Monday, August 11, 2008

Phil Barlow earns $75 introducing himself to the City of Columbia City and asking a question!

from Columbia City's website:

"City Council Meeting Minutes

THURSDAY, JANAURY (sic) 17, 2008

CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS

CITY OF COLUMBIA CITY, COLUMBIA COUNTY, OREGON


Philip Barlow:
Philip Barlow, City Council Member for the City of St. Helens, introduced himself to the Mayor and Council and said he looks forward to improving intergovernmental relations with the City of Columbia City. He asked who maintains the trail system between St. Helens and Columbia City."

My neighbors [Heaton, Harrison] and husband [Villoni] were present at that meeting and verify that Phil did introduce himself and say he looked forward to improving intergovernmental relations with the City of Columbia City. He also asked who maintains the trail system between St. Helens and Columbia City. They estimate his participation at 5 minutes. Estimating in his favor, assuming he engaged with the Columbia City Council for 10 minutes, that figures out to $7.50 per minute, a meager fee for the rapport established between our two cities.

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