From: Mary Cone
Sent: Tuesday, July 21, 2026 11:13 AM
To: Neysa Hinton <[email protected]>; Stephen Zollman <[email protected]>; Sandra Maurer <[email protected]>; Phill Carter <[email protected]>; Jill McLewis <[email protected]>; Mary Gourley <[email protected]>
Subject: Public Comment
Attributes of a Good City Councilmember
• Remembers that citizens are their boss.
• Comes prepared to meetings so can participate in discussions, ask questions, and vote in a knowledgeable way.
• Has a sense of curiosity.
• Respects public comments.
• Operates ethically and with integrity
• Is emotionally mature
• Understands the long-term budget consequences of financial proposals and decisions
• Is a critical thinker.
• Is fully informed on issues or if not, does not vote. • Is approachable.
• Has a desire to understand concerns, ideas and perspectives. • Issues are not personalized.
• Recognizes that a slew of people with outside interests does not necessarily reflect the view of a quiet majority.
• Recognizes that a flood of emails does not necessarily confirm public opinion in general and makes decisions based on merit and correct data – not emotion.
• Agenda information is read prior to meetings and members come prepared with an open mind.