Comments on: Why I’m Supporting Brewster McCracken for Mayor of Austin http://www.michellesblog.net/politics-and-current-events/brewster-mccracken-for-mayor Michelle Greer, Web Marketing Strategist Tue, 07 Feb 2012 21:36:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: michellegreerhttp://www.michellesblog.net/politics-and-current-events/brewster-mccracken-for-mayor/comment-page-1#comment-978 michellegreer Fri, 24 Apr 2009 02:26:37 +0000 http://www.michellesblog.net/?p=323#comment-978 Various people in the tech community have Brewster's ear. Honestly, that's the first step. We didn't offer Brewster money--we just know what's good for the economy and for Austin, so he wanted to hear what we had to say. If we foster the international, money-making industries, the small companies will come to accommodate their tastes. If you look at New York and San Francisco, they are not lacking in small businesses whatsoever. Personally, I like the idea of always living downtown. I hate traffic and actually take my bike whenever possible. So although I wasn't a fan at first, I don't mind the high rises downtown. They are good for traffic and for the environment. And if for some strange reason Brewster decides we aren't important anymore and accommodates no one but the developers, I will crucify him brutally and publicly. I don't see this happening, but the option is there. Don't think I haven't launched a social media Google bomb before ;-) ... Various people in the tech community have Brewster's ear. Honestly, that's the first step. We didn't offer Brewster money–we just know what's good for the economy and for Austin, so he wanted to hear what we had to say.

If we foster the international, money-making industries, the small companies will come to accommodate their tastes. If you look at New York and San Francisco, they are not lacking in small businesses whatsoever.

Personally, I like the idea of always living downtown. I hate traffic and actually take my bike whenever possible. So although I wasn't a fan at first, I don't mind the high rises downtown. They are good for traffic and for the environment.

And if for some strange reason Brewster decides we aren't important anymore and accommodates no one but the developers, I will crucify him brutally and publicly. I don't see this happening, but the option is there. Don't think I haven't launched a social media Google bomb before ;-) …

]]> By: michellegreerhttp://www.michellesblog.net/politics-and-current-events/brewster-mccracken-for-mayor/comment-page-1#comment-977 michellegreer Fri, 24 Apr 2009 02:11:39 +0000 http://www.michellesblog.net/?p=323#comment-977 Russ, Here are Brewster's stands on growing the economy: <a href="http://www.brewstermccracken.com/about/seven-steps-to-securing-austin-economic-future/" target="_blank">http://www.brewstermccracken.com/about/seven-step...</a> Russ,

Here are Brewster's stands on growing the economy:
http://www.brewstermccracken.com/about/seven-step…

]]> By: Chris O.http://www.michellesblog.net/politics-and-current-events/brewster-mccracken-for-mayor/comment-page-1#comment-975 Chris O. Wed, 22 Apr 2009 15:03:36 +0000 http://www.michellesblog.net/?p=323#comment-975 Greetings from Boston. Being attentive to small businesses is key for any elected official right now. best, Chris O. Referral Key “Your Trusted Referral Network” <a href="http://www.referralkey.com/" target="_blank">http://www.referralkey.com/</a> Greetings from Boston. Being attentive to small businesses is key for any elected official right now.

best,

Chris O.
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]]> By: Wesley Faulknerhttp://www.michellesblog.net/politics-and-current-events/brewster-mccracken-for-mayor/comment-page-1#comment-974 Wesley Faulkner Wed, 22 Apr 2009 14:37:33 +0000 http://www.michellesblog.net/?p=323#comment-974 I am so glad you wrote this. I am so glad you wrote this.

]]> By: Sherry Lowryhttp://www.michellesblog.net/politics-and-current-events/brewster-mccracken-for-mayor/comment-page-1#comment-973 Sherry Lowry Wed, 22 Apr 2009 14:25:36 +0000 http://www.michellesblog.net/?p=323#comment-973 Michelle, really helpful post. I'm like the "sound" of Brewster's agenda. What's his track record when it really comes down to taking a public and visible stand when push comes to shove on commercial development priorities (as in asphalting and concretizing Austin and supporting yet one more mid-rise, high priced residential piece of construction) -- over high tech and small business development support? Also - i want to see changes in how challenging Austin makes it for retail or other type of small business build-outs generating revenues that stay HERE to get the code approvals. As it is now, it seems mainly those who can hire the city-hall experienced to get their stuff through all the regulations get the big breaks going to the big box entities and corporate headquarters and things like The Domain. Mostly, i think many, many of us seek no more "business as usual" being the rule of thumb here politically. Michelle, really helpful post.

I'm like the "sound" of Brewster's agenda. What's his track record when it really comes down to taking a public and visible stand when push comes to shove on commercial development priorities (as in asphalting and concretizing Austin and supporting yet one more mid-rise, high priced residential piece of construction) — over high tech and small business development support?

Also – i want to see changes in how challenging Austin makes it for retail or other type of small business build-outs generating revenues that stay HERE to get the code approvals. As it is now, it seems mainly those who can hire the city-hall experienced to get their stuff through all the regulations get the big breaks going to the big box entities and corporate headquarters and things like The Domain.

Mostly, i think many, many of us seek no more "business as usual" being the rule of thumb here politically.

]]> By: michellegreerhttp://www.michellesblog.net/politics-and-current-events/brewster-mccracken-for-mayor/comment-page-1#comment-972 michellegreer Tue, 21 Apr 2009 15:07:23 +0000 http://www.michellesblog.net/?p=323#comment-972 Russ, Here is information straight from Brewster's website: <a href="http://www.brewstermccracken.com/about/seven-steps-to-securing-austin-economic-future/" target="_blank">http://www.brewstermccracken.com/about/seven-step...</a> Russ,

Here is information straight from Brewster's website:
http://www.brewstermccracken.com/about/seven-step…

]]> By: Russhttp://www.michellesblog.net/politics-and-current-events/brewster-mccracken-for-mayor/comment-page-1#comment-971 Russ Tue, 21 Apr 2009 13:42:30 +0000 http://www.michellesblog.net/?p=323#comment-971 I don't understand what he will be doing other than "supporting" technology. Great article but can you provide specific reasons to support him? I don't understand what he will be doing other than "supporting" technology. Great article but can you provide specific reasons to support him?

]]> By: Joe Doylehttp://www.michellesblog.net/politics-and-current-events/brewster-mccracken-for-mayor/comment-page-1#comment-969 Joe Doyle Mon, 20 Apr 2009 21:27:32 +0000 http://www.michellesblog.net/?p=323#comment-969 Great insight, Michelle. I like Brewster – if for just his name alone (hard to follow Wil Wynn in that regards). But I haven't made any decisions yet as I've yet to start the research. It'll be interesting to see how all the candidates stack up against the other issues that are important to me. Thanks for sharing. Great insight, Michelle.

I like Brewster – if for just his name alone (hard to follow Wil Wynn in that regards). But I haven't made any decisions yet as I've yet to start the research. It'll be interesting to see how all the candidates stack up against the other issues that are important to me.

Thanks for sharing.

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