Herman Hilkey's Parting Comments:

Herman Hilkey 16 year veteran of the City Council has an interesting interview in the Aug 17 edition of the Grand Terrace City News, (Not affiliated with this blog) .

The final statement I find particularly interesting. He said that being on the City Council was a challenge and an interesting balance between the city management and the desires of the public. I find this an insight to the root of this city's problems.

Mr. Tom Schwab the City Manager being elevated to equal status of the "Public". The City Manager should be the Servant of the Council. The City Council should be directing the City Manager's actions by their understanding of the desires of the community.

Mr. Tom Schawab nor the Staff he hires should have a superior position of influence of an action than the public will. OF course if Mr. Harper reads a law and interpreted it as a professional and puts that interpretation in writing, it may be considered a professional opinion rather than a desire, or feeling. IT should not mandate a decision or direction or goal or even necessarily an action. It also seems it would be prudent to consider his legal advise as suspect considering how many of his clients are in trouble with the law, or debt. Most of his comments are NOT put in writing and therefor he can't be held accountable for his "advise".

Thank you Council Member Hilkey for your service. Good luck with your efforts as a Science Instructor. Being a Good Teacher, and parent is a continued service to the community. For that future service we also thank you.

You can now at least speak for 3 minutes and IF your interesting get an extension. This improvement is in part a result of your making it an issue. This may be the most important act of your 16 years of service.

Gramps