  Crumbled_pavement Member Username: Crumbled_pavement Post Number: 724 Registered: 08-2007 |
I don't mean to single you out but I was wondering if you decided whether or not to run for City Council. We can use you. You have a good heart and are level headed and rational + you seem to know the city and its issues pretty well. I'd never win because I don't have the work ethic for it and a council position is something I would take serious - it's not a part-time position in my book (although MonCon would seriously disagree with me on that point). Oh, btw, this thread isn't just for Cub. Anyone interested in running or knows of a good candidate that is running please respond. It's time to get real issues addressed as opposed to the game playing that MonCon & Company are doing now. | ||
Zrx_doug Member Username: Zrx_doug Post Number: 779 Registered: 03-2008 |
Cub's already got my vote. I also nominate Gnome..he can replace the MonCon sideshow with a more intelligent breed of crazy.  (Message edited by ZRX_Doug on February 26, 2009) | ||
Lodgedodger Member Username: Lodgedodger Post Number: 1549 Registered: 05-2008 |
They both have my vote. | ||
Pgn421 Member Username: Pgn421 Post Number: 989 Registered: 02-2005 |
I've been satin it all along! Cub for Mayor! | ||
Crumbled_pavement Member Username: Crumbled_pavement Post Number: 725 Registered: 08-2007 |
How about grass root campaigning efforts? I'm down to do some work for a good candidate. I'm sure with all the supporters on this site we could develop a good flyer, web site, and campaign strategy along with appearances. It would be great to get an everyday person from the neighborhoods in City Hall to represent us little guys who are always forgotten. | ||
Reddog289 Member Username: Reddog289 Post Number: 949 Registered: 08-2007 |
I'd endorse Cub for any position in the city of Detroit, cept I live in Wayne.Wouldn't want someone {MonCon}saying "Cub the suburbanites puppet".Give Cub time he's gotta garden,community center to take care of. | ||
Gnome Member Username: Gnome Post Number: 2424 Registered: 08-2007 |
As much as I would love to see a man of Cub's character and abilities on Council, in the Mayor office of even in Congress; the position that is vunerable is Jewel Ware's spot on the Wayne County Board of Commissioners. | ||
Bragaboutme Member Username: Bragaboutme Post Number: 617 Registered: 02-2008 |
I would vote for Cub. | ||
Vetalalumni Member Username: Vetalalumni Post Number: 1300 Registered: 05-2007 |
Cub rocks! | ||
Crumbled_pavement Member Username: Crumbled_pavement Post Number: 726 Registered: 08-2007 |
quote: Point taken. | ||
Lodgedodger Member Username: Lodgedodger Post Number: 1565 Registered: 05-2008 |
bump | ||
Urbanoutdoors Member Username: Urbanoutdoors Post Number: 1109 Registered: 11-2005 |
Cub has till may to decide but I know of key endorsements that would be thrown his way already... I know I for one would volunteer once a week to help get the word out... VOTE CUB he weeds out corruption and has deep roots in the city! VOTE CUB, He knows how to use a HOE! VOTE CUB, He is smarter than your average bear! Ok I could go on and on... | ||
Showstoppa Member Username: Showstoppa Post Number: 3 Registered: 11-2008 |
I'm new to this forum and I keep hearing about this Cub running for city council, with the current jackasses we have their now I can't wait for some new sane, good people on council. I would love to learn where he stands on issues ! | ||
Urbanoutdoors Member Username: Urbanoutdoors Post Number: 1110 Registered: 11-2005 |
Welcome to the forum Show Stoppa if you want to see some of the amazing work CUB has done please check out the various Georgia street community collective threads here or visit http://www.georgiastreetgarden .blogspot.com/ | ||
Vetalalumni Member Username: Vetalalumni Post Number: 1309 Registered: 05-2007 |
Has Cub publicly expressed particular political ambitions or views? | ||
Cub Member Username: Cub Post Number: 1137 Registered: 02-2007 |
No!! | ||
Vetalalumni Member Username: Vetalalumni Post Number: 1318 Registered: 05-2007 |
^^^ lol | ||
Gannon Member Username: Gannon Post Number: 9070 Registered: 12-2003 |
Yeah, all of the best leaders are unwilling...and as far as I can tell Cub stands on his feet most times, but I've never seen him stand on an issue. | ||
Crumbled_pavement Member Username: Crumbled_pavement Post Number: 727 Registered: 08-2007 |
Well, Cub has spoken and I respect his stance. The search continues for a viable grass roots candidate. Maybe there are other candidates that DYesers are aware of that are worth our support? Another question, does anyone have a link to the vote tabulations of the last City Council election. I'm interested in how many votes CC member #9 received, as this is the most vulnerable position. | ||
Vetalalumni Member Username: Vetalalumni Post Number: 1319 Registered: 05-2007 |
Cub draws many people by appealing to the good (beneficial). A natural attraction. Would some of you agree? How would you personify Cub? (Message edited by vetalalumni on March 01, 2009) | ||
Cub Member Username: Cub Post Number: 1138 Registered: 02-2007 |
I wouldn't say that I am unwilling. I have a lot of things on my plate and I like to finish what I start. If I were to run, I would concentrate on the neighborhoods. If you are from the Southwest side, West side, Northwest side, East side, or Northeast side, you would think I lived in your neighborhoods. I would make it a point to drive the city every week because I want to know what is going on. I would take grass roots to the extreme. Letting people know we have to look out for each other. I keep hearing about someone saying that I want to turn the city into farm land....Not True!! I want to see every vacant lot with a home or a tax base. Right now that can't happen. So at this time we need to encourage other uses and to me the best thing is food, flowers and trees. Cut the red tape on city owned property. Sometimes you have to take a loss to see some gain. I will periodically post my stances in the coming weeks. I will also answer questions and take some opinions. I don't care if you are from the city or suburbs. We all have a stake in this. (Not saying I am running now but for sure in the future). | ||
Jackpot Member Username: Jackpot Post Number: 42 Registered: 02-2008 |
the east side could use really use some representation on council! | ||
Cman710 Member Username: Cman710 Post Number: 596 Registered: 07-2006 |
Cub, I am happy to hear that you leave open the possibility of running for office in the future. I am also happy that you prioritize the work that you have begun. Detroit could definitely use someone like you on the city council, but I also admire the impact you are able to make on people's lives directly in your neighborhood, which actually might be more difficult as 1 of 8 on the city council. I hope that in the long run, you can accomplish both goals! | ||
Wgardner Member Username: Wgardner Post Number: 7 Registered: 10-2008 |
Lol turn the city into farm land Lol that is hilarious. But not a bad idea if you're thinking about building up the local economy etc etc... I would like to see ya up there one day Cubs. | ||
Reddog289 Member Username: Reddog289 Post Number: 965 Registered: 08-2007 |
The question is can Cub sing?. Cub is right we do all have a stake in this. What he has done and is doing I don't even think I would try to tackle.If I were in his shoes and did run for council, I would try to stabilize and rebuild the remaning neighborhoods of the city, farm the rest, and try to rebuild it. | ||
65memories Member Username: 65memories Post Number: 460 Registered: 10-2003 |
Cub...recent events indicate a need for some stable leadership. You need to run in the next election. | ||
Panda Member Username: Panda Post Number: 16 Registered: 05-2008 |
"Lol turn the city into farm land Lol that is hilarious. But not a bad idea if you're thinking about building up the local economy etc etc..." Not sure I understand what is 'hilarious' about it. It's been happening on a steadily growing scale for the past 20 years. It should be a grand scale soon. Cub would have my vote based on this forward thinking/progressive agenda alone. Simply no question. |
