Respectful dialogue appreciated at recent SCOPE meeting
Editor:
I am writing regarding the most recent SCOPE meeting. The opportunity for the community to come together, share concerns and seek solutions can only have positive results.
It was appreciated that our county-elected Legislators Lynne Johnson, Ed Morgan and Don Allport attended to give input and rationale to many issues presented.
However, while disagreement is often natural and necessary, practical solutions resulting in a change of mind, and or, a change of a course of action, come about when dialogue is respectful and not hostile.
While a few in the audience appeared hostile and negative, it was encouraging that most were respectful and offered constructive suggestions for many issues raised.
Hopefully future meetings will continue to emphasize transparency, civility and open discourse.
Public engagement in various issues presented are best received where people know that their input is valued and appreciated.
Thank you to all who organized and participated in last week’s SCOPE meeting.
Bruce R. Schmidt
Gaines
