So, the article from my interview with Mason Rizzo at the Franklin Times was published today. It was AWESOME that they put a teaser on the front page! I have to admit, Mason did a really good job. When I talked with Kathy Harrelson at TFT (and it was SO GOOD to meet you, Kathy!), I asked her if I could be interviewed by their intern who was a Franklinton native. They were great about that. It was good to be able to speak with someone who knew the town.
My only challenge is in the way a couple of my comments were paraphrased. There was one point of reference to my 'making Franklinton a cohesive community.' Not exactly what I said. His question to me was regarding 'challenged areas' of the town. I shared with Mason that one of my goals and challenges is to ensure that nobody in town feels that they are not a part of the town community. Perception is reality - if one person even feels disenfranchised, then they are. I don't want that in my hometown for anybody! That's just not acceptable to me here.
Another comment was regarding our police force. Ray Gilliam does AMAZING work with the resources he is given - that was quoted correctly. However, my comment was that I want to see our police force become more visible to all of our community - everyone needs to know that they can call on our on-duty police officers anytime. We are a safe community. We've got some challenges...a bit of gang activity, a theft here, a fight there. But by and large, we are safe. That's thanks to our police force.
So...that's what I'm thinking today. :)
2 comments:
Curious as to why would ask an intern to interview you at the eve of a mayoral candidacy. I believe in throwing the rookies a bone but would it not have been more prudent to get someone like Kathy or Carey for this?
Jake - I think Carey does an awesome job, and while he does cover Franklinton well, I thought having the connection of a 'local' would be cool. I also didn't want to put Kathy under too much stress...it was deadline day and they were finishing up the layout. I thought Mason did a pretty good job with the article. Other than the 'consolidation' of a quote, he got just about everything I said down pat. He did a great job and was a thorough interview. That was it, though...having been a high school teacher, I like to make sure that whenever I can support somebody who's 'growing' in their field, in life, whatever, I do.
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