Local voices chime in on a variety of topics.
These supply chain bottlenecks have impacted our expenses, our operations, and our opportunities for growth. The United States can and should do more to implement policies that are able to support a more resilient economy and give businesses a platform to effectively compete.
I am pleased to support my friend and former boss James Burkush for Alderman of Ward 9.
I am a New Yorker and she was born in Jamaica, West Indies. She likes reggae and I like do-wops. But to my surprise, I enjoy her company and she enjoys mine.
She is a fighter for sure but only for what she believes is in the best interest for all.
This month I offer you a quiz. You have to identify whether each name listed is: A. a True Value Hardware interior paint color; B. an IPA or local alcoholic drink, or; C. a stakes-winning thoroughbred racehorse.
If the Ancient Greeks had invented a god of middle-aged Gen. X guys, his name would’ve been Grohl.
This full-circle turn of events was on my mind recently during a visit to Manchester City Library with Little Bean. Our mission was signing her up for her first library card, an event, I confess, I had thought about since literally the day she’d been born.
On March 15th there will be a special election for alderman in Ward 9 due to the unfortunate passing of the Honorable Barbara Shaw. After much consideration, I decided step up and run for this seat to continue my promise to always look for ways to make our city a better place for current and future generations.
Barbara Shaw’s passing was sudden and unexpected. It hit hard for many people—her family especially, as well as the residents of Ward 9 who had long depended on her advocacy and public service. Now there is a special election in Ward 9 to fill some very big shoes. However, I’m sorry to say that one candidate in this special election has made a mockery of the process.
If you want the Board of Mayor and Aldermen to work for you, then really think about who you put in that seat.