Another Businessman on Council?

            One of the things I inherited from my Mother is a categorical suspicion of business. However, when I returned here, I got to know Carl Cigrand, who was, along with my parents, was one of the most honest people I ever met and revised my opinion: an honest businessperson can be a real asset, and for the most part Councilman Bill Hosch falls in that category.

            Not that I am not furious over the Sidewalk and a couple other votes he has taken. But what truly amazes me about Hosch is his understanding of city ordinances and ability to apply them. It was Hosch who caught the City Administrator Deanna McCusker spending over her allowed limit, (the administrator must submit expenses over a given sum for council approval). She authorized upgrades at the pool (the blue roofs, etc.) in 2021 in excess of that limit.

            Recently, he requested that a provision council was about to vote on be sent back to the city attorney for clarification and I thought to myself, “OMG, how does a carpet monger have such a sophisticated understanding of ordinances?” On the basis of that, I am voting for him.