WHAT HAS MUDDIED the waters is the conflict created
by Law Suit naming the city as defendant ($$$) and the genuine concerns
residents are experiencing in their neighborhoods such as Daily/Short Term
Rentals……That are tearing at the fabric of a FAMILY ORIENTED community and
Property Values….. VS …..The interest of Property Owners….. And those wanting
to rent and enjoy our city as tourists.
The financial impact to both sides has to be carefully weighed….. As do
Quality of Life Issues. (A Bloomington home rents monthly for
$10,000 with any number of unrelated people coming and going at all hours).
Is sub-leasing taking place? If so how does SGCE protect residential interests?
To make the matter worse or more convoluted are the
allegations made against Councilman Almquist…..As to the right or wrong of how
he managed his personal business interest and how City Ordinance’s came to be
defined or practiced by SGCE. In
fairness the allegations have yet to be proven……Either in a Court of Law or by
a Definitive Statement being issued by the City Attorney.
The City finds itself in a Catch 22……City has
employed Legal Representation in Salt Lake to defend itself against law suit…..
At a great expense to Tax Payers….. And not to follow prescribed Legal
Advise….. Would place Elected City Officials in a precarious legal
position. WHAT WOULD YOU have the City
Council do?
DO YOU HONOR campaign promises (CTR) or do you “PROTECT”
CITY FINANCIAL INTEREST ($$$) Public money entrusted to your care?
In protecting the greater public monetary interest
it….. “May” or “It Has” caused the City to remain MUM on City Ordinances or
SGCE practices.
In doing so it appears that the “Wagons” have been
circled….. And INTENTIONALLY OR UNINTENTIONALLY….. Full Exposure of Councilman
Almquist’s….. Personal Business Practices (in my opinion) have fallen under
this protective umbrella.
THEREFORE…..Until the COURT having jurisdiction over
the pending law suit issues its finding on the merits of the case the PUBLIC
cannot expect to see immediate action coming from the City Council or Mayor.
We need not be bogged down by the negative aspects
of the above described situation however the ISSUES MUST BE addressed and
resolved. WE NOW ENJOY;
A WELL MANAGED CITY…..A dedicated CITY COUNCIL…..AN
HONEST-CARING POLICE DEPARTMENT…..A PROFESSIONAL FIRE DEPARTMENT comprised of CITIZEN
VOLUNTEERS….. AN ELECTRIC ENERGY DEPARTMENT dedicated to exceptional service
and low rates…..A WATER DEPARTMENT THAT WORKS TO SUSTAIN OUR QUALILTY OF
LIFE….. A PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT Diligent in providing much needed ROADS…..AND
most importantly LOYAL CITY EMPLOYEES who unselfishly serve the public.
In due time City Ordinances and Enforcement
Practices will be aired out and the City will be the better for it. Who Knows? …..Perhaps Councilman Almquist
will favor us with a full disclosure….. As some may have us believe…..
Knowledge of Right and Wrong may have been mitigated by….. Well Intended City
Administrative Action. (I allow that he very well knows right
from wrong). Perhaps the Public may even be given an apology
for his having allowed unintended distractions to have impeded City
Business.
REGARDLESS of how the Law Suit is decided and with
continued public demand for TRANSPARENCY…..Supportive of GOOD GOVERNMENT
PRACTICES…..THE CITY shall remain strong and viable…..Making St. George a
desirable family oriented community.
Please continue to forward your comments. Thank you, Ed Baca
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