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Written on Marco Island City Council fires City Manager Steve Thompson:

It certainly appears that some kind of agreement was made prior to this meeting and why was this not publicized to the general public in a more timely manner? It seems that Thompson was railroaded out without any ample time for the public to provide their input as to their perception about his performance. And, I for one, would have chosen to let him complete his contract (assume a 3 year contract was in place) and then to not renew it. I can't believe that we can waste a quarter of a million dollars in buying out his contract and then searching for a new city manager. And to think that any worthwhile City Manager would even consider coming here with the Council that we now have is a no-brainer.

Written on A new kind of Marco council?: Better communication, more approachability named as goals:

I agree with a more relaxed atmosphere at the council meetings which can include the councilors removing their ties and dressing in a business casual manner. I think this would make it more relaxed for citizens to speak at the meeting and not have them possibly feel intimidated by business suits. I certainly feel that clothing does not make the person, it is what the person says and does that matters.

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