by Carol Patnode –
We need NEW REPRESENTATION that cares about the citizens of this town – but you MUST VOTE!
When trying to push the garbage burning facility on the North Iowa region, Mayor Bookmeyer and those helping him (e.g., City Council) put up roadblocks at every crossroad in order to silence those who did not agree with them. Most would safely say that the 50 jobs they promised would never have materialized – so what was their reason exactly for pushing this on everyone? If you are not sure then don’t vote for them.
Everyone on the City Council supported the Mayor on the garbage burning facility, even though they rarely attended meetings in which this was discussed. City Council members did not initiate any dialogue with the citizens who were concerned with this project nor did they directly respond to any of the citizens concerns or questions. Do you want closed minded and uninvolved people representing you?
I was raised to believe that political discussions were a positive thing and that involving citizens in governmental decisions made for stronger communities. Mayor Bookmeyer and the current City Council do not agree. Apparently, they think their way is the only way that matters. If you don’t support this type thinking, please vote for NEW representation on the City Council as well as Max Weaver for Mayor.
The choice for the future is ours. I choose a new way of governing, based on respect for differences and involvement of citizens – versus being stuck in fear and control. How about you?
You can make a difference – VOTE for CHANGE on November 5th.
