Ben Cunningham
Ben Cunningham
changes
We'll see if the changes are real. That's the real test.
certainly question situation
The situation certainly has improved, no question about it.
consists economic economy-and-economics money taxes-and-taxation
Economic development consists of who can give away the taxpayers' money faster.
careful fate observe personal relationships since
It's discouraging, especially since they were considering the fate of one of their own. Clearly, there are very close, long-term personal relationships involved. You'd think they would be especially careful to observe the open-meetings laws.
citizens hear law-and-lawyers loudly people speak sunshine taking time voice
Citizens are taking time to participate. That's the sunshine that works. Lawmakers do hear the voice of the people if they speak loudly enough.