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Klamath community leaders share their strategies for the Basin’s future
BY TY BEAVER and JILL AHO
H&N Staff Writers
Preparing for development. Funding law enforcement. Stimulating economic activity.
Long-range goals and strategic planning were popular topics for Klamath Basin candidates campaigning in the November general election.
With the election over, incumbents and newcomers talk about the future and lay out their strategies for addressing community needs.
“It’s incumbent upon leaders to be looking forward,” said Klamath County Sheriff Tim Evinger.
Klamath County Commissioner Al Switzer
Whether strategic planning encompasses the next few years or the coming decade, Switzer said any plan should be comprehensive.
“My idea of a strategic plan is the full ball of wax, not just finances,” he said.
A countywide strategic plan needs two approaches — a short-term approach covering four to five years in the future, and a long-term version that stretches to 10 years, the commissioner said.
Though the plan shouldn’t just address finances, he added, law enforcement having stable funding is important.
Service-oriented aspects of the county, such as health and veterans’ services and land-use planning, also need to be regularly adapted to changing needs of residents.
The county also needs to develop plans to bring in jobs and help the economy. Switzer said mending bridges and cooperating with Klamath Falls city officials and would aid those efforts.
Ernie Palmer, Klamath County Planning Commission chairman
Palmer said planning officials are working on a land development code that hasn’t been revised in nearly 30 years to prepare the county for future growth and development.
He called the planning commission a more reactive than proactive body, but added outdated and unclear codes have forced the commission to advocate an overhaul of county’s regulations.
For example, he said, the code has no standards for development of wind and solar farms for energy production.
“Who in the world thought of those things 40 years ago?”
Palmer said the economic downturn in Klamath Basin’s housing market provided one benefit: it slowed down development enough to give planning officials a chance to catch up.
Klamath County Commissioner-elect Cheryl Hukill
Hukill said strategic planning would be at the top of her priority list when she takes office in January, and it should be a community-wide, collaborative effort.
“People have no clue what their government is and what it’s for,” she said.
The commissioner-elect plans to host town hall meetings around the county to inform residents about their county government and to seek input.
Hukill’s specific priorities also include the Klamath Basin Restoration Agreement, streamlining resources and improving cooperation with the City of Klamath Falls.
Klamath County Sheriff Tim Evinger
A five-year financial plan and enhancing or reviewing existing law enforcement programs and services are among Evinger’s goals for his upcoming fourth term in office.
Developing programs for youth alcohol abuse, gang identification and intervention and elderly abuse prevention are in the sheriff’s 10-point plan.
In addition, Evinger plans to convene a panel of residents to develop a sustainable financial plan for the department and then integrate it with the county’s overall plans.
Work on some of his goals is under way, such as augmenting the number of school resource officers the sheriff’s office provides. A recently awarded grant will pay for a coordinator as well as hire an officer to work at Lost River High School.
Other objectives are in the preliminary stages, he said, such as finding volunteers to serve on the financial sustainability panel.
Klamath County Commissioner John Elliott
Enhancing the county’s economy and how county government provides services to residents are top priorities for Elliott.
The county prepared for some long-term needs when it established a road reserve fund. The interest from the fund pays for maintenance of county roads, he said, but more needs to be done to prepare for future capital improvements.
In addition, the county needs to partner with others to encourage economic growth.
Elliott said some of that is already taking place in the realm of health care, with Oregon Institute of Technology and Sky Lakes Medical Center.
But more work is needed to develop industrial and family-wage jobs, Elliott said.
Klamath Falls Mayor Todd Kellstrom
Kellstrom said controlling growth is important to him. He would like to see collaboration with higher education, which he believes could be a key to bringing high-tech industries to the Klamath Falls area.
“I see that as a good thing that can flourish into improving our economy,” he said.
Kellstrom believes progress made downtown also is positive for the city.
“We’re gradually forming a nightlife downtown,” he said. “That’s going to be good in conjunction with the theater and the restaurants.”
He said city goals are to look for economic development opportunities, and one way to do so is through a group of local leaders called Team Klamath. Kellstrom said his involvement is to assist interested businesses facilitate their move to Klamath Falls.
He also said he will focus on the city’s image through projects downtown and with marketing.
“Above all, it’s the attitude of the people,” Kellstrom said of what makes Klamath Falls a great place to live. “People look you in the eye here.”
