Comments on: Runoff in Huntsville mayor race

By: Watchful

Watchful — Sun, 05 Oct 2008 00:59:14 +0000

Crime has been hideous under Mayor Loretta Spencer. Huntsville is a magnet for thieves and thugs. Never before has the police presence been so obscure. We have had more violent crime, including the murder of Huntsville officers than ever before in such a short time frame. HPD is weak under Spencer. Crime takes place in the daylight, it occurs in the open. More bank robberies, more theft. It isn’t safe in the neighborhoods or even at the shopping malls. Common citizens can spot the crooks, why can’t the police?

By: Brian

Brian — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 02:19:44 +0000

Keep in mind, I’m not saying Jackie isn’t useful as a civic watchdog. She just will never be elected mayor. Being a good watchdog and being a good leader are not the same.

By: Jonathan

Jonathan — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 02:14:31 +0000

Oh yeah, Brian – you sit on the sidelines. You never get involved in local politics. You would never do something to put yourself out there like go on a talk radio show. You never go to any of the local events or get involved in any campaigns. Come on, it’s foolish talk to say someone sits on the sidelines just b/c he’s not running.

That being said, I agree with your assessment of Polemeni’s campaign; however, Jackie Reed has become a Huntsville establishment along the line of Eunice’s. Sure she has no chance of winning, but it will be a very sad day when she stops running.

Finally, redeye, while the south overpass is much further along – it’s definitely perception if you think it’s complete. I can testify that it’s not near finished.

By: Brian

Brian — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 16:19:57 +0000

Simmer down, Redeye. Obviously 98% of Huntsville voters agree that Reed/Polemeni were not legitimate candidates. Lots of people care about the city but realize they would not make good mayoral candidates.

By: redeye

redeye — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 15:41:10 +0000

Perception or reality? Is it a perception or is a reality the south end overpass is complete but the north end is dormant?

Is it perception or is it reality that Spencer won south Huntsville and Battle won north Huntsville?

Is it perception or is reality the jail is grossly overbudget and over schedule?

Is it perception or reality that crime is rising?

At least Reed and Polmeneti cared enough about the city to put themselves out there and run for office. It’s easy to call someone a “joke” while sitting on the sidelines.