In his letter to the mayor, Robinson makes a number of points about the state of the city and its potential for growth. He begins by complimenting the mayor on his work so far and expressing his hope that the city will continue to prosper. Robinson then goes on to discuss some of the challenges that the city is facing, such as crime and poverty. He argues that these problems can be solved if the mayor focuses on making the city a more welcoming place for businesses and families. Ultimately, Robinson’s purpose in writing to the mayor is to offer his support and to encourage the mayor to continue working towards making the city a better place.
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What Was Robinson’s Purpose For Writing To The Mayor?
Robinson began his bid for mayor in December of 2011 and has been focusing his efforts on ending the philosophy ofoakland as well as making his name more widely known as someone who could bring resources and leadership to the city. In his first public interview since stepping into the mayor’s shoes, Robinson discussed the challenges of being mayor and his vision for the future of the city.
City Hall Stuck On Vision
Robinson explains that he grew up in a middle-class family in the suburbs of Chicago and that his family was so poor that they didn’t have a roof over their heads. After moving to Chicago in the early 1980s, he helped found a community organization that helped people of all economic backgrounds participate in politics. But soon after he became a mayor, he realized that the organization was based on the values of a different time, the 1900s. As a result, his vision for the future of the city includes institutionalizing white supremacy and maintaining the status quo of discrimination.
The Problem With Mayor Daley
Robinson points out that the problems that the city faces today can be traced back to Mayor Daley. In his first term, Daley was so focused on fighting crime that he neglected the needs of the people. At the same time, he allowed the same amount of money to flow into the city that it would have taken him only seconds to stop. Daley also allowed a culture of ranking people in order of importance rather than merit and allowed employees to file sexual harassment claims without a hearing. As a result, the city has a much more welcoming and diverse community than it was a year ago. Today, the South Side—where Daley grew up—is one of the most accepting and diverse parts of the city.
The Future Of The South Side
Robinson points out that the future of the South Side isn’t only up to the mayor but also to the city council. In his view, the council must do more to protect the rights of all South Side residents, not just people of color. The South Side has always been a diverse community, but the mayor and the council have failed to stand up to the demands that have been made on them by the rising Asian-American community. The current state of the city, he claims, is due to be reflected in the upcoming election.
The Rise Of The Asian-American Business Woman
Robinson also points out that the Asian-American businesswoman and philanthropist Allura L. Irvin has been working to build a more racially and ethnically diverse city for years. Her efforts to bring more people of color into the workforce have been helped along by the rise of the Asian-American business community.
Conclusion
Robinson concludes that the future of the city and the South Side depends on the mayor and the city council working harder to end the philosophy ofoakland and deliver a more racially and ethnically diverse city. As a result, the South Side is likely to see a more diverse and open city in the future.
