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To Whom It May Concern:

We, the 78th Place Block Club B, are very saddened by the news that Mayor Roosevelt Dorn is no longer mayor of our great city, Inglewood. 

The majority of the residents on our block have lived in Inglewood almost 40 years and since Mayor Dorn has been mayor, great improvements

have happened.  Of course, he doesnt deserve all the credit, but it has been his vision and strong passion, which has led our city in the

right direction.  Under the leadership of Mayor Dorn, our city has been on the move.  Because of his vision and passion for a better and

more improved Inglewood, Mayor Dorn often went to D.C. for financial resources for our city.  He strongly showed support for the senior

citizens in our city; supported the youth by annually offering scholarships to high school graduates; supported block clubs by attending

meetings as well as block club parties. At our last block club party, he honored and presented Mr. and Mrs. George and Doris Davis a

plaque for 61 years of marriage. Mayor Dorns, seemingly, top priority was the economical development in our city. He strongly showed

support in building new homes, new businesses, new shopping centers and new restaurants in our city. With some supportive council members

and citizens of Inglewood, some of Mayor Dorns visions have become reality.
 
Mayor Dorn, we feel and know that you did an excellent job for our city and we are so proud to have had you for mayor for almost thirteen

years. Know that we will miss your strong support, dedication and strong commitment to our block and especially, our city.
Rev. Charles Gyden
78th Place Block Club B Block Club Captain

Ms Cynthia,
I've been listening to  opinions of Inglewood residents, about events which lead to and culminated in the resignation of the Mayor, from

the many  who patronize my business, which has been in this  community since 1979. Then, I read comments on the Internet, many of them

posted by what appear to be Dorn's supporters.
Evidently, Mayor Dorn made the best decision for himself, considering his family, first. I don't blame him for his final decision, a long

court case would have been stressful in many ways, on his resources and family.
But now, it's time to consider what is really best for the residents, the small business owners and the youth, who comprise the bulk of

the population, in the city of Inglewood. It's time for someone to be in office who is willing to look to the concerns of the larger

segment of the local population.

I own both residential  and commercial property and I operate a business in the city of Inglewood; What affects Inglewood, affects me. On

the occasions when  I went to City Hall to attend meetings held, I got no impression that the mayor or city council were even trying to

make any decisions to help my business or the existing residential property owners on and off LaBrea, a main corridor in the infastructure

of LA county, nor Market St., either, which really looks blighted.
It got me to thinking: I'm sure I could do a better job of listening to the people of Inglewood, and actualizing a brighter reality for

our many blighted areas, and under directed youth  in this once fine city.

Mostly, all you ever hear on the news is another youth getting hammered by the peace-keeping force,  on the streets of IngleHOOD.

Inglewood needs a new face, a new image and I'm willing to bring it. Right now, I'm thinking, I should run for Mayor, and give the people

of Inglewood a CHOICE, apart from the existing status quo: Somebody honest for the people of Inglewood. Just for a  change.

Right now, we are living in the TIME of the global community, and a global economy. Inglewood must make itself known, and at the same time

Inglewood must make itself Proud to be the City of Champions that it claims to be. I feel Inglewood deserves to be represented with the

highest dignity in office, in the media and in the world.

If there is anybody who would like to see things run differently, drop by my office: American Post Box at 815 N. La Brea, and let's talk

about how we can make things better , because I'm willing to listen and, with the support of the people,  take action.
Kat. ( Katrina Barnum)Opinions