tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6877881516489702257.post4244180465722353082..comments2023-09-25T03:10:36.516-07:00Comments on Dunbar Village: WHY we're doing this?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6877881516489702257.post-9130629354729683822007-12-29T21:58:00.000-08:002007-12-29T21:58:00.000-08:00Symphony -I have listed this blog as my first Acti...Symphony -<BR/><BR/>I have listed this blog as my first Activism Alert on my new blog. How can people help who may not be able to actually get to Florida?Dr. Tracey Salisburyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06209154351201523646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6877881516489702257.post-26654916226113308462007-12-23T05:37:00.000-08:002007-12-23T05:37:00.000-08:00Getting rid of Robinson and the board won't be don...Getting rid of Robinson and the board won't be done at that meeting. It sets the tone for what the residents wants. You're right, its not easy, but it doesn't mean it shouldn't happen. <BR/><BR/>Accountability, after all, does provide for consequences if standards aren't met. So because things wont get better right away once the board leaves doesn't mean they deserve to continue sitting on the board.<BR/><BR/>I'll give a post later on other things that will be discussed and available to the residents. <BR/><BR/>Thanks for stopping by.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6877881516489702257.post-1899992482059435562007-12-21T22:31:00.000-08:002007-12-21T22:31:00.000-08:00Your post notes that one of the resident objective...Your post notes that one of the resident objectives is to have L. Robinson and the entire board removed. Thats a political objective which may or may not lead to improved conditions and management in Dunbar itself. In many communities, authority boards typically have several members appointed by the local mayor. Assuming you get rid of the current board, it doesn't necessarily mean you'll get new people who are substantively better. <BR/><BR/>Is it not worthwhile to consider an accountability strategy that puts the spotlight on the boards performance in a way that makes them have to do a better job? For example, if HUD is saying they are a top performing authority, monitor that to see if they are actually meeting the standards and communicate with HUD about where they are not.<BR/><BR/>I'm not close to the situation, but at first blush, attempting to win a political battle to unseat an entire board seems a very difficult objective with no clear payoff in terms of better quality of life and more security in the actual housing project. I understand wanting them out, but even more so, it seems to me you want them to perform. <BR/><BR/>There are a lot of complex issues involved in a situation like this, and I think one way to make progress is to develop objectives that are very concrete, obtainable and tie back to a very clear benefit.<BR/><BR/>Another suggestion I would make is that there might be some value to reaching out to the East Lake Foundation and their experience. They are interested in replication of the kind of transformation they had, and like the Dunbar group, they experienced resistance every step of the way. They could be a resource to the Dunbar residents as there organizing effort picks up steam. I'm familiar with the President of the foundation and I'd be happy to make a connection.Political Seasonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09609253738367441591noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6877881516489702257.post-62248398599498748072007-12-17T16:36:00.000-08:002007-12-17T16:36:00.000-08:00I am very pleased the residents are taking action....I am very pleased the residents are taking action. Hopefully some one is listening.clnmikehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14823690965555263694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6877881516489702257.post-55424686575139193462007-12-17T14:28:00.000-08:002007-12-17T14:28:00.000-08:00This is so good to hear/read. As a matter of fact,...This is so good to hear/read. As a matter of fact, I think this should make the news too. Why? Because I suspect many (me formerly included) don't get to hear much about how the residents are outraged and how they are taking responsibility and action.<BR/><BR/>May God bless their efforts.Miriamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06067406973014144499noreply@blogger.com