  Jmil Member Username: Jmil Post Number: 343 Registered: 12-2003 |
According to the Freep: "Detroit Mayor Ken Cockrel Jr.’s State of the City address tonight will focus on the need for integrity in city government and shared sacrifice to balance the budget, according to a summary of the speech’s highlights from his office. The summary says Cockrel also will make announcements on Cobo Center, light rail, workforce training and the city’s 311 program." If he does not mention an all out assault on crime, then he ain't talking about nothing. | ||
Sean_of_detroit Member Username: Sean_of_detroit Post Number: 2234 Registered: 03-2008 |
http://freep.com/ has a live stream, and recap. | ||
Sumas Member Username: Sumas Post Number: 690 Registered: 01-2008 |
He is not a charismatic speaker, but I think he covered most bases well. | ||
Lilpup Member Username: Lilpup Post Number: 5245 Registered: 06-2004 |
I really liked the parallels he drew, using the Opera House and Hazen Pingree. By telling bits of the city's story that way more people will get interested and engaged. Teaching the history and telling the stories are a path to getting people to understand more and care about things. | ||
6nois Member Username: 6nois Post Number: 798 Registered: 11-2006 |
I think he did a fine job. I thought it was interesting to note the drop in copper theft merely on the fact that the police have begun enforcing and going after scrappers. | ||
Jmil Member Username: Jmil Post Number: 344 Registered: 12-2003 |
He did a very good job. It was obvious he was nervous, but he got the job done. He made his case to remain Mayor. Detroiters face a tough decision ahead. Let the hard work begin. | ||
Lilpup Member Username: Lilpup Post Number: 5246 Registered: 06-2004 |
I'd like to know who's the b@st@rd who scrapped over $400,000 in one year. That really takes balls. To me it seems like it would have had to be a businessman, not the stereotypical average scavenger. I'll bet DTE and AT&T are happier. | ||
Sstashmoo Member Username: Sstashmoo Post Number: 3288 Registered: 02-2007 |
Quote: " I thought it was interesting to note the drop in copper theft merely on the fact that the police" The price has dropped on copper. | ||
Lodgedodger Member Username: Lodgedodger Post Number: 1424 Registered: 05-2008 |
I was pleased with his speech. He was upbeat and charismatic. He did well. | ||
Wgardner Member Username: Wgardner Post Number: 5 Registered: 10-2008 |
I was pleased with his address. Now we need to see this "ACTION" sooner then later..... But as with any real change to actually take place, the people have take it seriously. | ||
Jmil Member Username: Jmil Post Number: 345 Registered: 12-2003 |
With Bing in a free fall, looks like Hendrix vs. Cockrel. Let's get ready to rumble. May Detroit win. | ||
Retroit Member Username: Retroit Post Number: 947 Registered: 04-2008 |
Much better than last years! | ||
Rhymeswithrawk Member Username: Rhymeswithrawk Post Number: 1684 Registered: 11-2005 |
I wasn't overwhelmed but not put off. At least he was realistic with the city's budget deficit, he didn't promise things he can't fulfill. | ||
Rjlj Member Username: Rjlj Post Number: 770 Registered: 11-2003 |
Lilpup, Tony Soave has made million's scrapping this city. | ||
Defendbrooklyn Member Username: Defendbrooklyn Post Number: 956 Registered: 11-2005 |
talk is cheap! | ||
Dtowncitylover Member Username: Dtowncitylover Post Number: 491 Registered: 02-2008 |
Does anyone have the text of the speech? | ||
Thefishwrap Member Username: Thefishwrap Post Number: 12 Registered: 11-2008 |
^^^ http://download.gannett.edgesu ite.net/detnews/2009/pdf/0211S tate_of_the_City.pdf | ||
Johnlodge Member Username: Johnlodge Post Number: 9382 Registered: 10-2003 |
quote: Prices have fallen through the floor, because China isn't buying up our resources to build shit right now. |
