nail and skin.
Gee’s Clippers is an upscale shop with male and female services.
CEO Gaulein Smith, known as “Gee” is at home with being FIRST. As a proactive and high goals’ achiever, he has many accolades and accomplishments on his walls to attest to that.
He works to ensure that his business is community-connected and giving back. He provides opportunities for over 30 individuals for barbering and cosmetology. He also takes pride in providing FREE hair cuts to 4 point students and police officers.
CEO Smith can be found in the community for Career Day and as special guest speaker.
Because he knows the importance of “life-long learning”, you will find him in seminars, industry-related classes and Expos. He will be at this year’s 2008 Marketplace EXPO, October 2, 2008, Wyndham Airport Hotel, sponsored by the WI Department of Commerce.
We look forward to his partnership in leadership for the Barber and Cosmetology industry.
For more,
Tannette Johnson-Elie article
September 8, 2008
Press Releases
For Immediate Release
Contact:
Mary Glass
Campaign Neighborhood – CFNBA
414/610–1044
CN-CFNBA SEEKS U.S. Senator and STATE SENATORS DURING 2008–09
Milwaukee - U.S. Senator Russ Feingold and Ten (10) Wisconsin Senators will be the target of Open Invitation and Communication for the advancement of initiatives, projects and programs of Campaign Neighborhood - CFNBA.
During the course of the next term, hearings will be part of the way of communication and Open Invitation.
In a recent “strategy session” sponsored by Campaign Neighborhood - CFNBA at UW-M, Hope DeVougas, Milwaukee Area Coordinator from Senator Russ Feingold office was present and expressed the Senator’s interest in strategies from the MPS Parent DIFI/SIFI strategy group regarding “No Child Left Behind” law.
The first state office of address is:
Senator John Lehman, 21st District
Education Committee.
Two of the major initiatives for the support of the Education Committee are:
- DIFI/SIFI No Child Left Behind
- Cultural Competencies - Technical Colleges, Barber & Cosmetology
Ten State Senators
Campaign Finance Reform, Rural Issues and Information Technology
Senator Pat Kreitlow
Commerce, Utilities and Rail
Senator Jeffrey Plale
Economic Development
Senator Julie Lassa
Education
Senator John Lehman
Health, Human Services, Insurance, and Job Creation
Senator Jon Erpenbach
Judiciary, Corrections, and Housing
Senator Lena Taylor
Labor, Elections and Urban Affairs
Senator Spencer Coggs
Public Health, Senior Issues, Long Term Care and Privacy
Senator Tim Carpenter
Small Business, Emergency Preparedness, Workforce Development, Technical Colleges and Consumer Protection
Senator Robert Wirch
Transportation and Tourism
Senator Jeffrey Plale
August 11, 2008
The Office of Public Policy
and Public Affairs
Press Releases
For Immediate Release
Contact:
Mary Glass
Campaign Neighborhood – CFNBA
CN-CFNBA CALL TO ACTION FOR MPS No Child Left Behind DIFI/SIFI Status
Strategists for MPS/Milwaukee Public Schools Table Top Strategy Session
Milwaukee - Twelve (12) professionals of the Southeastern Region of Wisconsin, representing parents, business, neighborhood, education and government (municipal, state and national) settings engaged in dialog on August 6, 2006, UW-M/University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, Union Building, for strategic planning of Empowerment of MPS/Milwaukee Public Schools’ Parents.
Strategists
The Quorum of Twelve included:
– MPS Board President, Milwaukee Public Schools
– Southeastern Regional Chief Division of Juvenile Corrections
State Department of Correction
– Volunteer, MPS Schools since 1980’s, Life Member ESEA/Elementary and Secondary Education
– Milwaukee Regional Coordinator. U. S. Senator Russ Feingold Office
– Chair/CEO, Campaign Neighborhood CFNBA
– Activist/Consultant, Get Out To Vote
– Area Director, Fast-teks On Site Computer Services
– Teacher, CAR/N COBRA
– Regional Planning Educator, Southeastern Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission
Senior Public Health Educator, Department of Health and Family Services
- Executive Director, Family Bridges, Inc.
