I am confused as to why a council membershould feel an obliagation to be on here. Yeah it's nice, but being on here could end being a part time job. All the endless questions and debates. Not to mention there's bound to a a citizen or two not happy about something. An individual with a beef could make a council member's life a living hell.
Besides, I'm sure if anyone had questions or concerns for Carl here he would have addressed them here. After all, he did respond to Bob's criticisms immediately.
The only reason Isitt has been active is because there were discussions and criticisms about him that he felt the need to address. His role on VV is no better than Jenson's.
All fair points, gumgum. It's quite possible that my expectations for local politicians are too high. You're right - no ought to be obligated to post on here. At the same time, if they only come around when it's in their self-interest, people like me will catch on and may not be so receptive the next time around. Based on the
related thread on this issue, I am not alone in my sentiment - although it is by no means the only sentiment. I just put out an observation, we've all discussed it and (feel free to buy me a beer one day, Carl) there's no such thing as bad press.