The running blog on the Band Shell naming issue has turned from a healthy debate to something personal and ugly. While I've developed a thick skin having served Franklin in various capacities for years, the members of the family who built the band shell have not and should not have to. Out of respect for their feelings, I ask that no additional posts be made that use their name.
Council President Steve Taylor and I are both passionate about serving the community and may disagree on this issue but have agreed that we will take this debate off-line. I have the utmost respect for a public servant like Steve Taylor and others on the council for that matter, who can have heated debates one day and move on to work together on equally important issues the next. By the way, the Tiger Woods Comment was inaccurately attributed to comments Alderman Steve Taylor made at the Council meeting on Thursday.
I will continue to advocate for appropriate recognition for those who give of themselves for the betterment of our community whenever I can. I welcome you to continue this debate with me off line at ddorsan@yahoo.com.
