Pearl of Wisdom # 22

You seldom know when it will strike, but there definitely comes a critical moment in all public hearings when you begin to rehash the same point over and over and you begin to realize that nothing productive will occur during the rest of the public hearing

Pearl of Wisdom # 21

Most of the bad decisions you make while in public office will be the great stories you remember and often tell when you are out of local government.

Pearl of Wisdom # 20

Few things will be more frustrating than that moment during a public meeting when you realize the point you have been supporting is wrong

Pearl of Wisdom # 19

It’s a good idea to keep select key local resident's phone numbers in your phone just so you know which calls you do not want to answer when they call.

Pearl of Wisdom # 18

Following established current policies may not always be in the best interest and may not always get the job done

Pearl of Wisdom # 17

If it weren’t for the last minute, most local government budgets wouldn’t get approved.