- Attorney & Counselor, Shaw Law Offices
The strategists above were engaging and purposeful.
We note that the following individuals and organizations were also extended an Invitation by Chair/CEO Mary Glass, Campaign Neighborhood – CFNBA: State Superintendent, the Zilber Neighborhood Initiative leaders, Chairman of the Private Industry Committee, City of Milwaukee – mayor and common
77-Day MPS DIFI/SIFI Campaign, Case Study
The table-top Parent Empowerment Strategy session marked the 52nd day of the campaign.
The campaign was launched by CN-CFNBA on June 16, 2008.
It has been added to CN-CFNBA Smart Growth 5-Year Signature Plan (2005–2010) for linkage of residential, commercial, light industrial, institutional (church, school, social, government) stakeholders for infrastructural changes in Milwaukee for sustainability of Milwaukeeans, especially People of Color and the Working Poor.
The 77-Day MPS DIFI/SIFI Media Campaign, Case Study goes until August 30, 2008. A public report will be released on September 6, 2008 to both the public and the U.S. Department of Education.
Strategy Sessions
The first Strategy session was in two parts. The Briefing session was from 3:30pm to 5:30pm to introduce Strategists, as well as the table topic subject matter for discussion, CN CFNBA DIFI/SIFI MPS Parent Empowerment for No Child Left Behind Level 2 Status of Milwaukee Public Schools.
The Main Session, 6:00pm to 8:00pm, was to focus on a collective strategy for each around the table; and, to recognize present conditions at MPS that fail to include parents at all tables of planning, training of parents and students, decision making, implementation and spending.
Highlights
In the DIFI/SIFI designation of MPS schools, there are 36 SIFI schools. They are:
- 13 Elementary and Kindergarten
- 7 Middle and Middle-High
- 16 High Schools
Within the 36 sites, there are:
- 4 Diversified Community Schools
- 1 Charter School
- 1 MATC 118.15 Program
The free-flowing INFRASTRUCTURAL and ready-set-go action discussion allowed extensive discussion related to MPS parents and students, MPS parents as the Bedrock of MPS, extending the caretakers to include parents and all significant other (foster-grand-extended family) MPS parents valued at the district, school, classroom level, recommendations of value/worth of parents, interest of Senator Feingold office in recommendations for No Child Left Behind, revisit MPS organization chart for inclusion of parents in leadership/decision making role, teacher-school and parent-home relationship, banking days for parents, title I explored and changed, district advisory council explored and changed, commitment level of involvement in the political process; parent/strategist planning on running in 2011 for school board, world competitiveness, students graduating with two languages, lack of technology, art, health accommodations at school, teaching techniques, quality of life issues with parents, tried and true methods of adjudicated youth, new paradigm leadership role and responsibility of President Blewett and board members for the 21st Century, linking transportation as a main issue for quality of life and success, outreach and accountability of parents, board members, superintendent, principals, teachers, state superintendent, all parent groups; and, making MPS the greatest school district in the USA.
Models Shared
A Back to School Transition Guide for Students with Disabilities booklet, was presented to Facilitator, Mary Glass, by Audrian S. Brown, WI Department of Corrections; as well as, Shirley Robinson shared the $4 million UW-Madison national research of Bridges of Hope, FAST (Family and Schools Together) co-chaired by her and Luis Perez, San Antonio, Texas, to improve the social capital influences of low income Latino families.
32 DIFI/SIFI Schools Strategy Session
We are eager to speak with and get valued representation from the 32 DIFI/SIFI schools for our next MPS Parent Empowerment strategy session. It will be announced very soon.
For information, contact Mary Glass, mgurbanicongroup@yahoo.com, POB 510602, Milwaukee, WI 53203 or 414/610–1044. Our website: www.bdcproundtable.info.
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MPA-BC MEET & GREET Fundraisers
Join us!
Monday - July 14, 2008
Where:
Breezy’s
340 W. Reservoir (4th & Reservoir)
Time:
4:00pm – 6:00pm
MEET leaders and trendsetters of the barber and cosmetology industry (hair, skin and nails)
Hear ideas and questions, one-on-one, updates from the community
Learn from the special guest presenters.
