The point made here that despite greater amplification of preservationist point of view little has changed about preservation policy or strategy is well-made. North city is proof of that. The current state of the Mullanphy Emigrant Home -- which preservationists rallied around with fundraisers in 2006 and 2007 when it was struck by tornado-like winds -- demonstrates that in some cases situations are actually getting worse. Clearly more organization is needed. Don't wait for the mayor or alderpersons too take the lead. The people must speak first.
While there's larger work to be done, I can offer a modest way to make some change. As a member of the Preservation Board, I would encourage everyone concerned about preservation issues to attend our meetings and testify on items of interest. We don't get enough public input sometimes, and we are bound to act based on fact and record. Your comments, written and submitted by email or offered in spoken testimony, become part of the record.
While there's larger work to be done, I can offer a modest way to make some change. As a member of the Preservation Board, I would encourage everyone concerned about preservation issues to attend our meetings and testify on items of interest. We don't get enough public input sometimes, and we are bound to act based on fact and record. Your comments, written and submitted by email or offered in spoken testimony, become part of the record.
