I have a learned suggestion for Jeremy, I mean, Councilman Rodgersโฆ.
The picture on Facebook of being โembracedโ by Councilman Weinrothโฆand the convenient cross motions to appoint each other at the swearing ceremony is concerning for the optics produced and the perception assumed.
When I was first elected to office in WPB, I thought it important to be liked and accepted by my peersโฆ.What a mistakeโฆ.I quickly realized that my role, the critical role, was to be collegial with the other elected officials but not to let them โembraceโ meโฆ.
The healthy role, the only role, is to maintain independence and a healthy separation; to approach the council and staff with an inquisitive demeanor; and to take every vote with a resolve for and on behalf of the citizens who elected you, not the โplayersโ that are seeking your voteโฆ..Do not go along to get alongโฆ.you are already thereโฆ..be true to yourself and your instincts but especially be true to the sentiment of the residents.ย
The electorateโs sentiment is what got you thereโฆ.and is what will keep you thereโฆ.
Congratulationsโฆ
Al Zucaro
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