Comments on: Live Q&A with Denver City Councilman Paul Lopez http://coloradoindependent.com/3556/live-qa-with-denver-city-councilman-paul-lopez News you can't get anywhere else Fri, 10 Feb 2012 22:13:22 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: Wendy Norris http://coloradoindependent.com/3556/live-qa-with-denver-city-councilman-paul-lopez/comment-page-1#comment-13529 Wendy Norris Thu, 17 Apr 2008 11:49:01 +0000 http://www.coloradoindependent.com.php5-9.websitetestlink.com/?p=3556#comment-13529 <strong>thank you for joining us</strong> We really appreciate your time this morning, Councilman L thank you for joining us We really appreciate your time this morning, Councilman L

]]> By: pauldlopez http://coloradoindependent.com/3556/live-qa-with-denver-city-councilman-paul-lopez/comment-page-1#comment-13528 pauldlopez Thu, 17 Apr 2008 11:48:28 +0000 http://www.coloradoindependent.com.php5-9.websitetestlink.com/?p=3556#comment-13528 <strong>Labor and the Media</strong> We need to be reminded of our history a little better.  At the turn of the century young children worked in factories and there was no such thing as an 8 hour day or a 40 hour week. Let's not forget that.  Health care benefits, retirement and even the weekend are the result of the labor movement...everyday people like you and I.  All employees should have the right to join a union and bargain collectively for fair and living wages for full time pay. Labor and the Media We need to be reminded of our history a little better.  At the turn of the century young children worked in factories and there was no such thing as an 8 hour day or a 40 hour week. Let's not forget that.  Health care benefits, retirement and even the weekend are the result of the labor movement…everyday people like you and I.  All employees should have the right to join a union and bargain collectively for fair and living wages for full time pay.

]]> By: pauldlopez http://coloradoindependent.com/3556/live-qa-with-denver-city-councilman-paul-lopez/comment-page-1#comment-13527 pauldlopez Thu, 17 Apr 2008 11:44:01 +0000 http://www.coloradoindependent.com.php5-9.websitetestlink.com/?p=3556#comment-13527 <strong>Access and affordable...</strong> There has always been labor struggles and always will be as long as wages are low, and when affordable access to healthcare, housing and education is on the chopping block. I am committed to make sure that working families are able to afford to live. Access and affordable… There has always been labor struggles and always will be as long as wages are low, and when affordable access to healthcare, housing and education is on the chopping block. I am committed to make sure that working families are able to afford to live.

]]> By: pauldlopez http://coloradoindependent.com/3556/live-qa-with-denver-city-councilman-paul-lopez/comment-page-1#comment-13526 pauldlopez Thu, 17 Apr 2008 11:34:34 +0000 http://www.coloradoindependent.com.php5-9.websitetestlink.com/?p=3556#comment-13526 <strong>Most Difficult issue is...</strong> <p><br>I would have to safety crime and safety,</p><p><br>There have been tragedies in West Denver that have rocked us to the core and that beg important questions about the future of our young people as it related to education and prevention rather than just responding to tragedy. </p><p> </p> Most Difficult issue is…

I would have to safety crime and safety,

There have been tragedies in West Denver that have rocked us to the core and that beg important questions about the future of our young people as it related to education and prevention rather than just responding to tragedy.

 

]]> By: pauldlopez http://coloradoindependent.com/3556/live-qa-with-denver-city-councilman-paul-lopez/comment-page-1#comment-13525 pauldlopez Thu, 17 Apr 2008 11:28:33 +0000 http://www.coloradoindependent.com.php5-9.websitetestlink.com/?p=3556#comment-13525 <strong>My priorities are....</strong> <br><br>My prorities are: (in interest of time have to be relatively short)<p><br>1. Improving access to city services for residents in District 3's neighborhoods,</p><p><br>2. Revitilizing District 3's business corridors, neighborhoods with responsible economic development.</p><p><br>3. Improving the saftey of our nieghborhoods</p><p><br>4. Establishing better community and civic participation to build more community pride. Thgis is important to our future vitality and create an ownership of our community by it's own residents. </p><p><br>5. Improving the quality of life for residents in District 3. </p><p></p></br> My priorities are….

My prorities are: (in interest of time have to be relatively short)

1. Improving access to city services for residents in District 3's neighborhoods,

2. Revitilizing District 3's business corridors, neighborhoods with responsible economic development.

3. Improving the saftey of our nieghborhoods

4. Establishing better community and civic participation to build more community pride. Thgis is important to our future vitality and create an ownership of our community by it's own residents.

5. Improving the quality of life for residents in District 3.

]]> By: Wendy Norris http://coloradoindependent.com/3556/live-qa-with-denver-city-councilman-paul-lopez/comment-page-1#comment-13524 Wendy Norris Thu, 17 Apr 2008 11:26:20 +0000 http://www.coloradoindependent.com.php5-9.websitetestlink.com/?p=3556#comment-13524 <strong>labor and the media</strong> The governor's executive order allowing state employees to join a union (with some limitations) and a slew of expected ballot measures have generated quite a bit of controversy in the media with allegations of bias and inaccurate reporting, what's your take and how can these problems be bridged to better inform the public on the complex subject of labor relations? labor and the media The governor's executive order allowing state employees to join a union (with some limitations) and a slew of expected ballot measures have generated quite a bit of controversy in the media with allegations of bias and inaccurate reporting, what's your take and how can these problems be bridged to better inform the public on the complex subject of labor relations?

]]> By: Wendy Norris http://coloradoindependent.com/3556/live-qa-with-denver-city-councilman-paul-lopez/comment-page-1#comment-13523 Wendy Norris Thu, 17 Apr 2008 11:21:24 +0000 http://www.coloradoindependent.com.php5-9.websitetestlink.com/?p=3556#comment-13523 <strong>Erin asks...</strong> Are you worried about possible labor strife surrounding the convention? Erin asks… Are you worried about possible labor strife surrounding the convention?

]]> By: pauldlopez http://coloradoindependent.com/3556/live-qa-with-denver-city-councilman-paul-lopez/comment-page-1#comment-13522 pauldlopez Thu, 17 Apr 2008 11:20:51 +0000 http://www.coloradoindependent.com.php5-9.websitetestlink.com/?p=3556#comment-13522 <strong>Good morning...</strong> Thank you for inviting me this morning! Good morning… Thank you for inviting me this morning!

]]> By: greenchiledem http://coloradoindependent.com/3556/live-qa-with-denver-city-councilman-paul-lopez/comment-page-1#comment-13521 greenchiledem Thu, 17 Apr 2008 11:14:18 +0000 http://www.coloradoindependent.com.php5-9.websitetestlink.com/?p=3556#comment-13521 <strong>Welcome Councilman Lopez.</strong> What is the most difficult issue you have had to tackle as a new councilman?<br><br>DMarquez</br> Welcome Councilman Lopez. What is the most difficult issue you have had to tackle as a new councilman?

DMarquez

]]> By: Wendy Norris http://coloradoindependent.com/3556/live-qa-with-denver-city-councilman-paul-lopez/comment-page-1#comment-13520 Wendy Norris Thu, 17 Apr 2008 11:14:16 +0000 http://www.coloradoindependent.com.php5-9.websitetestlink.com/?p=3556#comment-13520 <strong>looking ahead</strong> What are your priorities for council this term? looking ahead What are your priorities for council this term?

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