SMALL GEMS
Here’s a gem of a series of comments by a concerned citizen:
“Please query Alderman Elizabeth Chappell about her opinion regarding the destruction of 833 Wisconsin Street and the demise of the National Historic District. When I asked her what her opinion was she replied, “I have nothing to say.” This is HER Aldermanic district and ward, and she has “nothing to say???” Chappell needs to review her duties as a city official, and the responsibility she has to her constituents.”
Second comment:
“Hi Mr. Strauss,
Thanks for your reply. I have spoken with three other residents, one as recently as this morning, Saturday, August 7th, that have reached out to Elizabeth, and have received the same response that I did. They are absolutely livid. I hope that you ask her what her opinion is on the demise of the historic district, and the future of the dangerous comprehensive plan change that is about to be voted on, and will quickly multiply throughout the city. If you do, I would be interested to hear what her reply to you is, and whether she is voting yes or no on the issue that her constituents are so adamantly opposing.
Kind regards,
Charlene”
Those two comments, made on different days to the online site, were made by one of Ms. Chappell’s constituents and it might be of great interest for her to take an interest.
Quite possibly, the worst criticism that can be made of a member of representative government is a lack of care about what the voters who put he or she into office might think.
Jim Sieg and his “One Man Band” performed again in the front courtyard of the Geneva Java Coffee Shop on Saturday night. The positive response has been huge. Crowds have overwhelmed the outdoor seating, and stayed into the late evening hours every time this group (it’s actually a group of guys) has performed. Jim will be back out in front of the Geneva Java strutting his stuff every Saturday night, from five to nine. Stop by, it’s free, and you will love how well he and his group entertain you.
Jim Sieg and his “One Man Band,” playing gaily out in front of the Geneva Java Coffee Shop on 252 Center Street. If you like gentle, easy-going, pretty quiet country and rock music then this is your place on Saturday nights. He’s there again on Saturday from five to nine in the evening.
More Small Gems from the Lake Geneva Region
This is the place right in the first block on the east side of Broad Street in downtown Lake Geneva. Three bucks for a large pop corn. Not bad, and you can sit out front and enjoy the passing view. Now open and wonderful!
Rachel works behind the counter to pour out gobs of wonderfully fresh pop corn into bags for a line of waiting customers. The popped corn is made using coconut oil and no transfat of any kind. What a great sparkling young lady in this brand new Lake Geneva retail endeavor.
Ms. Chappell is right. She should not be giving her opinion. She should be listening to the opinions of her constituents and then making up her mind as to how to vote. I would vote against this, but she has to be open and then make up her mind after hearing the facts and opinions of her constituents. It is right for her not to say anything.
That is a very astute observation Penny,
and we appreciate your sharing it here.
We concurthat elected officials shoudl listen to their constituents and resarch the situation,
but at some point THEY must make a decision on the subject and act accordingly
It is utterly egregious behavior for any council person to be so ill informed about their role, and the interconnected nature of all the Geneva Lake communities, that they would express a lack of concern or interest in potential changes to any communities lake plans or covenants.
The same disconnected/unconcerned attitude was displayed regarding the historic district.
Why is this woman even on the Lake Geneva City council?
Thanks for your input, Vida.
I was also a bit schocked at Alderman Chappell’s stance.
It wil be interesting to see the outcome and her position.