The mountain goes to Muhammad
A letter to Melvin Muhammad,
As the town council representative for Tarboro's ward 6, you are our voice of Tarboro's downtown in the town council. The Tarboro's 2nd Saturday events are being planned, organized and carried out by the people and businesses in your ward. I understand that you are a busy man with a full schedule. I understand what that means because many of the people, including myself, who are involved in this downtown revitalization project are very busy and have very full schedules, yet we can see the long-range benefits to all of Tarboro of this monthly event, so we find the time to make it happen.
Twice now we have contacted you regarding an issue with the town council that was affecting our ability to have a "good" event. Both times, you were unable to offer any assistance.
We, as a group of citizens, are trying to create positive change in a town that has seen little growth in too long. The people are hungry for change and are willing to pull together to make it happen.
You asked to represent us. You asked for our votes. We supported you and hoped that you would make a difference. Now, as it was said when I was a much younger woman, ... "You are either part of the solution, or you are part of the problem."
What are you going to do to help us?
The Grassroots of Tarboro
Grassroots of Tarboro
in Downtown Revitalization
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2 Comments
Reader Comments (2)
Has anyone moved the whole governmental system of our town elsewhere? That would include all employees, managers, mayor and council people! Their presence or lack there of is requested! You live, work and sleep in this town and county. Why not participate in ALL EVENTS!! LET'S be PROACTIVE, NOT KNEE JERK REACTIVE! Tarboro will be here when we all are dead and gone.Prosperity WOULD LOOK BETTER WITH A NEW TEAM IN PLACE!! HEY COACH, LET'S PUT THE SECOND TEAM IN, COULD IT HURT?
I spoke with Mr Muhammad today and he is more than willing to work with us and truly does want to know what the people want not only in ward 6 but in all Tarboro wards. He will do what he can but asks that each resident of Tarboro please contact their councilman and let him know that you want him to support what we are trying to do.