Clayton citizen comments on Merger Study

Good morning.

At the most recent JSC meeting at the Center, I spoke to the group and made a comment that residents need more "positive-point" information as to why a Merger of the Cities would be best. Information in many reports show a "neutral" conclusion. Neutrality-of-conclusions from the studies does not give a STRONG reason to procede with the Merger process. At the moment, Mayor Uchitelle has posted positive information regarding the Parks and Recreation Report telling money would be saved. That is fine, except residents need more "positive" information on how a Merger would effect us on a day-by-day basis. Effect on property values, operation of the police and fire departments, details about zoning, details on the operation of the public works departments are all necessary matters which residents wish to know about. At least the "prelimary" thoughts of the city officials should be posted on the JSC website ---for study by residents BEFORE more meetings of the JSC are held in the context of public forums.

Thank you,
David R. Bales,
Wydown Forest

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