Your Village in 3 minutes, Saturday, 7 November

Friends,

1.  Last evening was the reception for Mary Posche, the Village's new Chamber of Commerce Executive Director.  In meeting with her, she is very experienced, well balanced in thinking and planning, an economic developer, creative, detailed, personable, and committed to Salado.

She has visited many businesses in Salado and a number of shop owners have visited her.  The doors of communication are open and she welcomes the dialogue.  From these conversations, she understands how critical the situation is and what is at stake.  Her job is not going to be easy.

Mary has said repeatedly that she need to talk and hear from you.  It is important that you take the opportunity to do so.  You will find her to be a good listener, a note taker, and one who will talk frankly about your concerns.  The time will not be wasted.  Her office is in the log cabin Information Center.

Finally, it is important the you take every opportunity to support her.  She will not only make a difference, she will have a plan forward.  And, it will be on the cutting edge of economic development.

2.  Tuesday evening, 10 November, 6:30 P.M. is the Town Hall meeting with TxDoT and James Construction.  The meeting, held in the Intermediate School Cafeteria on Thomas Arnold, will consist of presentations from Greg Malatek, TxDoT, Mike Killgore, President James Construction, and questions and answers.  There will be no time limit on this meeting; however, if it drags or ceases to be productive, it will be ended.

There is no doubt that all of us are tired of Construction, tired of being told one thing and hearing another, frustrated, angry, and disappointed.  Salado has suffered enough.  However, TxDoT and James Construction asked for this Town Hall.  Listen to their presentations.  When it comes to questions and answers, be prepared.   Ask the hard questions; be factual; be direct; and be to the point.  You may even want to write down your questions before coming.  If you want to get the point across, keep emotions in check.

The letter to every Federal, State, and County elected official is ready for your signature.  It will be at the entrance to the Cafeteria.  The more signatures; the better.  At least 4 people have worked on this letter and it is to the point.

3.  Thursday evening, 12 November, 6:30 P.M., Municipal Building, is the BOA workshop.  If you want to hear the latest on Sanctuary, this is the Workshop to attend.  The proposed agreement will be discussed by the Aldermen/Lady.  You will not have the opportunity to enter into the discussion but you will hear first-hand what is happening.  It is an open meeting.

4.  Our Police Chief was involved in a car accident Thursday evening.  Fortunately, he was not seriously hurt and no broken bones.  Released from Scott and White, Chief Hensley is home recovering from cuts and bruises.

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