We’ve been lucky for the past 30 years. So many more issues could have arisen. This ordinance will make all our jobs a lot easier.

Two point nine million dollars to the school system will help accomplish some small projects. It will not build a brand new school. But based on the number of children we have in the school...

We had 7- and 8-year-olds there all day alone. Now a child under the age of 12 has to be with an adult. We just wanted parents to take more responsibility.

One of the sheriff’s deputies was riding around in this area. He pulled up and saw the burglar jump the fence. I walked out of my house this morning to get the paper and check...

The public doesn’t want to be locked out, but in time, they will understand and get used to being able to get into the building through certain entrances.

I’ve had my concerns about which direction I would support today. Since they didn’t show up and show us that respect, I have no problem voting for this motion today.

We have a lot of activity here.

I will not support testing of drivers and athletes. I support providing education to our youth regarding drug and alcohol use.

I’d like to give you $100 (in gasoline money) for whoever gives you the buses.

I think it’s very important that we support this request. Not too many disasters happen in this country.

If people go swimming, they’re taking a big chance.

If this is the case, then we as a school system need to talk with the developer to see about their willingness to assist us (with potential donations) because of impacts by their community.

I support this 110 percent. Congresswoman Brown-Waite supports them.

There’s no way we can buy 60-plus portables. We can’t build enough schools in a short period of time. I don’t know what else we can do but lobby the legislators.