http://www.vindy.com/weblogs/reason/Latest 10 entries from 'Reason'en-ushttp://www.vindy.com/weblogs/reason/2009/dec/24/business-group-selects-unrepentant-felon-keynote-speaker/The one thing we can learn from Jim Traficant is that intention doesn't count when action contradicts it.http://www.vindy.com/weblogs/reason/2009/dec/24/business-group-selects-unrepentant-felon-keynote-speaker/http://www.vindy.com/weblogs/reason/2009/dec/12/council-appears-poised-to-approve-contracts/On December 16, City Council will meet to vote on contracts submitted for approval by the City. These contracts include a planning process for adding deconstruction to the existing demolition program, creating a rental property registration program and acquiring foreclosed and vacant properties. If the tone of Monday’s CDA Committee meeting is a valid indicator, the prospects for their passage appear favorable. This is a relief, especially given the Council’s previous reaction to them.http://www.vindy.com/weblogs/reason/2009/dec/12/council-appears-poised-to-approve-contracts/http://www.vindy.com/weblogs/reason/2009/nov/22/deconstructing-city-council/Is the flap over deconstruction really about its appropriateness as a city program? Or is it a reality check as to which councilpersons are serious about the tenets of 2010—that plan which was touted at home and around the world but has slowly lost its compass over the last year?http://www.vindy.com/weblogs/reason/2009/nov/22/deconstructing-city-council/http://www.vindy.com/weblogs/reason/2009/nov/11/the-angle-of-deconstruction/Last week it was announced that the City of Youngstown received a grant to pursue a deconstruction program related to the dismantling of vacant structures. Steve Novotny, currently interning with the city while finishing his degree at Youngstown State, wrote the $39,000 grant proposal for management of the project and is being looked at to lead the program. Two different papers in Youngstown took two significantly different approaches to reporting this newshttp://www.vindy.com/weblogs/reason/2009/nov/11/the-angle-of-deconstruction/http://www.vindy.com/weblogs/reason/2009/oct/20/whats-on-the-2009-ballot/A review of the issues on Tuesday's ballot.http://www.vindy.com/weblogs/reason/2009/oct/20/whats-on-the-2009-ballot/http://www.vindy.com/weblogs/reason/2009/oct/07/firstenergy-abuses-its-monopoly-with-cfl-scheme/Why didn't the utility include an offer to its customers on their invoice? "Check here and add $xx.xx to your payment to receive x CFL bulbs, which reduce energy consumption in your home."? Or they could have sent a separate offer letter. As it is, they're going to get sued, and they'll end up losing money from the litigation process.http://www.vindy.com/weblogs/reason/2009/oct/07/firstenergy-abuses-its-monopoly-with-cfl-scheme/http://www.vindy.com/weblogs/reason/2009/sep/21/help-keep-the-library-lights-on/The library is managing their part responsibly by ensuring it's available when we use it the most. It's time for us to do our part in keeping the lights on. http://www.vindy.com/weblogs/reason/2009/sep/21/help-keep-the-library-lights-on/http://www.vindy.com/weblogs/reason/2009/sep/10/saturdays-grey-to-green-points-to-future/Saturday in Wick Park, a unique assemblage of vendors, entertainment and family-friendly fun, headlined by urban farmer and MacArthur "Genius" Award winner Will Allen. http://www.vindy.com/weblogs/reason/2009/sep/10/saturdays-grey-to-green-points-to-future/http://www.vindy.com/weblogs/reason/2009/aug/29/leadership-award-regional-chamber/Can we recognize together that in these difficult times we need all hands on deck? Whether you’ve been here your whole life, ten or twenty years, or two weeks, solving our challenges requires creativity, energy and talent. Whoever is offering to provide it, we should recognize and welcome the help.http://www.vindy.com/weblogs/reason/2009/aug/29/leadership-award-regional-chamber/http://www.vindy.com/weblogs/reason/2009/aug/18/vm-deal-needs-cooperation/No doubt Girard Mayor James Melfi is attempting to look out for the best interests of his city. That's why Mayor Melfi must reach out to the other parties involved and work towards a resolution to any concerns. Today's Vindicator quotes Mr. Melfi taking a rather stand-offish approach: "'I don’t know [about this] firsthand from V&M,' he said. 'If they’re so concerned, I imagine they’ll call me.'"http://www.vindy.com/weblogs/reason/2009/aug/18/vm-deal-needs-cooperation/