Mary Belle,
Thank you for speaking to this. I
know you are right that the RCAC has occasionally done so. My point,
though, is that doesn’t make it right.
It has never been made clear what our
limits are. I remain troubled that CAC Chairs might pretend to speak for
every one of their CAC members on such issues, when in fact they do not. We
are not a representative legislative body or, as I said last night, a shadow
City Council. It is dangerous to assert the power of our collective voice
as if we speak for the entire city’s population when in fact we do not.
The RCAC’s role has traditionally
been to encourage civic involvement and educate citizens regarding issues of
importance that they need to be aware of. That role faces the citizens of
In 2013 I will ask the City Manager and
the City Council to clarify the boundaries and roles of the RCAC.
Many thanks again, and best wishes for
the holidays,
Will
William A. Allen III
919-349-6566
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10:01 AM
To:
Cc:
Dwayne.Patterson@raleighnc.gov; russell.allen@raleighnc.gov
Subject: Re: [RCAC] Resolution re
opt-in option for backyard cottages
Will and all other
RCAC chairs,
When I was a part of
RCAC (over 30 years), we did take positions on such matters and we considered
them important citizen involvement actions! The times when we did not,
there was regret on the part of most members because we did not stand
together for each other's CAC issues. Letting the Council
know what our communities thought was important then and now.
Sincerely,
Mary Belle Pate
In a message dated 12/5/2012 5:25:23 P.M.
Eastern Standard Time,
Linda,
I am not comfortable with this or any similar resolution. I don't think it's a good idea for the entire RCAC to take a position on this or any similar issue. Our job is to promote citizen involvement, not to act as a shadow City Council. If I am elected as RCAC Chair, I will lead us back to our role getting citizens involved, not speaking for them. We are not a legislature.
Sincerely,
Will
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