Honoring the Past, Building a Future
"Every once in a while a person comes along who defies the odds, who defies logic, and fulfills an incredible dream." Rocky Balboa Rocky Balboa is one the most enduring characters in movie history and that legacy has continued for nearly five decades. Andre Knight has served twenty years as the councilman for Ward 1. … Continue reading Rocky Mount NC – Ward 1 We Have a Contender!
After Reviving Me, The Emergency CPR Unit Is Leaving Because.....In today's Telegram, a William West article reports on City Manager, Keith Rogers Jr.’s recommendation to spend $1 million of Federal American Rescue Plan funding for the city to update long-range plans for Rocky Mount. Adding up the sum of money already spent on PLANS will … Continue reading Great! Let’s Spend $1 million of Federal American Rescue Plan Funding To Update Long-Range Plans for Rocky Mount.
People leave interesting comments on the blog posts I write for Mainstreetrockymount.com. Unless one is particularly snarky and divisive, which is seldom, I welcome the information that people add. Today's blog is in response to a comment from someone who lives in Ward 1. I find it insightful and informative. I believe you will agree. … Continue reading Rocky Mount, NC: Ward 1 – “The Reasons I Haven’t Voted for Councilman Knight”
Bill West's April 26th Telegram Article, is a great read about Troy Davis and the city investments in his projects. It comes on the heels of the article about the attack Councilman Knight made on Troy at a prior City Council meeting. (If you missed the dustup, basically translated, Knight said, "After all I've done … Continue reading Rocky Mount, NC: Troy Davis Talked Truth to Power at a Council Meeting And Was Punished. He Came Back!
An Enigma: a person or thing that is mysterious, puzzling, or difficult to understand. Judge Thomas is back in the news in an effort to tarnish The Supreme Court. I've just finished The Enigma of Clarence Thomas by author, Corey Robin. The book focuses on Justice Thomas's jurisprudence. It is fascinating, readable, difficult for me … Continue reading The Enigma of Rocky Mount’s City Council Public Comments – April 24, 2023
Link for youtube State of the City Speech -https://www.youtube.com/live/-8NO8bp52NE?feature=share The Telegram Newspaper, 4/20/23 has great articles on the Mayor's State of the City Report. If you want a booster shot for optimism read the articles or watch the video on youtube. I am guilty through and through of wringing my hands and focusing on the … Continue reading Mayor Gives State of the City Speech
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