The mayor's first town meeting
Yvonne Johnson scheduled her first town meeting for 6:30-9 p.m. Feb. 11 in the Fellowship Hall of West Market Street United Methodist Church, 302 West Market St.
During her campaign and on election night Johnson said that the meeting would allow residents to speak directly about the Greensboro police controversy that led to the resignation of former chief David Wray.
And there might be a few new things to talk about since a memo was discovered Thursday that supposedly describes the existence of the "black book," a lineup that included pictures of 19 African-American police officers.
"I believe it is the responsibility of an elected official to be aware of what the citizens think, want, and what they are pleased with and what they are not pleased with. Having an opportunity to listen to our citizens is one way to address and strengthen what we are doing well, and it provides an opportunity to focus and correct what we are not doing well," Johnson said in the release.
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"...and she'll have fun, fun, fun 'til her daddy takes the T-bird away..."
I have no idea why this post made me think of that old song but it did.
Posted on February 7, 2008 5:10 PM
Will Mitch, Linda and Becky Jo take a lie detector test ?
Posted on February 7, 2008 8:58 PM
"During her campaign and on election night Johnson said that the meeting would allow residents to speak directly about the Greensboro police controversy that led to the resignation of former chief David Wray."
But she didn't promise to heed or even listen to what the citizens say, did she?
It sounds like just some feel good PR opportunity to continue to conduct business as usual.
Posted on February 7, 2008 9:32 PM
Is this the town meeting where questions must be submitted in writing in advance and will be selected by a moderator?
Posted on February 8, 2008 12:36 PM