Bobby L. Just say "NO"

I went to the city council meeting Tuesday night.  It was a packed house, and I'm assuming that for the most part people were interested in what the city was going to do about the horses in our city limits.  It was nice to see our citizens in action, and that they are so passionate about an issue.

But the thing that made me laugh more than anything was Bobby Logans performance on 3 different votes.  During the discussion he'd made it clear he was against these issues, and that's fine.  Your city council person should not always be in line with the rest.  There isn't a person up there I agree with 100% of the time.

But what was funny to me was when the mayor call for the vote it went like this, "Mr. Schroeder?" "Aye", "Mr. Schurig" "Aye" "Mr. Hernandez" "Aye" "Mr. Logan" ".....(tapping pencil on the desk)...(squirming to his right)...(tapping some more).......(deep breath)....(more tapping of the pencil)...."aye", "and I too will vote Aye".

These performances by councilman Logan were nothing shy of Oscar performances.  His district should be proud.

GIVE ME A BREAK!  Just say "NO"  If you don't agree with paying the alley, the GEDC appointments, or anything else that has been discussed, just say so! I would have more respect for Mr. Logan if he did.

I give the mayor credit for not making to much of a big deal about it.  2 times he made snide comments about the issue at hand that could of been left off the records, but when it came time to vote he just did it.  No scene from Gone With the Wind to go along with it. So while he too could of said "Nay" (the vote issues were already passed by the time they got to Mr. Logan anyway, so his No wouldn't of effected a thing), at least he showed a bit of class.

You know our city council shouldn't be voting 100% one way or another.  It makes me worry there is to many behind closed door deals when it happens.  So my message to Mr. Logan, grow up and just say "NO" next time!

Kudos to both Tommy and Gary for stepping up this week!! Both of them came prepared for bear, and had to put their foot down to get their points across.  I love to see our city councilmen actually prepared to talk about issues, and know the right questions to ask when the city manager tries to squirm out of it. Both need to be called and told what a great job they've done!

Lorenzo should be complimented on not dragging out this GEDC board any longer.  If left up to Mr. Logan it would of taken another 2 months to get people appointed. I think Councilman Hernandez had done his job to seek out good candidates that will help Gonzales grow through GEDC.  After all they've been vacant since April, how much longer should we expect to wait for these positions to be filled? Keep up the great work Mr. Hernandez!


God Bless,
Dennis Nesser

A visitor - Gary Schroeder

I was able to catch a bit of our City Council meeting yesterday.

Today I got a visit from Gary Schroeder, Councilman from my district, District 1. I have to give Gary some credit for coming by and visit. It's clear I don't agree with all Gary has done in his first year as a councilman, but I have to give him credit for at least listening.

Gary came and we talked about several issues. The shrinkage of $2,300,000 from our reserve funds, the Texas Center, the city manager, the GEDC, the expenditures at the city, amongst others things.

We spoke about his first year on the job as our councilman and some of the trials and tribulations that have occurred and while it's taken him some time to feel comfortable with some of the things, he's feels like he's starting to really get his feet under him and able to hold his own with the pool of barracudas.

It's clear I think Gary has made a couple of mistakes this year. I also think he is sincere about his desire to do well for his constituents. I encourage you, that if you have a problem with the council, let them know. If it's with Gary, call or go by, I've never known Gary to not take the time to talk to me, and I promise, in this year Gary knows who I am personally.

You want a council person to work for you? Then let them know what you're thinking. Crystal balls are all on the fritz here in Gonzales County, so if you don't tell them what you're thinking they won't know.

In the mean time I'll keep telling the council what I think via my chalkboard.

God Bless,
Dennis Nesser