Honoring the Past, Building a Future
Every Council Member Governs the Whole City Recently, some readers have asked me to explain more fully why I favor returning Rocky Mount to a citywide voting system for City Council elections. First, let me acknowledge the argument on the other side. Ward-based elections were created to ensure that every part of Rocky Mount had … Continue reading Why Rocky Mount Should Return to Citywide Elections
As the 2027 election begins to appear on Rocky Mount’s horizon, a familiar sentiment is gaining momentum. “Throw them all out.” The frustration behind those words is understandable. Citizens see neighborhoods that need attention, commercial corridors that struggle to reach their potential, opportunities that seem to slip away, and problems that persist year after year. … Continue reading If Rocky Mount Wants Change, Ward 1 is where the case for change is strongest.
I have been writing about Rocky Mount on my blog, Mainstreetrockymount.com since 2015. About its history, its architecture, its people, its challenges, and its possibilities. During that time, I have seen countless attempts to engage citizens through speeches, editorials, council meetings, statistics, and social media debates. Then along comes The True Rocky Mount and something entirely new … Continue reading The True Rocky Mount Facebook Videos Have Created Something Fresh Innovative, Impossible to Ignore
Among all the personalities I have encountered in my Passwords project, no one has impressed me more than George C. Marshall. Perhaps that is because Marshall was not the kind of leader who dominates headlines today. He was not loud. He was not theatrical. He did not seek attention. He never built a following around … Continue reading Temporary Setbacks Need Not Become Permanent Conditions in Rocky Mount
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