Not On My Watch

Not On My Watch

Political Will

What I’m learning about decision-making and public sentiment

Jul 07, 2025
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An Annoying Answer

I’ve seen a need for something in my community for years. In a committee meeting during my first six months, I posed the question to our city staff. Their body language told me right away that this was a project with some history. I asked about costs and logistics, trying to determine what the barriers were.

Turns out, about 15 years a…

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