HomeMy WebLinkAbout2/9/2005 - STAFF REPORTS Jay Thompson
From: pamela0l@att.net
Sent: Thursday, January 20, 2005 9:23 AM
To: RonO@ci.palm-springs.ca.us; michaelm@ci.pal m-spriings.ca.us; chrism @ci.palm-springs.ca.us;
Stevep@ci.palm-springs.ca.us; ginnyf@ci.palm-springs.ca.us; JayT@ci.palm-springs.ca.us
Subject: Public Comments- Meeting of 1/19/05
As a citizen who regularly watches the city meetings on TV, I was appauled by the disrespect
demonstrated last evening during the public comment portion of the meeting. No matter what one may
personally feel regarding the situation of the casino workers, this was not a city issue and those who
disregarded the advisal of the Mayor were actually being rude, and disrespectful of others. That also
applies, no matter where one stands on the development issues, to the mountain preseervationists. Their
comments should be restricted to the public hearing segment of the agenda. They should not be allowed
to have free air time to advertise their position regarding ballot measures by holding up signs. While I
may not always agree with Mr. McCullough, his comments were right on point. Anyone who
demonstrates such lack of regard for the first amendment right of opposing viewpoints should be
removed from the meeting room for their disruptive behavior, and being just plain RUDE. Ok, I got that
off my chest.
Seriously and respectfully, I would like to see the council be stronger in establishing limitations on
public comment speakers for the benefit and consideration of others. Thank you.
Leave Lee
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