Exchange YOUR:
- Card
- telephone number
- flyers and promotions
- snag a deal
- concerns and recommendations to Elected officials
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Invited Special Guest’‘
(incomplete list):
- Mr. Clarence Kelly – Admiracion Beauty Shop
- Ms. Latoya Stamper – AVON Representative
Complimentary Snacks
Cash Bar
Contribution: $15.00
CAMPAIGN NEIGHBORHOOD – CFNBA Launch DIFI-No Child Left Behind Media Campaign
6/16/2008
Contact:
Mary Glass
Smart Growth Signature Plan (2005–2010)
Campaign Neighborhood - CFNBA
(414) 610–1044
MPS Parents Named for Inclusion
Milwaukee, WI - (June 16, 2008) – Mary Glass, Chair/CEO, Campaign Neighborhood – CFNBA has designated June 16-August 31, 2008 as a Media Campaign timeframe to talk about MPS/Milwaukee Public Schools DIFI/District Identified for Improvement No Child Left Behind Status.
It is to give the parents of Milwaukee Public Schools an opportunity to be part of the leadership to change the DIFI status of Milwaukee Public Schools and at the same time take an active and needed role in their child(ren) education and their School Board decision making.
CN-CFNBA Media Campaign is to empower parents in a way that is needed but not yet implemented. According to information gathered by CEO Glass, “MPS parents are not at the table – Not even the MPS Parent Advisory Council or Title I Parents Representatives. They have not been properly included by President Peter Blewett and the MPS Board and MPS Superintendent William Andrekopoulos in the creation of the plan, training, updates and recent two hearings by State Superintendent Elizabeth Burmaster.”
The No Child Left Behind Law speaks to “parents as partners” and “Parents having options”. MPS is a Level 2 DIFI School District, two years not up-to-standards in the No Child Left Behind. According to Glass, “The fact that MPS parents are not totally engaged is ‘dereliction of duty’ by MPS Superintendent and MPS Board. Additionally, the fact that WI State Superintendent has not taken steps (including penalities) to make this major flaw an issue brings her office in on the same dereliction of duty.”
CN-CFNBA Media Campaign is a case study that includes: training, discussion, outreach, roles and responsibility of parents in ensuring that the DIFI status is changed. Some specifics are:
The media campaign and case study will specifically address the following:
• Need for Milwaukee Parents at the Head of MPS table of strategic planning, training and decision making
• Need for Milwaukee Parents to be spokespersons to other parents
• Need for Milwaukee Parents advocating for their child (ren) and neighbor’s children
• Need for Milwaukee Parents to be organized “OUTSIDE” of the CONTROL of MPS hired staff
• Need for Charter and Choice parents to have dialog with MPS parents
• Need for ongoing monthly meetings by the board and staff of MPS to work with and give updates of what is being done to change the DIFI status
• Need for a monthly posting of progress - changes, updates and recommendations
• Need for specific training for each parent group for adequate knowledge for decision making
• Need for transparency and ACCESS to Board Members, Superintendent, Catherine Thome, MPS director of district and school improvement, James Davis, CIO, Title 1 staff, and anyone directly related to the DIFI improvement.
• Need for WI State Department (superintendent) to hold quarterly meetings for follow-up
• Need for WI State Department to provide leadership for training of parents
• Need for WI State Department to send out a communication to ALL MPS parents letting them know of the two Milwaukee meetings – what was shared and when to expect the next meeting.
• Need for WI State Department (Jackie Patterson, WI State local representative) and MPS representatives to hold hearings in each of the MPS School district before summer end.
• Need for the DIFI meetings for parents to ALWAYS be held according to the BEST TIME parents are available; and, it has been thoroughly advertised in the local media and through school communications – door-to-door, telephone, emails, U.S. Postal, teachers, principals, superintendent and Board members.
