On Friday morning I was at Tim Ramos' well attended press conference. His speech mainly had to do with the recent shootings, and that as mayor he would do better than the current administration. He stressed restoring community policing, a temporary curfew for young people, and city sponsored youth activities.
I've known of the Ramos family for years. since his brother Steve ran for Harrisburg a number years ago. Tim, as was Steve, is on the Republican ticket. While most of the local Latinos are affiliated with the Democratic Party, Tim's earnestness transcends party considerations.
Although I took pictures showing the crowd, I use this picture with Ramos' back to the camera, taken after the press conference, to illustrate his ability to reach out and relate on a one to one basis.
Like Yourself Michael,
ReplyDeleteWe have known the Ramos Family also for years.
Steve and I have been working on Military Veteran and Community projects for over the past 15 years.
We, as do may of my neighbors, fully support Tim for Mayor, and are working hard to that end!!
"The Old Allentown Curmudgeon"......PJF
Its refreshing to see someone challenging The Democratic Machine.I was under the impression the A.P.D. was practicing community policing since the early 90's .
ReplyDeleteWouldnt hurt either to lobby the state for a state police task force to on a temporary and strategic basis launch a gang busting program. Former NY types do not have much respect for local law enforcement but State police is a different story. Much like NY Mafia and Drug Gang busting Techniques. So its up to our current state reps to show their influence and create if they have to a strategic solution which if successfull could be done in other cities in Pa. Too much all talk and no action. Try something people.
ReplyDeleteI will be supporting Tim, clearly the wheels have come off of the machine that Ed built. Time for a fresh start.
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