[RP TownTalk] Making your position known

[Rob Oppenheim]

On Thu, 7 Dec 2006 09:24:19 -0800 (PST), Jennifer Gerwig wrote:
>Do the opinions voiced [on this email list] carry any weight when gauging 
>public opinion re: town legislation and direction?
 
Well, they do with me. I view these emails as written, public statements 
that have significant impact. I think some other CM do as well, but not all. 
Most but not all council members are subscribed to this list.
 
Indeed, email is one of the best ways of letting me know your position 
and concerns, either by posting to this list, or by directly emailing me. 
Calling me works too, although I actually prefer emails. 
 
In general, the council is swayed much more by those who speak 
at a meeting than by these emails.
 
CM Donaldson has occasionally indicated that she values personal 
verbal communication over TownTalk emails. Its good that she makes 
it clear how constituents can best communicate with her.
 
I respect CM Donaldson's dedication and hard work on behalf of our town. 
She takes her job as financial chair very seriously and pours over every 
dollar spent. 
 
Mary Donaldson is undergoing hip surgery today (Fri 12/8/06). Please join 
me in wishing her a full and quick recovery.
 
-Rob Oppenheim
 
Ward One Councilman, Riverdale Park
5902 Cleveland Ave
Riverdale Park, Md 20737-1930
 
Home Office: 301 779 1745
 
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