Part 2 of Thursday, July 28…Crossing South Dakota
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13 years ago
"Allen: Says 'don't ruin our spectacular waterfront with the Ohio River Bridges Project.' He says that 'knowing what we know about the future of transportation,' building the downtown bridge is a terrible idea. 'Changing the plan would put Louisville on the map,' he said."Here's the rest of the THOROUGH coverage by John Lafollette: LINK
"You don't give private company complete control of entire city block..."He was referring, of course, to how the current administration, including the Metro Council, has allowed the Cordish development group to assert private control and a dress code, over Fourth Street Live. (Three of the Mayor-candidates present are also members of that Metro Council.)
"Businessman Tyler Allen, another Democrat, has been a leader of the group 8664, which advocates a surface-level parkway downtown to replace Interstate 64 and building one new Ohio River bridge — in eastern Jefferson County — and not a downtown span.
He told the forum that it’s time for 'new perspectives' on problems and issues. He said he doesn’t want unelected boards to make decisions on issues — such whether to use tolls to pay for new bridges — that affect everyone."
Dear Supporter,
It seems appropriate after this weekend's CJ story on the state audit of the city to talk to you about openness and transparency in our city government and community decisions. Now is a really important time for all our citizens to pitch in and help solve the problems facing our city. But, if people feel they can't trust how decisions are being made or how their tax money is being spent, then it's hard for them to feel engaged.
After so long with the same people running the show, it's understandable that folks would be disengaged and mistrustful (and yes, still undecided). Citizens want answers. Are city agencies tracking and spending tax dollars wisely? Why was a contract with Cordish approved that doesn't permit us to audit how they spend city money? How did income from the city-owned Slugger Field fund a downtown development agency without Metro Council approval? An unelected committee was allowed to choose an arena site that cost an extra $115 million? People are frustrated, as they should be.
And now we have an unelected tolling authority, lobbied for by our Mayor and rubber stamped by our Metro Council. This Tolling Authority has been given the power to impose what could be one of the largest tax increases in our history to pay for the obscenely expensive $2 billion, 23-lane wide Spaghetti Junction...just so we can finally build an East End Bridge. Enough is enough.
On my watch this won't be the way things work. We won't be lead by unelected committees designed to shield our elected leaders from responsibility. As your Mayor, I will step up and lead. I will put forth a vision and build a consensus to get things done. The buck will stop with me.
If this is the kind of leadership you've been waiting for, then I need your help to win this race. My track record of standing up to powerful interests is what distinguishes me from the field. Please join my team now.
Peace,
Tyler
"...In fact, so great is The Courier-Journal’s disdain for any thoughtful opposition to this terrible plan that they effectively fucked up their own “interview” with Democratic mayoral primary candidate (and co-founder of 8664) Tyler Allen. Earlier this morning, Allen was subjected to a half-hour’s worth of bridges-related questioning despite the fact that Allen could’ve probably talked about a lot of other things besides transportation, but whatever: The C-J was out for blood...."
"Democrat Tyler Allen said the city has underperformed on job attraction for many years leading up to the recession. He said the key is investing in transportation, housing and education, which all will make Louisville a more attractive city to businesses and create jobs.
'We need a city that is open, inviting and exciting for people with new ideas,' Allen said."
If @courierjournal's editorial board grilled Mayor Abramson, GLI, LMPD, etc. like it just did @tylerformayor this would be a better city. about 2 hours ago via web Retweeted by you and 4 others
On Allen's background: Ur not an outsider — @tylerformayor: I'm someone with great privilege who has been able to see other points of view. about 2 hours ago via web
Do u support student assignment plan? — @tylerformayor: There's a role for the mayor ... but I will let school board deal w/ it first. about 2 hours ago via web
As expected the @tylerformayor interview w/ @courierjournal's editorial board is getting argumentative about bridges project. about 2 hours ago via web Retweeted by you and 1 other
As expected the @tylerformayor interview w/ @courierjournal's editorial board is getting argumentative about bridges project. about 2 hours ago via web Retweeted by you and 1 other
Should bridge funding be put to a vote? — @tylerformayor: I think it's an appropriate thing ... I'm comfortable with that. Yes. about 2 hours ago via web
What power would you yield to bi-state authority? — @tylerformayor: I don't think they should be given charge to levy taxes (tolling). about 2 hours ago via web
On downtown bridge, shouldn't that decision be bi-state authority? — @tylerformayor: No it's not...need 2 have it called by council vote. about 3 hours ago via web
On experience and being first time candidate — @tylerformayor: I've been engaged with this community longer than any candidate in this race. about 3 hours ago via web
To the editorial board — @tylerformayor: I bring generational change ... and challenge powerful interests. about 3 hours ago via web
Who else knew @tylerformayor taught 4th grade in New Orleans in the early 90s? Uh-oh I can already hear it now. "Did he meet Lil Wayne?" smh about 3 hours ago via web
They're all nice, but @tylerformayor interview w/ @courierjournal's editorial board could be Ali v. Frazier — for nerds http://is.gd/5Re9A about 3 hours ago via web
"And that brings us to Tyler Allen.
Tyler is probably the class of this field on the Democratic side. Knowledgeable, forward thinking, and not part of the machine. Though he has been portrayed as a one trick pony by the Courier because of 8664 nothing can be further from the truth.
Check out his live show each week online and get involved with him. He is certainly the best choice in this Democratic field in my opinion."