Over the past week, there has been a tremendous amount of emotion that has poured out as a result of last Tuesday’s election. Those on both sides had a passion and a reason for their position. Those in the majority are proud – some quite vocally. Those on the other side (including those families that are being impacted) are also vocal. While the vocal duels and and electronic jabs weren’t always pleasant, it’s part of how the system works.
We’re now almost past the uncertainly of what the city will have to do. We’ve arrived at the point where we as a city are doing what is necessary to balance our budget and face the revenue constraints we have. It’s not going to be painless and people’s lives will be impacted. We knew that going in.
But remember - the system worked - the people got their say in government. For the sake of Neosho, let’s get past the anger, get past the negative comments, and start working with the reality we face and how we will move forward. It won’t be easy. Sometimes it will be downright unpleasant. But it’s what is required.
None of us like to lose, but democracy has spoken. That’s what makes our country the finest in the world and I wouldn’t trade it for anything.
But now we must heal and move forward. Take your final jab, throw your last punch, and now let’s shake hands, get back to work, and do our best to get through this difficult time.
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