Live Blogging: City Council Mobility Fee Moratorium & Metropolitan Park

[Cheshire Cat]

So what's the deal, are folks who put in blue speaker cards being called in one by one?

[Ocklawaha]

Ock are there still people waiting in the lobby?

Not so much in the lobby as in the other room. The way they've been treated they could riot and start throwing chairs... Well maybe not... Sometimes I just miss 1969!

[TheCat]

Stephen, it's the same thing Clark did last night with the "bicyclist."  Such hubris.

[sheclown]

Per Facebook and as posted on this site, the St Nick people were also giving or selling t shirts. Promoters (or a radio station) doing it only seems fair.

[sheclown]

and sometimes Bishop goes to concerts he tells us

[Ocklawaha]

The biggest negative for supporters of the Mobility Plan is thanks to the concert goers and Bishops tantrum, most of our supporters have left. The way they're calling folks in this is going to go on until 2 or 3am!

[If_I_Loved_you]

There was an answer to this problem sometime back in Portlandia.  I should have sent this video in tonight with my son to present to council.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dKQuVT6gedM

(Portlandia - Battle of the Gentle Bands) Very Good Cheshire Cat!

[Cheshire Cat]

Seriously did Bill say "whipped up a mob"?  When has that not been the case in heated issues with one side looking to counter the other.  There was a chain email going around spawned by those who want to silence the park concerts. So the crowd is passionate, that's not a surprise.  I am amazed and blown away that Bill had the chambers cleared.  He let his anger get the better of him and that is a darn shame.  This incident is going to come back and slap the council.  Simply an absurd action.  The course should have been to remove those applauding and leave it at that.  How embarrassing!

[Ocklawaha]

... this city needs a political enema.

Conversely, if you were going to give the World an enema, where would you stick the hose? Bet I know!

[Cheshire Cat]

Redman is a very frightened man, fearful people are often the first to attack in situations like this.
His self righteous behavior is a sad statement to how far into his own reality he has gone.  Unfortunately, the city will have to suffer him for a substantial period of time yet, until he is termed out. 

[GoldenEst82]

If the council believes that just because we are not present, that we do not care... they will find themselves mistaken.
So unprofessional.

[Ocklawaha]

Yes Diane, in the last two meeting we have seen Clark state that "Jacksonville is more then these guys here," and Bishops classic tonight, "They've whipped up a mob and offered them free tickets to attend..." My opinion of Bishop's behavior is reminiscent of "The Peoples Central Committee."

[Ocklawaha]

FINALLY, somebody speaking up for the mobility plan, but then ruined it by saying he supports the compromise. Before him a builder was ranting about the need for the tax payers to support the builders costs or they simply won't survive.

[Cheshire Cat]

I think there will be a deeper consideration of Bishops actions later.  I am wondering if it is lawful to remove anyone who was not disruptive from an open council meeting?  Sure as heck looks like a violation of personal rights to me.  Simply saying you will clear the chambers if someone applauds is counting everyone out of order based upon the actions of some.  I hate to say it but that is downright Un-American.   We may see a challenge to this action, I am amazed by Bishop tonight, never thought to see something like this from him.  Wow!

[Ocklawaha]

Another speaker saying we can't afford to shut down the concerts based on music genre. Apparently there is wording that would allow some music, some concerts but not rock music???