Central Library
Disappointed With Decision on Villa Muse
RECEIVED Thu., March 13, 2008
Dear Editor,
I am extremely disappointed, but not surprised, that Villa Muse is looking elsewhere. What a tragic and tremendous loss to Austin and East Travis County. As for the incompetent, arrogant, racist, and “west-of-I-35-serving” City Council, I'm still seeking a re-call election. As for Austin's alleged extraterritorial jurisdiction authority, it seems to me that these decisions, voted on solely by the City Council, impact me, and as I cannot vote in City Council proceedings, nor in City Council elections, they are unconstitutional, and further actions (such as an Austin Tea Party) are warranted. Ask for Council Member Lee Leffingwell (aka Council Member Laughingstock) to provide more details on “groundswells of protest," as I don't think he would know one if it bit him in the buttocks. As for the mayor and the other dissenting council members that are "protecting our environment and quality of life,” I am assuming that this refers to the "west of I-35ers” and that you will continue with the plans to build a landfill, power plant, and wastewater treatment plant in my back yard. Thanks for your predictability and, Lee, good luck on running for mayor – not!
I only hope Villa Muse reconsiders.
I am extremely disappointed, but not surprised, that Villa Muse is looking elsewhere. What a tragic and tremendous loss to Austin and East Travis County. As for the incompetent, arrogant, racist, and “west-of-I-35-serving” City Council, I'm still seeking a re-call election. As for Austin's alleged extraterritorial jurisdiction authority, it seems to me that these decisions, voted on solely by the City Council, impact me, and as I cannot vote in City Council proceedings, nor in City Council elections, they are unconstitutional, and further actions (such as an Austin Tea Party) are warranted. Ask for Council Member Lee Leffingwell (aka Council Member Laughingstock) to provide more details on “groundswells of protest," as I don't think he would know one if it bit him in the buttocks. As for the mayor and the other dissenting council members that are "protecting our environment and quality of life,” I am assuming that this refers to the "west of I-35ers” and that you will continue with the plans to build a landfill, power plant, and wastewater treatment plant in my back yard. Thanks for your predictability and, Lee, good luck on running for mayor – not!
I only hope Villa Muse reconsiders.
Douglas Edgar
Manor
Manor
[Editor's note: For more on the Villa Muse story, see the March 14, News stories "Point Austin," "Beside the Point," and "Developing Stories."]
