[Bboa-members] A response to Dan Augustine

[David Talton]

I just became aware of the bboa a couple of months ago. At that time there
was a request for someone to attend the Waterfront Commission Meeting and
not much else. I agree with Laura, other than the monthly meeting request I
haven't heard of any concrete plan of organization.
I will be happy to attend tonight's meeting and voice whatever we feel needs
to be addressed, however, I believe I read an email a few weeks ago that
stated the commission doesn't have to answer any questions put to it. I am
new to this so if those of you in the know can give some direction I will
carry the torch and ask the questions or do whatever we need to do to get
them to be accountable for our dollars. It sounds like it is the same old
bureaucratic BS to me. I don't live in Berkeley but it's the same story you
put people in a position of power, whether elected or worse - appointed and
they forget who they are supposed to be serving.

Dave Talton

 

-----Original Message-----
From: bboa-members-bounces at berkeleyboa.org
[mailto:bboa-members-bounces at berkeleyboa.org] On Behalf Of laura a watt
Sent: Wednesday, February 08, 2006 7:32 AM
To: Bboa-members at berkeleyboa.org
Subject: Re: [Bboa-members] A response to Dan Augustine

I'd be happy to be more active, although I can't make tonight's 
meeting -- and up until now, I've never really gotten much of a sense 
of something to be active IN?  and I'm not actually a berkeley 
resident, but I'm happy to attend occasional meetings and sign things 
and make phone calls if needed...

thanks,
laura watt



>Great!  We've started a discussion!
>
>There must be others lurking out there in cyberspace
>eavesdropping on these notes without ever speaking up.
>  Your thoughts and opinions are valid -we need to hear
>them, you need to communicate therm and they have to
>be expressed to the City of Berkeley.
>
>The BBOA is simply about being heard, and finding ways
>to validate our positions with actual proof. It's
>about taking responsibility for a beatiful place. It's
>about demanding that those who make these decisions be
>responsible and proactive. There are things we can all
>do to help that are nonrefutable and WILL make a
>difference. But we have to actually get it done. They
>are simple things like noticing problems and writing
>them down,  Writing letters to important people,
>having petitions signed.  Believe it or not - 50
>signatures can make a huge impression!
>
>Thanks for the follow up Brian!
>
>On another note - I resigned due to lack of
>consistency in the leadership meetings and planning.
>And it happened a few months ago. My reasons were
>simple - lack of definite leadership, and
>non-completion of organized tasks. Clear goals were
>developed, and some strategies agreed upon; however
>those who took on the responsibility to intiate these
>strategies never did so, and the rest of us were left
>out, not knowing what to do next. I understand this is
>vague -but I don't like to point fingers as it will
>solve nothing.
>
>As it is, I am not walking away from a commitment that
>I made, rather it seems the commitment has walked away
>from me. If others are willing to consider
>reorganizing this into an effective proactive
>organization then I would be happy and excited to take
>part.  I know this is a lengthy explanation, but I
>value my integrity and thought it important to explain
>my frustrations. Especially since I know of others who
>feel the same way.
>
>I am willing to take part, as are Brian and Zach.
>Anyone else care to step out of the shadows and join a
>good cause?
>
>
>Thanks for reading!
>
>Dan Augustine
>
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