Mayor Designee Stephanie Rawlings-Blake
Despite the latest corruption scandal that has finally gone to bed, Baltimore is more than just a conglomeration of pamper content.
We are resilient. We are loving and kind. We are resourceful. Hard-core to the bone, yet we have a sense of humanity and an affinity for that which is good … and genuine.
Yep, real recognizes real in this part of the world. And yesterday’s press conference by Baltimore’s new Mayor Designee Stephanie Rawlings-Blake gave – for those who attended – an inside peep at the true stuff we Baltimoreans are made of.
A day after Mayor Sheila Dixon resigned (http://www.bmorenews.com/video/baltimore-mayor-sheila-dixon-steps-down-1610.shtml), Rawlings-Blake took the stage as a true professional who has been groomed her whole life for a career of public service. I submit, it was refreshing to see the essence of Baltimore in action.
The legendary Mary Pat Clarke was in the house – showing her support ( http://www.bmorenews.com/video/baltimore-city-councilwoman-mary-pat-clarke-commen.shtml. Legendary? Yes! This is the woman who spent the night in the projects – and many of us will never ever forget that. Plus, she loves Bmore!
Another legend spoke to us (www.bmorenews.com). That would be Baltimore City Councilman Bobby Curran ( http://www.bmorenews.com/video/baltimore-city-councilman-bobby-curran-comments-on.shtml). Uncle Bobby gave it to us like only he can – a man with so much knowledge of this city and even more love for it. He said, among his thoughts on the mayoral transition, that the budget is still the beast to be slayed.
And there were others who gave their notions and hopes, including the new kid on the block – Baltimore City Councilman Bill Cole. A white guy running a black district, Cole certainly has his eyes – let’s say – on higher heights and deeper depths.
Ok, ok. Wanna know if he is running citywide in 2011? Click here http://www.bmorenews.com/video/baltimore-city-councilman-bill-cole-comments-on-ma.shtml.
In short, the press conference demonstrated more than anything Baltimore is headed back on track … without missing a beat. Great job, folks!
Doni Morton Glover, the founder and publisher of www.bmorenews.com, has been a journalist for the past 15 years. He is a writer, photographer, and a political analyst for WBAL TV 11. Additionally, he is a local radio personality and host of “Empower Hour” on Radio One’s WOLB 1010 AM. The show is now in its 10th year and is the longest-running customized program on the station.
This is a great blog that is easy to read! How has former Mayor Dixons troubles effected the image of the city in its efforts to attact business to the area? and although Iam a big fan of the HBO series The Wire. Has it had an negative impact on the cities also?