Word: rainbow
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Dates: during 1980-1989
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This was all-too-painfully evident on Bush's trip to Europe two weeks ago, which brought to mind the lyrics of the song, "The Rainbow Tour," in the musical Evita. As Evita and President Peron are in the midst of a whirlwind tour of Europe, the people speak out at home...
...Thus the Rainbow's goals are quite clear for the short run: defeat 1-2-3 and win a "progressive" majority on the council...
Like the CCA, the Rainbow committee also supports placing stricter limits on new development and forcing builders to contribute more to the city. And like the CCA, it advocates strengthening the city's supply of affordable housing...
...Rainbow Platform also includes some more far-reaching proposals. It calls for direct elections to the rent control, planning and zoning boards, which currently are appointed by the city manager. It calls for revoking the controversial "buyout" clause in the new contract of City Manager Robert W. Healy, the city's chief executive, and recommends a critical review of Healy's performance...
...whatever the outcome of the November election, Rainbow organizers say they expect the new group will eventually make its impact on the city political scene...