It would be my preference that Allentown was having a robust primary election, with half a dozen candidates on both tickets... That Allentown no longer exists. Once again there are no Republican candidates.
I'm a conservative, who is recommending the candidates I perceive as the most traditional in terms of city policy. They are the candidates who commit to give the police department the most support.
Candida Affa has been a voice in Allentown for decades. Of all the candidates, she has the most institutional knowledge of an older Allentown.
Tino Babayan is an advocate for youth in the city, especially in the Ward. This is his second attempt for a seat at the dais.
Santo Napoli is a stakeholder in the new Allentown. As a merchant on Hamilton Street, he has a realistic view of 2023 Allentown.
Although I would prefer that they were still serving strawberry pie in the Patio at Hess's, that Allentown isn't coming back. I recommend the three candidates listed above for your consideration on May 16th.
Two questions:
ReplyDelete1). Have any of the three taken a stance on the citizen initiative that seeks to send social workers to 911 calls?
2). Out of curiosity, what’s your track record in the past as far as the success of candidates you endorse? Hopefully it’s better than the results of candidates I vote for. I seem to be the kiss of death.
Santo spoke at the West park meeting and came off as reasonable, knowledgeable, and not at all ideological. I think what impressed many of us the most about him however was that after his opportunity to speak at the opening of the meeting he didn't pack up and leave as candidates usually do. He stayed for the entire meeting and spent time afterwards talking to people and listening. The Mayor was also their for the entire meeting and as the meeting was closing was asked if he's like to say anything. Matt seemed to speak common sense. That commodity has been a rare find in the city for over a decade. Let's hope common sense returns as the norm.
ReplyDeleteanon@7:50: they are opposed to that initiative. I seldom endorse.
ReplyDeleteAs a 20+ year homeowner in Allentown, I'm also voting for Affa Babayan and Napoli who seem like moderate Democrats who would reasonably advocate the best for the interests of the entire City. Public safety and Quality of Life are probably my top 2 policy issues.
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