Those northern politicians sure know how to put
predominate church values in a bad light…..Causing us to walk around with our
head bowed. But alas down south in in what is known as Dixie…..Where we proudly
rally to the call of STAND UP AND BE COUNTED……IT’S DIFFERENT
DOWN SOUTH…..OR IS IT? Consider
this…..Northern Utahn’s investigate and
actually prosecute elected officials for alleged wrong doing…..And up north
they actually have a public discussion on what needs to be done to fix a
problem. Boy, are they confused? Down
south we adopt the “Mums the Word” philosophy.
July 17th City Council Meeting began with
Mayor Pike putting a good face on
local activities and what local politicians are accomplishing. We are starving for GOOD NEWS and have reason
for wanting to disassociate ourselves from those naughty scoundrels up
north…..After all, any missteps Dixie/Municipal politicians make are done
solely with good intentions and therefore it is only right that voters be kept
ignorant of any wrongdoing…. Curtailing public discussion appears to be the
cure for what ails City Hall.…. Our politicians are above reproach and not to
be criticized…..We are expected to be supportive of our fellow church members
and be polite and at all costs avoid contention. Do We distinguish between
President Almquist and Councilman Almquist ? Do we hold him to a Higher
Standard? Should we? Does the phrase….. Separation
of State and Religion play a role in our thinking?
Is it any wonder that Mayor Pike is so willing to
STAND UP AND BE COUNTED for the good things taking place here in Southern Utah…..While
shying away from even acknowledging that Code Enforcement Issues remain unanswered
by the acceptable norm……Hear No Evil…..Speak No Evil and See No Evil. Those
boys up north need to come down south to learn how to make distasteful conduct
go away and non-existent. Our City
Attorney and Manager must surely adhere to the principle….. “Silence is Golden”
or “Lawyer Up”. I thought, the Mayor, tried to step away from negative
connotations that may have extended from the weeks political disclosures and
bravely attempted to put a positive spin on local accomplishments.
This Council
Meeting brought to light the hiring of Richard ‘Biff’ Williams as the new
President of Dixie State University. Mayor Pike stood tall exuding confidence
in this new found University President who apparently exceeded academic and
professional expectations….A great acquisition to the community.
Next, and I believe more meaningful…..was the
recognition of Snow Canyon High School student….. Miss Emory Moody, as the
National Winner of the prestigious…..Exchange Club Award that epitomized the
true meaning of “Stand Up and Be Counted” for her work and deeds of
accomplishment throughout her High School Years…..Citing Scholastic and
Community Service Activities…..Miss Moody received a standing ovation…..Causing
her parents to feel the love and respect…..Not only from our community, but
from the nation as a whole. Miss Moody
exemplified the meaning of community pride in the youth of our nation. What a
wonderful experience this must have been for her parents and grandparents. Congratulations to Miss Moody who is to
receive a full year college scholarship among other honors.
The Mayor and Council appeared ecstatic with the opportunity
to use the General Fund Amendments to this year budget…..as the gateway to
report on achievements made possible by Mayor, Council and City Manager. They
need to toot their own horn, especially in the light of failure to publicly
move the ball forward on meaningful Code Enforcement practices as the
inadequacies of local politicians remains so apparent. It was good to hear the
unveiling of the new name for the City’s multi-purpose poverty resource center.
It is now to be known as “Switch Point” with the motto, “It takes all of us”……to
make meaningful change in the lives of those in need….And so it may to attain
needed Code Enforcement Reform.
Thank
you, Ed Baca
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