Plainfield's Public Safety Meeting Last Night; a brief Post Scriptum

Rashid Burney hits a HOME RUN! What he has done as Council President has brought a lot of respect to the Council. His professionalism makes them shine too. The sad thing is that he is doing it by himself, even though Councilman Reid, Councilwoman Carter, and Councilman Simmons have been very supportive. After last night, I am hoping that these three would be a little stronger in challenging the other 3 council members who refuse to move forward in a positive manner on behalf of the City.

The best thing that could have ever happened to Plainfield was when they began to televise the council meetings. I can’t wait for the City to air last night’s public safety program! You will have an opportunity to see with your own eyes the difference in the direction this City is moving RATHER THAN the emails and slanted information that is put out by the blogging community in Plainfield.

It’s too bad that the majority of the bloggers cannot give credit where credit is due. One blogger spent more time talking about the individual that lost his life recently. My sympathy goes out to the family because no one should take another person’s life, especially at that young of an age. The sad part about this issue is that whenever someone tries to offer a hand of help, Flor Gonzalez is the first one to complain about a people ‘picking’ on the Hispanic community. You cannot have it both ways.

If we are going to clean up the corners and downtown area, meaning the gang activities, the drinking, belligerence, and loitering to name a few, then we have to be able to enforce the law. Rather than being critical of the police department, it would be nice to see Ms. Gonzalez work WITH the department in chasing out that element furthering the beautification and safety of Plainfield.

'Ps.' Just a couple of months ago when people were talking about moving the day-workers from off of the corners, there were people who complained about that being ‘picking’ on Hispanics. We have YET to hear about her complain about the day-workers issue or the loiterers. It is time for her to speak up, stop using the community and police department as scapegoats, and speak out against these activities.