MASON CITY – Mayor Eric Bookmeyer and the City Council backed off the idea of charging folks for asking City Hall for public information, at least for the time being.
The idea of making it official policy for City Hall to charge citizens for asking City Hall questions was brought forward by City Administrator Brent Trout, who is mandated by City Code to follow the direction of the Mayor and Council.
After stinging criticism was leveled here on NIT by readers in the wake of Trout’s policy idea two weeks ago, there was no agenda item on the matter this week. The council and mayor had left Trout with feedback two weeks ago and to bring back a more polished policy that they could then re-evalute.
Council member Travis Hickey had declared at the September 3rd meeting that just like a McDonald’s, City Hall should “charge everyone” for coming to City Hall and asking for public information.
Some council members wanted two policies; one for Mason City citizens and one for persons from out of town.
The matter could be brought back in the future.
Thanks Ken.
They dropped it just to try to get elected. If they should all win and I don’t think Hickey or Solberg will win and with any luck Leonard Foster will beat Turncoat. But if they should I would bet money they bring it up again after the election. That is their style. They know it is not popular but that won’t make any difference if they get another four years. Vote them out.
Trout has the authority to set this policy himself.
Just trying to look so sweet and logical before an election. Wait until after! Good luck mankind of mason city. We all are going to need it.
HAVE to get Crookmeyer OUT !!!!!!!!!!!
The matter could be brought back up at the December meeting. After you fools vote them back in. Just because they dropped it for now doesnt mean it should be forgotten during the weeks before the election.