The Fifth Ward

The fifth ward has been represented by Bill Lynn for the past few years. 

Bill Lynn

Bill Lynn has been representing the fifth ward for a few years now.  He is known for bringing in the guardian angels as well as leading the charge in taking out the NEO.   Bill has a website at www.profbilllynn.com.   Bill’s issues are Crime, Growth & Jobs, and Improving City Services.

Strengths- Bill has a very loyal following.  He has been in contact with his constituents throughout his term and is one of the best aldermen in that respect.  Between his website, his newsletters and his regular ward meetings, he makes his ward’s residents feel as if they have a voice through him on the council.  He also brought the Guardian Angels to town, which was an innovative way to look at reducing crime.

Weaknesses - His actions the past few years have angered those who feel he is only representing the landlords interests. The dismantling of the NEO as well as the RTO ordinance have left a lot of unhappy voters.

Doug Cunningham

Doug Cunningham has run for council in the past.  He works with NHS which to my knowledge has done some great rehabs in our central city.  His issues are Increase in Public Safety Resources, Restore Trust and Accountability to City Government, Increase Citizen and Business Opportunities.  You can find more information at his website http://www.dougcunningham.org/

Strengths – Doug has been active in his community for years so he has name recognition for voters.  With the recent screw up on the RTO ordinance and the circus like atmosphere downtown voters have expressed they are looking for change.  Doug has solid ideas and is a viable candidate.  He has been out pounding the pavement to get his ideas out to the voters which will be very important.

Weaknesses- We all know the landlords are and will continue to be active in trying to get Lynn back on the council.  Mudslinging and autodialers are expected.

Summary

Your guess is as good as mine on how the dust will settle.  Voters say they want a clean slate all the time and it rarely happens.  Bill Lynn garnered 60% of the vote in the primary.  How many votes have the landlords turned off since then?