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Started by johnlilly · 10 months ago

i attended a city council meeting today for the first time — and spoke on behalf of something i’m working on. it was a very strange experience, and a ton of thoughts come to mind.
first: wacky physical layout. the city council sits in chairs above everyone — ... Continue reading »

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  • Norma Lilly

    2 years ago

    I can only speak from the point of view of someone who tried to talk to a school board and found that there is no real discussion but it is apparently the only way for citizens to express a viewpoint. It's not great, there are a lot of bureaucratic snags that they don't tell everyone and it is probably more frustrating than satisfying for the citizens who really try. so the next time that topic comes up, they stay home. and watch The Wire.
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