A DAY OF REST...

Have a glorious Sunday.
Jump on a bike, go for a walk, or simply sit in your backyard and read a good book.
We are blessed to live in this wonderful weather.
Let’s cherish the good!

Me? I have a race to win... consider me in high alert! I will be reading the City's Fiscal Year 2007/08 Budget Narrative recently posted online.

How did I find myself here?
...reading dry financials on a glorious Sunday morning?

Well it started in 1999, when I entered the arena of city government by running for City Commission District 3. At that time our block was the furthest north boundary to what is now Commissioner Kimberly Mitchell’s district. While I was considering a second jab at the seat,(then held by Mary Brandenburg) redistricting was in progress. The census had just been released and it was the “elected officials” who determined the new boundary lines. Before I could say “I’m in this race” I was forced out of the race when the boundary was shifted one street south, removing me from challenging Commissioner Brandenburg. I don't have to tell you who moved the line do I?

It was a taste of politics which spoke volumes to the “political process”. In hindsight, it was a twofold blessing. First, Kimberly Mitchell entered that race and eventually won against all odds, unseating the incumbent. (Political pundits will always claim that it is near impossible to unseat incumbent, I’ll explain later why.) The second reason, I have now come to believe, was a fortunate turn for me. It strengthened my resolve to represent the community. My desire to serve became more imbedded in my heart as I saw a need for full engagement in our City.

Since then I have remained actively engaged in issues regarding all parts of the City. My regular appearance at almost all public meetings earned me the respect of our current Mayor, when she announced at a large gathering in the Cuillo Theater, that she "didn’t know anyone who attended as many meetings as Alex Vizoso Saylor." That’s me. A regular meeting going watchdog… yes, I am part of what Mayor Frankel refers to as the peanut gallery. Is that a compliment?

So I am loaded with all this information to share, on things I have heard, actions I have witnessed and behaviors inappropriate to leaders; which I have had to personally bear, along with others.
So here on this blog, I share my experiences with you the stakeholders of our City.
What you decide to do with these words and information is up to you.

So have a glorious Sunday.
Jump on a bike, go for a walk, or simply sit in your backyard and read a good book.
We are blessed to live in this wonderful weather.
Let’s cherish the good!
I have a Budget Narrative to read...I think I will read it outside.