“IS IT TRUE” NOVEMBER 29, 2019 BY DEPUTY DUCK

We hope that today’s “READERS FORUM” will provoke honest and open dialogue concerning issues that we, as responsible citizens of this community, need to address in a rational and responsible way? 

IS IT TRUE we took the liberty to post an interesting IS IT TRUE posted in the comment section yesterday by a loyal supporter named DEPUTY DUCK?  …the majority of the IS IT TRUE comments written by DEPUTY DUCK posted below seems to be spot on?

IS IT TRUE the McCurdy’s legal issues and code violations could lead to a major battle with the City? IS IT TRUE we need this cultural gem to be successful for the health of downtown? IS IT TRUE we hope the two parties find a way to resolve their issues so that this area can thrive?

IS IT TRUE a developer appeared before City Council at the last meeting seeking a rezoning for the old Fred Geiger and Sons National Biscuit Company property? IS IT TRUE the developer plans to rehabilitate the historic property to be mixed use? IS IT TRUE we are excited to see what comes of this development?

IS IT TRUE the City elections will start to get more interesting as candidates make their announcements? IS IT TRUE we expect Michelle Mercer, Alex Schmitt, and Ron Beane to run as Republicans at-large? IS IT TRUE we expect Jonathan Weaver and Ed Bassmeier to run as Democrats at-large? IS IT TRUE we are curious to see whether Dan Adams chooses to run again? IS IT TRUE we wonder who Republicans will choose to run in the all-important 1st ward?

IS IT TRUE the City Council will soon vote on their attorney for 2019? IS IT TRUE we expect Josh Claybourn to be retained since a majority have already voiced their support him? IS IT TRUE that some other attorneys wanting the position have tried to make an issue out of Claybourn living outside of city limits?  IS IT TRUE this will be a tough argument to make since the previous attorney Scott Danks also lived outside of city limits? IS IT TRUE that most City Council members report Claybourn has stayed out of the political fray and that it will help him keep his job?

IS IT TRUE we hear that new County Commissioner Jeff Hatfield has hit the ground running with Commissioner Shoulders and Musgrave?  IS IT TRUE we expect to hear about committee and board appointments soon? IS IT TRUE that County Commission attorney Joe Harrison Jr. hopes to stay on as County attorney but that the firm of Jones & Wallace is giving him a run for his money? IS IT TRUE that Jones & Wallace represented Hatfield during his possible recount? IS IT TRUE that this will be an interesting issue to watch develop?

IS IT TRUE that Memorial Baptist Church and Progressive Holy Temple are coming together for a citywide community outreach effort to collect socks for the homeless and elderly in our community? IS IT TRUE that they will be collecting socks up until December the 21st?

Todays“Readers Poll” question is: Do you feel that City Council shouldn’t release any funds to ECHO Housing Corp. until they are given a copy of the Forensic Audit report of that agency?

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