Years ago, I was told by a former Council member that he really enjoyed his time on Council, it was running for office he hated. I can relate.
That said, I am very pleased with the election results. It was a strong vote of confidence in the entire City Council and for the City Manager. It also provided closure for recent events - the voters have spoken. While I'm always disappointed in the low voter turnout we typically have in Rowlett, it does suggest a general level of satisfaction.
I believe this Council is about as good as it gets. It is diverse, with varied points of view, which is absolutely necessary if we're going to make any real progress. It is also amazingly collaborative, which means that it should be very effective in problem solving - in extracting the best of the varied views to formulate excellent solutions for Rowlett. I also know that this Council is mindful of the importance of the next ten years or so and is committed to getting it right, to achieving sustainability - a long term result.
We have an excellent and professional City Manager, and an excellent, functional Council - which is a good thing, because we still have significant challenges ahead. I'm very pleased to be a part of this Council and am looking forward to the next three years.
Thank you! Chris
