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Here this Council/Mayor · NO MORE!

I cannot believe that city council would actually spend more open space funds on the Heritage Center when we have so many other needs for the children in our community. There is the current issue of a master plan for the park so that we might finally make it more useable - think playground equipment, accessible paths, after school programs, summer programs, park maintenance, equipment... What did we spend in open space funds to purchase it - $240,000???? Imagine what that could have done for our park and our kids.
What good does a museum do for us? And that building is about as historically significant as my elbow.
If we want a library, then we should have spent the money on a library and not trying to preserve a falling down fire trap that means nothing to anybody but some woman who used her husbands office to get it.
Frankly, I am concerned that the Historical Society takes their funds so lightly that they would approve funding the renovations in the first place. Did anyone really look at that place? At least somebody came to their senses and denied any further funding.
We, the people of this city need to stand up and tell our city leaders that we are sick and tired of their irresponsible spending.
Did anyone bother to ask the people of this city if they wanted their open space funds used to purchase this building?
Did anyone bother to tell us that, because of it, the programs that we want so badly cannot be funded because the Heritage Center has taken it away?
Do our city leaders want to stand in front of our children and ask them what they want?
This city has some real needs, and it's time that our city leaders step up and look at the reality before them.
I would rather those funds go to another city than have another penny put into the Heritage Center.

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If these comments are really going to be heard and acknowledged, you should email them to the council and mayor. They probably read the posts here, but most deny that they do. Add your name, or ask some one to speak for you or read this for you at the council meeting so it has the necessary impact.

Speaking at council is easy--determination to be heard is the key. Council members are just your neighbors. We have chosen them to represent us not themselves. Make sure they do that. If no on speaks out, we have no choice but to let them guess what we want or to listen only to those who are vocal. Most of us hate to speak before a board or group. At least come to the meetings, even if you don't speak.Or, you may find it quite simple to speak up when you hear what is being said.

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I'm pretty sure council will read this. And I'm equally sure the mayor will read this. But, as you say, nobody will acknowledge it.
I can't read this at council. Does anyone want to offer?

Mister Bill · No More! Make Council Hear This!

As everyone knows, I am a councilman and obviously I read this venue and I post on it occasionaly, trying to stick to the lighter subjects and not getting involved in city business for the most part. I don't believe it to be ethical or lawful to get involved in too many discussions without being public meetings. That being said, I have always pleaded with citizens to bend my ear on all subjects since so many refuse to come to our council meetings to voice their opinions. I refuse to take too seriously ranting and raving (or, for that matter, just nice serious talk) on a post where people do so anonymously. That's all well and good for just exchanging ideas, etc. but if anyone wants me personally to hear and debate their thoughts and ideas then come to a council meeting so I can hear it there, call me (my phone number is most certainly public record), or e-mail me (my e-mail address has been put out hundreds of times). I can't speak for any other council member, but I am always willing to discuss thoughts with anyone who wishes to talk to me on any subject. So, you want to discuss the Heritage Center??? You know how to get in touch with me.

Bill Fan · Bossert Rocks

Bill:

You are definitely trying to do a good job. Nice to see. keep it up.

Fan

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