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Sunday, September 30, 2007
Pueblo Pioneer Cemetery Fundraiser
The Pueblo Pioneer Cemetery group will hold a Spaghetti Dinner fundraiser on Sunday, October 14, 2007. The funds will help with ongoing restoration, etc., for the Pioneer Cemetery. The dinner will be held at the United Methodist Church, 310 W. 11th St., from 12 Noon to 5 PM. The cost is $7.00 for adults and $4.00 for those 12 and under. We hope to see you there.
OHNO BoD Meeting Minutes — September 2007
What the heads talked about this month.
Click on “More….” to see what was discussed at Septembers Board of Directors meeting.
OHNO BoD Meeting Minutes — July 2007
Old news is better than no news.
Click on ‘More….” to see the minutes of the July meeting of the OHNO Board of Directors.
Tuesday, September 25, 2007
Ethics In Pueblo Government — Part 1
Questions for our City Fathers and Mothers.
Last night, at the regular City Council meeting, Susan Pelto, President of the Old Historic Northside Organization (OHNO), addressed the city’s government officials during the Open Forum period of the meeting.
In her address she asked the City Council members to answer some questions relating to their participation in business and other activities in the OHNO area.
Here is the content of her statement…..
Friday, September 21, 2007
Pseudonymously Yours
There are very good reasons for anonymity.
It’s been passed to me through the rumor mill that some elected officials have declined to have their written words posted on this blog, even though their writings would be posted in their entirety so that there could be no concerns about taking things out of context.
The concern of the elected officials has something to do with the fact that people can post on this blog anonymously. Why this is a problem is beyond me. Certainly if an elected official publishes something in the newspaper a great many people see it and discuss it without any opportunity for the official to respond to criticisms at all. In a public forum setting, an official may or may not know who is asking a question or making a comment, so the anonymity shouldn’t matter.
Indeed, anonymous comments on political matters is in the finest traditions of America. The Federalist Papers were published anonymously, and they are considered amongst the most important literature regarding our government and Constitution. One reason they were published anonymously was to keep the discussions focused on the issues, and not on the personalities and possible motives of the people who wrote them.
This reason is still valid regarding issues in Pueblo. I have frequently seen the established “curmudgeons” of Pueblo tuned out because people figure they’ve already heard everything the individual has to say, and the individual is regarded as an eccentric, at best. The individual’s identity interferes with his or her message.
Another reason this blog provides anonymity is because individuals need to be able to freely express their opinions without retaliation from employers, friends, and in-laws. And without incurring an “eccentric” label.
Monday, September 10, 2007
September 2007 PNP Newsletter
Read all about Pueblo’s neighborhood activities. Learn how you can volunteer to help our community.
Health Department Happenings
Friday, September 07, 2007
Pueblo Pioneer Cemetery Event
On Saturday, September 15, 2007, the Pueblo Pioneer Cemetery will Hold “A Walk Through Time”. Members will be portraying historic characters buried there. Refreshments are provided. The time is from 10;30 AM to 12 noon. This should be a fun and free event for those interested.
Thursday, September 06, 2007
Who’s the Boss
The answers, such as they are, are in….
The “Open Questions to the Pueblo City Administration” were not specifically directed to Mr. Galli, the City Manager, though it appears he has taken it upon himself to answer the questions. Is it possible the City council doesn’t know the answers because he does not keep them informed or is it that Council doesn’t care to know the answers. Who’s the boss the City Council or the City Manager? The City Council must follow their own “Core Values” to gain and maintain public trust. The City Council should not leave such sensitive issues such as the City/YMCA deal in the hands of the City Manager and not be informed about all aspects of deal. The City Council should consider one of two options:
Have the funding for the YMCA deal made as a separate line item on the budget. Maybe after looking at the facts the Council might change their minds.
Put the issue on the November ballot and let the voters decide.