Comments on: Mayor of Somewhere Starts a New Job.

By: just sayin'

just sayin' — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 18:03:24 +0000

Correct me if I’m wrong, but doesn’t Frank Murkowski’s wife own the property that the Ketchikan bridge would connect with on Gravina Island..it is also interesting to see who owns the property that the proposed bridge across the Inlet to Mat-Su would land on…hmmm?

By: Martha Unalaska Yard Sign

Martha Unalaska Yard Sign — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 02:56:57 +0000

Hee hee – I just heard a report that there WAS a Good Riddance Party for Bob. Can’t say more since minions read here, but a good time was had by all!

By: the problem child

the problem child — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 02:44:13 +0000

Oh, the cryptic answer to that clue is “Alaska”.

By: the problem child

the problem child — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 02:42:55 +0000

Good news for “nowhere”, one hopes.

By: Martha Unalaska Yard Sign

Martha Unalaska Yard Sign — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 02:29:25 +0000

Thanks InJuneau – you totally busted me for not reading the whole post! I am so glad to hear that! I had just heard the announcement before heading off to CA where I am now. Woo hoo – that’s much better!! Go Bob, go Ketchikan!

By: Physicsmom

Physicsmom — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 01:30:27 +0000

Congratulations to Mr. Weinstein. Who is the mayor of Ketchikan now? Another progressive? IF so, we all win. In any case, it’s good to know that Sen. Begich has good help back home.

By: Pat, Washington state

Pat, Washington state — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 01:02:12 +0000

Sounds like things are coming along nicely with getting some competent people in office. It’s about time – best of luck to Bob.

I enjoyed the walk down memory lane – well, as much as one can enjoy reading about SP’s entry onto the national stage. And I do remember reading all that. I think when I stumbled on Mudflats thanks to a friend sending me the link, I was so fascinated and aghast that I spent time reading through all the posts. It still amazes me that McCain’s crew were so sloppy and inept. Well, maybe it really doesn’t.

By: InJuneau

InJuneau — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 00:05:15 +0000

Martha UYS–Bob gets to stay in Ktn and run the Southern SE from there (from the link above):

Bob Weinstein, the Mayor of Ketchikan since 1997, will be based in Ketchikan working as the field representative for southern Southeast Alaska. Chris Ashenbrenner, currently the Executive Director for Public Safety’s Council on Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault, will be based in Juneau working as the field representative for northern Southeast Alaska.

By: Martha Unalaska Yard Sign

Martha Unalaska Yard Sign — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 00:00:28 +0000

@ austintx

The Queen of Fluff isn’t going to get any good reviews from these guys!

By: Martha Unalaska Yard Sign

Martha Unalaska Yard Sign — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 23:59:24 +0000

Bob Weinstein is a long time friend of my best friend, and I admire him tremendously! When I heard the news, I was almost as torn as when Kim Elton left our Juneau Senator’s post – it’s a very mixed emotion. I’m happy that he has this chance to move on to something new and very exciting (lucky Senator Begich!) but I know the progressive voices in Ketchikan will greatly miss him. Some of Bob’s best traits are a sharp wit, and a no-nonsense attitude. He’s not the kind of politician you would try to pull your fakey little SP tricks on – he would just call you a fakey little SP wannabe and why would you ever wannabe SP?

Go Bob – I’m sure that there will a mother of all send off parties in KTN! The combined power and intelligence of Begich, Weinstein and Knowles will become more and more of a formidable voice the good guys. Keep an eye on them… and after I’m done crying and wiping away the tears, I will too!