People keep asking me why COMBA continues to send out a wacky letter of apology for a petition my company The 912 Group created and forwarded to the Mayor’s Chief of Staff regarding funding and support of programming for the non-profit organization. The petition apparently pissed City Council off. In my opinion, promises were made but they were not kept in a timely manner. Just a bunch of political wacky yak.
The question really isn’t why they are sending out this strange communication, the question is WHO is requiring them to send it out and WHY? If Columbus City Council is behind this madness they really should be ashamed of themselves. The Democrats in Council are in charge of a lot of precious tax dollars. They should remember that they are in office to better the community not advance their own political careers. Do they really not like being challenged or questioned? Is Council bullying and stifling freedom of speech in an effort to protect their egos and reputation?
Next week they will be smiling and promoting Black Businesses, but actually what has Mayor Coleman, Columbus City Council and its Minority Business Committee done for Black businesses recently?
- There aren’t any procurement goals or set-sides. Why have a certification program if there aren’t any contracting benefits?
- Black women can’t obtain an FBE certification although all other women of color can select their gender over their race.
- The City won’t release the MBE/FBE utilization numbers. How much money is being spent with Black owned businesses?
If they are behind this foolishness, they really don’t deserve to be in public office. Don’t forget to vote tomorrow in the May primary!
Just my thoughts…
rwb
