Questions For Applicants an Issue

Gramps:

I kind of think that all questions should be asked of all applicants. The city council members should not limit the amount of information they or the public has prior to making a decision because a meeting may run late. That sounds like there is a lack of wanting to be fully informed prior to a decision. Let's hope Council Woman Garcia isn't either so rushed to make a decision that she doesn't gather all information prior to a vote or that she has closed her mind to the possibility of an appointment and she has intentionally debased the process by suggesting a time limit as to her capacity to serve in a long meeting.

Council Member Darcy McNaboe seems to hold little hope in finding a person that could attract 3 votes. These predetermined attitudes will be a challenge for any applicant to overcome. It is kind of like them saying, if they think the applicant is acceptable to Sandoval and Stanckiewitz they will vote against supporting that candidate just for that reason alone. They have set a high bar for the applicants and they may find that they will have to aspire to that same bar themselves in their next election. Grand Terrace City Council is if nothing else interesting.

Council Member Bernardo Sandoval kept inviting input from the other council members. This is an example of a person who listens well, and first tries to broaden his understanding of others positions. He showed maturity in drawing out the issues clearly was willing to hear out all sides and points of the other council members.

Mayor Stanckiewitz, also did not rush into a motion that would just end in a 2/2 vote for the sake of getting it on the record and then moving on. This shows a desire to have issues resolved and not end in a stalemate.

So there is some hope, but it will require many long meetings in the future.