1. NATIONAL RECOGNITION
The Huffington Post:
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/wenonah-hauter/murky-waters-in-allentown_b_2964807.html
I said it before and I'll say it again, Allentown, PA has ALWAYS needed a good PR campaign in order to assist it in getting back on track, but now with national coverage like this, it is imperative we do something soon! In fact, after this story was placed into the blogsphere, Philadelphia ran this one:
http://m.nbcphiladelphia.com/nbcphilly/pm_108049/contentdetail.htm?contentguid=mcIaxQ9O .
People may talk about perspectives and the realities of living in Allentown but either way, the Public will form their own opinion and THEIR decisions are the only ones that really matter in the end.... i.e. they visit our locations, spend the money, and add to our economy.
2. CITY COUNCIL QUESTIONS
It was the day that being a City representative may have seemed more like a burden than a privilege and the name, Rich Fegley, is probably still ringing in their ears.... The public went to voice their opinions about the Water Lease issue which would effect their livelihoods financially for years to come and, well, read and view the following:
http://www.wfmz.com/news/news-regional-lehighvalley/Allentown-City-Council-denies-residents-a-chance-to-speak-on-water-lease/-/132502/19580886/-/item/0/-/cb7hci/-/index.html
This is the video that exposed people to the Realities of Allentown Leadership:
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=10152346674813475
And this is the response the Leadership received:
http://landing.newsinc.com/
Now, to be fair, an Associate of mine predicted that the Allentown City Council event would end as it did, but I was hoping that the "powers that be" would give the public their DUE. He stated earlier , "Well tonight, there can be no discussion unless council decides to suspend the rules and vote on the resolution. I doubt they will. The ordinance must be introduced and go through committee." Around 8pm I spoke to another Associate who messaged, City Council President "Julio Guridy is refusing to let the public ask questions or talk about the water lease! Freedom of speech?!?! Not here in Allentown! Is anyone with the ACLU?" In my opinion, it's not like they DIDN'T know people had planned to be there to speak, and if they didn't, then we have a serious issue with our representatives either purposely or unintentionally not knowing the habits/actions of its residents/people. Either way, it's NOT a good thing....
Government Transparency and Community Empowerment have always been a huge part of my platform and day to day message to people. I am glad to see others are starting to utilize their strength and it is inspiring others to , hopefully, do the same.
It is believed that implementing marches, executing boycotts and other acts of civil disobedience are needed to make change and get the "powers that be" to pay attention. The reality is that Mr. Rich Fegley did what ALL of us should do: "our homework" and researched the guidelines, rules, and regulations, thus, he was able to speak TRUTH to POWER with authority! Many of us calling for change to "the system" should be following his example.
FOR MORE INFORMATION:
Hear Rich Fegley and other awesome Community Leaders at the "TAKE ACTION & VOTE" EVENT, May 18, 2013 at PITCHERS, 570 Union Blvd, Allentown, PA from Noon - 6pm !
https://www.facebook.com/events/431022060317591/?fref=ts
THE MEET and GREET with CITY COUNCIL CANDIDATE
Alfonso Todd, April 10, 2013 at The Hamilton Business Center,
1101 Hamilton Street, Allentown, PA from 3pm - 8pm !
https://www.facebook.com/events/122535597935584/
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