One more day about OZ’s Council meeting.
There were two Ordinances accepted on first reading; (1)
creating a Community Emergency Response Team-(CERT). And (2) establishing a “Plainfield African
Caribbean Commission
The CERT is long overdue. Director Green head of the Office
of Emergency Management noted that the Team will be open to all residents. One
of the criteria of membership is passing certain training courses including one
in CPR. Such knowledge would be beneficial to all.
Once again that old horse is pushing the cart. The team has
been organized and activated since Sandy. It is now to become official. There
should be no objections to this Ordinance.
The other proposed Ordinance is a different matter. It seems
to be another one of the Mayor’s lame duck brainstorms typical of someone
seeking another office. Although I cannot visualize this to be of value in a candidacy
for President of the State NAACP.
I have not read the Ordinance in detail so I am not aware of
its charge and scope. If and when I obtain a copy I will post further comments.
However, by its title it seems to exclude those whose
origins were in South America, i.e. other Latinos.
As Councilor Williams pointed out; there already are at
least two inactive Committees or Commissions on the books; the Human Relations
and the “Hispanic Advisory Commission” that might be designated to accomplish
that which this new one is supposed to do.
Motivated by Council action as expressed in a 5/10/2010 press
release from this Mayor’s office; in June 2010 I posted a blog THE
HISPANIC COMMISSION in which I
pointed out certain problems.
I quote in part from the press release: “The Plainfield Advisory
Commission on Hispanic Affairs was the brainchild of former councilman Ray
Blanco and co writer, Norman E. Ortega. The
ordinance was introduced and passed in 2005.
Commissioners have not been appointed until now.
The objective of the commission is to “advise the Mayor and
City Council on the needs, concerns, accomplishments and contributions of the
Hispanic community, as well as the impact of legislation and its effect on the
Hispanic community. “
The boldface is mine, to note that 5 years had passed before
the Mayor’s office took any action and now 3years later something similar is
being offered.
The question is; do we need another Committee/Commission for
functions that are supposedly already provided for by Ordinance?
No we do not. We need someone who is a leader. Creating all these commissions is divisive.
ReplyDeleteHow about a "Plainfield Citizens Who Monitor Ridiculous Actions by the City Council" Commission.
The purpose would be to publicize the stupid actions of the council - like voting for the budget and not knowing what they voted for.
Robinson-Briggs, Balkanizer-in-chief.
ReplyDeleteI concur. So much time is wasted on nonsense. Plainfield is the laughing stock of Union County. We pay the highest taxes for the lowest property values and the dumbest political representation. FYI I want to thank all the bloggers who are diligent in exposing the malfeasance that plague this City. Thank you Old Doc, Bernice & Dan. We need and appreciate you all.
ReplyDeleteI'll gladly serve as a member of the PCWMRACC--if the existing members don't disapprove!
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