UPDATE: As I suspected, Kermit’s family said they will be working through his health issues as he continues to serve on the council. Time to move along to other important business concerning our city.

Here are the actual charter rules for attendance. In all reality if Kermit only showed up to 3 more meetings he would be in compliance. But how can we expect the rest of the council understand their own charter? (DOC: Council Meetings

Kermit’s family will be making a statement. It is at Carnegie Town Hall.

My assumption is they will be speaking about his recent health issues and finishing his term as a councilor (which ends this Spring in a few months).

I have NO doubt in my mind he will finish his term out successfully and tackle his health problems. As for running for another term, I am not sure of.

Kermit has been a strong voice for the people, and agree or disagree with him, you will have to admit that the man has been dedicated to public service most of his life. He served as an Air Force intelligence officer, a state legislator and a 3 term city councilor.

I hope that the remaining city councilors and the mayor give him the respect and the space to finish his probable final term in public service gracefully. I know he would do the same for any of them if they were in the same boat.

As for his (well excused) absence, I could go on and on about the meetings the other councilors have missed over their terms to go on exotic vacations, visit their vacation homes in Florida or to leave early to see a rock concert. There must be respect amongst peers, and I hope they show Kermit that respect.

9 Thoughts on “UPDATE: Councilman Kermit Staggers Press Conference, 2 PM tomorrow, Thursday

  1. Who has a home in florida.which councilor is that.

  2. Doesn’t matter. Perfectly legal. The point is that councilors have missed several meetings for pleasure trips, including Kermit. So to jump all over him for an excused absence is uncalled for, and kind of demented. Especially since he only has a couple of months left on his term. It stinks.

  3. And even if he doesn’t show up to anymore meetings, they still have a quorum, it doesn’t affect the process. In fact, county commissioner Beninga performed several meetings over the past year after having surgery via phone, and it was perfectly fine.

  4. T-Rex does.

  5. Preachie on December 10, 2015 at 12:07 pm said:

    Lewis talking about showing respect. Amazing.

  6. The D@ily spin on December 10, 2015 at 1:01 pm said:

    Kermit is the only councilor who served in the military. To me, military background is a sound credential for public office. Others on the council & the mayor especially lack respect for democracy and individual liberty.

  7. liz muilenburg on December 10, 2015 at 1:25 pm said:

    If today’s announcement bears out your suspicions and even if not, I would like to ask everyone to please personally send Kermit …….a get well….thinking of you…..praying for you….thank you….Christmas card.

    Kermit is the best of all our elected citizens!!! He has served selflessly and fearlessly often under opponent ridicule.

    God Bless and Heal you Kermit! Thank you for your service!

  8. My Mistake Mike on December 10, 2015 at 1:49 pm said:

    Kermit presented at last Tuesday’s informational. It looks like Erp chose to go to Minneapolis to watch a basketball game. Karksy, who knows where he was? At least Kermit has a real excuse to miss a few meetings.

  9. Realitycheck on December 10, 2015 at 10:02 pm said:

    Big dog and pony show for nothing. At least they did it early in the day. It was one of those “why are we here” moments that happens so often with our local press conferences.
    And go easy on Detroit! He does show respect to City Hall, the Police, Fire, anything related to government, the local media, the school district, our local healthcare systems, repug politicians, oh wait…none of the above. But if you paint a wall downtown he’ll memorialize you in watercolor!

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