This is a comment that was left under "Another thought regarding appointed boards and incumbency:"

Wes-- just to set the record straight on those CRA interviews--It was Jeff Clemens who canceled them at the last minute. It was his decision totally.

Next, as far as totalitarianism on the dais, I can't see where anything is cut in stone these days. Golden has voted against Jennings and Mulvehill on many issues this year, voting with Maxwell and Varela. We can no longer count on a 3 to 2 in any particular favor.

As far as litmus tests, I am glad that they have some standards particularly when it comes to the FAB. There is only one Board in need of a lot of help that can't seem to get its act together--ever, other than the chair complaining all of the time.

P&Z complaining about doing all of that work and then ignored...too bad. We want height restrictions and for some reason certain members of the the P&Z just did not want to get that.

So, we all do look at things through our own rose colored glasses. One faction in this city is determined to build high and another says low and small town charm. Put it to a vote. That's always my answer to everything.  -Lynn Anderson

I always like to point out that in 1996, the voters approved the following addition to the City Charter:

It's fairly straight-forward language.  It says that buildings can be up to six stories east of Dixie Hwy. and ten stories west of Dixie Hwy.  The people spoke through their ballots.  So, those that profess that land use decisions should be decided "by the people" support this decision.  Instead, they - including those that voted for the three story uniform height limitation in our Comprehensive Plan - conveniently forget that this vote was taken.  

And if you think about it, what happens if Amendment 4 passes which will mandate voter approval of changes to Comprehensive Plans?  It is entirely possible that there may be contradictory votes over a period of time.  When it is politically convenient, some may just be forgotten or over-looked as part of the natural human tendency for selective enforcement when faced with a Comprehensive Plan or a City Charter/Code of Ordinances that total 1,000 plus pages.  I hope the courts are ready for the onslaught.