Each candidate had five minutes to speak to the Senate, and then each took questions.
Anthony Dunham: He is still not back yet, but he is presenting via Skype. This is perhaps a first in the history of the Senate. He says, "I believe in the Undergraduate Senate." Says that he has been at nearly every Senate meeting, as a member of the public. Has served as Parliamentarian and Speaker before. "I have been tried in the fires of experience." Says he's fully versed in governing documents, has worked to improve the SG, and has experience advocating on behalf of the Senate.
Eric Reath: Quotes Tom Daschle. Will be as open and available to Senate as possible. Will work on improving communication between Senate and campus media. Wants to ensure meeting packets distributed on time, and that meetings run smoothly.
Douglas Bell: Feels that new leadership is needed to move beyond personal politics. He quotes the part of my blog that says SG is a "useless collection of people pretending to be important." He responds, "That's not who we are!" Wants a more important role for committees. Will take a more active role in increasing communication and transparency. Will donate 6-8 hours per week in office hours. He has no political aspirations beyond this. Strong record of being impartial and active.
The Senate will now debate and vote by secret ballot.
"I have been tried in the fires of experience"? What kind of statement is that, Anthony?
ReplyDeleteLook, I honestly don't mean trouble and I especially don't intend on putting you down, but don't you ever think that your tone is sometimes overbearing and perhaps a little theatrical? I hope you'll take the comment to heart as constructive criticism and not counter it with a long comment. Be a little open to criticism. It's Speaker of the AU Undergraduate Senate, not commander of a D-Day platoon.
As important as the Senate is in some regards, your tone has a tendency to frustrate others around you and makes you much more distant.
Friendly advice. Honestly don't mean anything by it.