I have been a staunch defender of the DC region and their response following the massive snow fall that we have had this Winter. I understand how difficult it has been for the region to cope with the weather without the necessary resources or equipment.
However, this morning, I was appalled to see the DC Mayor's behavior on NBC4. Mayor Fenty was asked by the anchor when we could expect the snow to be removed and he laughed. He laughed at her and basically told her that the snow would not be gone until there was warm weather. It is obvious that this woman was not asking about the melting of the snow but instead the removal of the snow from the roads. Where I was patient immediately following the snowfall, I do think a week later it is not unreasonable for people to expect that the roads would be clear of snow - especially the roads that are most travelled by commuters.
Her next question was about trash pick-up and again Mayor Fenty laughed at her. It's clear from the trash I saw piled up in front of people's homes today that the lack of information on trash pick-up is widespread in the district.
To be fair, Maryland and Virginia are experiencing many of the same problems as DC in terms of road clearing, pedestrians walking in the streets, interrupted mail delivery and trash pick-up. However, the leaders of the communities in MD and VA are not on the television acting pompous and condescending.
Mayor Fenty showed complete disdain for the residents of DC, his constituents and for the residents of MD and VA that must use DC streets daily to get to and from work.
I would hope that Mayor Fenty would watch this interview and be embarrassed by his behavior. He should apologize publicly to Eun Yang and the residents of the region. Mayor Fenty needs to be able to answer and respond to criticisms and questions in a mature manner, and stop acting like a spoiled brat. After all, this was the job he wanted and was elected to do!
Watch the clip and let me know what you think.
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This is why people are getting fed up with government. They waste money and then do not deliver on essential services.
I watched the broadcast this morning and then the video - I am appalled at yet another seemingly educated professional first making an issue of this, and secondly twisting the facts. YOU are the reason why people get the wrong message. I thought he handled the mistated question with respect and dignity.
I didn't see the interview but reading the post above gives me a vivid picture. People sometimes higher just don't care.
Stacey Ann,
You know what happened to another DC mayor who couldn't get the streets plowed.
Rich
Hi Stacey-Ann, I just watched the video. I do not know this Mayor and certainly am not familiar with D.C., but I didn't think he said anything that was out of line. There has been snow in monumental proportions and they are doing the best they can. I heard him apologize at least twice.
I'm sure it's upsetting to not have everything running smoothly, but after that much snow I think it's unreasonable for folks to think it should all magically be back to normal in the blink of an eye - the message I got is that it will take time.
Gene - it is easy to be fed up with so many in the government
Kathryn - I do not believe that I twisted any facts, I simply stated my opinion
Robert - i actually don't think it's that he doesn't care, I just think he may be out of touch
Rich - DC has had an interesting batch of mayors
Mary - thanks for checking out the link and commenting. I am actually not upset about the way that the snow has been handled. I think the region has done a decent job of coping with the crazy weather that we have had. There were even other posts where I mentioned that DC seemed to be doing a better job than parts of MD. I also have no problem with the mayor in general. My issue with him was simply this morning. I found the way he responded to the questions to be very dismissive without being empathic for the struggle that is being created for the residents of the region.
Stacey-Ann, What a condescending answer!
Stacey, unfortunately there are no good candidates available or willing to run against him. This is not the first time he has been seemingly out of touch.
Stacey Ann. Even little Ellicott City was cleared. They came in the middle of the night and picked up all of the snow so that the merchants could go about their business.
Stacey,
The mayor should be sensitive to the needs of his constituents. How about a little compassion?
I bet the snow is cleared on his street. Makes me want to clear the other streets and dump the snow on the Mayors street......I wonder if he would laugh at that??
Have a great day
Leander
Linda - that's what I thought
Brian - I have tried to give him the benefit of the doubt but this time he seemed really inconsiderate
Ellie - That is amazing that Ellicott City got rid of the snow. How is the rest of the Baltimore area doing with the snow removal?
Leander - I had read another blog indicating that his street had been cleared before many others.
Hello Stacey and a very interesting post and full of some terrible "Customer Service"!
You have found yourself a feature at one of my favorite groups ..............
CUSTOMER SERVICE
VB ;o)
You should be ashamed of yourself, if you are a REALTOR! (NAR member)!
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1. The try to get innocent agents to take theri designation classes. They do not disclsoe the fact that each year after that you must pay additional dues for the designation. There is not an ounce of ethics in disception!
2. The VP at Realtors solicited an employee from one of thier own realtor offices. Broker was ticked ... is that ethical?
3. They pay remax to keep all their offices as realtor members. Did you know that is where your money real goes .. payoola!!!
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Wake up and spell realtor like all us x-realtors ... U N I O N ... OR ... M A F I A!!!