New Haven Independent

Posted by: daniel sumrall | April 24, 2007 8:03 AM

3--in a town where so much power is concentrated in the hands of the mayor it makes more than a little sense to hold the mayor accountable for corruption. nothing earth-shattering in this message, but it's one the majority of NewHaveners want to hear

Posted by: cedarhillresident | April 24, 2007 9:23 AM

2- True this is an issue in New Haven and a big one. But the city is in the prosess of starting to handle it. I think that if he is running on this alone we will be in alot of troble. This city has a list of problems that need to be handled.

Posted by: James | April 24, 2007 4:39 PM

Campaigning is more than pointing out the inadequacies of your opponent. Show me an understanding of the problems, a proven track record of success in those areas identified as critical, and a plan to address them. Give me some substance. Give me a decent alternative to DeStafano.

A hint, folks. New Haven's future lies in economic development, not in placating a culture of victimization. The first guy that actually talks about ED and realistic, sustainable planning gets my vote.

Posted by: strangerthanfiction | April 26, 2007 2:46 PM

#1- New Haven may have many problems that need attention - particularly in the minority neighborhoods- but it has come a long, long way under DeStefano's solid and at times visionary leadership. It was truly a "City in Crisis" under the woefully incompetent leadership of Newton supporter John Daniels. It is however, too bad that during DeStefano's tenure he's had only one serious challenge -- by State Sen. Looney. The city needs good, experienced candidates to bring out the best in our leaders. Jim Newton can do a lot of good in New Haven... but not by being Mayor.