This is a defining moment for UK. UK needs to make its mark with this issue.

We're still using many of the same parameters in evaluating a perspective student, but we're now giving each applicant an opportunity to express who they are as a person.

It's very unfortunate that black freshman enrollment numbers declined. But we must use this as an opportunity to move ahead.

I'm the sort of person who needs a big mountain in front of me to climb.

Old men need applause too

I would like to make it clear why we're doing this — fiscal responsiveness to the needs of the city is top priority. Now is the time for this initiative because many previous supporters admit they were confused by the $300,000 campaign, including scare tactics. Most everyone was critical of the non-secret vote, the sunset clause was hypocritical, the tax is unfair and unnecessary, and this is the only way to attain some fiscal responsibility.