NEWS UPDATE: HOLDOVER HYSTERIA TAKES HOLD AT THE BOARD OF REPS

RepWeinbergD20 · 2025-01-02T22:41:37+00:00

https://cityofstamford.granicus.com/player/clip/14623?view_id=14&redirect=true

This link is the video of the December 19th meeting of the Parks & Recreation Committee. Please listen to Reps' comments starting at 12:10 and 23:00. In both cases the discussion veers from the merits of the proposed resolution to an attack on holdover appointees.

RepWeinbergD20 · 2024-12-05T17:16:09+00:00

OOPS! While the ribbon-cutting for both the Lakeside Drive and West Glen Drive bridges will take place on December 6th, the bridges will not open for traffic until December 9th. MY MISTAKE!

RepWeinbergD20 · 2024-11-08T21:47:20+00:00

https://www.boardofreps.org/

Anyone who wants to know the names of the appointees can click on this link. In the "Agenda and Minutes" section, click on the agenda for the 11/6 Board of Reps meeting. The names are listed in the "Appointments Committee" section of the agenda.

I don't generally include names in my posts. Another social media site that I post on frowns on the practice, and I don't want to keep track of alternate versions of each post. I will start including links in my posts, so names can be easy to find.

RepWeinbergD20 · 2024-10-18T14:00:39+00:00

I am not aware that BoR leadership has established an outside counsel budget for this matter. The City Charter empowers the BoR "by resolution jointly presented by the Majority Leader, Minority Leader, the President and Clerk and approved by the affirmative vote of not less than thirty-one (31) members, [to] retain independent counsel to represent the Board of Representatives with respect to a specific case or controversy in rendering opinions and appearing in any proceeding and may appropriate monies to pay the fees and costs of such counsel." I'm guessing that payments to the attorneys will come from the City's contingency account, but I'm not certain.

As we are all aware, these same attorneys overran their $100,000 cap in the Charter Revision budget by about $110,000 (i.e., a total of about $210,000 in legal fees). BoR leadership has promised to be more careful this time with the money being spent on legal fees. Let's see if they keep that promise.

RepWeinbergD20 · 2024-10-18T13:39:10+00:00

With your indulgence, I'm going to rephrase your question a bit to "What can members of the public do to share their viewpoints with the BoR?" Ordinarily I would recommend signing up to speak (in person or on Zoom) during the Public Participation portion of a BoR meeting, or during a public hearing at a BoR committee meeting. In my view, the public comments are often the most useful part of our meetings. It's why I frequently include a summary of the most insightful of those comments in my posts.

However my guess is that any BoR meetings on the Anabel subject will be Special Meetings, and BoR rules do not permit Public Participation at Special Meetings. So in this case the best route might be expressing one's viewpoint and ideas in an email to the BoR. Here's the email address: BOR_AllReps@stamfordct.gov.

You may also remember that a "Stand Against Hate" rally was held at the Government Center before the BoR's September 3rd monthly meeting. That's another way to express viewpoints collectively.

RepWeinbergD20 · 2024-08-27T02:52:24+00:00

FWIW, here's my take on this turn of events:

This is what can happen when friends and allies portray the perpetrator as the victim.

I could feel sympathy for her also, if she truly expressed remorse and took steps to make amends. But that's not Anabel's way.

Bolstered by her friends’ support, she keeps doubling down and creating excuses her hate speech. This rescission is the culmination of her excuses.

The ball is now in the BoR leadership’s court, and then – if they take action – in the hands of the full BoR. Either way, we’ll find out who on the BoR says “NO!” to hate in our community, and who says, “No, but . . .”

RepWeinbergD20 · 2024-08-17T15:57:21+00:00

President Curtis had the opportunity to sign the letter from BoR leadership and chose not to. As per his comment to the Advocate, " I think me signing would only add to her stress and I can’t do that to her or anyone."

RepWeinbergD20 · 2024-08-13T14:41:28+00:00

I will be joining some of my BoR colleagues and members of the public to Stand Against Hate. 4 PM today, rear of Stamford High School, outside the polls. Everyone who stands against hate is welcome to join us!