Klamath Falls City Manager Jeff Ball
Ball said the city’s strategies often focus on luring industry because that creates jobs, although development of downtown will remain a high priority.
One way the city stays ready for development is by having shovel-ready areas for building. The city is an enterprise zone, meaning it can offer property tax breaks for three years as an incentive to new businesses.
“We try to have available a variety of properties that have the infrastructure ready,” Ball said. “When industry chooses a new property, they like to move quickly.” Several parcels within the city are ready to go, including some near the Oregon Institute of Technology and the airport.
Work also is being done to distinguish Klamath Falls as environmentally conscious.
“We are the rural counterpart to Portland,” Ball said. “We’ve got the rural green.”
This work includes projects that utilize geothermal energy as the city moves toward developing solar power generation.
City Council Member Trish Seiler
Seiler said she approaches city planning from a long-term perspective and from the knowledge she has of her constituents.
Though parks are an issue for all Council members, Seiler said, Moore and Veterans parks are within her ward. She also wants to provide a city park for the Gatewood area.
A major concern, she said, is planning for when the federal timber payments end.
“We need to be communicating with our colleagues in the county,” she said. “This issue to me is, one, what are we going to do when the funds run out, and second, how are we going to engage the community in that plan?”
For Seiler the issue is more about sustaining the level of services taxpayers have come to expect.
“Are there other ways to maintain that level of service with fewer dollars? That’s the question we have to ask ourselves,” she said. “It’s a conversation that’s long overdue in the community.”
City Council Member Bud Hart
Hart said his greatest concern about the city’s future is its revenue situation.
“We’re kind of going in the direction we have been going,” Hart said. “As long as inflation keeps going … and tax revenue is limited to 3 percent, your hands are pretty much tied.”
Hart said the problem is beyond the scope of city government to fix, and he feels something must be done at the state level.
Funding for roads, he said, is the city’s biggest financial hurdle and called Gov. Ted Kulongoski’s gas tax proposal a step in the right direction.
“We have to realize you can’t have services without paying for those services,” he said.
Hart believes passing a bond measure to allow the city to build a new police station was a great accomplishment, but now he would like to focus his energy on getting the city’s streets up to an acceptable level.
“We’re only working on the streets when they get sick,” he said. “We’re not doing anything to keep them healthy.”
Charles “Chip” Massie, executive director, Klamath Chamber of Commerce
Massie has participated in Team Klamath, a collaboration of organizations with an interest in Klamath County’s economic growth. He said the goal of the group is to make sure the city and county are responsive to businesses or industries that express an interest in the area.
One focus of the chamber is creating a thriving downtown.
“I think a lot of the improvements have been made already,” Massie said. “When the economy started to get shaky that hurt some folks downtown. I think everybody is working hard at making downtown an excellent shopping district.”
Activities like the Third Thursday, a downtown display of arts events, and the addition of bars and restaurants, shows how the community is working together, he said.
“I think downtown is going to continue to thrive.”
Massie said he thinks one of the most important economic development strategies is inclusion. For example, the chamber works to schedule meetings when affected stakeholders are able to attend.
“That’s actually a hard thing to do sometimes,” he said. “Business people are busy. You have to kind of work with when those people can be there.”
Long-range goals and strategic planning were popular topics for Klamath Basin candidates campaigning in the November general election.
With the election over, incumbents and newcomers talk about the future and lay out their strategies for addressing community needs.
“It’s incumbent upon leaders to be looking forward,” said Klamath County Sheriff Tim Evinger.
Klamath County Commissioner Al Switzer
Whether strategic planning encompasses the next few years or the coming decade, Switzer said any plan should be comprehensive.
“My idea of a strategic plan is the full ball of wax, not just finances,” he said.
A countywide strategic plan needs two approaches — a short-term approach covering four to five years in the future, and a long-term version that stretches to 10 years, the commissioner said.
Though the plan shouldn’t just address finances, he added, law enforcement having stable funding is important.
Service-oriented aspects of the county, such as health and veterans’ services and land-use planning, also need to be regularly adapted to changing needs of residents.
The county also needs to develop plans to bring in jobs and help the economy. Switzer said mending bridges and cooperating with Klamath Falls city officials and would aid those efforts.
Ernie Palmer, Klamath County Planning Commission chairman
Palmer said planning officials are working on a land development code that hasn’t been revised in nearly 30 years to prepare the county for future growth and development.
