tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7481330.post114731198713685132..comments2023-10-24T11:05:25.288-04:00Comments on Mark Rauterkus & Running Mates ponder current events: City seeks advertising dollars -- sooooo, Les Ludwig Won!Mark Rauterkushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17157914569686528007noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7481330.post-1147348114942376932006-05-11T07:48:00.000-04:002006-05-11T07:48:00.000-04:00Mark,Thanks for the update on this fundraising iss...Mark,<BR/><BR/>Thanks for the update on this fundraising issue. I had regular talks with Bill Peduto about this issue about a year before he announced his candidacy for Mayor. <BR/><BR/>It was on city council's agenda about a year ago but the issue was reduced to advertising solely on ballpark fences...who almost no one looks at, unless their kids are playing that particular day.<BR/><BR/>We spoke of selling advertising on garbage men's jump suits and other avenues. He didn't like it when I suggested we sell the naming rights to Schenley Park if someone wanted to pay for it. But it must be considered.<BR/><BR/>In addition, state Representative Harry Readshaw wrote a letter to then-Mayor Murphy on my behalf about five years ago when we spoke about it. However, as expected, Murphy didn't do anything.<BR/><BR/>I also hoped to get on that board, but as we ALL know, only cronies get on those boards.<BR/><BR/>TLAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com