Old School issue was tabled to Boynton Beach City Commission meeting of January 19, 2009

The matter was NOT discussed at the City Commission meeting on Tuesday night January 5, 2009

Commissioner Marlene Ross had a family emergency and had to leave the dais early, and she requested that the Old School be postponed until the next Commission meeting on January 19th. So we will have time between now and then to learn more about what their questions are regarding the report we submitted to them in December, and be better able to address these questions.

It is very difficult to access the agenda background info that is posted on the City website, and this hinders the ability of citizens to prepare for the City meetings. I hope some will speak up about what a nuisance it is to access this public info we all have a right to be able to read and download.

The best thing we can ask of them regarding the Old School, is to grant us more time. The poor Old School has sat quietly and peacefully all these years awaiting rescue, surely we can be given a bit more time to show them how the idea to mix a public Community Cultural Center with opportunities for retail shops and office space, would create a vibrant heart for our downtown.

We cannot express strongly enough how important it is to vote in March, and it is utterly critical that we elect the people who have proven time after time that their heart is with us on saving the School. There are some whose support has been unflagging, and there are some who have no regard for the soul and history of our City.

Thank goodness for Commissioner Jose Rodriguez, Commissioner Marlene Ross, and Vice Mayor Woodrow Hay. These three Commissioners understand the importance of honoring our past and seeing this task to completion. It is gratifying to know they care and are willing to help.

It’s not as insurmountable of a task as some fear!

We “Old School supporters” are working diligently. We need to hear from those Boynton Beach citizens who feel like we do. There are many of you out there. Now is the time to come forward and be heard!