it is interesting though (and I agree ideally only lakesidder should vote), but even here, which is generally boozecentric, there are about 20 people who voted no.
I voted "no" because of the wording of the question. I don't think it is up to the city of Duluth to rescind this unilaterally. The question in my mind is one of proper procedure.
I have to say, I disagree with people who say only Lakesiders should vote on this issue -- whatever happens, it does impact the entire city in some way, whether it means that people decide to move into or out of Lakeside as a result (farfetched, yes) or whether people from other areas of town would visit Lakeside more to dine or to pick up some bubbly. It would set a bad precedent if neighborhoods started holding referenda on projects or resolutions that they considered affecting only them. We may as well all split up into our own little city-lets then. Actually, not a bad idea. . . . I could be the mayor of Chester Park!
Starfire on December 19, 2007 07:47 AM | Permalink
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I think we'd see more accurate poll results if the question were phrased more simply. Just an opinion ...
Posted by: Beverly | December 19, 2007 10:29 AM
What, like "Booze? No booze?"
Posted by: Zac Bentz | December 19, 2007 03:57 PM
Also, shouldn't only Lakeside residents be allowed to vote?
Posted by: Zac Bentz | December 19, 2007 04:00 PM
it is interesting though (and I agree ideally only lakesidder should vote), but even here, which is generally boozecentric, there are about 20 people who voted no.
Posted by: edgeways | December 19, 2007 05:26 PM
I voted "no" because of the wording of the question. I don't think it is up to the city of Duluth to rescind this unilaterally. The question in my mind is one of proper procedure.
Posted by: ironic1 | December 20, 2007 08:26 AM
I have to say, I disagree with people who say only Lakesiders should vote on this issue -- whatever happens, it does impact the entire city in some way, whether it means that people decide to move into or out of Lakeside as a result (farfetched, yes) or whether people from other areas of town would visit Lakeside more to dine or to pick up some bubbly. It would set a bad precedent if neighborhoods started holding referenda on projects or resolutions that they considered affecting only them. We may as well all split up into our own little city-lets then. Actually, not a bad idea. . . . I could be the mayor of Chester Park!
Posted by: Claire | December 20, 2007 09:09 AM