The absolute best meeting that I have seen in years. Commissioner Kruse your changes in agenda, meeting procedure, and citizen comments prove that citizens opinions are valued. We would like to see the same emphasis put on written comments attached to the agenda. We would like to see those citizen comments attached to the link for citizen comments on the agenda instead of being mixed with other updated items. We would like to see items citizens suggest for future agenda actually added at some point to an agenda or workshop for discussion. Today's video had issues and was not posted on the agenda for easier public viewing (it was on a different link?) it also did not have the phone number posted at the bottom of the video so viewers did not know that was even an option until after lunch. We do like that you will have a second public comment time at the end of the meetings so that the public can come later in the day.
We do not always feel that our county government is working in the best interest of the citizens in this county. We would like to see an organizational chart added to the county website. We would like workshops on Code Enforcement and storm-water management.
Outstanding comments from Commissioners: Kruse, Siddique, Dr. McCann, and Felts. (Felts- who was right on target with citizens the entire meeting even those not in her district!.) We appreciate the efforts on reverting to the old wetlands text amendment - which if you are reverting to the original text which was approved by the county attorney at that time, why would it need to be reviewed again by a different county attorney? It would not be a waste of tax payer money should we be sued over reverting back to the original text. We appreciate the comments on Strategic Planning- if you want to know how the county is doing you should ask the citizens. I am sure they will tell you what does not work. If there was a way to submit comments on services and interactions with county staff and departments that could actually be pulled up and reviewed by commissioners, staff, and the public, that would be a great place to start. Mostly citizen comments are hidden from public view unless they are attached to the agenda and the citizens are no longer trusting of staff when they ask for our opinion.
Overall, outstanding! We appreciate your efforts and look forward to actually seeing some change!
These are well thought out and excellent improvements. A great example as to how informed active citizens can create positive change in their government. Thank you !!!!!
We need to continue in this direction. So much damage has already been done by our developers that it will take years to correct. For sure we need to "Slow the Roll" on development. Our Advisory boards in the past has been heavy handed by staff in the direction on THEIR agenda and not necessarily that of the advisory board. This to must stop, especially on AHAB ... For the Record
Thank you Commissioner Kruse! This is exactly why we worked so hard to get you re-elected and replace the developer’s puppets. A clear, transparent and productive start to our new year and a huge step forward in rebuilding community trust and confidence! Bravo!!
This is refreshing leadership, welcoming and respecting public input, as opposed to evading or dismissing the public's role to weigh in on projects and policies
Sunlight is the best disinfectant to eliminate corruption. All of the changes pertaining to how the BOCC conducts meetings and approaches its business are most welcome.....and long overdue....continue to demonstrate that "elections have consequences."
Help me understand that if Robert rules of order has to be followed by statute then where the hell was the county attorney, allowing the meetings to be continued in an illegal manner without warning the previous BOCC of the legal consequences of not following procedures in Roberts rules of order.
Her skill set in advising the board is subpar, and you should hold her accountable for her actions or certainly lack of them … other than that it was a great meeting. Thank you for all you do. You’re going to make a great chair this year..
Spot On Response To The New Board Electoral Mandate And Empowering The Community Members
The absolute best meeting that I have seen in years. Commissioner Kruse your changes in agenda, meeting procedure, and citizen comments prove that citizens opinions are valued. We would like to see the same emphasis put on written comments attached to the agenda. We would like to see those citizen comments attached to the link for citizen comments on the agenda instead of being mixed with other updated items. We would like to see items citizens suggest for future agenda actually added at some point to an agenda or workshop for discussion. Today's video had issues and was not posted on the agenda for easier public viewing (it was on a different link?) it also did not have the phone number posted at the bottom of the video so viewers did not know that was even an option until after lunch. We do like that you will have a second public comment time at the end of the meetings so that the public can come later in the day.
We do not always feel that our county government is working in the best interest of the citizens in this county. We would like to see an organizational chart added to the county website. We would like workshops on Code Enforcement and storm-water management.
Outstanding comments from Commissioners: Kruse, Siddique, Dr. McCann, and Felts. (Felts- who was right on target with citizens the entire meeting even those not in her district!.) We appreciate the efforts on reverting to the old wetlands text amendment - which if you are reverting to the original text which was approved by the county attorney at that time, why would it need to be reviewed again by a different county attorney? It would not be a waste of tax payer money should we be sued over reverting back to the original text. We appreciate the comments on Strategic Planning- if you want to know how the county is doing you should ask the citizens. I am sure they will tell you what does not work. If there was a way to submit comments on services and interactions with county staff and departments that could actually be pulled up and reviewed by commissioners, staff, and the public, that would be a great place to start. Mostly citizen comments are hidden from public view unless they are attached to the agenda and the citizens are no longer trusting of staff when they ask for our opinion.
Overall, outstanding! We appreciate your efforts and look forward to actually seeing some change!
These are well thought out and excellent improvements. A great example as to how informed active citizens can create positive change in their government. Thank you !!!!!
Great outline and direction for productive meetings. Thank you George.
Thank you for your effort to provide improved citizen comments on the agenda.
Thank you George! 👏🏼
We need to continue in this direction. So much damage has already been done by our developers that it will take years to correct. For sure we need to "Slow the Roll" on development. Our Advisory boards in the past has been heavy handed by staff in the direction on THEIR agenda and not necessarily that of the advisory board. This to must stop, especially on AHAB ... For the Record
A great start to improving communications and the inclusion of public comment and input. Thank you all!!
Thank you Commissioner Kruse! This is exactly why we worked so hard to get you re-elected and replace the developer’s puppets. A clear, transparent and productive start to our new year and a huge step forward in rebuilding community trust and confidence! Bravo!!
This is refreshing leadership, welcoming and respecting public input, as opposed to evading or dismissing the public's role to weigh in on projects and policies
Well done!! Thank you!!
THANK YOU!
Sunlight is the best disinfectant to eliminate corruption. All of the changes pertaining to how the BOCC conducts meetings and approaches its business are most welcome.....and long overdue....continue to demonstrate that "elections have consequences."
Help me understand that if Robert rules of order has to be followed by statute then where the hell was the county attorney, allowing the meetings to be continued in an illegal manner without warning the previous BOCC of the legal consequences of not following procedures in Roberts rules of order.
Her skill set in advising the board is subpar, and you should hold her accountable for her actions or certainly lack of them … other than that it was a great meeting. Thank you for all you do. You’re going to make a great chair this year..
Thank you for your expertise and leadership skills. You are clearly taking the bull by the horns and setting a professional, productive tone.
Excellent -- thank you Commissioner Kruse!