HomeMy WebLinkAboutCORRESPONDENCE - #26 Orozco, Norma
From: Nathaniel Greensides <mynci90@gmail.com>
Sent: Tuesday, March 01, 2022 4:23 PM
To: eComment
Subject: Item 26 City Council Meeting Agenda
Dear City Council,
I am concerned about the origin of this item. While I agree that elected officials ought to either vote in favor or against
items put forth to the Council,when an individual elected official does not feel they have enough information to decide
either way(because no person is God)Abstentions provide a means by which items can be stayed. By enacting a
rule/ordinance which would require that abstentions are votes in favor,the ability to allow further discussion or debate
on an item is removed. Consideration for when an item's continuance may result in unfavorable circumstances to the
general public(or liability to the city or residents) ought to be defined and considered as well;where an item's
continuance results in liability, abstentions ought to be considered as a vote against, not in favor.
Consent is key.To abstain is to offer no consent in proceeding, by allowing for abstaining to be defined as implied
consent would be irresponsible to our systems of government.
Sincerely,
Nathaniel Greensides
Ward 5 Resident
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