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| Matt O'Shea |
During the last month I have invited aldermanic candidate Schaible to discuss the many issues facing the 19th Ward of Chicago. The way I see it, the more we talk about it the better chance of arriving at a resolution. Her response has been non-existent. All I have gotten are comments from her supposed supporters, most of which were unfit for publication. In other words, she wasn't interested in participating on this forum. I question why she is running.
That brings me to the question of why shouldn't we continue with Matt O'Shea. I think we should. He is good for the neighborhood and every resident benefits from his leadership.
When he took over four years ago he was handed a bowl of fish heads and told to make soup.
- 95th Street, a problem made worse by shortsighted planning.
- Western Avenue, an old and tired commercial strip that needed some positive energy.
- School overcrowding.
- A worsening crime problem.
His response has been spectacular and has resulted in
- Horse Thief Hollow
- Barraco's
- The restaurant project on the east side of 106th and Western.
- The sports complex at 115th and Western.
- The South Side Irish Parade.
- Mt. Greenwood School addition.
- Maximization of the use of all other CPS facilities.
- A "hands on" approach with the CPD resulting in greatly reduced crime.
- A refinancing of the Beverly Arts Center, based on reality.
Alderman O'Shea gives new meaning to the term "Public Service". Additionally, he finds the time to be a good family man.
