Opinion : Letter to the Editor: Excited to see others show interest in Council's Practices

Dear Editor,

I am excited to see the interest in The City Council's lack of regard for Iowa laws and City ordinances.

Our biggest complaints about the abatement on our property have been the lack of following the proper procedure, not following the Court's orders, allowing the City Administrator and a code enforcement official sign a document under oath that they are "The Plaintiff(City of Vinton) or attorney for the Plaintiff"

When we questioned this we were told that has how it has been done for years!

And I believe that IS the PROBLEM. That doesn't mean it is right.

There have been several instances where they have ignored the right process or are ignorant to the process. The League of Cities have classes for City Council members, I have not seen where our new members have taken any classes.

I would also like to ask if Andrew Elwick moved? I show he lives in the 3rd ward.

Doesn't he have to live in the 2nd ward to be a council member for the 2nd ward?

Thanks for reading!

Jane Osborn