People often take this time of year to evaluate areas that they can improve and to make resolutions to make their lives better. I think this is a wonderful idea and I would encourage everyone to take the opportunity to do this. I would especially encourage our city government to do this.
There have been some very heated debates over the last year that have drawn a divide in our city. They generally center around tax increases and the how the citizens feel they are being treated by the city. Intentionally or not, the Mayor and City Council have alienated a large portion of the citizens. The have, as they say, woken a sleeping dragon.
I predict that this year there will be an increase in the number of citizens at council meetings, that they will want the council to listen to them, and that they will be more active in city government. I encourage the Mayor and Council to take notice and to treat this change seriously. Communicate with the people and listen to them. Let's take the city in a new direction, one where the city and the people are united.
I don't actually read the posts anymore but the comments are usually entertaining.
ReplyDeleteWell I read all the comments. I think it is important for us to listen to each other. Thanks Skylar.
ReplyDeleteThomas
Well I read the posts. It really is good to see what people think. I dont always agree but it seems to be the right thing to do.
ReplyDeleteElizabeth
Thank you Elizabeth. I appreciate you for having an open mind.
ReplyDeleteThomas
This is the problem that we are experiencing in town. Nobody pays attention. I had no idea the city contributed to the increased cost of my garbage bill until I read about it here. What are they thinking? Isnt the economy bad enough? Don't we pay enough taxes without getting the services we are promised? When will they get it?
ReplyDeleteJamie
They will get it when we no longer vote for them. We have two more years till the next election. We need to be more involved and more proactive in letting the City Council know what we think.
ReplyDeleteShow up to the council meetings and let your voice be heard.
Thomas