Commission earns C+ for First 100 Days Together

‘Average resident’ concerns sometimes sidelined for arts, animals, appointments

BY EMMA PEREZ-TREVIÑO — The Brownsville Herald October 14, 2007

Despite a charged atmosphere with some political needling and behind-the-scenes trouble making, the City Commission has achieved some solidarity in the last 100 days.

More than 90 percent of their decisions have been made unanimously in the months since a new mayor and commissioners were seated June 26.

They have patted employees on the back and passed a stream of proclamations recognizing sound and good causes.

They’ve agreed on long lists of land use requests that allow for further growth. They were unanimous in requiring developers to set aside land for parks and or schools, unanimously approved this fiscal year’s budget, and recently took a unified stand against a proposed border fence.

Still, there are plenty of sparks and short fuses. Click For Rest of Story.