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City Council Report
Attending the city council meeting for the first time was quite insightful and a lifetime experience. In the initial stages of the meeting, I found it difficult to relate to some facts as well as the mode of the language used. However, with time I was able to cope and enjoy the meeting. It is undeniable to say that the meeting was well organized and planned. I never thought the program was well prepared as I witnessed. Starting the meeting by pledging the allegiance followed by a short “sermon” by the Father was one exciting part to me. It was also kind of how the leaders, for example, Mayor Richard took the initiative of introducing new members to the council by himself. He also gave them a platform and a chance to present themselves. I noticed that he also chaired the meeting all throughout. That taught me a lot about the qualities of a leader.One thing that I learned in that meeting is that members of the public have the right to question or ask for clarification, even on the most sensitive matters like how revenue has been used. For example, Tony Nelson questioned the irregularities found in the demand deposits. The issue was addressed promptly with an explanation given by the City Manager. Though they have a higher rank because they are in authority, they are still answerable to the public, which I thought was commendable. Another thing that caught my attention is how public projects were well analyzed both to the members of the council as well as the public.

For example, the reconstruction of the duplex became a topic of interest. Members of the council raised concerns on the matters concerning the same that did not add up like the parking space as questioned by Paul. This taught me that every issue is handled with the utmost concentration by the prospect individuals. I also noticed that those answerable in such a case had to be aware of all information concerning such a project. That also portrayed devoted seriousness.
I also learned that the city council is more concerned in dealing with matters that affect the public holistically. For example, the repair of public facilities like the power rails was an issue presented for approval to the council by Mike, General Services Director. Such an issue was presented to the council with visual images showing how bad the rails were. The council had to agree on one thing in common after a lengthy discussion or conviction. Besides, I saw the city councils’ commitment to improving services to the community. This was when Kelly Reenders gave a report concerning the Homeless Task Community Work Plan. She indicated the number of homeless individuals who had been housed as a result of the plan. From the information given by Kelly, it was beyond doubt that there was a follow-up plan to ensure that no one stays in the streets anymore. Apart from housing, other forms of support like rehabilitation were offered to the homeless.
In summary, the time I spent participating in the meeting was valuable and insightful. I learned for those few hours that I was in the city council meeting. Learning leadership skills from the mayor and the other members of the council helped me, and I left the place feeling transformed and more knowledgeable. In addition, the meeting proved resourceful because I and learned and familiarized myself on matters concerning the public and how the same is handled by the city council.
Work Cited
“Meetings, Agendas, & Minutes | City Of Dana Point.” Danapoint.Org, 2018, http://www.danapoint.org/department/city-council/meetings-agendas-minutes.