I agree it was handled poorly by said councilmember. Youth and inexperience with political tact I believe to blame, but honest nevertheless. However what the school is asking for is reasonable and the only people up in arms about it fall into two categories: 1) Neighborhood Karens who want to speak to the manager anytime St. Peters or SSA want to do anything to improve their campuses or the safety of their students and 2) persons with zero dog in the fight who live nowhere near the school who just want to bash private/catholic schools.

The opposition raised hell earlier in the year that they wanted the state AG to render an opinion on the matter to prevent a vote by the council before the next election. So that happened and guess what - The AG said the council has the legal authority to grant the measure. If it passes the net effect on the general public outside of the school will be nil.

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Basically, at least to me, the letter illustrated that there was a conflict of interest.

One of the ringleaders of the opposition is Rick Smith, former councilman and recent failed mayoral candidate who literally lives one house off the corner of the proposed school time closure. He is currently running for the council again. If he wins, will it be considered a conflict of interest if he votes on the matter given his personal stake in the outcome?

The only money Aquistapaces stands to lose from this is the lost business from those who will no longer shop there because of the position they have taken.

Agree Mark Johnson is doing a good job. Very visible and works 25 hours a day.Took full advantage of COVID lack of vehicular traffic and got alot of deferred work done on the sewer and water systems. Also is trying to retool CPD and get raises for the officers.

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Posted by MMauler

Member since Jun 2013

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Posted on 6/5/20 at 8:26 am to DevilDagNS

Although it's not on real French bread, Aquistapaces makes an incredible roast beef poboy. Most of their sandwiches are really good and reasonably priced.

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Posted by jimmy the leg

Member since Aug 2007

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Posted on 6/5/20 at 10:52 am to DevilDagNS

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One of the ringleaders of the opposition is Rick Smith, former councilman and recent failed mayoral candidate who literally lives one house off the corner of the proposed school time closure. He is currently running for the council again. If he wins, will it be considered a conflict of interest if he votes on the matter given his personal stake in the outcome?

So NOT currently on the council means he has no say. That means no conflict of interest. The CURRENT council member in question DID have a vote on the matter. To me, that IS a conflict of interest. You have an ax to grind with Rick Smith, fine. But I intentionally didn’t name the council member you are defending. FWIW, your defense is weak and anyone with any integrity can see that you are deflecting.
Based on your take, I wouldn’t be surprised if you think the Del Porto lady was “honest, but just misunderstood due to inexperience and a lack of political tact “

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just want to bash private/catholic schools.

Did not happen = more deflection.

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The AG said the council has the legal authority to grant the measure.

Okay...and?

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If it passes the net effect on the general public outside of the school will be nil.

According to your opinion. Those who will be filing suit obviously have a different opinion.

And here is the crux of the matter...

TLDR

The only money Aquistapaces stands to lose from this is the lost business from those who will no longer shop there because of the position they have taken.

So the generous local business is the “bad guy” here?

GTFO with this BS.