Kent Marts
GARFIELD -- Garfield resident Scott Wasserman suggested that the city government go to Garfield Elementary School to learn how to act.
"I'm tired, tired of how you guys are," Wasserman said. "Worse than a bunch of school kids. There's a bunch of negativity.
"Can our community not come together to work for the greater good? ... You work for all of us. I'm tired. I'm a business owner and not the only one upset."
She noted he's tired of "seeing articles in the paper" because all the negativity overshadows greater things going on, like being named a Purple Heart City.
"Negativity, negativity, negativity -- I've got friends who don't live here who laugh about it. You guys are all good people. It's time to come together and cut it out."
Wasserman noted that his son wanted to attend the meeting, but he told the boy no because "I don't want my kids seeing adults
act like that. Their mother and I don't act like this. We talk.
"Come together for the greater good. Get past petty squabbling."
He said there are business owners in town who've never been approached or asked what they want. And he noted that he's heard of businesses thinking about coming to Garfield who have reservations because of the constant tension in city government.
Alderwoman Cathy Shook said she would like to meet with hin after the meeting.
"If someone wants a peson (from the city) to talk ... I'll do it," Shook said.
Alderman Dale Watkins said Wasserman can talk to him.
"I've never bickered with you," Watkins said. "Your person is not totally correct. If he wants to talk to me, we'll work it out."
General News on 08/17/2016