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As a 21-year resident of the Washington Heights section of Skinker DeBaliviere, I have long been concerned about fair representation from this section on the council and in various activities.
In the early 1980s, after a dispute about the future of Nina Place, Washington Heights left the council.
In the early 90s, several geographic areas did receive seats on the council; otherwise, at-large seats were used to insure inclusivity. Today, for various reasons including needed skills, the at-large members are most often from the Rosedale part of the neighborhood. It’s time to have an equitable solution.
I have previously advocated in this column for the identical rules for representation for the whole neighborhood.
We are going to stand or fall as one neighborhood. SDCC president, Katrina Stierholz, is interested in addressing this question.
The vice president, Mike Noble, of 57xx McPherson will spearhead the effort. Hopefully, all residents will lend their views. It’s time, after almost 3 decades, to have a unified neighborhood. Speaking of representation, our able state representative, Rachel Storch, did not seek reelection. Four candidates are contending to replace her — Susan Carlson, Amy Hilgemann, David Leibholtz, and Daniel Schesch.
All of Skinker DeBaliviere lies in the 64th District.
In order to enable residents to learn more about the 4 candidates, the Skinker DeBaliviere Community Council will sponsor a forum so that we can hear and question those seeking this office.
It will probably be in July and we will receive flyers about the day and time. Candidates will also attend the 28th Ward Regular Democrats meeting on June 17 at 7:30pm, at Dressel’s Pub on Euclid.
Originally published in The Times of Skinker-DeBaliviere, Summer 2010.
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