Allentown Mayor Ray O’Connell To Seek Reelection

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Allentown Mayor Ray O’Connell to seek reelection? Nat Hyman says he’s backing the incumbent so progressive candidate is defeated "Developer and prospective mayoral candidate Nat Hyman said Thursday that after meeting with O’Connell this morning, he has decided to not run and instead throw his support behind the incumbent... Hyman’s goal: ensuring the defeat of Ce-Ce Gerlach, a progressive Allentown City Councilwoman who has already launched her mayoral bid."

I couldn't disagree more. Look, I like Ray a lot but that has nothing to do with it. Nat has 1,000's times more experience with the kind of stuff Allentown will need to deal with. What has Ray done for this city that makes him the better choice?

Politics sucks. This city needs someone who knows how to talk with financiers. Ray has none of the qualities that will enable us to face the coming financial crisis which awaits this city. Nor is he the kind of fighter this city needs. Nat on the other hand has all those qualities and more.

This truly disappoints me. Indeed Ray may stand the best chance of winning, but as far as I'm concerned if he does over what could have been (Nat) the city will lose out in the long run. Especially those impoverished who think Ce Ce or Ray has some magic formula which will better their lives.

This is the worse possible decision. The future remains bleak in my eyes. DAMN IT!