Arnie Fielkow Knows GIS

Arnie Fielkow, a New Orleans Saints Exec stood up for his team with the city council, then got fired. Then he ran for city council and now is running to keep his seat for Alderman at Large. He’s pitching GIS among his ideas to keep the city on track:

I also believe a single, citywide GIS (Geographic Information System) database, with established protocols for sharing and updating of information — and completely accessible both within and outside government — needs to be established. The city and the Orleans Parish Assessor’s Office should find a way to unify behind this need. This is an extraordinary tool for making sure that everything from transportation routes to new developments to health clinics are placed where they are most needed and can be used by the most people.  GIS will help us deal with blight, fight crime, and protect ourselves better from flooding. It will also keep the citizenry plugged in and informed on city land issues.

Sounds like a pretty fair understanding to me.
- Bayou Buzz