Ruston has had a tree committee for several years. An earlier committee put together a comprehensive ordinance about what types of trees the Town will allow on public rights of ways, and the group headed up the effort to plant new trees along Winnifred Street a couple of years ago.
The committee has not met in the last year or so. But they are back in business after a meeting this week. Committee chair Ginger Kryger give us the latest:
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The committee met on Tuesday night at 7:00. The four members are Sue Hines, Lynette Hopkins and Rob Zeheley (oh yes and myself). We have decided that the Tree Committee will meet 4 times per year with additional meetings as needed (e.g. budget). The next regular meeting will be the fourth Tuesday in January—same time.
We talked about the cherry trees on Winnifred Street with the idea that we need to get a request in for a budget to replace 17 trees that have died. Rob Z. has spoken with the WSU Extension Service re: what killed the cherry trees, how to replant with even greater success, soil testing. We also discussed the south end of Winnifred Street where approximately 63 trees may be planted. Not sure what type of tree. There was a list of trees that had previously been recommended, but we would like to discuss them further so we delayed adopting that list.
Friday, October 31, 2008
Thursday, October 30, 2008
Point Defiance Park In All Its Glory
It is a beautiful time of year around here! And we are lucky enough to live next to the most beautiful park in the world. Send your photos to me at kpickett22@yahoo.com so I can get them up for everyone to see.
Services for Myrtle Johnson
The graveside service for Myrtle Johnson will be held this coming Saturday, November 1st at 1 pm at Mountain View Memorial Park. You can view the obituary in the paper here and sign the on-line guest book here...
I hope many Ruston folks can be there on Saturday to celebrate all this fine lady gave to our community. We are a better place because of Myrtle's many years in our lives...
I hope many Ruston folks can be there on Saturday to celebrate all this fine lady gave to our community. We are a better place because of Myrtle's many years in our lives...
Tuesday, October 28, 2008
Disposal For A Good Cause
The YWCA is having a collection of old electronics this Saturday November 1st in their parking lot. The address is 405 Broadway. The YMCA will get 50% of the proceeds.
Here are the costs to dump your used electronics:
Monitors $10
Keyboards & CPU's $3
Printers & Faxes $5
Stereos $5
TV's $2 per diagonal inch
Time to clean out the closet and garage for a good cause!
Here are the costs to dump your used electronics:
Monitors $10
Keyboards & CPU's $3
Printers & Faxes $5
Stereos $5
TV's $2 per diagonal inch
Time to clean out the closet and garage for a good cause!
Civil Service Commission: Oct. 16, 2008
I understand that at the commission was informed the Rinehold case has been settled out of court. It will not come before the commission. The lawyer for the civil service commission, Mr. Winterbauer, brought a rough draft of the by-laws he drafted, but they have not been passed or approved yet.
There will be a very short excecutive meeting this Thursday.
There will be a very short excecutive meeting this Thursday.
Monday, October 27, 2008
What do you think?
This announcement has come across email lines ~ and you're invited to participate.
What's on your Point Ruston Wish List?
Point Ruston - a unique neighborhood combining waterfront living, dining, shopping, entertainment and recreation along the Puget Sound shoreline - is situated on 97 acres along Commencement Bay, just minutes from downtown Tacoma. With plans for nearly 1,000 residences, a four-star Silver Cloud Hotel and thriving open-air urban village, this Built Green® community is sure to become the most exciting destination in the Pacific Northwest. We are launching a campaign inviting the community to comment on what types of retail and services they would most like to see at Point Ruston.
We want your input.
We are striving to make Point Ruston the most desirable neighborhood for residents and visitors alike, and want YOU to tell us which shops, restaurants, entertainment and services are on your wish list.
Every vote counts.
Your wish list will help us determine the types of tenants Point Ruston pursues and which conveniences are a short walk away. Overwhelming consensus will also make the case to potential tenants that the surrounding community will support them. Help make Point Ruston's lifestyle center the most desirable choice in the Northwest.
