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My dear friends,
In the Beacon News dated June 2, 2010 Mr. Anthony Stanford wrote a very informative column regarding set asides for minority and women owned businesses.
I whole heartily agree that the city should create a playing field that is fair for all who wish to win these contracts.
The idea of a fair and equal chance for all to compete for city contracts, especially the under served women and minority business owners here within our own boarders, is one that will only make Aurora a better place to live and work.
While I am glad that Alderman Richard Irvine supported this resolution. I am disappointed by his remarks from an earlier Beacon News article regarding his job and what he thinks his limits are for the people of Aurora .
As Alderman Irvine stated, it is not his job to bring in business so that our city can grow and our taxes can be lowered. No, that is the Mayor's Job not his.
So I ask, how can you agree with me on the idea of women and minority owned businesses getting a little help in their ability to win these contracts, if you are not willing to go out of your way to create new business opportunities within our city?
Sincerely
Matt Harrington
Candidate for Aurora Alderman at Large
BACK MATT in 2011 - June 3, 2010 4:35 PM
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K. Waton of Aurora said...
Dear fellow friends & blogger,
I have read many of the items that have been placed and commented on.
And I have to say that the hate and misdirected anger to some of the people is getting no where.
My hope is that you read about this man who has now enters the race for Alderman at Large.
I have read the amazing things that he has done which can be found threw links on his blog page
http://webackmatt.blogspot.com/
My hope is that we can find common ground and build a better way for Aurora. Elect new leaders how have proven that they are for all people not just some people. I ask that you read the Beacon News that I have copied and pasted to this comment.
Sincerely
K. Watson
Aurora
BACKS MATT - June 7, 2010 1:11 PM
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Do us all a favor and pack your carpet bagging sack up and get out of this race.
You really do not know your ass from a hole in the ground in regard to Aurora.
All you are doing is diminishing the odds of a qualified candidate who knows what Aurora needs from entering the race.
Amos
6/4/10 3:57 PM
Paul Salmeron said...
Wow I have read some stupid comments on here but this person just keeps going and going.
First it's demeaning the 3rd ward alderman by commenting on how she looks in shorts.
Now again this moron try's to push out a person who show courage,idea's and who bring a new since of hope to us here in Aurora.
To me, when you are saying that Mr. Harrington a carpetbagger. Well that's just a great honor you have given him.
I tend to remember a candidate, from a while ago who was claimed as a carpetbagger. That person went on to fight for the rights of all people. The rich and poor,blacks and whites. as well as the rainbow of all races. That man was R.F.K,
I just recently meet Mr. Harrington, at a local political meeting.
And I must say, that his man reminds me of RFK. So go head you small minded twit how hides behind your computer screen eating cheese balls and watching porn, wondering why their life sucks so much.
let me tell you why, it's because your I.Q. is Equal to your dick size, small and pathetic....
Matt don't even think about leaving the race. We need a man like you in office, not some limp dick moron who is afraid of their shadow.
Mr. Paul Salmeron
from Aurora's West side
6/4/10 6:44 PM
J. Carroll North Aurora IL. said...
Go Paul Go,
you hit the nail on the head. Regarding the idiot who wants Matt out of the race. Who else is running? Even Irvin, said he doesn't know if he want to run.
Open-line, please we do not need idiot's like that person on here any longer. This should be a place of free and open exchange of ideas and opinions, not hate and anger to people that show courage or women who are in office.
I agree with some of the earlier comments. That you the host have the power to stop this hate. And if you don't. You should be held in contempt and I hope that the 3rd ward alderman file a law suite against you for millions.
Show some backbone, and lick off that idiot. Don't let that person back in anymore.
I understand, the persons right to advocate one position and to openly express themselves But some of the comments are just bloody wrong, and you know it.
J. Carroll
North Aurora IL.
6/4/10 7:37 PM
Anonymous said...
Yes, the carpetbagger will save us all.
6/4/10 10:56 PM
Anonymous said...
It is not open line that needs to worry about law suits but the comments to the blog by anonymous that needs to worry that what they say can be used against them.
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