He called the planning commission a more reactive than proactive body, but added outdated and unclear codes have forced the commission to advocate an overhaul of county’s regulations.
For example, he said, the code has no standards for development of wind and solar farms for energy production.
“Who in the world thought of those things 40 years ago?”
Palmer said the economic downturn in Klamath Basin’s housing market provided one benefit: it slowed down development enough to give planning officials a chance to catch up.
Klamath County Commissioner-elect Cheryl Hukill
Hukill said strategic planning would be at the top of her priority list when she takes office in January, and it should be a community-wide, collaborative effort.
“People have no clue what their government is and what it’s for,” she said.
The commissioner-elect plans to host town hall meetings around the county to inform residents about their county government and to seek input.
Hukill’s specific priorities also include the Klamath Basin Restoration Agreement, streamlining resources and improving cooperation with the City of Klamath Falls.
Klamath County Sheriff Tim Evinger
A five-year financial plan and enhancing or reviewing existing law enforcement programs and services are among Evinger’s goals for his upcoming fourth term in office.
Developing programs for youth alcohol abuse, gang identification and intervention and elderly abuse prevention are in the sheriff’s 10-point plan.
In addition, Evinger plans to convene a panel of residents to develop a sustainable financial plan for the department and then integrate it with the county’s overall plans.
Work on some of his goals is under way, such as augmenting the number of school resource officers the sheriff’s office provides. A recently awarded grant will pay for a coordinator as well as hire an officer to work at Lost River High School.
Other objectives are in the preliminary stages, he said, such as finding volunteers to serve on the financial sustainability panel.
Klamath County Commissioner John Elliott
Enhancing the county’s economy and how county government provides services to residents are top priorities for Elliott.
The county prepared for some long-term needs when it established a road reserve fund. The interest from the fund pays for maintenance of county roads, he said, but more needs to be done to prepare for future capital improvements.
In addition, the county needs to partner with others to encourage economic growth.
Elliott said some of that is already taking place in the realm of health care, with Oregon Institute of Technology and Sky Lakes Medical Center.
But more work is needed to develop industrial and family-wage jobs, Elliott said.
Klamath Falls Mayor Todd Kellstrom
Kellstrom said controlling growth is important to him. He would like to see collaboration with higher education, which he believes could be a key to bringing high-tech industries to the Klamath Falls area.
“I see that as a good thing that can flourish into improving our economy,” he said.
Kellstrom believes progress made downtown also is positive for the city.
“We’re gradually forming a nightlife downtown,” he said. “That’s going to be good in conjunction with the theater and the restaurants.”
He said city goals are to look for economic development opportunities, and one way to do so is through a group of local leaders called Team Klamath. Kellstrom said his involvement is to assist interested businesses facilitate their move to Klamath Falls.
He also said he will focus on the city’s image through projects downtown and with marketing.
“Above all, it’s the attitude of the people,” Kellstrom said of what makes Klamath Falls a great place to live. “People look you in the eye here.”
Klamath Falls City Manager Jeff Ball
Ball said the city’s strategies often focus on luring industry because that creates jobs, although development of downtown will remain a high priority.
One way the city stays ready for development is by having shovel-ready areas for building. The city is an enterprise zone, meaning it can offer property tax breaks for three years as an incentive to new businesses.
“We try to have available a variety of properties that have the infrastructure ready,” Ball said. “When industry chooses a new property, they like to move quickly.” Several parcels within the city are ready to go, including some near the Oregon Institute of Technology and the airport.
Work also is being done to distinguish Klamath Falls as environmentally conscious.
“We are the rural counterpart to Portland,” Ball said. “We’ve got the rural green.”
This work includes projects that utilize geothermal energy as the city moves toward developing solar power generation.
City Council Member Trish Seiler
Seiler said she approaches city planning from a long-term perspective and from the knowledge she has of her constituents.
Though parks are an issue for all Council members, Seiler said, Moore and Veterans parks are within her ward. She also wants to provide a city park for the Gatewood area.
A major concern, she said, is planning for when the federal timber payments end.
“We need to be communicating with our colleagues in the county,” she said. “This issue to me is, one, what are we going to do when the funds run out, and second, how are we going to engage the community in that plan?”
For Seiler the issue is more about sustaining the level of services taxpayers have come to expect.
