The Observation Deck

Peter Grossetti wrote:

Matthew John Markling wrote:I would be honored to moderate any discussion of “Good Neighbors Talking Face–to-Face
About the School Levy” provided the LOKOL Public Forum takes place before the second week of April 2013. I am unavailable after the first week of April 2013.

If the levy co-chairs - Mayor Mike Summers and/or Christina Gill McCallum - cannot participate in the LOKOL Public Forum, the levy campaign committee does have numerous “official” speakers who are dividing up community events. So far, I understand that there has not been a problem getting in to speak to about 20-25 events. I’m sure they can fit in an LOKOL Public Forum as well – especially since The Lakewood Observer was one of the first entities to officially endorse the school levy.

Matt - While I do not conduct LO business via The Deck, I thank you for your offer and will be in touch. I will say this:

- The For Lakewood Schools Levy Committee has been invited several ways to participate in a LOKOL forum.
- Representation from the anti-levy community is lined up.
- I will not present a LOKOL Public Forum unless both sides are represented.
- If the forum is presented, it will not be a formal debate ... but rather a opportunity for both side to present their case (most likely with moderation) and the opportunity for the public to also chime in.

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Peter Grossetti wrote:

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Bill Call wrote:Will participants in the discussion be allowed to hand out literature?

Peter Grossetti wrote:

Bill Call wrote:Will participants in the discussion be allowed to hand out literature?

Yes

Peter Grossetti wrote:

Matthew John Markling wrote:I would be honored to moderate any discussion of “Good Neighbors Talking Face–to-Face
About the School Levy” provided the LOKOL Public Forum takes place before the second week of April 2013. I am unavailable after the first week of April 2013.

If the levy co-chairs - Mayor Mike Summers and/or Christina Gill McCallum - cannot participate in the LOKOL Public Forum, the levy campaign committee does have numerous “official” speakers who are dividing up community events. So far, I understand that there has not been a problem getting in to speak to about 20-25 events. I’m sure they can fit in an LOKOL Public Forum as well – especially since The Lakewood Observer was one of the first entities to officially endorse the school levy.

Matt - While I do not conduct LO business via The Deck, I thank you for your offer and will be in touch. I will say this:

- The For Lakewood Schools Levy Committee has been invited several ways to participate in a LOKOL forum.
- Representation from the anti-levy community is lined up.
- I will not present a LOKOL Public Forum unless both sides are represented.
- If the forum is presented, it will not be a formal debate ... but rather a opportunity for both side to present their case (most likely with moderation) and the opportunity for the public to also chime in.

Matthew John Markling wrote:

michael gill wrote:Nothing yet, Matt.

I guess these things take time, Michael.

I wonder whether City Hall will formally endorse the upcoming school levy - if it hasn't already. Maybe I missed that announcement, which is certainly possible.

I'm assuming that the City Hall Administration is formally endorsing the school levy since Mayor Mike Summers is the co-chair of the school levy committee.

Ward 3 Councilman Shawn Juris can put the issue of whether he supports the Lakewood City Schools to rest by sponsoring a resolution formally putting City Council's endorsement on the school levy ... and voting for it ... no abstentions, please.

As an aside, I beleve that The Lakewood Observer was one of the first entities to formally endorse the school levy.

Support the School Levy!

Matt

Matthew John Markling wrote:From the Minutes of the February 1, 2010 Regular Meeting of the Lakewood City Council:

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15. (1B) RESOLUTION NO. 8399-10 – A RESOLUTION in support of Lakewood School Operating Levy. (Pg. 21)

Motion by Mr. Summers, seconded by Mr. Butler, to adopt Resolution No. 8399-10.
Motion adopted. All members voting yea.

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Thank you, 2010 City Hall!

Support the School Levy, 2013 City Hall!

Matthew John Markling wrote:Peter,

Has anyone at City Hall formally endorsed Issue 14 in their respective official capacities as the Mayor, City Council Member, “City Council” ... or even the Department of Planning and Development Director?

Did I miss the press release?

Charlie Page wrote: ... a resolution in support of the school levy on the April 1 Council Docket:
RESOLUTION NO. 8646-13 – A RESOLUTION in support of ballot issue number 14, Proposed Tax Levy for Lakewood City Schools, to be voted upon by the electorate on May 7, 2013. (Pg. 25)