Austinist: Better Know a Candidate: Randi Shade

Gekco789

Mon, 21 Apr 2008 16:29:29 -0600

Before you make you vote ask youself four questions: 1. Have I done my research on all of the candidates not just some? Which would including going to all three candidates in Place 3's websites, attended any of the forums, and have I met any of the candidate personally or spoken with any of the candidates. 2. How long have the candidates actually lived in Austin and what do they really know about Austin? 3. Who are the candidates supporters and which candidates have Big Buisness, Toll Roads, and domain developers in the pocket? Which candidate or candidate's do not have supporters like this in their pocket? 4. Who will make the best candidate after I have answered the three qustions above? Daniella Sneal

Ryan

Sat, 19 Apr 2008 18:48:26 -0600

She's got my vote - maybe 3 and 4 are conflicting a little bit, Mike - but she also leaves herself plenty of room to ignore the opt-out VMU votes. Thank goodness. Judging from my neighborhood process, there is so much confusion over these votes, half the people vote the opposite way that they intend too. Sort of like the "no more condos because apartment prices are too high" people.

cram

Fri, 18 Apr 2008 16:59:28 -0600

I liked Austin better when everyone was wearing loin clothes and carrying tomahawks. Nonetheless, her answers made me think I should vote for her!

LoudMouth

Fri, 18 Apr 2008 16:35:17 -0600

Agreed with Tarvin. Anyone who thinks Austin is better than it was 10 years ago must think it's imparitive that to have a high quality of life you must have a Old Navy/Shoe Carnival/Target clone shopping center on every block.

Tarvin

Fri, 18 Apr 2008 16:13:49 -0600

Austin better than 10 years ago? With higher costs of living, more pollution, worse traffic, loss of unique sense of place to an influx chain stores and restaurants?

duck nuts

Fri, 18 Apr 2008 14:03:13 -0600

She's not as hot as Jennifer Kim, but I'll vote for her cuz she makes more sense.

elvislives

Fri, 18 Apr 2008 13:06:53 -0600

Agreed, she does sound like a solid candidate. A very strong opponent for Ms. Kim

mdahmus

Fri, 18 Apr 2008 11:46:13 -0600

Answers to #3 and #4 are in direct conflict (if the neighborhoods had their way, they'd opt out of all properties - like Hyde Park and CANPAC and Judges' Hill tried to do) - but on everything else she sounds like she's really got her stuff together (including traffic/transit).