SPEAK YOUR MIND!

Last night, those who watched the City Commission Meeting, actually got to witness what a proper commission acts like. (See Minute Marker 157:20)

The issue: Whether or not to allow someone from the public the opportunity to speak to a presentation made to the City Commission regarding our water, was debated between the Mayor and the City Commission.

The problem stemmed from the fact that personalities were being placed above principles and the Mayor was attempting to control or censor a public statement.

The action taken: The City Commission over-ruled the Mayor, lead by Commissioner Kimberly Mitchell and seconded by Commissioner Ike Robinson, and voted to allow the single public comment being made regarding the water presentation, to continue.

The request to know parliamentary procedures produced the fact that by a commission majority, the time limit could be exceeded.

The result: The resident speaker was allowed to continue, thankfully to the City Commission vote, with the final comments she wished to express, regarding the healthy and safety of infants, the elderly and those with health issues.

The time it took (7 minutes) for the Mayor to debate this was longer then the actual comment (2minutes).

The comment was so harmless and caring, that one should wonder what the purpose or reason was for the Mayor to obstruct it.

The importance: Please watch this portion of the meeting.
It clearly demonstrates why I am running for City Commission.

We must restore unhampered public participation to our process.
Public opinion matters, but honest representation is vital to a healthy government.

The entire segment of EVERYONE'S Public Comment is worth ever minute of your time.
You be the judge, since you are the voter.
If you do not want the government you currently have then do something about it and vote March 11th.