Candidates Night: One Good "Party" to Have Missed

I LUV MARILYN!!!! I just hope your message can get through to the 'Good ol' boys' that CHANGE IS NEEDED.

Im just going to take a guess here but Im guessing that Marilyn also knows that the Ellicott District Committee representing 9,000 members are mostly black, mostly Brown voters and mostly want Pigeon to be a rubber stamp on the council for Brown which would put Mrs.Rogers on the defensive either with attacks to intimidate her to step aside or political bargains to bribe her to step aside.

For those members of the Buffalo Common Council that represent the rest of the non-african american city revolving around Browns dictates, then I would say Mrs. Rogers just proved that she could stand independently with them.

If Brown continues using the entire city for only the benefit of the african americans then Buffalo will continue down its path to Detroit.

Mrs. Rogers is a vote for a free common council and not a common council that is a rubber stamp for the Mayor. I think she took a great step in proving that with this response.

Obviously Ms. Rodgers is a woman of her word and shows her sincere loyalty to the people of the district. It would be taking steps backward if she were not appointed.

What do you do if you know you have no chance in hell of getting the nod? Bow out and hurl accusations, yeah that's the ticket.

Davis is a tool in so many ways..idiot

That's the difference between politicians and someone who is trying to do what is right. A stand for what is right is nothing short of courageous. These people who say they represent us are acting like little schoolyard brats. What an embarrassment. Mr. Davis, go home.

City residents should be outraged by the lack of leadership by Byron Brown. The silence by the Brown administration on criminal actions of Brian Davis is disheartening.

Brian Davis is an obstacle to cooperation and unity between black, brown and white folks in this city.

Marilyn - please please please, no matter what happens with this circus, please run for mayor! I and so many others would like a viable alternative to the machine.

how many other people in that room today actually sat down and read the City's Charter? That should be the first question asked...

Once again Marilyn blazes a trail for others to follow. In case you were on the fence and wondering if this district would be better served by someone simply seeking a stepping stone to the next level of government, um we've experienced that, it didn't work!

Our Mayor must be in a quandary to see this grass roots Ellicott district candidate school the local democratic party on written law that is clearly documented on the City of Buffalo website under the Common Council tab. It would be a belly laugh if it wasn't so pathetic.

One foot in front of the other Marilyn, keep moving!

Sean, good point. At the very least Rodgers has done her homework and has made herself familiar with the laws of the city. Maybe this is something that city employees should probably try some time.
z9icons and Mr Merriweather, no matter what you attempt to hurl she had opted out of this political power play prior to the actual date. Why not ask her what she thinks is right for the district instead of attempting to cast false accusations. Oh, that’s right, she has been the only candidate open enough to answer questions from the public.
How about asking her to divulge her resume to check her qualifications for this position and her current one at Marine Drive? If she doesn’t have any property or housing background she probably doesn’t have the experience needed for her current job. Oh that’s right, she did that and has a wealth of experience in both areas.
It’s too bad the one person showing honesty and integrity here is the one being blasted for working outside the political box. I’m with Peytons Corner, one step in front of the other, we’re behind you, Marilyn.

Having recently had out condo project's tax assessment raised by 250% in the Ellicott District with no representation or justification, I seriously want SOMEONE to call and feel Marilyn Rodgers is by far the best out there.

Thank you Marilyn for reading the Charter and standing up to these people.

Well the political leopard shows its spots. They act like spoiled brats to take the candy from the baby. This is what we pay for? This is what we get. And anybody that tries to go up against them will be slashed with the same type of crap activity. Go Marylin.

The control by politicrats and the politicrat wannabes brings chaos and confusion. This does nothing to assist us who live in Ellicott.

On one hand you have a pastor who may have difficulties separating church and state during key decisions, who is pushing for more real estate in my neighborhood without listening to the people who live here and who is endorsed by the former councilman.

Then you have a number of others that promote their education and titles over the amount of time and effort within Ellicott or even their own neighborhoods. Where were they when we needed help? In their warm little houses.

Then you have a woman who has shunned the politiplays to make sure the people are listened to and given a chance to better their neighborhoods and work across the borders the politicrats seem to want to keep.

So who wins? Probably the politicrats with their politiplays. And who loses? Us.

This is ridiculous. Who are these guys anyway? I never met one and I'm active in my district. The common council better sit up and take notice that us people are watching and we have places like this and all over the internet to make sure thigns go right. More politicians are getting called out for their bad deeds and people aren't going to take it any more. Good for you, Marilin, your standing up for us.

That's our girl!

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