[StBernard] Recall Parish Officials? "get a grip?"

[Westley Annis]

Amen. We should be thanking our maker to have these good people putting the
"Saint" in Saint Bernard. Not only have they given me their private cell
phone numbers and shared information and laughs, they are in the same crummy
boat as the rest of us. I'm sure if they wanted, with their experience from
all this, they could walk off and get a 10 Xs better job in any city they
wanted, but they are toughing it out to make sure they see us through; they
may not be perfect but they are reaching way beyond any public office
calling I've ever seen in my lifetime. Maybe next year we can have an
Official Appreciation Day and thank them for reaching so deep into their
hearts to help so many without even being asked. I want to be the first to
thank them for their strength and dedication in the worst of circumstances.
Msmudpie 



	----- Original Message -----
	
	Let's Nip this recall "crap" before it makes a useful 
	website meaningless. 
	
	We can all agree that da-parish has been helpful in 
	getting information to us. In addition, Westley has 
	been very gracious in passing along all comments. 
	However, if they become messages that are not 
	productive to the rebuilding of St. Bernard, the 
	citizens and leaders that contribute to the site will 
	ultimately "tune out." 
	
	Yes, I am frustrated with the progress of St. Bernard. 
	It is true, we do know just as much today as we did 
	the day after the storm, but why? Because we still do 
	not know the new building and Flood Plain 
	requirements, we still do not know if they will 
	improve the levees, and we still do not know if the 
	soil is safe. But none of these are answers that our 
	local officials can provide. 
	
	What we do know is that we have public officials 
	feeling the same frustrations, using every avenue 
	available to voice these frustrations, while still 
	taking the time to try to address every question 
	presented by the citizens. In addition, I believe 
	these officials are also homeless, living away from 
	family, and worse yet, working for the salary of a 
	public official; the Council members are now working 
	full-time at the expense of their real jobs. So, they 
	are not only trying to serve us, they are doing it at 
	a sacrafice greater than any public servant decided to 
	take on. 
	
	Patrick Dettwiller