The Norwalk Mayoral Debate Then Vs. Now

In 2007, I covered the LWV sponsored debate at City Hall. I did so again in 2009. Today I decided to read that debate coverage. I wish I had done so before the 2009 debate, there’s an interesting regurgitation of questions. I like where I said there should be video coverage of the debates in 2007. Looks like I ended up fulfilling y own wish list. Which gets back to an important point that some commenters often miss here, if you don’t like what you see happening in Norwalk, change it.

But click through to read the answer’s then, and watch the answers now. Does the video coverage do a better job that the written coverage? Are we better informed now than in previous years?

THEN:

Norwalk Mayors Debate
by TURFGRRL on OCTOBER 15, 2007 · 40 COMMENTS

Q1 Increased enforcement of zoning, health and demolition existing laws.

Q2 Name 2 or 3 additional ways besides create energy efficient buildings, to reduce use oil and gas.

Q3 Please comment on new zoning regulation that allows to have affordable units offs site:

Q4 Do you support the use of the city’s bonding to help developers.

Q5 Under the parking system instituted under the previous administration Norwalk charges more than other city. What changes would you make?

NOW:

Norwalk Is Doomed
by TURFGRRL on OCTOBER 20, 2009 · 20 COMMENTS

1. Difficulty enforcing health, demolition or zoning laws.

2. Crime is at a 20 year high in last two years.

3. Does Norwalk charge more to park than other municipalities?

4. What should be done about illegal apartments?

5. Should we have caps on the number of condos and townhouses?

6. Four year term for Mayor?

7. Should Senior Citizens get property tax relief?

8. Emergency preparedness?