It's easy for a politician to claim that he or she cares about his or her constituents, but what really matters is how that individual goes about representing the people's interests and helping those in need. This is not a naive ideal, rather a guiding principle for anyone who truly cares about the state of our democracy. Alderman Wogen has held office since May of 2007, and it is unclear what his list of accomplishments are to this point - a list that citizens of the Third Ward are entitled to. Representing your constituents is central to serving on a council, but what's equally important is cultivating relationships through other activities such as volunteer work. If you were victorious in your bid for a local office, wouldn't you make it a priority to assist your neighbors on a regular basis? Wogen Watch challenges the alderman to email in a list of his accomplishments thus far so they can be posted here for the community to read.
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Wogen hosted on meeting:
http://www.northernstar.info/article/2984/
These are comments made at a meeting a year and a half ago. Anyone could say this. It's typical for politicians to make statements they know people will agree with. Where is the action, i.e. the policy change that he is responsible for bringing about?
Wogen didn't change any policy. So far he voted for every tax increase and voted for every spending item for the downtown TIF, including being in favor of the most hated sidewalk.
And just how much did he actually benefit from approved projects?
" Anonymous said...
And just how much did he actually benefit from approved projects?
Monday, September 28, 2009 4:28:00 PM"
Vocal citizens opposing those projects live in his ward and he ignores them.
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