Friday, February 15, 2008

For Inquiring Minds

Here are some details behind the issues that are being discussed in the local papers (the News Tribune's story is now published, front page in the print version on Feb. 19th):

  • Former council member Del Brewer sets the record straight about the reasons for approving the Commencement condo project at 4 times the appraised value.
  • There were very valid reasons why some audience members got angry at the Jan. 14th study session, including the deception of Council members Albertson and Stebner at the Jan. 7th meeting.
  • Fire department issues have been studied in-depth by an well-qualified committee, but it's findings and recommendations have been ignored by the council.
  • The council continues to ignore reasonable recommendations by the fire department.
  • Council member Huson's "rules" are not the actions that could help us move beyond the hatred, nor do they display the leadership the council was elected to give this community.
  • In addition to the Volcano story and the News Tribune story, Fontaine has posted more details about his various Ruston interviews on his blog. Council member Huson's interview is a typical reflection of the open contempt for our citizens that motivates this council.

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