Reading over the various comments and conflicting descriptions of Ventura Villages recent meeting, brought back some interesting memories of years of neighborhood meetings.
I have belonged to and helped form various neighborhood organizations and groups over the years in the Phillips neighborhood. The players may change, but much of the behavior remains the same.
Everyone has a viewpoint, personal agenda or reason for attending a meeting. However, issues can be only constructively addressed when there is civil behavior and respect for each viewpoint.
We have lost the participation of many valuable indivduals over the years as a result of anti social behavior in meetings.
Yelling, name calling etc. Only serves to alienate people who honestly want to improve conditions in their community.
Although I do not necessarily agree with Roberts Rules of order all the time, there must be some form of organization. If an issue is to be addressed, it needs to be added to the agenda and addressed in turn. To insist otherwise results in chaos.
If individuals would learn to leave their egos at the door and simply be willing to communicate with respect perhaps we can begin to effectively address the many issues facing our neighborhood.
Reverend Carly Swirtz Midtown Phillips resident
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