In case you don’t read the comments section on Billy’s or my blogs, here’s the information on the upcoming “Target Peoria: An Open Discussion On Crime” television event.
I will be the moderator for this special program, broadcast on WMBD, WHOI, and WEEK from 8-9pm [Wednesday, Sept. 13]. WTVP will tape it and play it at 11pm.
The reason there are not a lot of details is that the organizers are still working them out. I feel pretty strongly that it will be an important hour and a good broadcast.
And on Billy’s site, Ahl added:
The idea for the meeting came from discussion between the GM’s at WEEK, WMBD, and WHOI. Those three worked with Ardis to get things moving. […] Mayor Ardis et al will have a Sunday press conference at 2pm to talk about it.
My thanks to Jonathan for the information.
Will there be clowns and exotic animals? Perhaps they will all get up on stage in skimpy swimwear, all oiled down, and engage in a massive pose down? Look Mayor Ardis is tough on crime, look at those biceps flex. I sense posturing ahead….
Wow, look who woke up on the cynical side of the bed this morning. 🙂
I smell smoke C.J…. where is my buzz !!
What exactly is open about it? Its a packaged bulk serving of perspectives from a few people. Can I go and be heard? Probably not, so it should be considered a political discussion of crime in the Peoria area.
It’s the kick off for the 2007 City Council election !!!!
Well, that’s certainly one way of looking at it. Although, from Jonathan Ahl’s description, it sounds like the TV station general managers came up with the idea and approached Ardis, not the other way around. I’m withholding my cynicism until I have a warrant for feeling that way. So far, I haven’t seen anything to make me suspicious, and I’m hoping for the best.
okay, that actually makes more sense, cool- It will be interesting entertainment then.