I would hope
for a city council composed of individuals possessing a wide experience both in
life and in our community. I hope for a council with the appropriate amount of time
to devote to public office, that is
committed to being thoroughly prepared for each and every meeting, and would
always be prepared to ask meaningful questions of staff and the public who
appear before them. I would hope for a Council who is able to completely focus
on the matter at hand no matter how routine it may seem, that is comfortable
with lively debate, and is at the same time comfortable with the rules that
must govern that debate.
I would hope
for a Council that will recognize with enthusiasm opportunities that may come
that may enhance the experience of living and working and playing in our
wonderful city. Yet with that enthusiasm, have the wisdom to exercise restraint,
realizing that caution in committing tax funds is always appropriate. This same
wisdom would be particularly useful at budget time. I hope for a Council that
realizes the private sector, not government, is the true engine of the economy.
I hope for a Council that has the commitment to create an atmosphere and
climate where businesses can flourish.
I would hope
for a Council that would be comfortable with the tensions that will exist
between itself and the staff who are responsible for the day to day running of the
city. Such a Council will realize that individuals of good will, no matter on
which side of the desks they are sitting, are seeking what they feel is best
for the City. I hope for a Council that believes that timely maintenance is
much less expensive than neglect in the long run. It does cost taxpayers money
to run a city. That money should be spent wisely.
I would hope
for a City Council who will deal fairly with our regional partners and expect fair
treatment in return. I would hope for a Council, when at RDNO, would not forget
they represent the interests of those who elected them.
I would hope
for a Council that would not hesitate to delay a decision while seeking to
fully understand an issue, which realizes that the public is often right when
it comes to a controversial matter. I
would hope for a Council with the courage to admit their mistakes, composed of
men and women of good will who are prepared to share generously of their time
and abilities to serve the community in which they live.
Finally I
hope for a Council that will not be overwhelmed by their first five hundred
page agenda package.
Cheers,
Shawn Lee a Vernon Taxpayer
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