Not So Much A Meeting As A Lecture

Whilst it was good to see the turnout at the 'Town Hall Meeting' on Sunday 9th March, I was disappointed that there was no opportunity for input from the community. Town Hall Meetings, almost by definition, should be meetings rather than orations. To the best of my knowledge, there is an expectation that attendees generally may voice their opinions and ask questions at a Town hall Meeting.

I know, from talking with others after the meeting, that I was not the only one to feel this way.

I enjoyed Mayor John Carey's impassioned pleas - and was pleased to see that the option of retaining Vincent as it is was back on the agenda and is included in the Vincent website where it provides information to assist people to make comments on the various proposals.

I wasn't impressed with former Mayor Alannah MacTiernan, who still seems to be finding it difficult to overcome her vociferous opposition to the creation of Vincent in 1994 - and hasn't caught up with the clear message from the community - Keep Vincent Alive.