[Vision2020] Just Curious

[Dan Carscallen]

I've stayed out of this for the duration (believe me, I've written and deleted several responses in the last couple days) since I don't have a dog in this fight, but Wayne said the following and, while Wayne and I get along well enough (we plow his road, he brings us candy), I gotta step in for John on this one.

Wayne writes:

"Here's the irony of this whole thread:  I would probably not even started it had Weber changed his official city biography back in April when its inaccuracy was brought to his attention, and when one quite vehement anti-Chaney person expressed to me some very strong misgivings about Weber (whom she had known for a long time) and his drinking habits"

Here's a little more irony for ye:  John Weber has nothing to do with the content of the city's website.  We were asked in 2007 (or at least I was, John may have been asked in 2005) to give the city a little bio to put on the website.  If I recall correctly, the change in 2007 to the new council on the website wasn't even made until March or April.  No big deal.  I figure each of our bios probably contains a touch of falsehood, since things change in two (or four) years (Wayne doesn't work for Martin's anymore, Tom's a grandpa, my wife's a paramedic, etc).  I don't have a big problem with what goes on there, since I figure those who run the website have far more pressing issues to deal with, such as posting the agendas for the various committees, making sure the minutes and videos for various meetings are up, and keeping current events updated on the front page.

Having said that, I think we can probably put this to bed since there's really no more reason to drag John through the mud.  Nancy won, John lost.  

And I'm not really knocking Wayne, as I know he's a passionate man.  We've worked together on projects since earlier this century (saying that makes it sound a lot longer than if I say "since about 2001") and while we may not always agree, I appreciate the tenacity and commitment he shows in the endeavors he pursues.  

your pal,

DC

P.S.  a lot of this is why I'm pretty much the only member of the council that participates in the Vizzz.  Most others don't like how some discussions devolve into yelling matches (you kind of abuse the exclaimation point, Joe ;^) ).  I, on the other hand, have just enough orneriness in me, and maybe a thicker hide, that I still enjoy the discussions.

DC
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