You are 100% correct. As you can see from the article in the Eye about our supervisor Mark Lovelace performing in “The Brown Act”, open meetings, public comment, and the general public’s right to a transparent government are seen a a joke. Fortunately we still get to vote. Consider a more serious candidate. Mr. Lovelace is aware of the defects alleged in Arcata’s current Planning Commission, and City Management. Violations of Federal Code, etc… any action? No. We must assume the supervisor considers it “Normal” I suppose.

If people don’t speak up, it becomes the norm….. call, write and contact your state representatives, no one else will… its up to “you”.

Marc Delany

You did not get to hear my personal opinion. I’m for property rights too. I simply require that people be heard at public meetings.

With regard to sale. Several people testified before the commission that they would buy, rent, lease. So that is not the issue, sorry you were misinformed. Had I spoken, you would know this, along with Arcata.

Our local ordinance requires the property to be marketed for 180-360 days, the LDS does not want to do this, for unexplained reasons. Any property proposed for demolition in Arcata would have to follow the same process. Again, were I allowed to speak as required by law, you would have been fully informed.

You should be demanding to be fully informed so your opinions are informed, or do you prefer the city conceal and misrepresent actions?

That’s what occurred at the Feb 23rd Planning council meeting, watch for yourself, it is available online.

The property simply is not for sale currently. I proposed they put on the market an an independently appraised price for 180-360….. then, if no offers were received, the permit would be granted, no special procedure for a church.

Marc Delany

Hmmmm the Plan. Co. and City council having meetings as a show, even thought they have already made up their minds and have an agenda in mind……where have I heard that before?

Oh yeah, I have been saying that about the City Council for years now.
Someone needs to be prosecuted for the Brown Act violations that occur here. They are rampant and if unenforced are taken as a joke.