"Tonight's City Council meeting went past 11:00 pm but it showed the potential for good governance. With 30 public speakers, all in agreement, the Council upheld an appeal from Crest Drive to use common sense and respect for the beauty and uniqueness of the community instead of blindly applying inappropriate and destructive city ordinances."
"Power to the People, where it should belong! Thanks to everyone who took the time to speak." [editor emphasis]
Councilwoman Teresa Barth had this exchange with Shaffer,
"Lisa thanks for staying for the entire council meeting. You have the right stuff!"
Shaffer replied, "Thanks. I also chose not to take time to make statements on the various agenda items in light of the number of other speakers. Clearly there are opportunities to bring the staff and their "customer service" training into closer alignment with the citizens they purport to serve..."
Note: The many new faces and fine speakers from the Crest Drive neighborhood who spoke at this Wed., August 15 council meeting will be captured in video clips and available later today.
Update: Most public speakers for the Crest Drive appeal have been captured in video clips now posted on encinitasyouneedus YouTube Channel.
