Yes, we’ve been quiet .... due to series of unforeseen matters ... but we are back :)
So, I thought I’d provide some updates on stories that we have shared.
Looks like this is a win-win situation all around. The city has found funding to avoid police layoffs. Funding comes from grants and savings generated within the police department. Nobody wanted to lose police - so everyone wins. Community advocates didn’t want to see more cuts in community services such as libraries - so again, everyone wins! Bravo!
Looks like the parents and sports leagues got hold of our story and the subsequent ones that followed because they are up in arms! Expect a crowd at tonight’s council meeting, but it may not be necessary ... for now. The city manager is expected to ask the council to delay any increases to sport field fees until November 2011. The idea is that if revenue continues to increase, the higher fees may not be necessary.
The public safety subcommittee of the council held a meeting with the public and heard from both sides of the issue. The result - policy recommendations to allow medical marijuana collectives with developed regulations. This has not been formally approved by the council, so there is still time for public input.
The budget --- What can I say? The council is probably discussing as I type this --- so I’ll update you soon.
Z
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