To my knowledge, I am the first mayor to call a public meeting to discuss a preservation plan. But back to the buckling under the perceived threats. Shortly after the January meeting we met again with the developer and both sides walked out of the room with the understanding that no agreement could be reached and that discussions were terminated. So much for caving in. Sensitive discussions of real estate acquisitions, personnel negotiations and potential litigation cannot be casually disclosed simply to respond to a cavalier letter to the editor.
Citizens expect their elected officials to be responsive to the needs of the community.
My entire public career has been an effort to live up to those expectations and to be responsive to all of my constituents. Ms. Russ latest letter is even more perplexing than the first. She refers to the meeting I and two councilman attended at Indian Lake two weeks ago. Again she raises the issue of developer s threats. There have been no threats, simply a recognition of business realities and the rule of law.