Changing Ruston's Form of Government (Opinion)

It appears the town council has invited Stan Finkelstein to address them at the study session on July 28 regarding the ballot measure to change the form of government. Mr. Finkelstein was recommended by former Mayor Transue as someone who could help Ruston sort some of the current challenges. Finkelstein is executive director of the Washington Association of Cities. The public is not allowed to comment or ask questions during study sessions, but perhaps the council will make an exception on this important issue.

One background note, I thought it was a great political move for Council Member Hunt to include a longtime resident (Sherri Forch) on the voters pamphlet committee supporting this measure. Since our committee only had 4 days to pull together a statement (read more of the misunderstanding here), I didn't think to list the names (or gather their permission to do so) of the many folks who provided input into our "Against" statements.

Here is are the statements. Please take time to research this important issue before voting in about 3 weeks. And attend the meeting next week to listen to an unbiased, outside expert as he answers questions from a very biased council majority. ~ Karen