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"A DEFINITE, ABSOLUTE, UNEQUIVOCAL NO, THEN MAYBE THEN YES.... MAYBE"

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Anonymous Anonymous said...

Pedro didn't jockey his way into the Council President seat out of order and close his law firm down just to run Hartford for 18 months. He will be running again.

The more important question is does Hartford want him back. He seems like a nice enough guy and talks a good game but you know what they say, "talk is cheap".

So far his actions are weak and if he's not willing to spearhead the ousting of corrupt officials through his city he's worthless to us.

The number one problem with Hartford is not the parks, the lack of cops, the potholes, or Park Street needing repairs. The number one problem, that's bleeding into all the other problems, is CORRUPT LEADERSHIP throughout Hartford. For whatever reason he's unwilling to stand up to this so we need to vote him out next election.

November 24, 2010 at 4:33 PM

Anonymous Gregory said...

I think if you one were to look at the projected deficit coming up this year, few (if any) of those millions would be tied to this so called corruption at City Hall. The factors contributing to the upcoming projected deficit and shouts corruption left and right won't help one bit.

So you don't like that Pedro didn't let go someone YOU think is corrupt. What does that prove?

The man is a politician that, like many in similar positions, has taken care of a few friends and got rid of a few enemies upon his ascension. This has happen since the beginning of time.

also, Kevin, you tout the godliness of Mayor Mike who, last I saw, made a living/reputation off of attending any social event where a pint was available. You can't knock Pedro for doing the same thing on top of making some very real day to day decisions.

November 24, 2010 at 5:01 PM

Blogger KEVIN BROOKMAN said...

Gregory,

I am not criticizing any of the "feel good" aspects of the Mayor's performance. He is doing a terrific job in all portions of that, and quite frankly I'm not sure how he finds the time to do that. I tongue -in-cheek mention him rescuing a cat from a tree, but he has been at almost every incident that affects the people of Hartford whether it is a fire, a bad accident or a police officer being shot. I had so many positive comments from people, many of them from the suburbs, who saw or spoke with the Mayor at the Jazz Fest in Bushnell Park where he was out there shaking hands and talking to people.

With that said though, he also has to be willing to take stands on issues that don't make him feel good or popular, but they need to be done.

That's what leadership is about, dealing with the good as well as the bad and if he thinks that people aren't noticing that he is wrong.

November 24, 2010 at 5:15 PM

Anonymous Anonymous said...

Don't worry, I think your prayers will be answered when he proposes massive layoffs or a hefty Mil increase this upcoming budget year. In the meantime, I would rather have him spend his time working on issues where he can actually make a difference instead of opining on things where he can't.

November 24, 2010 at 5:41 PM

Anonymous Gregory said...

By the way, that last comment was me.

November 24, 2010 at 5:43 PM

Blogger KEVIN BROOKMAN said...

Gregory,

You forgot to mention the end of the tax reval phase-in. If nothing happens with that it won't be popular when some homeowners potentially see their property taxes doubled this year.

November 24, 2010 at 5:47 PM

Anonymous Anonymous said...

I agree Kevin, rescuing cats and visiting injured cops is fantastic (that's more than Eddie ever did) but to stay publicly silent to all the corruption is what they call "enabling". As nice of a guy as he is, if he can't be strong where Hartford needs it most, he's not what Hartford needs.

The fact he is not willing to take a stand on things that make him look unpopular supports the notion he want's to run for Mayor next election.

I'm not so sure he can do much about felon Eddie getting a job with a private company, or Rosie.

November 24, 2010 at 6:25 PM

Blogger KEVIN BROOKMAN said...

He may not be able to do much about Perez or Rose, but people want to hear him say something and take a stand.

And a quick call to his new Corp. Counsel telling her that no outside work goes to the Crumbie Law Group as long as Rose is there is a simple fix. Anyone familiar with Rose's legal skills as shown while he was at City Hall knows that this was not a job offer based on merit.

As far as Perez and CARC, a simple statement to any group or non-profit funded with taxpayers dollars that these types of things will not be tolerated and that future funding requests will be examined closely. It sends a message and that is what people want to hear from their "leaders". We know the Council won't do it, but we can hope and expect that our Mayor will

November 24, 2010 at 6:37 PM

Anonymous Vito said...

Forget about a simple statement to CARC. If CARC is not in compliance with the city's procurement process as far as its hiring of Eddie, then it's contract needs to be terminated for cause. I believe this point was made by someone else the last time you mentioned this issue. Get a copy of all of CARC's contracts/funding agreements with the city so you can see for yourself.

November 24, 2010 at 7:41 PM

Anonymous Anonymous said...

"no outside work goes to the Crumbie Law Group as long as Rose is there."

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I guess one can file that one under "things YOU feel are bad." Who cares where Rose ended up? You want Segarra to target John Rose and not do any business with whatever firm that is?!

I have a bigger problem with his current selection for Corp Council then any vindictive need to blackball the previous one.

November 25, 2010 at 3:59 AM

Anonymous Anonymous said...

Amazing that while Pedro is claiming poor us and is spending hundreds of thousands remodeling offices and moving staff around to all different offices. How can they even DISCUSS layoffs while wasting huge sums of meaningless renovations. This is the biggest disgrace in the City right now.

November 25, 2010 at 9:47 AM

Anonymous HA HA HA said...

Pedro played you all

November 25, 2010 at 11:40 AM

Anonymous Anonymous said...

Pedro is full of you know what. He is continuing to give jobs to family and friends and oh yes it is no different than it has always been, but in these tough times he needs to set the pace and finally do what is right for the city. Yes he is playing all of you.

November 25, 2010 at 11:54 AM

Anonymous Anonymous said...

I have to ask -- what could Pedro have done about the hiring of Rose or Matt? Neither was ever arrested or convicted of a crime. If the Mayor of a city speaks out publicly against their being hired for positions, they could sue and win for slander. He is a public official, not an opinion columnist, and his words carry weight. He can't condemn someone being hired for a position without some legal basis for doing so.

November 25, 2010 at 8:29 PM

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