The City’s Pulse Newsletter

By Mary Souza, Sept 13, 2009

Dear Newsletter Readers,

Our warm summer weather has returned for awhile, thank goodness, but the local political scene is heating up even higher as we move toward the November city elections.  My column appeared in last Friday’s CdA Press and, not surprisingly, it has caused a strong flashback from City Hall.  (You can read a copy of my column below)

In response to my column, City Administrator, Wendy Gabriel, put a post up on the city’s “blog” site.  This is a funny name for the site because the word “blog” infers that the readers can actually give feedback and participate in a discussion, but there is no such possibility on the city’s site.  All the reader can do is accept whatever the city writes.  It must be easier that way, but don’t call it a “blog” and then brag about “increasing communication” with the citizens!   (more…)

By Mary Souza

Here’s my column that appeared in last Friday’s CdA Press:

It never ceases to amaze me how entertaining city council meetings can be.  Many folks assume they are boring or tedious, and that’s what I expect too, when I get up the gumption to attend. Yet, surprisingly, there’s often something that comes out of nowhere to make the meeting sing.

I attended last week’s council meeting to watch the budget decision, but was blown away by what I learned during comments made by the public.   (more…)