Press release from Mayor Art Ward, hot off the presses:
Mayor Arthur J. Ward announced today that he is seeking names of citizens to fill positions on the City’s boards and commissions. “This administration is committed to bringing new ideas and perspectives to the many boards and commissions which oversee the vast array of functions that are needed to run a city of 60,000 residents,” said Ward.
Ward continued, “We know there are many bright, committed men, women and youth in Bristol who have a great deal to contribute to the betterment of our City. Bristol is rich in diversity, but that needs to be reflected more in the makeup of our boards and commissions for a fair representation of Bristol’s needs.”
The Mayor is urging residents to become involved, now. Ward stated, “This is the time to become involved. There is so much potential to rejuvenate Bristol and make it a destination, not a pass through.”
If you are interested in applying for a position, you are asked to submit a letter of intent stating your reasons for applying and any qualifications or experience you feel would be of assistance to this board or commission. At this time, there are openings on the following boards and commissions: Commission for Persons with Disabilities, Bristol Parking Authority, Bristol Transportation Commission, Mayor’s Task Force on Energy Consumption and the Library Board. Please direct your correspondence to Office of the Mayor, 111 North Main Street, Bristol, CT 06010, Attention: Board and Commission Appointments.
If you have any questions, please contact the Mayor’s office at 860-584-6250 or visit the City website at www.ci.bristol.ct.us and click on Boards and Commissions.
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Copyright 2008. All rights reserved.
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10 comments:
What a joke! Ward wants more people involved....as long as they go along with what he wants. That's why he voted no to let the Charter Rev. recommendations be voted on.
OH WAIT...my mistake...he did. First he said no then he signed the petition so people could have a vote. Cant have it both way's Arty. Right from the start you could have said I don't believe in the COO but think the people should have the right to vote on it. However you couldn't do that because then all your union buddy's would be mad!!
Ward, moving Bristol Back-Ward
August 27, 2008 2:44 PM
So get involved instead of just whining!
$ But gee 2:44, wouldn't the hiring of a COO actually take away the peoples' right to vote for the candidate of their choice? We'll lose the right to vote in (or out) our city's leader. If you're so concerned about losing rights, maybe you should reconsider the COO thing, but OH WAIT...my mistake...this isn't really about your concern over the voters' rights. This is all about the evil union and getting back at Mayor Ward! He's getting people involved and doing a great job, and that's not making you very happy, huh? Well, I guess if you can't get elected, you might as well try to get hired!
Maybe Don Soucy can go on the library board - let's remember that one can serve, and serve honorably, only if they tow the correct political line.
And Soucy did not tow the correct political line, so there will be no book clubs for him!
I know of people that offered to serve, volunteered, weren't even considered.
Gues you gotta be a yes man.
$ But gee 2:44, wouldn't the hiring of a COO actually take away the peoples' right to vote for the candidate of their choice? We'll lose the right to vote in (or out) our city's leader. If you're so concerned about losing rights, maybe you should reconsider the COO thing, but OH WAIT...my mistake...this isn't really about your concern over the voters' rights. This is all about the evil union and getting back at Mayor Ward! He's getting people involved and doing a great job, and that's not making you very happy, huh? Well, I guess if you can't get elected, you might as well try to get hired!
Well Said. I for one look forward to sending in my resume and getting involved!
quite obvious to me that if ward wants to evaluate the success of an idea, he only has to come to this site - the negativism displayed here should serve as a barometer for positive ratings from the majority of us normal people who are looking for ways to "MOVE BRISTOL FORWARD."
Keep up the good work Art.
Has this administration appoined any minorities?
I know that the last administration did make an effort in that area and did make some progress.
Hope it continues.
The last administration more than tripled the number of appointed minorities.
And increased the number of women too.
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