Let's bring Snellville Sunday liquor sales to a vote

I have no problem with it coming up for a vote. I think some folks in Snellville do want to push things ahead - I think they did mean well, but a vote should have happened - as we have heard from Judge Mark Lewis. I think the City of Snellville will appeal the judge's decision, but in the end we can just vote on it.

I'm sure taking a vote costs money and time but in this case it would have saved a lot of money and time too! I feel as if one council member knew the count was off and hinted ominously that the city could be open to lawsuits but didn't go into why she felt the city would be open to lawsuits (the miscount).

I think if a city council member knew there was a miscount of the days, the city council member has an obligation to speak up, because that person would be working in the best interests of the city AND the people that are supposed to be represented.

Anyway, mistakes I can understand, but when a mistake is seen by a council person who could have spoken up and saved taxpayers $10,000 or more but didn't, just so she could to be able to say essentially, 'See, I TOLD you so -- I was right.' is not excusable. In my opinion, she put her own personal gain ahead of the city AND ahead of Snellville citizens.

I voted for Kelly Kautz and my vote helped her get into office. I thought that getting some "young blood" in the Snellville City Council would be a positive thing. It has not been a positive thing. I realized this first when I read in the paper that Kautz urged citizens not to read about Snellville politics and elections online (Yes, there might be some things that aren't flattering, and could be even untrue, but isn't that up to the reader/voter to decide?) I think we don't need to do people's thinking for them. Why would someone want to discourage voters from increasing their knowledge?!? ("That don't sit right with me. That don't sit right with me at all.")

So basically, I can say here openly that I have decided I will not be voting for Kelly Kautz when her term is up, should she decide to run for office again.

Related links:A Facebook group of people who support Sunday sales of alcohol in Snellville restaurantsStarted and moderated by Brenda Lee.