vision2020@moscow.com: Re: Politicians using 2020
Re: Politicians using 2020
Bill London (london@wsu.edu)
Mon, 19 Jan 1998 07:56:54 -0800
Tim Lohrmann's posting turns upside-down previous discussions among 2020
organizers and posted messages to this list. Since that causes us to look
at the issue from a different perspective, my thanks to Tim for bringing it
up.....
One of the reasons we started this list was to encourage input to
officials (elected or staff, local or state). We welcomed TTrail's very
detailed and regular postings about the legislative session, and then his
messages throughout the year.
I still welcome them. There is a huge difference between what Chenowith
mailed at public expense and what TTrail is doing. Chenowith's tabloid was
all puffery, stories written to showcase The Helen with plenty of rah-rah.
TTrail's postings are substantive and timely reportings of what's
happening--plus the opportunity to offer input to the legislator/reporter.
Another big difference between Chenowith's mailing and TTrail's postings is
cost to us (TTrail's work is all free, Chenowith's cost big dollars to
print and mail).
I have spoken with TTrail, first, encouraging him to continue his
reporting, and second, brainstorming with him ways to get other public
officials to contribute to this on-line conversation. So far, he's the
only one.
Tim has a point. Yes, TTrail's postings are self-serving. His
willingness to support our on-line network certainly encourages me to vote
for him. However, TTrail's postings are also amazingly informative and
valuable. I want him to continue. I'd like to see other political figures
(from the Moscow City Council, from the Latah County Commissioners office,
etc) try to equal his commitment to information-sharing.
Do you agree?
--BL
At 01:47 PM 1/18/98 -0800, you wrote:
>I'm interested to know if there are any ground rules on the use of
>vision 2020 by politicians. We all received Helen Chenoweth's multi
>page tabloid. We all helped pay for it as well. I'm sure many on the
>list would agree with Mark Trahant that this tabloid was a bit out of
>line.
>Now we are being treated to a state Legislator actively
>running for re-election and using 2020 to make us aware of his
>accomplishments and goals. Will this be allowed to continue up until
>the day of the primary? Until November? I'd like to see a bit of
>discussion on just where getting information to the voters ends and
>free campaigning begins. It might be an opportunity to get a feel for
>any rules that subscribers might think are appropriate.
> Thanks for the list, Tim Lohrmann
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