“Are there other ways to maintain that level of service with fewer dollars? That’s the question we have to ask ourselves,” she said. “It’s a conversation that’s long overdue in the community.”
City Council Member Bud Hart
Hart said his greatest concern about the city’s future is its revenue situation.
“We’re kind of going in the direction we have been going,” Hart said. “As long as inflation keeps going … and tax revenue is limited to 3 percent, your hands are pretty much tied.”
Hart said the problem is beyond the scope of city government to fix, and he feels something must be done at the state level.
Funding for roads, he said, is the city’s biggest financial hurdle and called Gov. Ted Kulongoski’s gas tax proposal a step in the right direction.
“We have to realize you can’t have services without paying for those services,” he said.
Hart believes passing a bond measure to allow the city to build a new police station was a great accomplishment, but now he would like to focus his energy on getting the city’s streets up to an acceptable level.
“We’re only working on the streets when they get sick,” he said. “We’re not doing anything to keep them healthy.”
Charles “Chip” Massie, executive director, Klamath Chamber of Commerce
Massie has participated in Team Klamath, a collaboration of organizations with an interest in Klamath County’s economic growth. He said the goal of the group is to make sure the city and county are responsive to businesses or industries that express an interest in the area.
One focus of the chamber is creating a thriving downtown.
“I think a lot of the improvements have been made already,” Massie said. “When the economy started to get shaky that hurt some folks downtown. I think everybody is working hard at making downtown an excellent shopping district.”
Activities like the Third Thursday, a downtown display of arts events, and the addition of bars and restaurants, shows how the community is working together, he said.
“I think downtown is going to continue to thrive.”
Massie said he thinks one of the most important economic development strategies is inclusion. For example, the chamber works to schedule meetings when affected stakeholders are able to attend.
“That’s actually a hard thing to do sometimes,” he said. “Business people are busy. You have to kind of work with when those people can be there.”
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get real wrote on Nov 28, 2008 4:03 PM:
" to: Get involved...
You know what? people have the RIGHT to complain, and YOU wont take that away from me.
Enough is enough, And I have heard ENOUGH from smucks like you telling everyone to quit complaining...stupid people doing stupid things with the taxers dollars is worthy of complaint.
Your no doubt one who falls into that class..
Speaking of STUPID..CLEAN AIR? What CLEAN AIR? what rock do you live under? I wonder why we are being hit with new clean air standards? why are people being forced to get rid of wood burning stoves?
THESE THINGS ARE HAPPENING BECAUSE THE AIR QUALITY HERE SUCKS! "
You know what? people have the RIGHT to complain, and YOU wont take that away from me.
Enough is enough, And I have heard ENOUGH from smucks like you telling everyone to quit complaining...stupid people doing stupid things with the taxers dollars is worthy of complaint.
Your no doubt one who falls into that class..
Speaking of STUPID..CLEAN AIR? What CLEAN AIR? what rock do you live under? I wonder why we are being hit with new clean air standards? why are people being forced to get rid of wood burning stoves?
THESE THINGS ARE HAPPENING BECAUSE THE AIR QUALITY HERE SUCKS! "
Cloudbase Dave wrote on Nov 28, 2008 3:53 PM:
" I know what big government is for! Its to harrass, cite, confiscate property and liberty of its victims ooops I meant to say citizens. I have lived here in Klamath Fallen oops there I go again! Klamath Falls going on three and a half years. I have met some truely awesome people, but I have to say I have experienced the most hostile, confrontational, irrational thinking government in the entire west coast. San Fransico doesn't even compare nor does Portland. A 13% unemployment rate, higher if you count the ones who have exhausted their UEI benefits or quit looking. Neighborhoods that look like ghettos with garbage, dead cars r trucks parked in their front yards! Need I say more oh yes the streets are just plain rough and dangerous like those big 4X4's that like to ride up your butt. Yes when I get my winfall from my VA claim I am outta here! "
Get Involved wrote on Nov 27, 2008 7:24 AM:
