More Information Causes Further Anger

The recent hubbub in Spirit Lake began as a result of the majority of residents objecting to the mayor’s attempt to provide funds earmarked for the construction of new streets.

Mayor Bill Moe since has backtracked, and will allow residents to sign a petition regarding their approval of street construction.

As a result of town hall meetings, in each of which more than 200 people expressed their anger, a petition for recall of the mayor has been circulated.

The voters’ anger was incensed when additional revelations came to light. Without their consent $5,000 of the city budget already had been spent on preliminary study concerning street construction. As one resident observed, “we’ve already lost a large pizza for every family in town with nothing to show for it.”

The mayor’s cavalier statement after the first meeting summed up his disdain when he referred to all who were in attendance by using a vulgarity.

Other concerns that fuel the recall of the mayor include the city budget, pending lawsuits, construction costs, other additional costs, a franchise tax fee, resignation of the Spirit Lake city administrator, and senior citizens.

The above cannot be attributed to “politics as usual.” In a small town, where decency still exists, the elected head of government is expected to abstain from malfeasant activities that violate the trust bestowed upon him by the electorate.

Without emotion, the citizens of Spirit Lake should consider their need to recall the mayor.