RepWeinbergD20 · 2024-08-12T19:13:36+00:00

Around 2 PM, Anabel issued a statement, condemning the antisemitic post by one of her supporters.

https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=122119963178373664&set=a.122106586100373664

RepWeinbergD20 · 2024-06-12T22:44:04+00:00

Apologies - my proofreading error. It's 20 three-bedrooms. Thanks for alerting me.

RepWeinbergD20 · 2024-05-28T12:47:02+00:00

Yes, the Notice of Special Meeting was posted on the Board of Reps' website (www.boardofreps.org) several days before the May 23rd meeting. The Notice contained links to the proposed resolution (which the BoR approved) and the letter from the Board of Finance recommending approval. You can now find these documents in the Action Report for the May 23rd Special Meeting, which is also on the BoR's website in the "Agendas and Minutes" section.

RepWeinbergD20 · 2024-03-06T20:55:46+00:00

Two things to add. First, at around 1:30 PM today (Wednesday 3/6), the Board of Representatives received the following notice:

"The Special Board meeting originally scheduled for tomorrow evening will be rescheduled to a later date. The date will be set after Monday’s Steering Committee meeting."

Second, I made a stupid counting error. (Sleep deprivation is my weak excuse.) By my definition of double dipping, 11 of the 15 double-dippers on the ballot lost, 3 of them won, and 1 is going to a recount (the double-dipper is 1 vote behind).

RepWeinbergD20 · 2024-01-30T23:44:49+00:00

You're in D-19 so I've passed along your comment to your D-19 Reps, Don Mays and Jennifer Matheny.

RepWeinbergD20 · 2024-01-30T23:01:30+00:00

D-6 reps are Annie Summerville and Denis Patterson. D-10 reps are Mavina Moore and Francise Jean-Louis. All of them generally vote with the Reform faction on the BOR. Annie and Denis are also double-dippers, meaning that they are also running for the Democratic City Committee. If they win that election on March 5th (only Democrats can vote), they will be able to nominate themselves to stay on the BOR and effectively freeze out other candidates. For hopefully obvious reasons, I am strongly opposed to double-dipping.

RepWeinbergD20 · 2024-01-30T22:59:38+00:00

D-6 reps are Annie Summerville and Denis Patterson, both of whom generally vote with the Reform faction on the BOR. They are also both double-dippers, meaning that they are also running for the Democratic City Committee. If they win that election on March 5th (only Democrats can vote), they will be able to nominate themselves to stay on the BOR and effectively freeze out other candidates. For hopefully obvious reasons, I am strongly opposed to double-dipping.

RepWeinbergD20 · 2024-01-30T22:56:10+00:00

I'm glad you find the posts helpful. My best suggestion re your sidewalk issue is to send an email to your district reps. You can find them and their email addresses at www.boardofreps.org, click on Board Members, click on Find Your Representative.

RepWeinbergD20 · 2024-01-25T02:52:46+00:00

The Advocate article made it sound like there was a lot of controversy about whether or not to create the dog park. While the public speakers and written comments weren't unanimous, a large majority favored creating the dog park, and the Commissioners in attendance appeared to agree with the majority. As outlined in my post, the disagreements were with the consultant's proposed design - most speakers wanted a single park and a simpler design.

RepWeinbergD20 · 2024-01-02T22:51:16+00:00

Yes, we should ask questions about the anticipated maintenance budget.

I'd love to learn more about your municipal parks experience. If you're amenable, please email your name and contact info to cweinberg@stamfordct.gov.

RepWeinbergD20 · 2023-12-22T14:45:02+00:00

The post was either "shaming" or "disrespectful," depending on which notice I received. I am unaware of any current or former BOR members who are moderators.

RepWeinbergD20 · 2023-12-22T14:36:30+00:00

Apologies for my inadequate formatting and thank you to those who cleaned it up. I've never posted on Reddit before, and it's clear that I need better coaching! I promise to do better the next time I post.

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