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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]It's true that Jackson ultimately voted for ZFH in full after trying to pull out the SFH rezoining, primarly with the argument that a mailer didn't go out. Shades of Silberberg in the process argument for delay and discomfort with anything other than full consensus.

In terms of the Mayor position, to the extent it's not just another Council vote, you chair the council and can somewhat shape the direction of the debate. It's not as big a deal some might think given the title. But in attitude, especially on zoning/development but on policy in general, Gaskins and Jackson have different temperaments and inclinations to action, and that's where the difference lies.[/quote]

This is a solid comparison. Out of curiosity, if you had to name the candidate most likely to consider local needs and constituent feedback when voting, which candidate would you choose? [/quote]

John Chapman. You may not agree with him but he is super honest about his thought process and cares deeply about constituent feedback. [/quote]

He is good about that. Do you know if he’s also considering joining the mayoral race?[/quote]

No idea. I think he considered it in the past, but given Wilson is going to support Gaskins, I doubt he will go against the Dem machine. [/quote]

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