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May 30, 2008
CN-CFNBA sees Pre-Paid Debit Card from U.S. Treasury as a BIG PLUS, if it provides Oversight for Quality Control
Milwaukee, WI – Chair/CEO Mary Glass, Campaign Neighborhood - CFNBA said Friday, May 30, 2008, “The newly implemented prepaid direct deposit electronic debit card by the U.S. Department of Treasury’s Financial Management Service (FMS) is a WINNER for the People, IF FMS is policy wise enough to invest in infrastructural training for ‘quality assurance’ at every level of service for customer care (from process start for direct deposit to government staff to website developers, to program planners, to distribution sites – card distributor/Comerica Bank, bank source, staff at the bank, call centers, customer service sites to the customer, end-user). There must be ongoing training and tweaking. If not, it will be more costly than the present paper checks.”
The service is called: Direct Express.
It is a new initiative implemented spring 2008 and projected to be in national distribution by the end of summer 2008.
It is an initiative to give millions of Americans who are unbanked a prepaid debit card for convenience, safety and greater access to federal benefit payments.
Direct Deposit
The process is:
• Each month, payments will be automatically deposited on the Direct Express card account on the federal beneficiary’s designated payment day - which means people will have faster access to their money than they would if they had to cash a paper check.
• Card holders will be able to access their money at ATMs and financial institutions nationwide.
• They will be able to use their card to get cash back and make purchases at retail locations, as well as pay bills and make purchases online.
• In addition, these accounts are PIN-protected, FDIC-insured, and subject to federal consumer protection regulations (Regulation E).
In the long run, the U.S. Treasury seeks to save taxpayers money.
“Direct Express represents a significant step forward in the evolution of federal benefit payments,” said FMS Commissioner Judy Tillman. “The explosive growth in the prepaid card industry offers an important opportunity for Treasury to give unbanked payment recipients secure, easy access to their funds, at low or no cost to the cardholder. We ultimately would like to see an all-electronic Treasury - with all the security, efficiency and cost savings that would entail. This card takes us closer to that goal by combining the best in payment innovation with sound public policy. If every unbanked federal check recipient signed up to use the card, it would save taxpayers about $44 million per year.”
CEO Glass has done a field study and tracked the services of Social Security office on Wisconsin Avenue and National City Bank, Grand Avenue in Milwaukee the last 20 days and will have a report real soon on findings.
May 13, 2008
Zilber $50 Million or $200 Million Can Help Change Status Quo or perpetuate Kerner Report
No funds given to City of Milwaukee for distribution of any kind
Real estate magnate Joseph Zilber’s intent to share $50 million of his fortune with the “poorest neighborhoods” of Milwaukee is definitely admirable and shows business savvy.
However, if he fails to first create a knowledgeable and independent “channel developer/Hub” to get-the-house-in-order by working to first establish TRUST, help guide creativity, specificity, accountability, connectivity of stakeholders (including those entities he gave the August 21, 2007, $50 million gift), buy-in of the 15 neighborhoods districts; provide pre-strategic planning, interim-assessment and planning; and post-evaluation for his foundation use of the $50 million seed money, he may as well climb to the top of his Brewery Sign (old Pabst sign off I-43) and just throw the $50 million to the wind.
For full article, go to:
Zilber’s Gift
May 7, 2008
Horton Hears - CEO BRIEFING
To promote awareness, encourage participation and buy-in, Mary Glass, Chair/CEO, Campaign Neighborhood - CFNBA will kick-off a new edition to the plan in June, 2008.
She will provide information and lead monthly and/or quarterly discussions for Milwaukeeans to provide input for strategic planning of the 5-Year Signature Plan (2005–2010).
CEO Briefing is an Action issue for advancing Team Building.
April 30, 2008
Horton Hears A Who Philosophy
Thanks to dialog with Ms. Avis Nichols, New York Life agent, we have adopted the “Horton Hears A Who” Philosophy for the 5-Year Signature Plan Stakeholders Alliance and Milwaukee Professionals Association.
It is an All-for-one and One-for-all” commitment.
Essentially, it says if there is to be success, we will need to speak up and speak out in a LOUD VOICE to be heard.
Campaign Neighborhood - CFNBA has taken on the role of “Horton” and the “Whos” are ALL Milwaukeeans, especially People of Color and the Working Poor.
