My OperaUnfortunate Politics
Tuesday, October 6, 2009 2:42:41 PM
I received an email from someone I've known a long time who has been involved in the community/constituent services side of government for a years. One of the things one learns in that kind of job is who is good in the bureaucracy and who isn't. Who delivers and who just attends meetings.
Dear Friends:
As you may know, the Committee on Libraries, Parks and Recreation has voted to disapprove Dr. Hartsock's appointment as Director of Parks and Recreation. There is an effort for the matter not to go to the full Council for a vote.
I'm writing to you to ask that you call or email Chairman Vincent Gray to schedule a vote on Ximena's confirmation. First, I believe it's more fair for the entire Council to vote on her appointment. Second, as you know, there's been much turmoil at Parks and Recreation and it's time for this to end. We need to focus on getting the job done.
On a personal note, I have worked with Ximena for many years, first as a principal at Ross Elementary School, then as Assistant Chancellor at DCPS and now at Parks and Rec. Her commitment and dedication is second to none. She's truly a transformational leader and I believe she will be a credit to the District.
Here is a picture of Dr. Hartsock speaking at the groundbreaking of the Tenth Street Park.
I checked with someone else in the constituent services business and got
She’s wonderful. She’s worked hard to get the 10th street park up and running, the 7th and N Street park renovated and the dog park. If you want to send a supportive email you can email Chair Gray and also
dcatania@dccouncil.us
pmendelson@dccouncil.us
kbrown@dccouncil.us
mbrown@dccouncil.us
The editor had some part in getting the Tenth Street Park going many moons ago. One of the problems was that the land seemed to be "owned" by several different parts of the DC Government, and simply getting to where the plot of land was not covered by a mare's nest of conflicting pieces of paper but a single lot "owned" by DC Parks and Recreation was real work.
Here's an editorial from todays WaPo.
Use those emails. Dr. Hartsock has already proven to the community that she makes good things happen.
Update
The WaPo has another editorial on the matter. Somehow, these City Council actions seem a bit strange. Maybe the Post explanation as a fit of pique is correct, but when things get this strange the editor suspects more beneath the surface. Maybe time will tell.
Perhaps some of the council members should just climb our of the playpen and confirm the lady.
Dear Friends:
As you may know, the Committee on Libraries, Parks and Recreation has voted to disapprove Dr. Hartsock's appointment as Director of Parks and Recreation. There is an effort for the matter not to go to the full Council for a vote.
I'm writing to you to ask that you call or email Chairman Vincent Gray to schedule a vote on Ximena's confirmation. First, I believe it's more fair for the entire Council to vote on her appointment. Second, as you know, there's been much turmoil at Parks and Recreation and it's time for this to end. We need to focus on getting the job done.
On a personal note, I have worked with Ximena for many years, first as a principal at Ross Elementary School, then as Assistant Chancellor at DCPS and now at Parks and Rec. Her commitment and dedication is second to none. She's truly a transformational leader and I believe she will be a credit to the District.
Here is a picture of Dr. Hartsock speaking at the groundbreaking of the Tenth Street Park.
I checked with someone else in the constituent services business and got
She’s wonderful. She’s worked hard to get the 10th street park up and running, the 7th and N Street park renovated and the dog park. If you want to send a supportive email you can email Chair Gray and also
dcatania@dccouncil.us
pmendelson@dccouncil.us
kbrown@dccouncil.us
mbrown@dccouncil.us
The editor had some part in getting the Tenth Street Park going many moons ago. One of the problems was that the land seemed to be "owned" by several different parts of the DC Government, and simply getting to where the plot of land was not covered by a mare's nest of conflicting pieces of paper but a single lot "owned" by DC Parks and Recreation was real work.
Here's an editorial from todays WaPo.
Use those emails. Dr. Hartsock has already proven to the community that she makes good things happen.
Update
The WaPo has another editorial on the matter. Somehow, these City Council actions seem a bit strange. Maybe the Post explanation as a fit of pique is correct, but when things get this strange the editor suspects more beneath the surface. Maybe time will tell.
Perhaps some of the council members should just climb our of the playpen and confirm the lady.
