I've heard several suggestions already on what should happen next. I'll share my ideas and encourage others to share theirs. I already know some of my friends want to see things proceed differently, so let's start talking.
I think first and foremost the council needs to sit still and let their constituents speak. The council started last night's meeting by announcing that no one gets to be mean to them or they will walk. There is a very real backlash in this community against their actions. Part of what they signed up for is to take the heat for their decisions. These same gentlemen didn't have any problem dishing it out when they were angry with the previous council's actions on the condo's.
The council needs to answer some tough questions before they get to ask any more of 'em. Why did they choose to pursue a contract with Tacoma in direct opposition to the fire committee recommendations? Why do they continue to pursue Tacoma services even after Tacoma has withdrawn from negotiations? Why won't they schedule a dialogue with the fire committee to fully explore their findings and capitalize on the committee's knowledge and expertize? When will they step up to the plate and move ahead with the fire committee recommendations?
Once the air gets cleared, then we need to move on. We have a good fire department with a very clearly defined path to make it even better. It's long past time to get started.
What do you think should happen next?
Karen
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I think renegade Ruston council members Tacoma attorney Dan Albertson and company have made it abundantly clear that there'll be no progress while they're running the show. The next step needs to be their political demise -- the quicker the better. They're not interested in anything that smacks of integrity.
Right on with your 'they MUST listen, FIRST' comment. One correction: the use of the term, GENTLEMEN does not apply to this pack of 4 rats.
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