It says, no one can speak for you like you with the Whos.
It says if you are the chosen leader, spokesperson, representative, you must have the assurance that you have the backing of the many; and, understand that your journey on behalf of the many can and often will be fraught with challenges.
It is then, that determination, commitment and passion kicks into over-drive and the “all-for-one and the One-for all” is benchmarked.
Horton Hears A Who is taken from the 1954 Dr. Seuss story of Horton Hears Who.
April 30, 2008
electronic scrap
Congratulations to Joseph Wilson and the staff of Keep Greater Milwaukee Beautiful; as well as the co-sponsors for the April 26, 2008, recycling effort for electronic scrap. The drop off was made in the parking lot of the Italian Community Center.
There was a constant flow of vehicles dropping off various types of electronic equipment for recycling.
Campaign Neighborhood - CFNBA was pleased to be one of the Volunteer organizations to help make the day a success. We look forward to future collaborations with Keep Greater Milwaukee Beautiful.
Environmental Friendliness
We are also looking to sponsoring a “north side” electronic scrap pickup in the very near future.
Stay tuned.
Open Letter
TO: Mayor Tom Barrett - City of Milwaukee
FROM: MARY GLASS - Chair/CEO, Campaign Neighborhood - CFNBA
SUBJECT:
Hog Wild Institutional Racism in Milwaukee by Elected Officials
Two societies, one black, one white —separate and unequal” in Milwaukee
40 Years After Kerner
The City of Milwaukee has received approximately $319 Million over the last four years in state and federal funds.
People of Color make up the majority population (58.8% - 2000 census) of Milwaukee.
People of Color and the Working Poor bring to the city coffers the bulk of federal dollars; and, sizable residential and commercial property taxes.
From time-to-time, they are mandated to pay “special taxes”. Yet, they are the brunt of chronic poor ratings in studies, lack of quality of life issues; and, economic development opportunities. They are not valued in “decision making”, best practices and quality customer care. In fact, most often are the last to be informed, if at all informed.
There is something inherently discriminatory and wrong here.
Mary Glass – Milwaukeean, Chair/CEO, Campaign Neighborhood – CFNBA
Today, April 11, 2008, my office is releasing the first municipality OPEN LETTER to the charter CEO of the City of Milwaukee - Mayor Tom Barrett.
PURPOSE
1) To shine a bright light on the conventional discriminatory Code of Conduct of the Mayor and Common Council of Milwaukee the last four years, 2004–2008, against the majority population of Milwaukee, People of Color and the Working Poor.
2) To compare today, 2008 in Milwaukee, with the 1968 Kerner Report about Milwaukee.
3) To openly state my office’s disapproval of the exclusive outsourcing of municipal economic development to the Milwaukee 7, MMAC, GMC and MEDC because of their: Two societies, one black, one white —separate and unequal” format – exclusion of People of Color and the Working Poor.
4) To acknowledge with respect the Faces of Poverty.
5) To put Milwaukeeans, especially People of Color and the Working Poor, at the center and head of the decision making tables (all levels – hired consultants, committees, appointments, BIDs/Business Improvement District boards, NSPs/ Neighborhood Strategic Planning groups, evaluation boards, review panels and any “regional” group representing the City of Milwaukee ) as the strategic planners and leaders for revitalization in Milwaukee.
6) To offer your office and the common council a “golden opportunity” to win the confidence of Milwaukeeans with full-transparency, full-accountability, authenticity, best practices, and stakeholder care for all the next four (4) years.
7) To request that your office show Moral Will leadership and begin a NEW dialog with the stakeholders of Milwaukee, especially People of Color and the Working Poor, that is inline with your 2004 Inaugural speech on trust, diversity and working together.
8) To share CN-CFNBA Smart Growth 5-Year Signature Plan (2005–2010) – municipality expectations for specific and measurable solutions to eliminate infrastructurally the Face of Poverty in Milwaukee.
