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Lee Eklund wrote:
>Having observed the Minneapolis
City Council since 1988, I, among others have noticed a change since the
remodeling of >the council chambers. In the former configuration (horseshoe),
council members for the most part faced or observed each >other during
debate. In the new configuration (linear), observation of your
colleagues is obscured. The current seating >arrangement panders to the
lights, caffeine and the omnipresent camera. Not facing your policy
adversary results in a series >of boorish and long-winded outbursts that
are divisive and disrespectful. I hope given the number of policy decisions that
>currently face the city, our city council can put personalities aside and
debate policy.
Having observed the City Council for longer than
1988, I can say that whether they sit in a linear or horseshoe configuration,
the City Council will be still be prone to boorish and long-winded outbursts
that are divisive and disrespectful. Of course some of us also find this quite
entertaining. And I have to admit to having people over to watch. I
furnished the popcorn and beer.
Of course, this may explain why I am
single.....
Hm....
SPL, 40, NS, professional job, wonk, looking for
another L wonk for LTR....respond at this e-mail address....
Because all of you who are on this list are also
wonks....
Carol Becker
Longfellow
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