2008 Woodie Awards
Beyond the Blackboard: Andrew Dinniman
Brian Fanelli
Issue date: 2/15/05 Section: Features
Dinniman also supports faith-base initiatives, believing that the funds that the government could give to religious groups could be used to benefit the needy. He said that the government today solves few problems, and it is up to community and religious groups to erase poverty. Dinniman also fears that the concentration of wealth in the area and the rising cost of living could create economic trouble for Chester County in the future.
"It is the fate of every hot area to become cold," he said. He fears that the local employees will flee the area because of the pricey standard of living, making Chester County a cold economic area. Over Dinnimanʼs career as a county commissioner, he has also worked to preserve farms and stop excessive developing from engulfing the county. Dinniman hopes that 35 percent of Chester County could be open space and protected land, and he claims that people in the area have a deep commitment to thecause.
However, he said that the laws of Pennsylvania are on the side of developers. Dinniman has encouraged developers to build in suburban areas instead of farm lands. Dinniman is also concerned with the future of the Democratic Party. During a speech to a journalism class, he attacked former presidential candidate Sen. John Kerry for not speaking with honest clarity during his campaign and coming off as a slick politician that Americans failed to trust.
He praised Howard Dean, the Vermont governor who ran in the Democratic primaries last year, for speaking his mind and providing honest answers concerning issues. Dinniman said that is crucial for Democrats to stand for progressive ideals and speak boldly, so that they offer a contrast to the GOP. "I think whatʼs going to happen is thatthe Democratic Party is going to show itʼs different," he said. He also said that the Democrats must erase the stereotypes Republicans have given them. Dinniman said the party is not faithless or spineless, and it is time for the Democrats to fight back and prove to Americans that they are a viable, strong party.
Dinniman listed his success at making the "save-land" issue bi-partisan, his consistency in helping the poor and individual battles he won over Republicans as his fondest achievements as a Chester County commissioiner.
"It is the fate of every hot area to become cold," he said. He fears that the local employees will flee the area because of the pricey standard of living, making Chester County a cold economic area. Over Dinnimanʼs career as a county commissioner, he has also worked to preserve farms and stop excessive developing from engulfing the county. Dinniman hopes that 35 percent of Chester County could be open space and protected land, and he claims that people in the area have a deep commitment to thecause.
However, he said that the laws of Pennsylvania are on the side of developers. Dinniman has encouraged developers to build in suburban areas instead of farm lands. Dinniman is also concerned with the future of the Democratic Party. During a speech to a journalism class, he attacked former presidential candidate Sen. John Kerry for not speaking with honest clarity during his campaign and coming off as a slick politician that Americans failed to trust.
He praised Howard Dean, the Vermont governor who ran in the Democratic primaries last year, for speaking his mind and providing honest answers concerning issues. Dinniman said that is crucial for Democrats to stand for progressive ideals and speak boldly, so that they offer a contrast to the GOP. "I think whatʼs going to happen is thatthe Democratic Party is going to show itʼs different," he said. He also said that the Democrats must erase the stereotypes Republicans have given them. Dinniman said the party is not faithless or spineless, and it is time for the Democrats to fight back and prove to Americans that they are a viable, strong party.
Dinniman listed his success at making the "save-land" issue bi-partisan, his consistency in helping the poor and individual battles he won over Republicans as his fondest achievements as a Chester County commissioiner.
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