“One could as easily equate James Urquidez and Kelsey Berends, both affiliated with Christ Church, with Christ Church members who held signs on street corners urging people to vote against bonds for public schools, and at another time, displayed signs unfairly labeling City Council members as bigots.” —Joann Muneta Continue reading
“The city’s survey indicates that people want to be able to visit our precious downtown and to be able to support the local businesses there. It is extremely disappointing to learn that candidates Berends and Urquidez question this expression of a majority of residents’ wishes and the City Council’s follow-up decision in this important matter. Let’s keep this in mind when casting our votes.” —Joann Muneta Continue reading
“However, we should be able to rely on our Board of Adjustment and city staff to faithfully enforce the permits they approve, thus protecting the interests of our whole community. We deserve better.” Continue reading
“One of the fundamental laws of life, and therefore of business, is that you get more of what you subsidize, and less of what you penalize. In every social context, certain behaviors are rewarded (in some way), and other behaviors are not rewarded.” —Douglas Wilson Continue reading
“When the mayor stated at a quasi-judicial meeting that all downtown businesses favored the expansion of New St. Andrews College, no one questioned his inaccurate, inappropriate assertion.” Continue reading
“I have been attending and following City Council meetings for several decades, but the June 6 meeting is the first time I recall there being five separate appeals to a Board of Adjustment decision. . . .” Continue reading