A Letter To The Editor

Don't restrict the voices of council representatives

A council member should never lose contact with his or her constituents.
Unfortunately, the simple majority on the Salisbury City Council practically
has forgotten this practice.

I remember when City Council President Louise Smith was campaigning for her
slot -- she jumped like a monkey on the corner of Camden Avenue and Riverside
Drive. She fooled many people -- including me -- but people learn from their
mistakes, and I certainly learn from mine.

As a citizen and taxpayer of Salisbury, I support people from both the City
Council and the mayor's office. I understand that there will be disagreements
between the two sides of our government, but that is democracy, isn't it?

I have shared this thought with Mayor Barrie Parsons Tilghman in the past.

I don't see anything wrong with councilwomen Debbie Campbell and Terry Cohen
asking legitimate questions to the administration.

For Smith and the other two members of the simple majority to change the
speaking time rules is just anti-democracy and anti-civility.

There are many city taxpayers who cannot attend meetings on a regular basis.
Hence, we depend on the voices of those council members who are still in
contact with their constituents.

Please do not silence their voices because by doing so, you are attempting to
silence the people who sent you there.

Justiniano Leon Jr.

Salisbury