Before we get to the above graphics, lets talk about the weasel moves by the Mayor. Tonight at the Sioux Falls city council meeting, when councilor Jamison asked for reconsideration of the Powder House road renaming he had to get a 2nd to the motion, the chair of the meeting is ‘supposed’ to ask for 2nd, Huether, the chair, did not, he just stared at his desk, then pronounces “The motion dies for a lack of a 2nd.” Kermit yells out that he will second it, and the city attorney allowed it.
Slippery, slimy move, and really a violation of Roberts Rules. And of course no testimony was allowed because the reconsideration failed, 6-2.
Which brings me to the testimony I was going to give. I was going to ask the council to reconsider calling Minnesota Avenue from the airport to Russell Avenue ‘Universal Peace Boulevard’ and Russell from the interstate to Minnesota Avenue ‘Veterans Memorial Parkway’. My feeling is if we are going to honor those in our country that go to war for us, we must honor those who fight for diplomacy and peace as well.
Second that, Rat Fink Mayor!
Let the mayor win this one. We don’t need another crying tantrum. It will become Highway 100 anyway. The state will drop the name. Let’s tolerate Huether a few more years. He’s run the city out of money and created lots of overhead. To late to recall him. Start thinking of new names for everything he’s named.
This event upsets veterans. Veterans vote. The stubbornness could prevent 6 councilors reelection or running for higher office. It will cost Huether any higher office.
I disagree with Peace Boulevard. Keep it Minnesota Avenue. I like the idea of renaming Russell with a veterans or air guard reference.
I can’t fast forward on SIRE anymore. Does anyone else have that problem?
It’s a wonderful thing to get off a plane in Sioux Falls only to notice heading out you go to Minnesota
SIRE is doctored so much that it’s become propaganda. What amazes me is the clipping and inserts are professional. Why can’t pros keep this up and running? Is it because there’s nothing left when censures (the mayor or his attorney) finish?