An article on Smartgrowth.org discusses the recent electoral success of a Delaware Smart Growth candidate. In Delaware, State Treasurer Jack Markell scored a stunning (albiet narrow) upset victory over Lieutenant Governor John Carney Jr, defeating the establishment candidate by 2.4%. Carney was endorsed by Democratic Governor Ruth Minner and many other local political leaders. According to the article, Markell came forward with a strong smart growth plan. It noted that, "His course is clearly set out in ''A Plan for Enhancing Our Quality of Life in Delaware,'' based on research and guidelines by the Smart Growth Leadership Institute, the Coalition for Smarter Growth, the Urban Land Institute and key New Urbanism and mass transit champions, and posted on his campaign web site. "
One has to wonder about whether or not smart growth is starting to have an effect in political campaigns. I'd be curious to see polling data that indicated why Markell was able to defeat Carney. For now, lets just hope that our neighboring state is able to impliment a smart growth agenda.
Tuesday, September 16, 2008
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So a liberal Democrat gets elected to statewide office in Delaware and that's news? A surprise? A victory for 'smart growth'.
Anytime the government determines what is 'smart' surely turns out to be stupid. Let the people decide where we want to live. I can't believe that you take a handout from those wanna-be-New Yorkers and swoon to their dreams of high tech transportation. Is this the job of the Chamber of Commerce....to force people and businesses back to the cities?
See my entry for a response. :)
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