This is what I am gathering what happened regarding CRA appointments...

Granted, I am somewhat at a disadvantage since I was not present, or listening and am spending time with my father this summer in southern Indiana.  I have communicated with those that would know and multiple sources, if there is something to know.  And this is what I know at this time, which is not much, which speaks to the sorry state of affairs with our City Commission.

Lisa Wilson, who applied for a position on the CRA and was hunted down relentlessly by phone and other means, to no avail, withdrew her application.  Why she was even considered as a potential applicant is questionable as her organization leases city property and her organization's operations have been the subject of CRA funding requests.  While not necessarily disqualifying her from sitting on the CRA board, the dogged pursuit of her raises questions about the City Commission's direction and intention.

 Apparently, one of the people appointed wasn't even there and wasn't interviewed and - get this - one that was appointed didn't even apply to be on the board.  Now that's a new concept!

The entire process went on for hours and hours, spanning two nights.  Commissioner Maxwell had sense enough to leave the meeting and was not present for the vote.  People who need to know who is on the board - which really is all of us - are not getting answers from the City Manager or City Attorney.

Needless to say, this is the board that is charged with the administration of $23 million of Neighborhood Stabilization Funds issued by the Federal government and with a timeline that those funds need to be spent.

If anyone can add some more detail, feel free to do so under the comment tab below.  In the meantime, join me in song.