I’ve long assured both readers and those who hold elected office that I much prefer to write about the things government is doing right than bemoan its many shortcomings. This week provided an excellent opportunity.
As I noted earlier this week, the voice of a community and its electoral outcome saw the otherwise obdurate state legislative delegation reverse course on its ham-fisted move toward punishing the island cities by way of consolidation.
On Tuesday, however, a special meeting of the Manatee County Commission gave residents every reason to believe that the new board they elected will represent a government that truly is of and for the people…