" This is to "Craig." Find something to do other than complain, complain, complain. Why don't you run for office? This seems to be your theme. It is easier to see the negative when you sit back and only see the negative. I do not know a whole alot about the road department building, but from what I do understand, that was quite sometime ago. Have you ever made a decision that you wished you hadn't? Have you ever spent money unwisely? Do you realize that you cannot change your decision you made yesterday, last month, or years ago, that now you may see were not good decisions? I think you need to learn to "let go of the past" and live today. Take some time today and reflect on being thankful that we live in the best country in the world.; that we do have the freedom to vote for our leaders, even though we may loose and have someone we did not vote for, wins; that the majority of the people of the county voted for Commissioner Switzer. If he was doing such a horrible job (not measured by ONE decision in the past) then someone could have launched a wrtie in campaign, stepped forward and run. Are you the Craig that ran for the charter position of commissioner? For me and my family, we are thankful to be living in Klamath County-clean air, open space, wonderful and friendly people in the stores, good leaders to lead us, a military base that protects us; and I could go on and on. Stop and smell the roses!! We do have alot to be thankful on this day!!!! "
Missed the meaning wrote on Nov 26, 2008 7:14 PM:
" I read "Good Grief' and I think "Im not dumb" missed the point. The way I read it I think that the person was saying to quit complaining and do something positive and get involved. I did not take it the way you did. And, I have to agree. I find that being involved in civic organizations and other opportunties to volunteer, are really rewarding. I know it helps me and others to have a more positive outlook on people. I do agree, that we all need to give Ms. Hukill a chance. I know that you would probably want others to give you a chance if you decide to do something new. Just my perspective. "
Craig wrote on Nov 26, 2008 5:58 PM:
" Ms. Hukill ran against other members of her own Repub party. Big deal!...She had zero, nada, no opposition in the general election. Secondly, the election system here is so far out of balance, lop-sided in favor of the Republican no-progress, status quo, government-for-the-businessmen party machine using massive more amounts of money and workers that others don't even bother to run. Two cycles ago, some Dems bothered to run and were trounced soundly. This cycle no one bothered to go to all the work to oppose the Machine. This is not good for our democracy locally and it sure has not produced good County government. Note that Mr. Al [and his on-going record of county mis-management and screwups...like the new county shop wasted millions] also ran with no opposition. The guy willing to speak out, Mr. Brown, has given up. It is not constructive for the majority view-purveyors to tell us more independant, yes more thoughtfull thinkers what to think or what to write....This isn't a mind-control County...yet. But the Repubs will keep on trying I am sure. "
Im not dumb wrote on Nov 26, 2008 10:11 AM:
" Hmmm. How interesting that Hukill supporters are now telling us to "shut up." I'm an average citizen, with no vested interest in anything (charter or otherwise) other than good government. Please hear me out: people do not want to be told they have no idea what they are talking about by a public official. I UNDERSTAND WHAT GOVERNMENT IS, AND WHAT IT IS FOR. Trust me. "
Good Grief wrote on Nov 24, 2008 5:42 PM:
" Sounds like some sore loosers are blogging. Could they be from the pro charter group? What an attack on Ms. Hukill. Maybe she talked with people who were confused about county government vs city government. Maybe people shared with her some questions thy had about government. Since you bloggers, who want to carry on a negative atmosphere, were probably not with her on the campaign trail and listening to what people discussed with her, I say to you: GIVE HER A BREAK!! At least she stepped forward and ran.
Where were you? I say: "shut up" and get involved in government. Maybe you will learn something new. It is time to move forward. I, for one, am willing to look forward and honor those who are in government, from the President on down to our city and county. The elections did not turn out like I wanted, either, but I am willing to give all elected officials a chance to run our country, state, city, and county. "
Where were you? I say: "shut up" and get involved in government. Maybe you will learn something new. It is time to move forward. I, for one, am willing to look forward and honor those who are in government, from the President on down to our city and county. The elections did not turn out like I wanted, either, but I am willing to give all elected officials a chance to run our country, state, city, and county. "
Stunning negativity wrote on Nov 24, 2008 11:04 AM:
" The elections are over, look for some suger to add to the sour grapes so the defeat is more acceptable to the palet.
Craig, the counter campaign to the charter was very effective. It included facts and interpretations different than the supporters. These are not lies, they are mere dissagreements. I urge you to seek a healthier dialogue in lodging your dissapointment.
Cheryl Hukill had opposition. She won her election in the primaries where she defeated 2 opponents, and won the Democratic as well as the Republican primary.
The "machine" you refer to is the election system. That's where her election was decided. It was decided by the voters. The electorate here in Klamath Falls is a fairly astute electorate. The voters chose how they wanted to proceed. Please learn to accept the decision of the majority.....Even when you don't agree with them, you should "respectfully" dissagree.
