I just finished reviewing Monday’s Council meeting agenda, and I have to ask: Is the Council listening to its residents? At the last meeting, there was strong and unmistakable opposition to creating and hiring an Assistant BA. Residents expressed valid concerns about cost, necessity, timing, and the long-term impact. Yet here we are again—the issue is back on the agenda. I urge everyone in the community to attend Monday’s meeting at 5:00 p.m. and make your voices heard once more. Your input matters.