Make history.
Lifestyle centers are tremendously popular in other parts of the country, and the Puget Sound region has never seen a mixed use neighborhood of this caliber. Be a part of this historic community vote and share your wish list with us. We appreciate your support.
We appreciate your support.
In recognition of your participation in this voting process, every survey applicant will automatically be entered to win from the list of following prizes:
· Overnight stays at Silver Cloud on Ruston Way
· Gift cards to restaurants and spas along the Ruston Way waterfront
· Gift certificates to Johnny's Seafood, located next to Point Ruston's floating sales center
· Membership passes to neighboring Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium
· A personal tour of Point Ruston's property and showroom with developer Mike Cohen
Click on the button above or you may also vote by visiting our website at http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001ktw7yrux12jH0RIiaxdbs-5ow1t2A0_F12fz8Nw5V3_h40iwoE5Hma8tpEbzCQp0n11gz_AbKGi9HnKh0R46k55Lukqq8B9blBiHuMsSWkqTSPu5uAM9rw==.Voting should take less than five minutes.We thank you in advance for your time and participation!
What's on your Point Ruston Wish List?
Point Ruston - a unique neighborhood combining waterfront living, dining, shopping, entertainment and recreation along the Puget Sound shoreline - is situated on 97 acres along Commencement Bay, just minutes from downtown Tacoma. With plans for nearly 1,000 residences, a four-star Silver Cloud Hotel and thriving open-air urban village, this Built Green® community is sure to become the most exciting destination in the Pacific Northwest. We are launching a campaign inviting the community to comment on what types of retail and services they would most like to see at Point Ruston.
We want your input.
We are striving to make Point Ruston the most desirable neighborhood for residents and visitors alike, and want YOU to tell us which shops, restaurants, entertainment and services are on your wish list.
Every vote counts.
Your wish list will help us determine the types of tenants Point Ruston pursues and which conveniences are a short walk away. Overwhelming consensus will also make the case to potential tenants that the surrounding community will support them. Help make Point Ruston's lifestyle center the most desirable choice in the Northwest.
Make history.
Lifestyle centers are tremendously popular in other parts of the country, and the Puget Sound region has never seen a mixed use neighborhood of this caliber. Be a part of this historic community vote and share your wish list with us. We appreciate your support.
We appreciate your support.
In recognition of your participation in this voting process, every survey applicant will automatically be entered to win from the list of following prizes:
· Overnight stays at Silver Cloud on Ruston Way
· Gift cards to restaurants and spas along the Ruston Way waterfront
· Gift certificates to Johnny's Seafood, located next to Point Ruston's floating sales center
· Membership passes to neighboring Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium
· A personal tour of Point Ruston's property and showroom with developer Mike Cohen
Click on the button above or you may also vote by visiting our website at http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001ktw7yrux12jH0RIiaxdbs-5ow1t2A0_F12fz8Nw5V3_h40iwoE5Hma8tpEbzCQp0n11gz_AbKGi9HnKh0R46k55Lukqq8B9blBiHuMsSWkqTSPu5uAM9rw==.Voting should take less than five minutes.We thank you in advance for your time and participation!
Saturday, October 25, 2008
Stack Hill Press Release
Point Ruston issued this press release on Friday. It's nice to see progress after so many years of waiting... 
Friday, October 24, 2008
Myrtle Johnson: 1909-2008
Stalwart of Ruston's main boulevard Myrtle Johnson died today at 3:05 pm. She was 99 years young. Myrtle was a mainstay on Winnifred Street through decades of change and challenge for this town. Although she's been in Oregon in recent years, many of us have kept in touch and cherished her continued connection to the community she loved so dearly.
There will be a memorial service in Oregon and a graveside ceremony here in Tacoma. You can send cards to the family at 32196 Baxter Road , Hermiston , Oregon , 97838. I will be gathering comments from our posts to send to Myrtle's daughter, so please share a special memory or thought...
