Sweet gets hot under the collar
Unfortunately I missed this but at yesterday’s BOC meeting Commissioner John Sweet lost his...
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Tag: Phil Thompson
Krieger, Kruse townhall highlights
Like most incumbents he is dug in like a tic and nothing short of kerosine and a pair of tweezers will get rid of him.
Read MoreEmpty seats greet commissioners 1:30 PM governance hearing
meeting time, location and questions of legal jurisdiction may have ensured the 41 person turnout – just slightly more than one-tenth of a percent of the number of registered voters for the May 2012 election.
Read MoreGovernance hearing reports trickling in UPDATE
it appears the hearing was a bust for pro-change activists with the obvious caveat that half the required public hearings have now been held… or maybe not, if the meeting isn’t legal.
Read MoreVolunteer uses harsh words defending freedom of speech
The volunteers speak their mind and do not always agree with the actions taken by the commission and apparently some members of the community don’t believe they should be stepping out from behind the camera (unless they are lavishing glowing praise) to voice their opinions. Thompson likens those who try to stifle free speech who are also paid with public money as so low they “could walk under a snake with a top hat on.
Read MoreConcerned citizens defend the public’s right to know what is going on
For a healthy and functioning democracy and in order for us to actively participate in our own governance we must be fully informed and many dedicated and unpaid volunteers make this possible by standing behind a camera and filming these meetings. These volunteers deserve a hearty shout out and cheer for devoting their time to keeping Coos County informed.
Read MoreJon Barton, Structure Advisory Committee take heat at BOC UPDATED
Jon Barton’s ears must have been burning today because more than one citizen stood up during the public comment period at today’s commission meeting to complain about his behavior and the appearance of impropriety with his appointment. Barton is the boss of Commissioner Messerle’s spouse who works for SCDC. The primary topic of complaint, however, is with the committees firewall around public comments and access to the materials the members are using to formulate any recommendations.
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