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The foundations do provide many benefits for the specific city programs they wish to contribute to or support. So in that vain, why does the P&R Foundation want the city to spend more money, instead of the foundation contributing the monies for support? Could it be the project is a bit large in scope?

I have difficulty distinguishing the lobbying arm from those that volunteer and contribute to the foundation. Is it fair to say the people that support the foundation want the entire city to support the foundation when in fact, many residents may not? And as such, would I then be considered just another malcontent within the fold because I have a dissenting position?

I will say it again, the foundation should raise the monies if they are that committed and remind themselves why they moved or live here.

With regard to Mr. Murphy protecting my safety, I will offer as an example his position against shell driveways on private property. His testimony before the Planning Board and Council was the potential injuries to his personnel in transporting patients on a gurney. The correct and professional response is: there are safety protocols currently in place when fire and rescue are dispatched to ensure enough personnel and equipment arrive to safely transport an individual regardless of the terrain.

Now, Mr. Waldack, this from a recently retired Fire Chief, who understands safety, and recognizes Mr. Murphy as a political jabber-mouth guided to defend his union members at the expense of the citizens on their own private property. IT IS SO OBVIOUS IT IS BLINDING.

But again, it is only my opinion. What scares me is that your opinion as evidenced through your voting record impacts many on this island. And many times it benefits the city (management) at the expense of the residents.