The Daily OrangeCandidates discuss SU security
By Kyle Leach
Posted: 10/26/09, 3:25 AM EST Section: News
Grant Reeher, a Syracuse University political science professor, put the three Syracuse mayoral candidates on the spot Thursday morning at Drumlins Country Club.
"Who are the people you are thinking of bringing to run the city?" asked Reeher, the moderator at the Thursday Morning Roundtable event on Nottingham Road.
The roundtable event is a weekly forum that brings together a mix of citizens to discuss community issues and problems.
Otis Jennings, the Conservative Party candidate, said he had a clear idea of who would fill his cabinets.
"I would bring in (Chancellor) Nancy Cantor. She is a prime example of a leader here in this city," Jennings said.
In addition to Jennings, Stephanie Miner, the Democratic and Working Party candidate, and Steve Kimatian, Republican and Independent Party candidate, gathered before more than 125 area residents at the roundtable. The discussion was sponsored by SU's University College. With the mayoral general election coming up Nov. 3, the candidates discussed their cabinets and security issues on SU's campus and in the city.
When Jennings talked about his cabinet, he praised Cantor for a commitment to campus development, use of green space, the Near West Side Initiative, the Connective Corridor and the South Side Innovation Center, built by the university with the aim of growing business on the South Side.
"This shows me that she has a passion for people that have been disconnected from a process," Jennings said. "That's the type of innovation we need here in our city."
Kimatian and Miner avoided naming specific leaders who would fill their cabinets.
Kimatian said he would cast a wide net when looking for the best candidates, regardless of party affiliation.
Miner said the selection of the mayor's cabinet was the most important decision the newly elected city leader will face.
"The mayor is only one person and the job is 24 hours a day," Miner said.
Miner will try to fill her cabinet with people who have a passion for the city and are willing to ask questions, she said.
"Who are the people you are thinking of bringing to run the city?" asked Reeher, the moderator at the Thursday Morning Roundtable event on Nottingham Road.
The roundtable event is a weekly forum that brings together a mix of citizens to discuss community issues and problems.
Otis Jennings, the Conservative Party candidate, said he had a clear idea of who would fill his cabinets.
"I would bring in (Chancellor) Nancy Cantor. She is a prime example of a leader here in this city," Jennings said.
In addition to Jennings, Stephanie Miner, the Democratic and Working Party candidate, and Steve Kimatian, Republican and Independent Party candidate, gathered before more than 125 area residents at the roundtable. The discussion was sponsored by SU's University College. With the mayoral general election coming up Nov. 3, the candidates discussed their cabinets and security issues on SU's campus and in the city.
When Jennings talked about his cabinet, he praised Cantor for a commitment to campus development, use of green space, the Near West Side Initiative, the Connective Corridor and the South Side Innovation Center, built by the university with the aim of growing business on the South Side.
"This shows me that she has a passion for people that have been disconnected from a process," Jennings said. "That's the type of innovation we need here in our city."
Kimatian and Miner avoided naming specific leaders who would fill their cabinets.
Kimatian said he would cast a wide net when looking for the best candidates, regardless of party affiliation.
Miner said the selection of the mayor's cabinet was the most important decision the newly elected city leader will face.
"The mayor is only one person and the job is 24 hours a day," Miner said.
Miner will try to fill her cabinet with people who have a passion for the city and are willing to ask questions, she said.
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