My 2022 City Council New Year’s Resolutions

The past year, my first on City Council, was a real learning experience for me. It provided a firm footing for helping me move forward and do a better job in 2022. To that end I resolve to: 

1. Stay Humble – I am awed every day by the knowledge, experience, and skills of my fellow City Councilors, the City Staff, Committee Members, and Citizens. If 2021 taught me anything, it was that I didn’t even know what I didn’t know regarding how to be a City Councilor. 

2. Stay Open-Minded – I tried to be as open-minded as possible regarding my positions on the many issues that were brought before the City Council. I read everything that I could and talked to many of the people connected to the agenda items. I will try to read even more, talk to more people, and be better prepared for every City Council Meeting in 2022. 

3. Be Kinder – I tried to treat my fellow Councilors, City Staff, Committee Members, and citizens appearing before the City Council with kindness and respect. I lost my temper a few times and was not as kind as I could have been. I will do better in 2022.

Wishing everyone a Happy New Year! 

Councilman Rich Blonna