Council meeting of Jan 7

I was glad to see many people present to welcome the new city council into office. There was even a standing ovation for them. This was far from the day when people were booing and getting removed form the city county council meetings.

There were a few proposals introduced, one that will put the police department back under the Mayor’s control. You ask for it Greg and it looks as if you are going to have to take responsibly. Proposal No. 6

Also introduced was Proposal No. 2 that seek to amend 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. Ring a bell? Our past majority Attorney did not look happy tonight having to move to the far table.

All members of the council was present expect one. That’s right, our own Monroe Gray could not make it to the first meeting of the new council. Maybe he really has a job now with the fire department and had to work. Time will tell on this one.