Hide and Seek is not always a children’s game! Some of Our Council likes to play as well. In the budget a year ago, Council would not lower our millage rate because FEMA owed us $18 million in Hurricane Irma damages and they had to protect the funds taken from the current budget. They said they may never get that money back from FEMA. As of 10/8/19, we have received $9.7 million with another $6 million expected, for a total of $15.7 million. Those funds should go back where they came from, the budget! New rules, a new game – let’s spend it on our wish list: Possible $20 plus million for projects. Yes, there are more meetings needed for additional staff feedback and voting. THE MONEY SHOULD ONLY GO BACK TO WHERE IT CAME FROM 1) Assisting the City’s Charter Schools with Athletic Field(s) construction – Estimated $3 million …
What is a Bully Pulpit? Regarding Citizen Input at Council meetings: Definition of bully pulpit (Websters): A prominent public position (such as a political office) that provides an opportunity for expounding one’s views. It appears to many that some Cape Coral Council members have shortened the definition to “BULLY “ Have you ever watched public input at a council meeting? If not, please do so at least once! EACH AGENDA STARTS WITH THE PLEDGE by Council PLEDGE OF CIVILITY: We will be respectful of each other even when we disagree. We will direct all comments to the issues. We will avoid personal attacks. If you speak at a council meeting, be aware: Don’t mention a council member by name. You will get the gavel and maybe a threat to be removed. They say they are a body and ask us to speak to the body. When I have voted, I …
What is The Cape Coral Mayor’s Obsession with China? He stacked the council chambers with his supporters and called for a vote on an item that was not on the agenda: the trip to China. His friends from Eco Labs spoke clearly in favor of the trip. One must assume that it’s never too early to be looking for 2022 campaign donations. Some of the supporters had business gains to be made in China. Does the Mayor not know the dangers of dealing directly with China? Or does he simply just refuse to listen to news on China? China has 2 million people persecuted in ethnic concentration camps! China is not our friend, but they are friends with Russia, North Korea, and Syria. Dictators tend to stick together. Take a look at what these countries have done to their people! These counties lack morals and human rights for their people. …
