Writen Correspondence between November 17, 2023-December 14, 2023 Jennifer Bousquet (December 14, 2023) Public Comment for tonight Dear Brisbane City Council,
We recently no�ced an announcement from the City of Brisbane that a new mayor is going to be appointed. It brought to mind the council's decision last year to delay Councilmember Lentz's turn in the rota�on, to be appointed Mayor.
It's been very disheartening to watch poli�cs play out on the na�onal stage over the past few years. As ci�zens, we have con�nuously watched par�es fight over power and influence, rather than truly represen�ng the best interests of our na�on. My children are now keenly aware of the difference between public servants and poli�cians.
We do not want to see this jockeying locally - we see enough of it on the nightly news. We are hopeful that Councilmember Lentz will be appointed Mayor for the next rota�on. It is simply his due. We appreciate his many years of public service to this community and do not want to see him disrespected again due to poli�cs. Brisbane can do beter than that.
Serving the community of Brisbane is not an easy thing to do. We have enormous respect to all of you that have made this commitment and I thank you. When you work together as a healthy, func�onal team, it is amazing.
Please understand that targe�ng members in a puni�ve fashion has a nega�ve ripple effect on the community and compromises the credibility of all the council members.
Happy holidays to you and your families,
Jennifer, Ken, Cassandra and Sebas�an Bousquet
847 Sierra Point Road
Brisbane, CA 94005