The Fourth Ward

The fourth ward is currently represented by Ray Ambrose.

Ray Ambrose

Ray has served on Davenport’s council for a number of years. He does not have any presence on the web, does not even have an e-mail address. I’ve heard mixed reviews on his responsiveness as a council member. He calls back who he wants if he wants. He did fill out the QCTimes Q&A.

Strengths – Ray has always taken a strong stand on public safety which is a major issue in his ward.

Weaknesses – While he claims to be for public safety his votes and ideas seem to say otherwise. He helped disband the NEO. He hasn’t put forth any new or innovative ideas to help the city. People are pretty fed up with the current council and he is one who I see supporters backing away from.

Lisa Lewis

Lisa is a newcomer to the local political scene.  The starch opposite of Ambrose as far as availability, her e-mail is risaroo@earthlink.net and she has been extremely responsive.  Her issues are Quality of Life, Community/Communication, Progress.

Strengths – Lisa is coming in with a fresh new perspective/attitude and ideas at a time when voters are looking for change.   She is responsive and communicates well with others.  She has already hosted more events in her ward than I think Ambrose ever did.

Weaknesses – Ambrose does have a loyal group of followers who will attack on inconsequential issues as they have in the past.  So far issues such as her length of time living in the ward have been brought up on other blogs.  Hey, if you can’t attack on issues I guess you have to grasp at something.

Summary

This will be yet another very close race.  I think because of the upset people feel over votes in rental inspections over the past two years, Ambrose has a large hurdle to overcome.  And it appears he is not campaigning.    I predict the final vote will be within 10%.  Lisa’s relentless door knocking may just be what puts her over the top and gives the 4th ward a new voice.

Fundraisers

There will be a fundraiser for Tom Carnahan tonight at Hickory Gardens from 6pm to 8pm. Everyone is encouraged to come out and meet Tom. Thanks!

Nathan Brown is having a fundraiser tomorrow evening at Gunchies 2905 Telegraph Road from 5:30pm to 8pm. 

Also, Doug Cunningham’s fundraiser is coming up on Thursday, October 25th at the Yacht Club (at the end of Mound).