An Exposé - Hog Wild Institutional Racism in Milwaukee by Elected Officials
Common Council President Willie Hines - 15th Aldermanic Distict
The 15th district is a poverty district with some census tracts known to be as high as 58% unemployed.
OPEN LETTER PHOTOS
These are photos on the Milwaukee 7 Website.
www.choose.milwaukee.com
Milwaukeeans, People of Color, contributed to the creation of this website site; but, they are not there.
This is what happens when there is a CONDONING CODE OF CONDUCT for discrimination. What will you do to change this discriminatory practice?
This is what happens when you have self-important and simulating gatekeepers.
This is what happens when you have a mayor and a common council leading the charge for discrimination.
Milwaukeeans are left out and everybody else have a party at their expense.
Hog Wild Institutional Racism in Milwaukee by Elected Officials
Two societies, one black, one white —separate and unequal” in Milwaukee
Milwaukeeans are 39% African American.
Milwaukeeans are 58% People of Color.
Milwaukee is the largest city in Wisconsin.
Milwaukee has a class designation of “World Class”.
Milwaukee brings federal, state and city benefits and incentives for the companies that are list on the Milwaukee 7 Website that are in Milwaukee, especially the co-chairs:
- Gale Klappa - Wisconsin Energy Corporation
- Ed Zore - Northwestern Mutual
Where are they below.
This picture can be there; but, it definitely should not be the only one.
Do you see any People of Color students?
What Multicultural Milwaukee neighborhood is this?
Condos - I do not think that should be the mainstay - even though downtown, east side and third ward are the targets.
YTM - Finally an African American
Where are the People of Color business owners?
There are African American and other People of Color seeking the culinary arts?
Does Carroll College have People of Color students?
We bring the funding and everybody else gets the LOANS, TID, tax credits and on and on.
Who is Smith Allen Builders?
Where is Reese Builders and others in Milwaukeean of Color?
What happen to the FCC focus on the “digital divide”
Well, we have an African American.
This gentleman is representing People of Color.
Look at who’s in control.
Look at where People of Color have been put.
You will find them #20 on the website for a photo. The gentleman pictured is to give the appearance of an Asian Indian influence, which is a growing trend.
Tell me, do you really think People of Color and the Working Poor are a “PRIORITY” as stated in this photo, based on who’s in control, what you have seen in the above photos that advertise the Open for Business website, the data on the website; and, most of all the LACK of decision making of People of Color and the Working Poor?
To view the Open Letter text minus these photos, go to:
http://cncfnbamilwaukee.newsvine.com
JsOnline Blog Post
Unacceptable
April 2, 2008
My office is increasingly concern by the lack of connectivity of best practices and customer care for the most important stakeholder when talking about Milwaukee Public School, that is the parent.
They are the conceivers, bearers and statutorily responsible persons for the child. When there is dialog that precludes them, it dooms the conversation to rhetoric, political overplay and disingenuous lore. It also furthers the chasm of “racial” tension.
Yesterday’s forum at Marquette, April 1, 2008, also says something about the sensitivity and commitment to necessary change in MPS by Milwaukee Public School Board, staff, and the City of Milwaukee Mayor’s office.
To bring the Milwaukee Teachers Education Association to the table and fail to invite/ensure that the main guest was present also speaks volumes about the coordinators at Marquette.
We owe the children of the future better, we at CN-CFNBA demand that our leaders, educators, elected officials, paid associates, hired representative and well-wishers to do better as we move toward the end of THIS WEEK.
Mary Glass – Chair/CEO
Campaign Neighborhood - CFNBA
For Blog and CN-CFNBA comments, go to:
School Zone Education Notebook
WHY SENATOR LENA TAYLOR FOR MILWAUKEE COUNTY EXECUTIVE
Campaign Neighborhood - CFNBA Endorses CANDIDATE LENA TAYLOR for Milwaukee County Executive, April 1st.
We think it is just great that we have a candidate that has MORAL Will, exhibits energy, strength, knowledge of the issues, an on-issue debater, present history in our state senate, a doer.
Candidate Taylor - Senator Lena Taylor, is a “change agent”. She speaks for her constituents and the good of the people - a quality so lacking today in politicians.
