Charles Jones, Douglas County Commissioner, said that Rundle thought in terms of the big picture for the community. He believes in the wisdom of the people. As mayor, Rundle has the power to appoint the members of the Planning Commission, a group that has made recommendations on issues such as the housing ordinance that lowered the number of unrelated people who could live together in residences zoned for single families from four to three, the city-wide bus system, bike lanes, increasing development in western and southern parts of town, and how much money to contribute to the arts and downtown revitalization projects. Rundle said he considered his role helping pass a Human Rights Ordinance, which initially failed when it was brought before the commission, was one of his most important accomplishments as a commissioner. It is a basic human right not to be discriminated against.
People do discriminate on the basis of sexual orientation.
Rundle will give an address at tomorrow's Rights March as part of Gay Pride Week. Rundle will speak at South Park after the march. Welcome to the Merc Like his father, who was a farmer and also worked a day job, Rundle has held down a variety of jobs while serving as a commissioner. To make ends meet the first time he served on the commission, Rundle worked part-time on campus as a secretary in the design department and for Visiting Nurses Association. Beth Peterson has worked with Rundle at the Community Mercantile for a year and a half.