Clinton Hill Forum on Monday Chance for Action
We just got an email alerting us to the fact that there will be a Candidate’s Forum on Monday night at 6:30 at Brown Memorial Church at Washington and Gates. Our source says she thinks Roger Green (State Assemblyman who lives on St. James) and Tish James (who lives on Lafayette) will both be there….
We just got an email alerting us to the fact that there will be a Candidate’s Forum on Monday night at 6:30 at Brown Memorial Church at Washington and Gates. Our source says she thinks Roger Green (State Assemblyman who lives on St. James) and Tish James (who lives on Lafayette) will both be there. Maybe this would be a good time for an initial show of resolve from the community regarding the drug/crime issues in Clinton Hill. Any have creative ideas for how to best organize something impactful for the event? Anyone know for sure which pols will be in attendance?
You have another taker – as mentioned to Brownstoner, fyi, Mr. Green is currently running for Congress and is a long-standing resident of the neighborhood.
Shahn,
Do you want to be the point person for Monday?
I also know some of the people who used to be members of the Cambridge Place Action Coalition when they were more active. I might be able to convince some of them to come.
I think the idea of the 15 minute meeting beforehand is a good idea. I don’t think anyone is talking about storming the building. I think it is a good idea to show up in numbers and let Tish and whomever else know that this is an issue their district is concerned about.
I think we have to get a group of people who can commit to going and then ask her for a meeting. We have two so far, any other takers?
Geez, we’re not talking about a sit-in or anything…just soliciting ideas.
I think “impactful” would be to be a strong and steady presence over the long haul, not showing up once and yelling the loudest.
Why not just make comments during the Q&A. Is there really a need to organize something “impactful”? Might not be the most successful plan if you really want to get your point across.
Or maybe you can go and shoot up the place– that will definitely get their attention.
I’m in! Most definitely!
I’ll definately go and be a rabble rouser. BrownBomber, are you in? We could even meet for drinks before or after to discuss strategy (I’m a teetotaler, so how about Tillies?).