Steve Novick Weighs in on Baseball

With the loss of the Portland Beavers, I've made a pledge to never vote for any member of the current City Council again.  Sam Adams said he's not running again.  So, one down.  Randy Leonard's not running either.  Two down.  But what about potential candidates?  How do they feel about what went down with the Beavers?

Recently, I sent Steve Novick, candidate for Randy Leonard's council seat, an email asking him how he felt about the baseball situation and asking what he would do to bring baseball back.  Here's his response.

 I am a baseball guy myself, but am leery of investing public money in any sports-related venture. I can't stand soccer, but can't say I disagree with choosing major league soccer over minor league baseball. So I'd like to have a team here and would want to cooperate with an effort to restore it, but in terms of committing public resources, I"d be reticent.

Not the overwhelming support I wanted, but the guy seems honest and didn't pull punches with someone (me) who was obviously a baseball fanatic, just to get my vote.

I've sent similar emails to Charlie Hales and Eileen Brady.  If they ever respond, I'll post their comments.