The mayor (in semi-private correspondence) was upset with comments I made on his remarks in Thursday's City Council Workshop. I think I'm on fairly safe grounds to comment freely, (especially if I give good grounds for my opinion), but I'm open to other views. Do I need to run for city office in order for my my opinions to be considered?
I have a deep interest in the business of Killeen. I own my home here. My wife and I are involved in many civic, religious, and charitable efforts. That makes me very much like a whole bunch of Killeenites.
If I make a comment about how I think the city should work (and I know I make a lot of comments like that) are my comments the less valid because I have a job that keeps me out of town too much to do more than attend City Council meetings? In spite of that, I think I attend more meetings than all but a few.
I'm actually wrestling with this. Should I shut up until I can (if I'm still able) run for city office, or should I continue to insert my unofficial (and apparently sometimes obnoxious) views without status? I'm pretty much on the "screw 'em, keep blogging" page, but I'm open to input.
Keep blogging. The citizens need to be heard more than three minutes at the end of a long session. ( that council rule was make to keep citizens input at a minimum or non-existant ) With modern technology, you can make changes without becoming a POLITICIAN. More changes were made in the last council by citizens not on the council. We will see have much change he can make now sitting on the council. Democracy demands and educated and informed public, otherwise it is just mob rule.
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