January 7, 2009

I was told when I first took office that I needed to take the first year and settle into the position and not be too vocal on the issues. Well I did just that. I was only vocal on every issue that was not in the best interests of every Flowery Branch resident.

Well, I would like to inform everybody that I got settled in and now that I am as well as after today’s meeting – I bet there are some who are not so happy the honeymoon period is over.

You can read here how the first meeting of the sophomore year of Craig Lutz and myself went. I personally think it well except the fact the majority of the council is so out of touch with the citizens of Flowery Branch. Last year at our first council meeting Craig and I attempted to change the council meeting to the evening and you can read the official minutes of Flowery Branch to see what we said and that is was voted down 3-2.

Well today, after some passionate discussion from Craig and I, they voted 3-2 against changing the times of the meetings. The interesting part is we asked for one meeting in the morning, as they are now, and one in the evening following the public hearing, that by law we must have. This was what is called a compromise and would allow the citizens to come and see their government at work. When the official minutes are adopted, you can read our motions and see we tried to put you first.

As usual, the majority flexed there muscle and did not look out for the people.

I will have to tell you about the other portions of the article tomorrow.

Also do not forget about the commissioner’s meeting tomorrow at 5:00 pm at the Georgia Mountains Center in Gainesville. I am hearing a lot, but will wait to comment after the vote. See you all there.

By the way, all three of the city councilmember’s, who continue to vote no on evening meetings, their seats are up for election in November of 2009. I hope the voters use the ballot box and let them know what they think.

I know how I will vote!!!!!!!!