Your voice matters. On our facebook group ( www.facebook.com/groups/rhinebeckcommon/ ) , and on the campaign trail, a number questions were posed. In our pledge to be transparent , if you ask, we will answer. If you think we are dodging, let us know why you think so in the comment form below.
About the Moderator: Jeff Greenberg has been a Creative Director/copywriter for a mid-sized Madison Avenue advertising agency. His journalism has been published in Esquire, Metropolitan Home and on-line in Tablet. He lives in Milan and is currently President of Congregation Emanuel in Kingston.
3/6, Interview with Laura Schulkind
We asked Laura Schulkind to take these questions from the community and pose them to us; she was free to follow-up and question our responses. Thank you, Laura for your time!
Segment 1:
(0:00) What does politics mean to you?
(2:05) What does the catch phrase “beyond politics” mean?
(3:30) You say Rhinebeck Common stands for “inclusion and transparency” What do you mean? Can you give an example?
(7:24) Lastly, how does Rhinebeck Common differ from Rhinebeck Together, which was mostly driven by Republicans who were trying to hide their political affiliation (which was very ‘anti-inclusive’ ) so to win local elections.
Segment 2:
(0:00) John, are you a Republican?
(1:50) Where do you stand on Black Lives Matters and Blue Lives Matter?
(5:42) John, would you change your vote against the installation of more EV charging stations?
(7:42) The Village, The Town… How do you envision working with the Town Supervisor and Town Board?
Segment 3:
(0:00) ClimateSmart is a pillar of the current Village administration. How will this change or stay the same under your leadership?
(4:20) Village Board Members usually oversee one or more departments, which department best suits your skills?
Segment 4:
(0:00) Why do you feel Rhinebeck Common, and each of you in particular, are more qualified than the current office holders?
