Some would say that a mayor is only for leading meetings and cutting ribbons. God Bless Alan North for having the vision of a more democratic government in Richardson Texas. If there wasn't a successful petition drive, would we be allowed to vote for our mayor?? If left up to the city council, we definitely would not have an election for mayor in Richardson coming up May 11, 2013. The council voted 6 to 1 to cease the discussion of election over selection. It would be too hard to figure out how to change the charter. Bob Townsend, Laura Maczka, Scott Dunn, Kendal Hartley, Mark Solomon, Steve Mitchell voted against allowing the citizens of Richardson the opportunity to vote/elect their Mayor directly. 57 years Richardson has allowed the city council members to pick the mayor behind closed doors. One Richardson Texas city council member voted to allow the citizens of Richardson a chance to direct elect their Mayor, Amir Omar.
My vote for the next ribbon cutter and meeting director of Richardson will be for Amir Omar. Not only do I admire his fortitude to keep the discussion on the agenda but his leadership will lead this city to profitability. Private sector meets public sector. Non-profit meets Profit. Board of directors meet Tax Payers.
One of the first items we need to have our new mayor look into is the size of our city government. The number of employees, their salaries, and their retirements need to be slashed. When the city employees decide it's better to fine and convict the citizens of Richardson before serving them.... there is a problem with the way the city is being run. My City Is Gone.
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