Cynical, Hypocritical -- or Just Stupid?
I just can't figure it out: on the same day that tens of thousands of low-income Missouri adults lose Medicaid coverage and all Missouri adult Medicaid recipients lose dental coverage, Governor Matt Blunt issues a press release entitled "Governor Encourages Participation in Shape Up Missouri."
The best quote from the press release:
"We need to get serious about staying healthy," Governor Matt Blunt said.
Hmm....
By the way, in case you were wondering, the "City in the Best Shape" is Manchester MO.
Tuesday, July 05, 2005
Thursday, June 23, 2005
Check out Progressivestl.com
Appearing just a few weeks ago, ProgressiveStL.com is KDHX late-night host Dylan Hassinger's contribution to the StL-Blogosphere.
According to the blog, Dylan is 26 and lives in South St. Louis, so we should have some things in common. Of course, I've been hardened by years of working within city and university bureaucracies. Not to mention dealing with neighborhood politics on a variety of levels. Sometimes, I feel kind of worn out, especially seeing how things are going these days.
My own cynicism aside, it's refreshing to see more people out there like Dylan who are thoughtful about issues of urban community development. We need more fresh 26-year-olds - to replace the exhausted 26-year-olds like me!
Appearing just a few weeks ago, ProgressiveStL.com is KDHX late-night host Dylan Hassinger's contribution to the StL-Blogosphere.
According to the blog, Dylan is 26 and lives in South St. Louis, so we should have some things in common. Of course, I've been hardened by years of working within city and university bureaucracies. Not to mention dealing with neighborhood politics on a variety of levels. Sometimes, I feel kind of worn out, especially seeing how things are going these days.
My own cynicism aside, it's refreshing to see more people out there like Dylan who are thoughtful about issues of urban community development. We need more fresh 26-year-olds - to replace the exhausted 26-year-olds like me!
Friday, June 17, 2005
The Cable Guy
The City of St. Louis is hiring for the position of Communications Commissioner: the overseer of the City's cable TV regulatory office and the City's cable TV channels.
This position used to be occupied by Larry Stone, who retired late last year.
The Communications Division, which the commissioner heads, is part of the Department of Public Utilities. This means the Communications Commissioner reports to David Visintainer, the head of the Water Division and therefore of the DPU. Soulard Market is also part of the DPU, because historically the public markets were considered a public utility function.
Anyway, considering it is a civil-service position and not a mayoral appointee, the Communications Commissioner can wield a lot of clout within City government. Also, the pay is quite good. While the current managers of cable regulation and City TV 10 probably have the inside track for this position, it is posted openly, not as a promotion-only slot.
If you're interested, why not apply? The deadline is next Friday, June 24th.
The City of St. Louis is hiring for the position of Communications Commissioner: the overseer of the City's cable TV regulatory office and the City's cable TV channels.
This position used to be occupied by Larry Stone, who retired late last year.
The Communications Division, which the commissioner heads, is part of the Department of Public Utilities. This means the Communications Commissioner reports to David Visintainer, the head of the Water Division and therefore of the DPU. Soulard Market is also part of the DPU, because historically the public markets were considered a public utility function.
Anyway, considering it is a civil-service position and not a mayoral appointee, the Communications Commissioner can wield a lot of clout within City government. Also, the pay is quite good. While the current managers of cable regulation and City TV 10 probably have the inside track for this position, it is posted openly, not as a promotion-only slot.
If you're interested, why not apply? The deadline is next Friday, June 24th.
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