Consolidation Will Have Ripple Effects • Lewisville ISD Refuses to Alter Border • Cemetery Has Dwindling Supply of Spaces • Warehouse Planned Near 2 Neighborhoods
I was wondering if all of Pinkerton students will be going to Wilson? Or will they have the option to attend Austin? IB will only be at Wilson, so will that push Wilson teachers out of their school? How do Wilson parents feel about the IB program?
One person’s opinion regarding the new ordinance changing Citizen’s Comments to council.
Good - Increase from 2 to 3 minutes
Good - Remove 20 minute aggregate
Not Good - Remove allowance for additional time if needed.
Not Good - If more than 30 wish to speak, the mayor “may” limit each person to no less than one minute. At his/her sole discretion.
30 x 3 = 90 minutes could become 31 x 1 = 31 minutes
Current mayor excluded, this change is open to abuse in the future and the limiting of speech. The very First Amendment in our Bill of Rights secures the right to petition/redress. Tread lightly.
Does the new ordinance restrict, or have the potential to restrict, a Coppell citizen’s free speech/petition/redress? - Absolutely
Does the new ordinance offer a solution in search of a problem? - Absolutely
One has to ask - why? Smoother/shorter meetings? Reduce redundant comments, passion, participation at the expense of the citizen speaker?
That’s my perception. And, I’d think others as well who are aware of the change.
Lots of good information! Thank you!
I was wondering if all of Pinkerton students will be going to Wilson? Or will they have the option to attend Austin? IB will only be at Wilson, so will that push Wilson teachers out of their school? How do Wilson parents feel about the IB program?
One person’s opinion regarding the new ordinance changing Citizen’s Comments to council.
Good - Increase from 2 to 3 minutes
Good - Remove 20 minute aggregate
Not Good - Remove allowance for additional time if needed.
Not Good - If more than 30 wish to speak, the mayor “may” limit each person to no less than one minute. At his/her sole discretion.
30 x 3 = 90 minutes could become 31 x 1 = 31 minutes
Current mayor excluded, this change is open to abuse in the future and the limiting of speech. The very First Amendment in our Bill of Rights secures the right to petition/redress. Tread lightly.
Does the new ordinance restrict, or have the potential to restrict, a Coppell citizen’s free speech/petition/redress? - Absolutely
Does the new ordinance offer a solution in search of a problem? - Absolutely
One has to ask - why? Smoother/shorter meetings? Reduce redundant comments, passion, participation at the expense of the citizen speaker?
That’s my perception. And, I’d think others as well who are aware of the change.
Not good.
What am I missing?
“Ripple Effects”…. that’s putting it mildly.
Thanks, Dan, for adding to the address of Rejoice Lutheran Church, 532 East Sandy Lake Dr., Coppell.
Now people can find our PUMPKIN PATCH more easily.
Marcie Sandall