Your blog does not encourage healthy dialogue with you, but mine is an attempt at it. "
Craig, the counter campaign to the charter was very effective. It included facts and interpretations different than the supporters. These are not lies, they are mere dissagreements. I urge you to seek a healthier dialogue in lodging your dissapointment.
Cheryl Hukill had opposition. She won her election in the primaries where she defeated 2 opponents, and won the Democratic as well as the Republican primary.
The "machine" you refer to is the election system. That's where her election was decided. It was decided by the voters. The electorate here in Klamath Falls is a fairly astute electorate. The voters chose how they wanted to proceed. Please learn to accept the decision of the majority.....Even when you don't agree with them, you should "respectfully" dissagree.
Your blog does not encourage healthy dialogue with you, but mine is an attempt at it. "
craig wrote on Nov 24, 2008 7:38 AM:
" Now that the Klamath Republican machine has kept the status-quo using their very effective tactic of scaring people, confusion, wrong information, and repeating time-after-time the same lies and exaggerations....The real Plan is to just keep on serving good-old-boy businesses while otherwise muddling..shallow thinking...government mistakes that will cost County taxpayers many wasted dollars. Prime example is Ms. Hukill being elected without any opposition [thanks to the Machine's dominence], no real intelligent proposals and Sarah Palin-level dumb statments. She ran told us her Plan: Lets All Smile And Get Along. "
Fireye wrote on Nov 24, 2008 1:23 AM:
" I suspect that whatever they do one thing is for certain......life will be even more difficult and costly when they get done doing whatever it is they will do. "
Terry wrote on Nov 23, 2008 8:19 PM:
" Location location....Nah! Calamity Falls is too Redneck and Conservative!! Which is good. "
What did she say wrote on Nov 22, 2008 9:57 PM:
" So, according to the quote from Ms. Hukill, we have "no clue what our government is and what it's for".
Her commissioner tenure may be very short indeed if that is her belief regarding her constituency.
Ask former commissioners Henzel and McMillan if the public knew what their government was and what it's for. "
Her commissioner tenure may be very short indeed if that is her belief regarding her constituency.
Ask former commissioners Henzel and McMillan if the public knew what their government was and what it's for. "
Terry wrote on Nov 21, 2008 8:12 PM:
" "We are the rural counterpart to Portland?"
Bite your tongue Jeffy! Portland is known as San Francisco North. "
Bite your tongue Jeffy! Portland is known as San Francisco North. "
Sherrie wrote on Nov 21, 2008 3:14 PM:
" I would like to see attracting and keeping primary care physicians as one of the top priority goals. Otherwise, any industry and workers who move to the city will not have medical care. "
ANYBODY wrote on Nov 21, 2008 2:49 PM:
" Does ANYONE have ANY plan to fix our streets/roads..is that too much to ask?
Does anyone REALLY think that our city in apealing to business when you drive around a see trash everywhere, waist high weeds, vacant bulidings, pothole 8" deep, ( the GOOD roads) school that are falling down, buildings in the dowtown area that have collasped and almost a year later are sill in the same condition. If you open a business here, will customers be able to make it to your store in the winter when the city fails to keep the city streets safe to drive?
Who in that group of 8 does not have their head in the sand? "
Does anyone REALLY think that our city in apealing to business when you drive around a see trash everywhere, waist high weeds, vacant bulidings, pothole 8" deep, ( the GOOD roads) school that are falling down, buildings in the dowtown area that have collasped and almost a year later are sill in the same condition. If you open a business here, will customers be able to make it to your store in the winter when the city fails to keep the city streets safe to drive?
Who in that group of 8 does not have their head in the sand? "
What wrote on Nov 21, 2008 1:08 PM:
" I think most people in Klamath Falls have a very good idea of what government is and what it is for. Two examples as evidence: The vigorous discussion about the charter and interest in the school merger issue. Cheryl Hukill is new to the commission, obviously, and I'm sure she will choose her words a little more carefully in the future. Hopefully she doesn't really believe what slipped out her mouth.
The easiest way to upset your constituency: Tell them they have no idea what they are talking about. Being a good public official is mostly about being a good listener. "
The easiest way to upset your constituency: Tell them they have no idea what they are talking about. Being a good public official is mostly about being a good listener. "
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Not for everyone wrote on Nov 28, 2008 5:04 PM: