In a previous post, I discussed interviewing all Richardson Mayoral and City Council Candidates both from opposed seats and unopposed seats. I have concluded all of those interviews and had some time to read over my notes and reflect. Here is what I have learned.
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| Artist Depiction of a Candidate Hearing my Questions |
Much has been written about elected officials use of social media. See how one Richardson Council Member used his voice to a make positive statement.
Every two years Richardson has the opportunity to select a new Mayor and City Council. Traditionally the Mayor and Council seats undergo little or a slow turnover. This year Richardson gets a new Mayor, two new council persons, and potentially a third in a contested seat.
For these reasons and others I believe this is the most important election for Richardson in a generation.
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| Cover for COR's 2009 Comp Plan |
Early voting will begin for Richardson's Mayor and City Council in a week. As I mentioned in a previous post, I was starting to interview Mayor and City Council candidates face to face.
This post is a brief update.
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| What would you say you do here? |
Anyone following Richardson Politics knows we have an actual Mayor's race now that Paul Voelker is stepping down. It may be early to reflect on Mayor Paul Voelker's legacy for the City of Richardson. The upcoming election will decide who will replace him, with two current council members, Janet DePuy, and Bob Dubey competing for the chair. No matter who wins, I will make this statement: The fact we are getting a new mayor is a good thing.
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| Tom McKamy - Richardson's First Mayor |
Why? Read more after the jump.
Stealing a page from The Wheel, the Richardson Echo is going to play the, "Where Am I" game.
A Richardson Echo High Five to whoever gets the correct answers.
Where am I and who is wearing the cape?
(Hint: There is actually two possible answers as to the location; one more specific than they other.)
The answer will be placed after the jump when we get a correct answer.