She’s out at the meetings, working in our legislature, bringing home the bacon for her constituents, debating the issues, calling the points, doing her homework, reaching across the isle; and, making a difference. All the while, she is raising a son as a single parent.
She has her style and it serves her well.
We support her because she is “ON-THE-JOB” every time she is seen.
We firmly feel she will be great for our county government.
Our county government is in “stalemate” and “no response”; therefore, lacking in substantive leadership and services for the people.
County Executive Scott Walker came in on the back of his predecessor Tom Ament with “one issue” and that’s where he has remained. He has failed to be proactive, responsive and respond to questions, concerns and due diligence.
He has allowed quality of life and economic development to plummet further into disconnect. Speaking of disconnect, he has been “disconnected” with the citizenry.
Under his watch we look at his administration’s poor performance, and his missing in action lack of concerned leadership that is punitive and frequently “passes the buck”.
The people are our greatest asset. They have not been positively challenged or supported.
The park system and the county transit system are two of the services of Milwaukee County. Its new leadership in the “parks” and “transit” have made draconian cuts, layoffs and shown disrespect to the taxpayers. The contracts and slice dice politics has left a bad taste in our mouth.
The lack of best practices and lack of true progressive leadership by the park system and the transit system speaks loudly about the lack of progress of County Executive Walker.
“He has allowed “closing of privileges” for the county parks, upkeep of the park property, lake front duck-and-dodge closing, drastic changes and lay-offs with no real solutions, cronyism in strategic planning and appointments; his punitive efforts rather than true solutions to social responsibilities of his office and not reaching out to Milwaukeeans of Color and the Working Poor - seniors, homeless, mental health, child care providers, parents, foster care and technology leads the list in my disappointment in his leadership.”
“I was a supporter and voted for Walker the first time around.” He has been a huge disappointment, said Mary Glass.
We need “energy”, “leadership”, “commitment for the entire constituents”, “change-with-solutions” and “compassion”, Candidate Lena Taylor is that person.
PRESS RELEASE
For more information: bonnie.flagg@yahoo.com
CN-CFNBA Expands services to Debating Issues
CN-CFNBA COLLEGE & PUBLIC DEBATE
MILWAUKEE — March 10, 2008 is a blessed day for Milwaukee students (old and young) and Milwaukeeans.
“Today we open the gates of thought, speech, argument, discussion, research, scholastic ability, contest, voting for public exchange and communication of ideas of thought in the public policy and marketplace arena.” “We are in dire need of a medium for connectivity that address issues by the citizenry on a regular basis that is primarily for middle and secondary-college students; and, adults” from Milwaukee, said Mary Glass, Chair/CEO.
It is a way of creating a NEW avenue of public discourse that will provide ideas from students, People of Color and the Working Poor.
CN-CFNBA COLLEGE & PUBLIC DEBATE is modeled in part after the Doha Debate and Oxford Union Debates.
A Motion/Issue is presented to the audience and four speakers argue on behalf or against the motion. The four speakers are split into: 2-for and 2-against. The Moderator will pose questions to the speakers on their positions, followed by Q & A - questions from the audience or general public - answers debaters.
Voting has a significant role in each debate.
The audience “vote” by existing the doors designated for ‘ayes’ and ‘noes’.
This follows the style of the British Parliament, which votes this way if it is necessary to “divide the House”.
The decision is posted via CN-CFNBA websites and other predetermined sites.
The student speakers are students selected from CN-CFNBA College Bank Group and selected by a jury of peers and by the Moderator FOR DEBATE. Other guest speakers are from a variety of disciplines, public and private sector. They are selected through referrals and the Moderator. The Moderator is Mary Glass.
To become a member of the CN-CFNBA College Bank Group, a BIO w/4 recommendations is required. Two of the recommendations must be from a teacher or academic liaison.
All questions, can be forwarded to: mgurbanicongroup@yahoo.com.
Debates and/or Discussions
The two types of debates are:
Public Business Meeting (includes the citizenry)
Scholastic Competition (only students)
During Kwanzaa, students will be given awards for the 2008 debate season.
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