A great debate! Something we can all talk about and even agree to disagree! Yea to see all the love (mostly) for New Haven! some of my fav underrated: Richmond Va, Buffalo NY, and new fav Vallejo CA #peoplelovecitydebates
@davidwade Jack's joke shop. Downtown crossing. Thought it was wonderland, jokes and novelties on every surface. Loved seeing it revived in a scene of Good Will Hunting.
"Legislative leadership is very very different than executive leadership. " when we choose mayors make sure that person has either some executice leadership experience, are good at hiring and leading teams that know the ropes, and time to adjust to a new managmement style
Now look, I believe in public service and government service. There is great value in it.
But legislative leadership is very, VERY different from executive leadership. Whitmire's professional experience is in compromise, legislative incrementalism, and backroom deals.
@seandsweeney Would public sector see benefit (housing crisis) or other area benefit (fill long term empty lot) that could bring public sector support (subsidy, tax benefit, infra investment) that could fill gap? I would try that before abandoning project in good loc.
Important emphasis from @GavinNewsom: constant citizenry not just episodic citizenry around elections. We will all do better with a more consistent effort at civic life!