New Haven Independent

Posted by: Democratic | November 5, 2008 8:03 AM

Willie Greene
My hat goes off to you...Susie Voight pulled that with a lot of Co-Chairs in the city....since the theme of this election was CHANGE how about voting out the Mayor and all his croonies like Susie Voight...New Haven can't afford another term with these to..the Mayor says he wants another term to change New Haven ..I SAY NO MORE .. NEW HAVEN IT'S TIME FOR A CHANGE....

Posted by: cedarhillresident | November 5, 2008 9:20 AM

Yeah Gary!!!!!!!! Your on your way! Change IS HERE! Not just a win but a total LANDSIDE!!!!!! The people have spoken in EVERY WARD!!! Even with those horrible hand outs the Greens team was handing out!!! Don't underestimate the voters they took the time to be educated!!

Posted by: Mike | November 5, 2008 10:08 AM

Greene hold your head high. You have nothing to be ashamed of. I saw many city employees who worked against you some of which you have assisted in the past. You have for the last 25 plus years have worked hard and have been a voice for many in the district and this city. Unlike CEDARHILLRESIDENT I take no joy in your loss. I applaud and thank you for your contribution to this city and I sincerely hope you will continue to be active. I like your comment regarding your loss to Winfield. I am proud to know you and to have voted for you. You are a class act.

Posted by: da hill | November 5, 2008 10:23 AM

Group,

The reality has more to do with the fact that the democratic "Machine" here in New Haven has slowly become the authority on who can run, for what office, and when...within the city of New Haven. Anyone who challenges this process will be outcasted and have the "Machine" as your opponent. Ask Jackie James, George, Robert Lee, Mike Smart, and all the other Alderfolks that have once been on the side of the Machine, only to have the Machine turn against you when you do not act accordingly. The sad part is how little is given to these candidates (most become indebted for as little as a couple hundred dollars for lawn signs) who in return relinquish their voice to the Machine...I respect the above mentioned group for standing against the Machine and winning their respective races.

Willie Greene, for better or worst, has become the resident Machine anti-hero and voters dont take him as serious. Despite his qualifications, his history makes him look like he runs for every office, every time, to be a pain in the Machines arse.

As for Susie Voigt...Well lets just say that she doesnt do anything, or make any decesion without the consent and approval of the Machine...How can you be an independent democratic voice when your "supplimental" income is directly tied to your appointment as a Marshal...and who does the appointing you ask...Don Destefano.

The Machine is powerful...not because of what the public sees, but because of what takes place behind closed doors and how many elected officials benefit from such an entity. The Machine would be a good thing if there was an opposing party with just as much presence within the city. The Machine is the great white shark in the tiny fish pond of New Haven.

I dont know much about Gary...but my advice is to stay true to yourself...you won your primary without their help, and you dont need their help now to be an effective leader. Call Willie up and have a man to man sit down without the Machine's involvement...Avoid the name calling via news mediums. Willie has a wealth of knowledge that may prove beneficial to you in the future..dont loose your democratic voice through unnecessary associations...good luck

Posted by: FairHavenRes | November 5, 2008 2:12 PM

Rep Elect Holder Winfield, I like the sound of that. Rep Elect Holder Winfield will do his district proud. An intelligent, thoughtful man, we are proud that you will be serving New Haven and the country in this most historic time.

Just awesome!

Posted by: Erica Henson | November 5, 2008 4:21 PM

Congratulations Gary. I am sure you will do your best in your role. You are an upstanding citizen and leader. I gladly applaud you along your road to victory in the footsteps of great leaders like our new President.

Posted by: Insider 2 | November 6, 2008 10:22 PM

Greene's loss was bittersweet. In it all he was apart of making history. The election of President Elect Obama. However there were many that wanted to vote for him but failed to do so due to the fact that the system kicked back the ballot when they voted straight across the democratic line while at the same time trying to vote for Greene. Out of much frustration they voted totally along the democratic line missing the opportunity to vote for Greene. Greene just could not overcome the democratic line. Greene is not the anti-machine hero but he is a proactive agent for human development for all people. I hope he continues to be involved. My only advice I can give him is to back away from Reggie Mayo and company. They have no love for him and take great pride in working against him as they did in this past election and many of his previous efforts over the last few years.