Gary Larson; The Far Side
More Aldermoron gems from the city planning meeting!
On Committee Meeting Structure -
"Ald. Allegretti said he currently finds it very difficult being unable to discuss issues with other members prior to the meeting, and when they do meet, they are not ready because they are not properly informed. Ald. Wsol concurred. He believes the opportunity to learn something new from another committee member is lost."
Is there something difficult about discussing city business at open meetings in front of the public? What information is shared between aldermen privately that better prepares them for the meeting? What "something new" can be learned privately but not publicly between committee members? What aren't they ready for at public meetings? Debate? Disagreement?
Come on aldermorons, you were not elected to represent the people of Park Ridge from behind a curtain, and engage in insider trading on information.
While "Ald. Ryan believes the current arrangement is ineffective."
Here's a hint Alderman Ryan, show up for the meetings and you may find them more effective! With or without "experts" to hide your decision-making behind.
September 18, 2007
Caution! Genius at Work!
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2 comments:
The council was only in office for a short while when this meeting was held. You are making them look as if they are stupid and know nothing. They were only one month in service for this meeting. They should be given time to learn their jobs before you jump down their necks.
Alderman Wsol and Alderman Allegretti, at the time this meeting was held, had been in office for a little over two years; they are two of the three senior members of the council - presumably, and we dare say regrettably, tasked with providing an exmaple and guidance for the newer and less seasoned members of the council.
We don't have to make them look stupid when they do such a great job of that all by themselves.
Alderman Ryan served on the district 64 board and should be familiar enough with the demands of meeting schedules and the purpose of committee structures.
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