January 2010 Archives

Dear Readers,

Two little rain clouds floated above the proceedings, drizzling on those below: councilmembers Terry Seamens and Reuben Snipper. They reminded everyone that last year the two of them voiced opposition to the $37,000 survey. The price tag seemed too steep for what Seamens called "a feel-good project" in a recession year.

Dear Readers,

What did Ward 3 have on it's collective mind?

Dear Readers,

If the energy generated in the council chamber that hour could have been harnessed, our worries would be over! The task force showed up in, er, force. At least 7 of its 21 members were there, enthusiastically flexing their muscles and jogging in place. Glowing with proud parenthood, the council beamed at these, their brainchildren.

Earlier we took a look back at 2009, now Your Gilbert peers into the future - 2010 and BEYOND! Strap on your safety glasses while we power up the hybrid crystal ball. Don't be alarmed by any radiation surges, what's a couple of years off your life compared to seeing Beyond The Now? It'll be all mystical and stuff. That'll be five dollars. In advance.

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Dear Readers,

The city council left us with a cliffhanger at the end of 2009. Would they approve the application for a $3 million state bond to finance renovations to the Public Works Department? Would the councilmembers find answers to the questions they wanted resolved before committing to taking out the loan? Could they make this momentous decision before the January application deadline?

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Dear Readers,

Are you ready for another year of heart-pumping city council action and drama? So are we! But, before tonight's first 2010 council meeting - which may feature the resolution of last year's cliffhanger - let's review the Takoma Park city council highlights of 2009.

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