Sep
30
Expanded Answer from JDNews Profile: Why are you running for this position?
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Why are you running for this position? There is no one definitive answer, as the decision to run for office is both complex and personal. Mostly, I wanted to take a step towards more open and efficient government. Even when I worked for Onslow County government I felt a disconnect to the candidates running for [...]
Jul
29
ONWASA Reps Replaced
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The JDNews reported on the new City appointments to ONWASA. Mayor Phillips and Councilmember Lazarra were replaced by councilmembers Williams and Willingham. The question of ‘why the replacement’ was answered by Phillips and Sullivan. The mayor is quoted as saying it was “a little us versus them.” Councilmember Sullivan said it was because Williams and [...]
Jul
27
Lessons
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The NYTimes has an article on the recent public corruption scandal in New Jersey. It’s a good article and has some points that we can learn from. Lesson 1: We ought to be thankful for our public servants who have not fell to the temptations of corruption. The article outlines how tempting and easy it [...]
Jul
18
Open Government
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An open government is a better government. We have the right and obligation to know what is going on with government. But life is busy. Family and work takes so much of our time and efforts that we often let civic responsibility slip to the wayside. I believe both government and the citizenry need to [...]