The Genesee County Young Democrats would like to congratulate Dayne Walling on receiving our endorsement for mayor of Flint. This is an important election as Flint is in a position of change and transition. In this time of change, Flint needs a mayor with fresh, intelligent ideas and a proven track record.
Mr. Walling's alternative methods for rebuilding Flint focus on community involvement and are necessary changes from the overly bureaucratic structure that has plagued Flint since its growth from a logging community to an industrial center. At a time when localities receive fewer federal dollars, watch as their populations disintegrate, and suffer from political corruption, Flint's community is the solution for rebuilding Flint. At the center of Flint's future is the next generation. Young people will shape the next decade for Flint and Mr. Walling is perfect to lead us to this destination.
Mr. Walling also has tremendous experience for his age. He is Flint's only Rhode Scholar. He assisted the redevelopment of our nation's capitol by bringing millions in grant money in his role working for the Mayor of Washington D.C.. Never once did he forget about his roots in Flint. As co-founder of the Flint Club, Mr. Walling created a way for former Flint residents living abroad to reinvest in their home town and aid its comeback. Finally, Mr. Walling came home to work for the Genesee Land Bank, a nationally renowned governmental organization built to redevelop beleaguered neighborhoods in Genesee County.
The GCYD would like to thank both candidates for their prompt and complete responses to our questionnaires. We wish Mr. Walling luck and look forward to working with his campaign in the month of October. This election is incredibly important and if anyone would like to assist us in taking back Flint, call Keith Flynn at 810-625-0741. Or check out Mr. Walling website and contact Mr. Walling's campaign headquarters at 940 S. Grand Traverse Flint, MI 48502, 810-233-9190. Also, check out the coverage of the endorsement in the Flint Journal.
9 comments:
Do any the the younger Democrats live in Flint?
What happens when Williamson wins and you need get out the vote help in the general election? Haven't you hurt the party with this non partisan endorsement?
Actually, most of the Young Dems live in Flint. As for our members who live outside of Flint in Genesee County, this is an election that matters for everyone in this county. Flint is important to the success of the entire county.
As for Williamson winning, not if we have anything to do about it.
We have not hurt the party by sticking to our beliefs. There was an informed debate over the candidates and it was clear to most that Mr. Williamson was not a Democrat according to his own response to a fair questionnaire submitted to both candidates. Plus, the Genesee County Democratic Party has recognized this by endorsing Walling as well. If anything, this endorsement represents party unity.
Greater Flint AFL-CIO endorses Williams. The UAW dominated the Genesee County Democratic Party. Is this a fight between two Unions using the Party as the battlefield or has the Genesee County Democratic Party been split down the middle by its leadership?
It has.
Join the people that believe in the future of Flint at:
http://flintdemocrats.blogspot.com/
The Democratic Party should not be split. Williamson contributed to the George W. Bush campaign twice. Both he and his wife gave the maximum contribution. If he looks like a Republican, smells like a Republican, and sounds like a Republican, then he just might be a Republican.
This is the most important election in Flint's history. For the Democratic Party to not get involved would be disingenuous considering the Party's longtime concern and outreach to the city of Flint.
As for the AFL-CIO or the UAW, neither of these organizations played a role in the GCYD endorsement. The members of the GCYD voted on Dayne Walling because he was obviously the best candidate considering his impressive response to our questionnaire.
We have no doubt that Dayne Walling had the qualifications and vision to create a better Flint. And the real Genesee County Democratic Party (the one sanctioned by the Michigan Democratic Party, not Don Williamson) is firmly behind Mr. Walling's fresh approach.
Also, in this climate of corruption here in Flint, I find it difficult to understand why our voice should be silenced. City hall has been plagued by Mr. Williamson's corruption for too long and it is time for a change. The only "Tammany Hall" being erected here is the one constructed by Williamson and his supporters. Williamson does not own Flint politics, the Democratic Party, nor Flint's voice and it is time that rational citizens of this great city take these things back.
-Keith
Check out http://flintdemocrats.blogspot.com/
What do you Flintoids think of my Response to
11903. Vote 4 Williamson IF..... by 1. gotthestones, 10/3/07 20:55 ET
YOU [gotthestones] SAID:You want more of the same of what you've been getting, like:
ANSWER: Well lets see...
1. YOU SAID:High rates of crime; enough to be at the top of the National lists that are published for all the world to see
THE TRUTH: A lead story on TV 12 today was that the crime rate is going down.
2. YOU SAID:High unemployment
THE TRUTH: This is a state wide problem directly attributed to the demise of the auto industry.
3. YOU SAID:Blight
THE TRUTH: House are being torn down, neighborhoods cleaned up, in-fill housing being built, more progress in the last two years that the last 12.
4. YOU SAID:Lack of police and fire.
THE TRUTH: Both have contracts and on TV 12 news tonite said the administration is expanding these departments into the Social Security Building.
YOU SAID:No confidence votes for lackeys he "sticks" in positions where nobody approves
THE TRUTH: The no confidence vote is shown to be irresponsible with the declining crime rate. The chief appears to be smarter and tougher than most. In the hot bed of Flint Politics he is doing the job and still has a protected job. Near brilliant!
