Utica only has faith in a new-comer like Kidd with the perspective of "who can the industry manipulate more?" and a newcomer is a roll of the dice in this respect. Can be easily swayed OR will be difficult to work with, but I think it is more likely Kidd would be easily swayed by good sounding ideas as he would feel the need to quickly prove himself in office.
How quickly this turned into a "phil kidd for mayor" comment fest.
I think if Phil got into office he would realize it is much different than what it appears to be on the surface.
They all have agendas, it is just a matter of picking the one that has at least part of their agenda to actually focus on the people and improve the city.
Jay Williams had an agenda and his strategy has got him into the administration. Don't doubt that Kidd has a personal agenda also, alongside his Defend Youngstown Crusade.
Don't put people, especially candidates for office, on such a high pedastal.
Just read any of the many many posts that Phil Kidd floats out on facebook and you can smell the stench of political ambition that is not unlike the other "corrupt" politicians you rattle off.
Seriously, every post of his is posted as if he is prepping himself for a long career in city politics. It is all for show.
I think a lot of people care about the city, that does not make them fit for Mayor.
Youngstown mayoral candidates address priorities at debate
Terrapinst, thank you for saying what has been on everyone's mind.
March 22, 2013 at 3:11 p.m. permalink suggest removal
Mayor’s race gets clarified
Utica only has faith in a new-comer like Kidd with the perspective of "who can the industry manipulate more?" and a newcomer is a roll of the dice in this respect. Can be easily swayed OR will be difficult to work with, but I think it is more likely Kidd would be easily swayed by good sounding ideas as he would feel the need to quickly prove himself in office.
January 12, 2013 at 11:06 p.m. permalink suggest removal
Mayor’s race gets clarified
How quickly this turned into a "phil kidd for mayor" comment fest.
I think if Phil got into office he would realize it is much different than what it appears to be on the surface.
They all have agendas, it is just a matter of picking the one that has at least part of their agenda to actually focus on the people and improve the city.
Jay Williams had an agenda and his strategy has got him into the administration. Don't doubt that Kidd has a personal agenda also, alongside his Defend Youngstown Crusade.
Don't put people, especially candidates for office, on such a high pedastal.
January 11, 2013 at 5:20 p.m. permalink suggest removal
Sammarone won’t run for Youngstown mayor
Just read any of the many many posts that Phil Kidd floats out on facebook and you can smell the stench of political ambition that is not unlike the other "corrupt" politicians you rattle off.
Seriously, every post of his is posted as if he is prepping himself for a long career in city politics. It is all for show.
I think a lot of people care about the city, that does not make them fit for Mayor.
January 8, 2013 at 11:53 a.m. permalink suggest removal
Sammarone won’t run for Youngstown mayor
Oh Peggy,
Can you give me any reasons why Phil Kidd would make a good mayor other than he sounds like a good speaker and is well versed on a few talking points?
I bet you can't...
January 8, 2013 at 9:22 a.m. permalink suggest removal