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• [1] Rich from Staten Island April 13, 2009 - 10:28AM

  Can the reporter follow the activities of the Borough Presidents? Here is where government effectiveness could be analyzed. Can a citizen propose a referendum to eliminate or re-structure this elective office?

  
  
• [2] K. Ryan April 13, 2009 - 10:35AM

  Let's not forget that one of the most important duties that the city council holds is that the council has an opportunity to respond to the Mayor's preliminary budget and they can negotiate for more resources for their communities and other issues that they are concerned about.

  
  
• [3] Dave Rosenstein from Yorkville (UES) April 13, 2009 - 10:43AM

  Some City Council activities are broadcast on public access cable channels but the broadcasts are strange: they are oddly edited, they seem to have no pattern of what is live and what isn't. Does the Council "censor" their coverage on the cable channels?

  
  
• [4] Nick from NYC April 13, 2009 - 10:46AM

  Your comments on "representativeness" of the city council makes the assumption that all women would vote for women, all Asians would vote for Asians, etc - it's false to hold up some demographic model of NYC and suggest that any elected body should or must follow that profile. What determines the makeup of these bodies is who comes out and votes.

  There are of course many factors influencing voter awareness and turnout - but put the focus where it belongs.

  
  
• [5] Darius from Prospect Heights April 13, 2009 - 10:50AM

  It's great to hear Mario on WNYC. He worked (works?) on WBAI for a quite some time on Wakeup Call. Glad he's getting around.

  
  
• [6] Willie Mays from Polo Grounds April 13, 2009 - 01:57PM

  Get 'em Murphy