5. YOU SAID:Constant wrangling with the City Council members (not all his fault, but mostly).
THE TRUTH: This is mostly the council that took us into receivership and will return us under Walling.
6. YOU SAID:No lure for big business to come back to Flint - ever
THE TRUTH: Downtown is filling up, GM is brining in new jobs.
7. YOU SAID:Being on the list for worst places in America to live
THE TRUTH: Brought to you by Stanley and most of the current city council but being turned around by Williamson.
YOU SAID:You want more of the same of what you've been getting, like:
THE ANSWER: YES
YOU ARE 0 FOR 7 BUDDY.
What hope does a 33yr old white political neophyte with no business sense or street smarts have.
His assertion that as a Rhodes scholar he is the ONE
[ala matrix].
I don’t believe in Oracles nor in him. He is not the ONE.
His campaign is permeated with the aura of elitism.
This is a town of working people, a majority that are poor, another majority that are not cacusasion.
Everyone wants tough leadership. Walling is not the one.
So mabey based on competence and being the only viable option Donald Williamson for Mayor is THE ONE
for more see
http://flintdemocrats.blogspot.com/
Well apparently, the GCYD is not alone in our problems with Williamson or our support of Dayne Walling. Here is a comment to "Honorable Buck's" post at his fradulent Democratic Party website:
Drumdude said...
You Said: a lead story on channel 12(the ceo has lunch with the don every week) says the crime rate is going down.
Fact: There are no actual law enforcement techniques that prevent or reduce homicides. All of the other crimes are manipulated by the City's computer system. Just like they say 911 response time is down. Just ask the person who waits 4 hours for the police to show.
You Said: Unemployment is a statewide problem created by the demise of the auto industry.
Fact: The auto industry started pulling out 20 years ago. Part of Flint's problem is they keep blaming GM for their problems.
You Said: Houses are being torn down, neighborhoods cleaned up, in fill housing being built, more progress in the last 2 years than the last 12.
Fact: Houses are being torn down, finally and some new houses are being built, but who can afford to live in the new houses with our skyrocketing unemployment. Neighborhoods being cleaned up??? Outside of the houses being torn down, I don't see it, or is Don gonna put some dumpsters out in a last minute attempt to get re-elected.
You Said: The police and fire both have contracts and TV 12 says they are expanding into the Social Security Building.
Fact: Both do have contracts, thanks to Don's last minute offer to the fire department in return for a political endorsement. Why would they move into the Social Security Building when staffing levels are down and there is no internal communication already? Oh...maybe its for his Secret Nazi SS police squad.
You Said: the no confidence vote is shown to be irresponsible with the declining crime rate. The chief appears to be smarter and tougher than most. In the hotbed of Flint politics he is doing the job and still has a protected job. Near brilliant.
Fact: The chief has ZERO bearing on the crime rate in Flint nor the job the officers are doing on the street. If the officers are doing a good job its due to their independent motivation and desire to rid the City of crime. The Chief is about as tough as a wet noodle. The Chief doesn't even make decisions that affect the department, he just takes his orders from the Don like a good little lap dog should. No officers respect him. He is useless. (Look above for response to lowering crime rates.)
You Said: The city council took us into receivership and will again under Walling.
Fact: Hoodrow Stanley took us to receivership. There is only two council people left from the receivership days. If the Don gets re-elected, instead of receivership we'll be bankrupt. See today's Journal article reference ridiculous lawsuit payouts.
You Said: Downtown is filling up and GM is bringing in new jobs.
Fact: Don has nothing to do with either of these. The Genesee Land Bank and the Mott Foundation are luring businesses downtown(with the help of some others) and GM tosses some jobs to the UAW to sell all the concessions. GM refuses to negotiate with Flint for progress as long as Don is in office.
You Said: Being one of the worst places to live is brought to us by Hoodrow and the City council and being turned around by Williamson.
Fact: Flint has been there before and Williamson has done nothing. (See above entry for city council involvement.) Don couldn't even run his millionaires club because he has no real idea how to run or start a business. What ever happened to all the manufacturing jobs he was supposed to bring into Flint? How many of Donny-Lous dealerships are inside the city limits? Don could care less about Flint or its residents, this is all about the Don, his ego, and his wallet.
You Said: I want more of the same.
FACT: you are an idiot.
You struck out worse.
Flint needs a young intelligent person with real political experience and a vision. Not some felon who runs the city like the mafia, ordering hits on people who don't obey his commands or kiss his ring.
Vote for change!www.votewalling.com
Thursday, October 4, 2007
Will Firefighters UNION leave the Democratic Party after they have endorsed Williamson?
http://flintdemocrats.blogspot.com/
aND YOU CALLED ME AN IDIOT!
The GCYD endorses on principle. The firefighters can believe what they want. However, we believe that change is needed in Flint. Most Democrats believe change is needed in Flint. We must stick to our conventions and the conventions of our members for us to be responsible leaders in Genesee County.
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