Not all public costs are up front

10/23/2008 4:40:21 PM #

This is really the problem with having Solon on the council.  She is truly void of any understanding of the laws of the state of Missouri and even our local laws, including the City charter.  She truly does more damage than anyone really knows.  Most developers and business owners want to avoid Blue Springs because of her and Ron Fowler.  It is really sad to think that we could grow our community through new businesses (and not industrial businesses, but retail and office space) if we had good leadership up front.  Its too bad that our leaders are not nearly progressive enough to move us ahead.

Steve

10/23/2008 5:15:23 PM #

I disagree with your negative portrait of Councilman Sloan. Councilman Sloan has done a far better job in looking after the citizens of Blue Springs than previous representatives. She seems to be concerned with making the right decision rather than a quick one that in the past has created problems for citizens and benefits for real estate and builders.

Cindy

11/17/2008 7:35:25 PM #

The trouble with representing the public is that if you only represent those who speak up then you leave a vast majority out of the loop.  There are very intelligent individuals who are silently disgusted who simply do not or cannot  take the time to get involved.  It is the duty of the council to represent everyones view.  Sometimes, it seems as those who speak up get the most action.  "The squeeky wheel get the grease" so to speak.

It is my opinion that more random, non-verbal public opinion should be acquired by the council.  This would help offset some of the jaded views the citizens have about their city and surroundings.  It would then be beneficial to publish such knowledge, once aquired, in a manner that each and every citizen can read about it and make informed decisions.

Representation without presentation doesn't work.

Bob Fasl