Daniel Rigney: Mayoral Applicant

You may notice I have submissions for the open Mayor's position and City Council. The questions asked of the applicants for these positions by the Lakewood Observer are different however similar. Warren Bennis an American scholar and author put forth a quote that certainly details a Mayors position "Management is doing things right. Leadership is doing the right things."  If you would like to know more about Mr. Bennis please visit his web site at warrenbennis.com. All political leaders in government around the world should place this quote on a desk placard facing them to remind their self the responsibility granted them.

The first question asked by the Observer for the Mayor's position is about a nine month appointment, no money, what will you do? In nine months normally a child is conceived and born so miraculous things are possible in nine months. The second part of this question is about the lack of money, if this describes the Lakewood budget then a comprehensive analysis of spending and revenue are needed, balancing the City budget is as vital as balancing a home budget without the resources either can be difficult, negative variances are always problematic issues. If this describes the salary for the temporary appointment of Mayor we definitely need the analysis but this is okay temporarily.

My qualifications are illustrated in the City Council response.

Third part “Are you planning to run in the fall?” If appointed ask me this again in 7 months.

The second question asks about civic involvement, I am not a paid or volunteer member of any distinct civic identity. We the citizens of Lakewood are all a members of a civic group the community of Lakewood known in greater Cleveland, Ohio as an excellent place to live.

Respectfully,

Daniel Rigney