UPDATE: 5:30 pm: Myrtle's daughter Vi Hill just called with more details. She said Myrtle was holding the hand of her granddaughter that is named after her when she 'passed into glory' peacefully this afternoon. Vi talked about how much Myrtle missed this community in her final years. She wanted to come home. In some ways, that's what will happen as Myrtle is laid to rest at Mountian View here in Tacoma in the coming days. The graveside service will be open to everyone. We'll have a time and date tomorrow. Vi was pleased to know we would be sending down our comments, so please share a thought or two.
Council Meeting Notes: Oct. 20, 2008
As always, I encourage everyone to attend the meetings themselves. These summaries are not intended to comprehensive or official; they simply reflect what I found interesting or important. ~ Karen
The meeting began on time with a flag salute and some changes to the agenda. The minutes from the last council meeting were approved with some edits.
The police report was given by Chief Reese. A copy is now available on Ruston Reports. Of interest; the department is working with Point Ruston and Tacoma on some serious threats made in graffiti on billboards around town. The chief called them potential domestic terrorism. She asked that residents report any suspicious behavior, especially around the fence line of the property.
There have been a couple of applications and inquires about the chief position. The Department of Corrections work crew will clear out the area east of the playfield as their first project. One of our volunteer fire fighters is updating the Ruston web page with a focus on the public safety information. The police department is collecting old cell phones for 911 emergency use. Drop off donations at the police station (downstairs in the school building).
The fire department had 6 medical aid calls in September. Their average response time so far in 2008 is under 3 minutes. Chief Torbet mentioned a new hazmat team that has formed that may provide emergency response at a lower rate than the town had paid previously.
The council then recessed into executive session to discussion potential litigation. When they reconvened, they discussed the mayor position (read here for details).
Next, the mayor read Ordinance 1271, an emergency settlement for legal claims by former police chief Jim Reinhold. There will be public comment at the next council meeting, along with a budget amendment to appropriate the settlement payment. After some discussion, the town attorney went to work putting together a resolution that could be passed tonight signaling the council’s approval of the settlement (apparently action was needed immediately to satisfy the terms of the agreement).
Since there was nothing in writing provided at the meeting, I have transcribed what the mayor read here:
“…Ordinance number 1271, an ordinance of the Town of Ruston, Pierce County, Washington authorizing an emergency expenditure for settlement for legal claims.
Whereas the Town of Ruston has incurred significant expenses defending itself against legal claims brought by its former chief of police Jim Reinhold and will incur much greater expense if the parties proceed with further litigation, regardless of the result and
Whereas the relief sought by former chief Reinhold, if granted, would have a catastrophic effect on town finances and would expose the town to the prospect of further legal claims against it and
Whereas an agreement for a monetary settlement has been reached between the Town of Ruston and former chief Reinhold that if adopted will allow the town to eliminate the risk of catastrophic financial and legal consequences with a manageable impact on town finances and
Whereas time is of the essence in the approval of the agreement between the parties and
Whereas the council finds an expenditure of $125,000 by the Town of Ruston is necessary to take advantage of the above described settlement agreement and eliminate the risk and cost of further legal action against the town at the town’s (unclear) does not contain significant funds (unclear) and
Whereas the Town Council of the Town of Ruston finds that for the reasons set forth above a public emergency exists and constitutes a threat to the town finances and that an expenditure of $125,000 is required to meet said emergency and
Whereas prior to passage of the following measure on November 3, 2008 the town council provided an opportunity for public comment on said measure and
Whereas pursuant to the Revised Code of Washington 35.33.091 and 35.33.121 the town council has authority to authorize emergency expenditures by ordinance and to decrease or recall unexpended balances from one budgetary fund and re-appropriate said unexpended balances to another budgetary fund if passed by a majority plus one of the council and
Whereas the following measure was enacted on November 3, 2008 by a majority plus one of the council
Now therefore be it ordained by the council of the Town of Ruston Washington:
Section 1. The town clerk Treasurer is directed to recall $125,000 in unexpended monies from the surplus property fund and re-appropriate said $125,000 to the claims fund. The mayor of the Town of Ruston is hereby authorized to negotiate and execute on behalf of the Town the final settlement agreement with former chief Reinhold pursuant to the CR2A settlement agreement between the parties and the town clerk treasurer is hereby authorized to make payment in the amount of $125,000 from the town’s claims fund in satisfaction of said final settlement.
This ordinance shall become effective immediately upon adoption of the council, approval by the mayor and publication as required by law.
Ordinance 1267 (wage increase for police officers) passed 5-0.
Ordinance1268 (Stack Hill amendments) was discussed. Council Member Albertson was opposed because 1) view corridors are important, 2) process was improper and 3) there was exparte contact with the developer. Council Member Hedrick felt the correct process had been used by starting over and sending the amendment through the entire process again with the planning commission and a hearing. He felt the town was not giving up a view corridor since the proposed home will be the same height as the native soil would have been under the view corridor Albertson wanted to impose. Hedrick was pleased this vote tonight would keep one less issue out of the courtroom.
Council Member Hunt said she would not excuse herself from the vote and that she had not had any improper contact with the developer. She saw no point in flexing the town’s muscle just because they could, no one benefits when the house will be lower than the original grade. She did not think it was right to harass the developer. She noted that Albertson had never spoken to her personally and his statements were based on hearsay.
Council Member Stebner said the developer should play by the rules rather than try to change them. He thought the council should represent the town, so he would be voting against the amendment. The final vote was 3-2 with Albertson and Stebner voting no.
Resolution 434 (legal settlement similar to Ordinance 1271) was read and approved 4-0 with Albertson abstaining for ethical reasons (he did not elaborate).
Ordinance 1266 (rental of town facilities) was approved 5-0. The town attorney noted the area currently used as The Commencement sales center should be available for public use by March 2009.
Ordinance 1269 (adding a general penalty) was given its first reading. This penalty would apply to any violation that does not have a penalty or has one that is unenforceable.
Ordinance 1270 (dog park) had its first reading. Hunt mentioned an idea suggested by her neighbors; have the dog area keyed so only Ruston residents could use it for a $25 annual fee – after their dog license had been confirmed. Stebner did not think it was a problem to let people and dogs use the same space on the playfield grass.
Resolution 432 (requiring the home addresses of anyone giving public comment) passed 5-0.
Resolution 433 (surplus used police car and fire truck) passed 5-0.
Hedrick gave the background on how the proposed town engineer was chosen by former mayor Everding and himself. They both scored this firm highest using separate systems. The town planner mentioned he had checked the references. Hunt wanted to confirm they had grant writing experience. Hedrick noted they are familiar with the state fund that gives low-interest loans for things like sewer utilities. The mayor will prepare a supplemental budget for the rest of 2008 and have a resolution ready at the next meeting to finalize this selection.
Claims and payroll passed 4-0 with Albertson abstaining (no reason given).
Public Comment:
Deb Kristovich supported having a separate dog park. Lyle Hardin thought the council meetings were running very efficiently. He supports having a public process for the mayor appointment and he hoped the same public comment would be used if a council appointment would be needed (if the mayor appointment caused an opening on the council).
Edie Tallman liked the idea of the dog park just for town residents. Sherrie Forch thanked the council for their vote on Stack Hill. She changed her mind in view of the facts. Council members with their minds made up regardless of the facts did not serve the community well. She was also concerned about the liability of the dog park and supported Hunt’s proposal.
Mark Shots was concerned about the cops shooting a dog in the park. Jim Wingard noted he was a Ruston taxpayer and gave his residence address. He noted his long family history in Ruston (before the town even incorporated) and his concern for the community.
Mayors Time:
Huson has been working with The Commencement on rent and utility issues and with Point Ruston on the re-location of Bennett Street, among other issues. He and the clerk should have the 2009 budget proposal at the next meeting.
Council Time:
Stebner wanted the sewer for the whole town addressed by the new engineer. Huson suggested a study session on the issue. Stebner did not like having the dog park for only Ruston residents. Since we don’t pay Metro Park taxes, he felt we owed access to the larger community.
Hedrick had met with Point Ruston on public safety issues. AWC will be helping with a risk assessment for public safety and insurance rating (two separate issues). The analysis will hopefully be done by next spring. The council is also working on what Point Ruston should pay for future costs (beyond increased the tax revenue).
Albertson noted that he felt Huson had always wanted Tacoma to provide public safety services on the Point Ruston site. He felt sewers, paving alleys and replacing the street lights were priorities. He felt there should be an analysis of when the town reserves would run out. Ruston should be talking to Tacoma about having them take over when the inevitable (in his mind) happens.
Hunt agreed that the town needs a 5-10 year plan. She clarified the proposal on the dog park came from a brainstorming session with two of her neighbors, not from her alone.
The meeting adjourned about 9:35 pm. As the meeting was breaking up, Marla Miller let everyone know she spotted a coyote behind her house on 49th this week. Everyone was encouraged to watch their pets closely.
The meeting began on time with a flag salute and some changes to the agenda. The minutes from the last council meeting were approved with some edits.
The police report was given by Chief Reese. A copy is now available on Ruston Reports. Of interest; the department is working with Point Ruston and Tacoma on some serious threats made in graffiti on billboards around town. The chief called them potential domestic terrorism. She asked that residents report any suspicious behavior, especially around the fence line of the property.
There have been a couple of applications and inquires about the chief position. The Department of Corrections work crew will clear out the area east of the playfield as their first project. One of our volunteer fire fighters is updating the Ruston web page with a focus on the public safety information. The police department is collecting old cell phones for 911 emergency use. Drop off donations at the police station (downstairs in the school building).
The fire department had 6 medical aid calls in September. Their average response time so far in 2008 is under 3 minutes. Chief Torbet mentioned a new hazmat team that has formed that may provide emergency response at a lower rate than the town had paid previously.
The council then recessed into executive session to discussion potential litigation. When they reconvened, they discussed the mayor position (read here for details).
Next, the mayor read Ordinance 1271, an emergency settlement for legal claims by former police chief Jim Reinhold. There will be public comment at the next council meeting, along with a budget amendment to appropriate the settlement payment. After some discussion, the town attorney went to work putting together a resolution that could be passed tonight signaling the council’s approval of the settlement (apparently action was needed immediately to satisfy the terms of the agreement).
Since there was nothing in writing provided at the meeting, I have transcribed what the mayor read here:
“…Ordinance number 1271, an ordinance of the Town of Ruston, Pierce County, Washington authorizing an emergency expenditure for settlement for legal claims.
Whereas the Town of Ruston has incurred significant expenses defending itself against legal claims brought by its former chief of police Jim Reinhold and will incur much greater expense if the parties proceed with further litigation, regardless of the result and
Whereas the relief sought by former chief Reinhold, if granted, would have a catastrophic effect on town finances and would expose the town to the prospect of further legal claims against it and
Whereas an agreement for a monetary settlement has been reached between the Town of Ruston and former chief Reinhold that if adopted will allow the town to eliminate the risk of catastrophic financial and legal consequences with a manageable impact on town finances and
Whereas time is of the essence in the approval of the agreement between the parties and
Whereas the council finds an expenditure of $125,000 by the Town of Ruston is necessary to take advantage of the above described settlement agreement and eliminate the risk and cost of further legal action against the town at the town’s (unclear) does not contain significant funds (unclear) and
Whereas the Town Council of the Town of Ruston finds that for the reasons set forth above a public emergency exists and constitutes a threat to the town finances and that an expenditure of $125,000 is required to meet said emergency and
Whereas prior to passage of the following measure on November 3, 2008 the town council provided an opportunity for public comment on said measure and
Whereas pursuant to the Revised Code of Washington 35.33.091 and 35.33.121 the town council has authority to authorize emergency expenditures by ordinance and to decrease or recall unexpended balances from one budgetary fund and re-appropriate said unexpended balances to another budgetary fund if passed by a majority plus one of the council and
Whereas the following measure was enacted on November 3, 2008 by a majority plus one of the council
Now therefore be it ordained by the council of the Town of Ruston Washington:
Section 1. The town clerk Treasurer is directed to recall $125,000 in unexpended monies from the surplus property fund and re-appropriate said $125,000 to the claims fund. The mayor of the Town of Ruston is hereby authorized to negotiate and execute on behalf of the Town the final settlement agreement with former chief Reinhold pursuant to the CR2A settlement agreement between the parties and the town clerk treasurer is hereby authorized to make payment in the amount of $125,000 from the town’s claims fund in satisfaction of said final settlement.
This ordinance shall become effective immediately upon adoption of the council, approval by the mayor and publication as required by law.
Ordinance 1267 (wage increase for police officers) passed 5-0.
Ordinance1268 (Stack Hill amendments) was discussed. Council Member Albertson was opposed because 1) view corridors are important, 2) process was improper and 3) there was exparte contact with the developer. Council Member Hedrick felt the correct process had been used by starting over and sending the amendment through the entire process again with the planning commission and a hearing. He felt the town was not giving up a view corridor since the proposed home will be the same height as the native soil would have been under the view corridor Albertson wanted to impose. Hedrick was pleased this vote tonight would keep one less issue out of the courtroom.
Council Member Hunt said she would not excuse herself from the vote and that she had not had any improper contact with the developer. She saw no point in flexing the town’s muscle just because they could, no one benefits when the house will be lower than the original grade. She did not think it was right to harass the developer. She noted that Albertson had never spoken to her personally and his statements were based on hearsay.
Council Member Stebner said the developer should play by the rules rather than try to change them. He thought the council should represent the town, so he would be voting against the amendment. The final vote was 3-2 with Albertson and Stebner voting no.
Resolution 434 (legal settlement similar to Ordinance 1271) was read and approved 4-0 with Albertson abstaining for ethical reasons (he did not elaborate).
Ordinance 1266 (rental of town facilities) was approved 5-0. The town attorney noted the area currently used as The Commencement sales center should be available for public use by March 2009.
Ordinance 1269 (adding a general penalty) was given its first reading. This penalty would apply to any violation that does not have a penalty or has one that is unenforceable.
Ordinance 1270 (dog park) had its first reading. Hunt mentioned an idea suggested by her neighbors; have the dog area keyed so only Ruston residents could use it for a $25 annual fee – after their dog license had been confirmed. Stebner did not think it was a problem to let people and dogs use the same space on the playfield grass.
Resolution 432 (requiring the home addresses of anyone giving public comment) passed 5-0.
Resolution 433 (surplus used police car and fire truck) passed 5-0.
Hedrick gave the background on how the proposed town engineer was chosen by former mayor Everding and himself. They both scored this firm highest using separate systems. The town planner mentioned he had checked the references. Hunt wanted to confirm they had grant writing experience. Hedrick noted they are familiar with the state fund that gives low-interest loans for things like sewer utilities. The mayor will prepare a supplemental budget for the rest of 2008 and have a resolution ready at the next meeting to finalize this selection.
Claims and payroll passed 4-0 with Albertson abstaining (no reason given).
Public Comment:
Deb Kristovich supported having a separate dog park. Lyle Hardin thought the council meetings were running very efficiently. He supports having a public process for the mayor appointment and he hoped the same public comment would be used if a council appointment would be needed (if the mayor appointment caused an opening on the council).
