Without discussion or public comment...

The bond issue is rolling through "without," as the article in the Advocate notes "discussion or public comment." That's as it should be--the decision to go forward was made directly by the community during the July 16th referendum two years ago; the council's proper role on this issue is to execute the will of the people.

The introduction of the ordinance this week is a means to expedite the passage of the ordinance as soon as final conditions are set by the bond market after next week's trip to New York by the LUS/LCG personnel who will make their presentation to a group of major bond brokers. (Say a little prayer for the home time--if the bond agents' conditions are favorable it could mean a huge interest savings for the people of Lafayette over the life of the bond issue.)