Sunday, March 17, 2013

Saddened by Homer's problems

As a former citizen of Homer, as a former mayor, town councilman,  and as an individual who was deeply involved in civic and school affairs, I have been saddened as more and more poor decisions are made by the present town governing body.

The bad publicity began with the attempt to abolish the police department. From articles in the Guardian-Journal and letters to the paper, we learn of actions taken that were at the least ill-advised.  For example, I was shocked to learn  that the mayor and council were seeking to extend their terms. The amount of money spent by the mayor on travel was another shocker.

My sincere hope is that everything that's wrong can be corrected.  In the meantime I would urge the mayor and council members to submit their resignations.

(I was puzzled to learn that instead of the local newspaper serving as official journal for the town that the out-of-town paper, the Haynesville News,  was selected for this service.)

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