Edie Tallman liked the idea of the dog park just for town residents. Sherrie Forch thanked the council for their vote on Stack Hill. She changed her mind in view of the facts. Council members with their minds made up regardless of the facts did not serve the community well. She was also concerned about the liability of the dog park and supported Hunt’s proposal.
Mark Shots was concerned about the cops shooting a dog in the park. Jim Wingard noted he was a Ruston taxpayer and gave his residence address. He noted his long family history in Ruston (before the town even incorporated) and his concern for the community.
Mayors Time:
Huson has been working with The Commencement on rent and utility issues and with Point Ruston on the re-location of Bennett Street, among other issues. He and the clerk should have the 2009 budget proposal at the next meeting.
Council Time:
Stebner wanted the sewer for the whole town addressed by the new engineer. Huson suggested a study session on the issue. Stebner did not like having the dog park for only Ruston residents. Since we don’t pay Metro Park taxes, he felt we owed access to the larger community.
Hedrick had met with Point Ruston on public safety issues. AWC will be helping with a risk assessment for public safety and insurance rating (two separate issues). The analysis will hopefully be done by next spring. The council is also working on what Point Ruston should pay for future costs (beyond increased the tax revenue).
Albertson noted that he felt Huson had always wanted Tacoma to provide public safety services on the Point Ruston site. He felt sewers, paving alleys and replacing the street lights were priorities. He felt there should be an analysis of when the town reserves would run out. Ruston should be talking to Tacoma about having them take over when the inevitable (in his mind) happens.
Hunt agreed that the town needs a 5-10 year plan. She clarified the proposal on the dog park came from a brainstorming session with two of her neighbors, not from her alone.
The meeting adjourned about 9:35 pm. As the meeting was breaking up, Marla Miller let everyone know she spotted a coyote behind her house on 49th this week. Everyone was encouraged to watch their pets closely.
Thursday, October 23, 2008
Clarification about Council Member Albertson
We've had some discussion on a recent post about whether or not Council Member Albertson ever sued the Town of Ruston. I stated that Alberston had sued the town based on discussions and information that was provided at the time of the lawsuit (regarding the use of town property for a construction yard). The case lost the first time and again on appeal.
I've spoken to a couple of people involved in that legal action and gotten two different interpretations. But the person closest to the suit has clarified that Dan Albertson was not a party to the lawsuit. Albertson was the legal representative in the suit against Ruston. The recollection was that he did not charge anything.
I suppose one could make a case that acting as free legal counsel in a lawsuit is "suing" the town, but I think the reasonable interpretation is that Albertson did not directly sue the Town of Ruston. I hope we can put that rumor to bed ~ or at least repeat it giving all the facts.
We are a small town that thrives on rumors. I'm not perfect in what I present here (no one is, even big news media), but I try to be open, fair and factual. I encourage everyone to attend meetings in person and gather their own information from many sources. This blog is one piece of a big puzzle. No one should rely solely on what is posted here.
I hope this type of clarification helps us work together to build a better community.
Karen
I've spoken to a couple of people involved in that legal action and gotten two different interpretations. But the person closest to the suit has clarified that Dan Albertson was not a party to the lawsuit. Albertson was the legal representative in the suit against Ruston. The recollection was that he did not charge anything.
I suppose one could make a case that acting as free legal counsel in a lawsuit is "suing" the town, but I think the reasonable interpretation is that Albertson did not directly sue the Town of Ruston. I hope we can put that rumor to bed ~ or at least repeat it giving all the facts.
We are a small town that thrives on rumors. I'm not perfect in what I present here (no one is, even big news media), but I try to be open, fair and factual. I encourage everyone to attend meetings in person and gather their own information from many sources. This blog is one piece of a big puzzle. No one should rely solely on what is posted here.
I hope this type of clarification helps us work together to build a better community.
Karen
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