City council meeting of Janary 28

The city council meeting of January 28 was held and these Proposals were voted on.
PROPOSAL NO. 2, 2008--amends Chapter 151 of the Code regarding the duties of the general counsel and caucus attorneys with regard to representation of council members on private matters
Passed with four votes against. (Looks as if a couple of councilors will have to hire new attorney)

PROPOSAL NO. 5, 2008--approves the Mayor's appointment of Scott C. Newman as the Director of the Department of Public Safety
Passed with a voice vote with a couple of no votes heard.

Counselor Vaughn also announced that the public safety meeting will be held January 31st starting at 5:30, in the council chambers (because of room) and he invited the public to attend and speak on this proposal of putting the police department and public safety back under the Mayor.

I urge everyone to attend this meeting. If one does not take part in his or her government to express ones own views, then the government will have no idea of how we stand.