A reader writes in: Wouldn’t it be nice if our alderman asked for our opinion on how to vote on this controversial topic? This was sent by Ald. Schulter from the 47th Ward seeking the opinion of his constituents.
I responded to the e-mail I received from Shulter but didn't say that I didn't live in his ward. I also sent a seperate e-mail to Helen stating my opinion. Its nice when your elected officials ask for your opinion even if they don't agree at least they ask.
"Its nice when your elected officials ask for your opinion even if they don't agree at least they ask."
I have news for you. Schulter probably doesn't care either, but his letter is a brilliant way to cover his ass . . . . that 2:55 fell for it shows Schulter's "gesture" works as a highly effective smoke screen to distinguish him from Shiller, when they are actually one and the same.
2:55 response: I was just happy that he communicates with his residents. He sends out info all the time about recycling, mayfest, street repairs/cleanup etc. I've never heard from Shiller or even seen her. The last sighting of Helen was at the Wilson Men's Hotel hearing. She makes her 2 minute appearance and then disappears (or never appears) for months.
I sent an email to Shiller about the Childrens Museum several weeks ago - before the May 15th meeting. Very nice, diplomatic and just wanted to voice my opinion to her since all the alderman were squawking they hadn't heard anything from their consituents on the issue.
Never got a response. Not even an auto-reply (which are far too easy to do).
Well one would think that as "Public Servants" it is their job to such things for the communtiy. But frankly I don't think either one really cares about public opinion.
I mean it's just OUR tax dollars paying for their paychecks. How silly of US to think they care about such things.
Ok, let's look at this the way the Center on Halsted did...
The Center wanted a new facility - and they got it. How? They built a large enough building for what they needed, and then included space for a large retailer, and they are using the rent money to pay their bills and cover their operating costs. Whole Foods is the retailer for those of you unaware.
Now, perhaps the museum could relocate to this site, have Target share the building, and follow the plan that the Center on Halsted is using.
I went to that Whole Foods for the first time a few days ago and saw "the Center" and was wondering if it was what people had been talking about on this board. Frankly, I wasn't sure because it was so attractive. (I often get disoriented when I leave Uptown!) I saw both men and women sitting at nice tables inside. A small group of transsexuals were socializing outside and Cubs fans were walking hither and yon. From all appearances, it looked like it was functioning well as a community center in a diverse community.
How amazing to have such a wonderful building to serve the community! And what good planning to bring something useful into the community (a grocery store & jobs) that would help finance something the community felt it needed. I am not sure what the right combination for Uptown would be but I hope that we will see something like that one day.
I live in 47, and I've always been very happy with Schulter... sure he kinda screwed up on the Lincoln Square thing, but he retracted and made good on the deal. He's done some great stuff with ward 47, and is actually the reason I moved further west when I bought my place (that and the fact that I wanted to stay OUT of Helen's ward). Look at Lincoln Square and North Center and the area around Lawrence and Clark... lots of great development going on there!
The City Council Zoning Committee voted 6-3 to approve the Chicago Children's Museum proposed move to Grant Park. ...
The votes in favor of the project came from committee members Margaret Laurino (39th), Bernard Stone (50th), Ray Suarez (31st), Latasha Thomas (17th), Edward Burke (14th) and the chairman of the panel, William J.P. Banks (36th).
The three opposed were Ed Smith (28th), Rey Colon (35th) and Vi Daley (43rd).
Isaac Carothers (29th) and Thomas Allen (38th) were present for part of the almost seven-hour-long meeting but were not in the room when the vote was taken.
Three other panel members – Carrie Austin (34th), Eugene Schulter (47th) and Frank Olivo (13th) – did not attend Thursday’s session.
I responded to the e-mail I received from Shulter but didn't say that I didn't live in his ward. I also sent a seperate e-mail to Helen stating my opinion. Its nice when your elected officials ask for your opinion even if they don't agree at least they ask.
ReplyDelete"Its nice when your elected officials ask for your opinion even if they don't agree at least they ask."
ReplyDeleteI have news for you. Schulter probably doesn't care either, but his letter is a brilliant way to cover his ass . . . . that 2:55 fell for it shows Schulter's "gesture" works as a highly effective smoke screen to distinguish him from Shiller, when they are actually one and the same.
2:55 response: I was just happy that he communicates with his residents. He sends out info all the time about recycling, mayfest, street repairs/cleanup etc. I've never heard from Shiller or even seen her. The last sighting of Helen was at the Wilson Men's Hotel hearing. She makes her 2 minute appearance and then disappears (or never appears) for months.
ReplyDeleteI sent an email to Shiller about the Childrens Museum several weeks ago - before the May 15th meeting. Very nice, diplomatic and just wanted to voice my opinion to her since all the alderman were squawking they hadn't heard anything from their consituents on the issue.
ReplyDeleteNever got a response. Not even an auto-reply (which are far too easy to do).
Well one would think that as "Public Servants" it is their job to such things for the communtiy. But frankly I don't think either one really cares about public opinion.
ReplyDeleteI mean it's just OUR tax dollars paying for their paychecks. How silly of US to think they care about such things.
Ok, let's look at this the way the Center on Halsted did...
ReplyDeleteThe Center wanted a new facility - and they got it. How? They built a large enough building for what they needed, and then included space for a large retailer, and they are using the rent money to pay their bills and cover their operating costs. Whole Foods is the retailer for those of you unaware.
Now, perhaps the museum could relocate to this site, have Target share the building, and follow the plan that the Center on Halsted is using.
Sounds easy enough...
Kill two birds with one stone...
I went to that Whole Foods for the first time a few days ago and saw "the Center" and was wondering if it was what people had been talking about on this board. Frankly, I wasn't sure because it was so attractive. (I often get disoriented when I leave Uptown!) I saw both men and women sitting at nice tables inside. A small group of transsexuals were socializing outside and Cubs fans were walking hither and yon. From all appearances, it looked like it was functioning well as a community center in a diverse community.
ReplyDeleteHow amazing to have such a wonderful building to serve the community! And what good planning to bring something useful into the community (a grocery store & jobs) that would help finance something the community felt it needed. I am not sure what the right combination for Uptown would be but I hope that we will see something like that one day.
anon 3:01 please explain to me how schulter and schiller are the same?
ReplyDeleteI live in 47, and I've always been very happy with Schulter... sure he kinda screwed up on the Lincoln Square thing, but he retracted and made good on the deal. He's done some great stuff with ward 47, and is actually the reason I moved further west when I bought my place (that and the fact that I wanted to stay OUT of Helen's ward). Look at Lincoln Square and North Center and the area around Lawrence and Clark... lots of great development going on there!
ReplyDeletecoward Schulter was a no-show at work today
ReplyDeleteCity Council committee approves Children's Museum move
by Dan Mihalopoulos and Noreen Ahmed-Ullah
The City Council Zoning Committee voted 6-3 to approve the Chicago Children's Museum proposed move to Grant Park. ...
The votes in favor of the project came from committee members Margaret Laurino (39th), Bernard Stone (50th), Ray Suarez (31st), Latasha Thomas (17th), Edward Burke (14th) and the chairman of the panel, William J.P. Banks (36th).
The three opposed were Ed Smith (28th), Rey Colon (35th) and Vi Daley (43rd).
Isaac Carothers (29th) and Thomas Allen (38th) were present for part of the almost seven-hour-long meeting but were not in the room when the vote was taken.
Three other panel members – Carrie Austin (34th), Eugene Schulter (47th) and Frank Olivo (13th) – did not attend Thursday’s session.