Thousand Oaks City Council
As a keen observer of the Thousand Oaks City Council proceedings, both as an attendee and as a television viewer, I feel compelled to comment about the lack of civility, rude behavior and insufferable arrogance exhibited by some members of the council. A New York City cabdriver is a dreamboat, comparatively speaking.
In talking with newly arrived residents, it didn’t take them long to sense the bias shown against those who speak up on matters. Invariably, the new resident will posit how strange it is that such a pleasant place to live can generate such disrespectful conduct toward the public.
The acceptable approach to solving problems in a healthy society is to entertain diverse opinions, have a vigorous discussion and then arrive at an accommodation that will serve best the whole community rather than trying to placate the influential factions. I fail to see this approach exercised by the Thousand Oaks City Council.
One would hope that this method of solving problems would be implemented. Certainly this great city deserves something better than what is going on now.
GRACE M. JAMES
Thousand Oaks
Ventura County Letters
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