Most meetings in town hall are open to the public. I am going to push to get some sort of marquee out front so that we can advertise when upcoming meetings are so that we can a better public turnout. I think most people aren't aware that they can attend meetings like the work session.... I didn't. Until we can get a sign out front or something I will be advertising when the meetings are on this blog. I am also going to push to get the meetings videotaped and posted to YouTube or something similar.
We talked about a lot of things during the work session. I was happy to see some interest in future parks and recreation development and activities, including a Thatcher pool. That is one area that I will continue to push. Also our police chief has some good community policing programs in the works and I am excited about that.
The two new members of the council, Aaron Allen and myself, will be sworn in at the December Town Council meeting. I will post more information about that when I have it. There is also a planning and zoning meeting coming up in December. I will post about that later.
Overall the council seems to be responsive to having 2 new members, one of them being a female. I will continue to be an independent and fair voice. I will not stand for favoritism or perceptions of favoritism. These issues will be addressed in this blog. But in the meantime, I am optimistic and excited to be a voice for everyone in town. You can send me a message through this blog or email me at jmartin@thatcher.az.us. I hope everyone has a great Thanksgiving!!
