Re: Is democracy languishing in Lancaster City?
In most regards, I think that Gray is unopposed shows he has a high approval rating. Things are going well in the city and I believe most people feel the biggest problems are beyond his control (not that he isn’t trying to address them).
Who would want the job anyway? The pay is mediocre, even with the benefits, the hours are bad, the big problems are very hard to resolve, and there a plenty of critics. We’re lucky to have Rick Gray IMO, and perhaps some people didn’t agree with Smithgall’s opinions, but it would be hard to say he’s not interested in what’s best for Lancaster City.
I would prefer to see many more candidates for city council, which if lopsided politically and not highly skilled. I think if city council were open to property owners, rather than only residents, some better talent would emerge and the focus might return to making the city more successful, rather than some of the issues being addressed currently.
Lancaster Newpapers will always slant their coverage in favor of the Democratic side of the aisle; and they will CERTAINLY promote somone who is willing to take PSP’s side on the Convention Center/Hotel issue.