Former council member urges Commercial Point council to seek answers, take time on legislation

Jason West, a former Commercial Point council member, told the council during the public comment period that members should “ask the hard questions” and “get your answers before you… make your decisions” on the legislation under consideration. He spoke for the allotted five minutes.

West said he has served as a Commercial Point council member in the past and described his reasons for civic involvement, including volunteer work and support for the Tayes Valley Local School District. He also related personal details about his family and studies, saying he is pursuing an RN degree and that being a grandfather brings him “immense happiness.”

In his remarks, West urged council members to approach the issue “with patience, focus, or with thought,” and to seek information before voting. He concluded by saying, “Good luck with this legislation.”

No specific ordinance, ordinance number or policy text was identified by West in his comments; the subject of the legislation he referred to was not specified during the public comment period.

Following public comment, a motion to adjourn was made by Council member Jay and seconded by Council member Sarah; the council voice-voted in favor and said it would reconvene in the conference room at 7 p.m.