Last night I attended the Debate sponsored by CAN (Clay Action Network) between Jane Padgett of the CTLAC(Citizens for Term Limits and Accountability) and Roy Lyons representing the CPVR (Citizens for the Protection of Voters Rights) over the 5+2 issue. 

I would like to Congratulate Jane Padgett on what I believe was a job well done.  In spite of the criticism of the group itself in opening statements  Jane stuck to the merits of the issues brilliantly and with extraordinary class.  When she was asked questions that either came from emails or those in person in the audience I was impressed with how well she focused and answered the questions asked.  The CTLAC was well prepared with a handout that explained why they have pursued certain petitions, and what their reasoning was and as time permitted in her opening statement went over the handout with the audience. 

I learned a little more from Roy last night about just how vital the Charter Review Commission is and the significance that any CRC has in County Goverment as he explained the process they worked through before determining what they believed was the best course of action.  I look forward to paying more attention the next time around because I was oblivious before and it's a very enormous undertaking. Its amazing what you can learn when you just pay a little attention.

I understand that the turnout for this event was much larger then what was anticipated, as was mentioned more then once.  There were two or three seperate times people were having to bring more chairs out of the closet to accomodate attendees.  This lends support to my belief that sleepy little Clay County is waking up and paying attention, and that each and everyone of us are adding to the numbers as we participate and communicate with our family, friends and fellow citizens.  There is strength in numbers, we can prevail.

I'm a novice at all this.  If I have been able to learn and grasp what is bascially going on in County Politics then anyone can, all you have to do is want to understand and remember that it's only as complicated as you allow it to be. 

I'm for less Goverment, not more.  If you are for less Goverment then sign the Petition for Choice in November between 7 Commissioners or 5.  http://24.23.126.8/ [1]