Editorial
I am growing tired of this never-ending attempt to spin things about the City Council and their actions. I am speaking for all of them at this point. Like them or not, they did something that none of you did. They decided to run for office and won. They didn’t hold guns to the voter’s heads, stuff ballot boxes or bribe election officials. They campaigned and convinced the voters that they were the right ones for the job. In 2007 there will be new elections and those who held to their word and those who did a good job in the eyes of the voters will win re-election.
Ninety percent of the votes of the City Council go 10 - 0. On divisive issues, issues that truly affect the people, there appears to be a split of 5-5 on the council. That isn’t a bad thing, it isn’t a good thing. It is a split of 5-5. If one side is voting in a block and it is wrong for them, wouldn’t it be just as wrong for the other side who does the same?
There is a group who vote for storm water projects that would fix flooding in people’s basements and houses on West Adams. There is a group that voted against it. There is a group that voted against a county development hooking into our sewer system because the developer wanted to build in a creek bed. There is a group that voted in favor of this developer. There is a group that actually followed the City Ordinance and had a judge of the County or City Clerk swear them in. There is a one that had the Mayor swear him in. There is a group that ran for office saying they would not be a rubber stamp for the administration. There is a group that can’t wait to vote yes on tax increases, increased spending, anything the City Administration wants.
I believe you are all very smart and able people and can see what is right and what is wrong. The voters need to know there are those who would sell them out for a plumbing contract or their son getting a real estate contract to sell for developers. You need to know the Mayor has spent your tax dollars illegally and without authority. You need to understand those who want to waste your money want chaos to rule the day because that covers up the true actions of this administration.
When you watch and read about the council ask yourself, which side would you be on? The side of those who want to represent the people or the side that wants to rubber stamp any and all decisions of City staff. If you want rubber stamps why even have Councilman? Our government needs a council that understands its role. The Council is not part of the administration. The Council is our watchdog, our eyes and ears,. They are our only defense from a corrupt administration.
