Sep 6, 2018

Ray O'Connell's New Allentown


When I sat down with Ray O'Connell in his office a couple months ago to discuss the park system, I was struck by an offhand comment he made. He had always told himself that if he was ever fortunate enough to become mayor,  he would make every decision in as righteous a fashion as he could.  There was no audience or even a vote to win,  just one gray haired guy talking to another.

On yesterday's post I was struck by a Scott Armstrong comment expressing some optimism about city hall.  O'Connell and some staff members attended a West Park Neighborhood Association meeting, and managed to at least cautiously impress Scott.

A current law suit filed against the city alleges that a police officer was essentially demoted for condoning another officer running for mayor in Pawlowskiville.  Under Pawlowski's too long tenure, city hall became a place of influence, not merit.

When two habitual critics like Armstrong and Molovinsky think that things might be improving.......

photocredit:The Morning Call

3 comments:

  1. Mr O'Connell deserves the support of the people of Allentown.

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  2. As long as he governs for the greater good he will have my support. That will be a refreshing and much needed change for Allentown.

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