‘Bryan City Council Shoots Itself In Its Paw’ Archives
Liars And Vipers And Hares
Brazos Animal Shelter and Bryan part ways permanently on August 31st Council members, Board Members, City Staff all agree blame lay largely with one person Documentation supports that position Crematorium, along with Finfeather location, belongs to Bryan and will be at least temporary Bryan operation’s location starting September [...]
A Matter Of Perspective
Several faithful Write|Ins have emailed me these last few months, inquiring about various topics and my current slate of work - and what's the next big project. It seems some folks miss my regular posts that were going on during the height of the Brazos Animal Shelter (BAS) fiasco with the City of Bryan, coordinated by Councilman Mike Southerland [...]
No Deal: BAS Refuses Contract With City Of Bryan
The City of Bryan and the Brazos Animal Shelter, Inc. (BAS) do not have a contract. While this has been confirmed by senior City staff and BAS Board Members, here’s why. Note the wording of the motion approved by Council which authorized the Mayor to sign the fifteen to twenty-five year deal with BAS: Councilmember Konderla moved to approve [...]
A Humane Society in Aggieland
It’s official. Bryan, Texas now has a long-term contract with The Brazos Animal Shelter, Inc. (BAS) As I canvassed votes earlier today it was apparent what would happen, but it was not without dissent. I have written an entire post about that and the future of our community, but I am sitting on that until at least later tonight when, if I [...]
Neutered
You’ve been wondering where I’ve been since the last major action by the Bryan City Council regarding the Brazos Animal Shelter (BAS) contract. You’ll recall Council directed staff to come to a contractual agreement with BAS that Council could vote upon. Council voted tonight. 6 – 1. Six FOR, one OPPOSED. Even Charles and Elayne [...]
I Take It You Approve
Bryan City Council unanimously passed reopening negotiations with Brazos Animal Shelter with several conditions and caveats that appear to be beneficial to both entities. Several people pretty high up in several food chains have asked if I approve (None of these food chains involve Council or BAS). I approve of the intent, and the desired [...]
Clowns To The Left Of Me Jokers To The Right
Stuck in the middle with you, my fellow Bryan Citizen. It’s 8:30 AM. Do you know where your City Council is? They are in Executive Session discussing this: The Brazos Animal Shelter – City of Bryan Combined Activities Proposal This proposal was written up by Ben Hardeman, former Councilman and one of two current representatives for [...]
Executive Privilege And Responsible Media
Tomorrow at 8:30 AM, the Bryan City Council meets in Executive Session to discuss a proposal prepared by former Councilman and current City of Bryan representative on the Shelter Board Ben Hardeman that attempts to bring the two sides together in an agreement that will service the animal welfare needs of our city. Hardeman’s one-page, blue [...]
The Fall Guy
First, I appreciate your patience in my absence. I’m not a writer or investigator by training, and the whole series of posts exposing Mike Southerland really wore me out. I needed to catch up on a lot of things. I beg your indulgence, and I thank you for it. This is a rather hastily thrown together piece, but necessary. I hope to return to [...]
A Clarion Call
American|Writes needs your help. I’ve said it here before, and will say it again, I am sure – and I attribute a man whom I don’t regard with high esteem in terms of his politics but certainly laud in terms of his savvy: “All politics is local.” Tip O’Neill To that I have to agree. Though a cute malapropism, some may say, it is [...]
