I think that the amendment that Trustee Jeffries offered is also is a further indication of the kind of commitment this Board has of moving forward on several different fronts. Trustee Patterson stated that it was a pleasure to work with the Mayor on this issue and looks forward to a long partnership between the City and the College. All the Board members shared the same sentiment. Trustee Ross stated that it was so nice for the Board to vote unanimously on something like this initiative. Trustee Byrum commended Trustee Patterson on his efforts on this whole issue.
Perseverance works and having all of the information is very helpful.
It is a win-win. Mayor Hollister stated he feels that it will have a very positive influence on the region and on the College. It is a very exciting time and a very complex package that the City has been negotiating for two years. Board Member Reports Trustee Byrum mentioned that he wanted to disclose that he is a part of a Trade Association and wanted to state that they are offering a trade show booth to LCC for free and all indications that the College is taking advantage of it. Chair Holden stated that there was apparently some question regarding her residency.