[Durham INC] Herald Sun Letter to the Editor -- upholding the democratic process

[Melissa Rooney]

   FYI -- see below. Please remember to thank commissioners Brenda Howerton, Ellen Reckhow and Becky Heron for their efforts to maintain the democratic process and to ensure that any decisions made regarding the Jordan Lake Watershed Boundaries are based on accurate, unbiased data and interpretations. Thanks! Melissa (Rooney)


 
  
 
 
  



Letters 



The
Herald Sun

Howerton
  showed she can stand 
  
 
 
  
  
  
  
   
  
 
 
  
  "If
  you don't stand for something, you'll fall for anything." 

 
  Durham
  County Commissioner Brenda Howerton showed her constituents Monday night that
  she can stand. As the long acknowledged swing-vote regarding the Jordan Lake
  Survey Saga, Howerton was under immense pressure from both sides. 

 
  For
  the last few weeks she has run herself ragged, meeting with everyone who
  asked for her ear. 

 
  In the
  end, she demonstrated her dedication, accessibility, open-mindedness,
  professionalism and critical thinking. It is important to clarify that she
  didn't vote for or against Hunter's survey or the 751 Assemblage mini-city.
  She voted to follow the procedure outlined in the UDO, which calls for public
  hearings and votes from the Planning Commission, City Council and County
  Commission. 

 
  Unfortunately,
  this did not prevent public, verbal attacks from fellow commissioner Joe
  Bowser and other unwavering supporters of the 751 Assemblage project. 

  
Howerton
  remained professional throughout. Durham citizens owe Brenda Howerton a big
  thank-you for upholding the integrity of our democratic process.  
  
MELISSA ROONEY

  Durham

  April 17, 2009  
    
  http://heraldsun.southernheadlines.com/opinion/hsletters/index.cfm? 
    
  
 







      


      
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