CS Voters say 'Enough'

College Station voters approached us with the idea of doing a recall of the city council. Logistically, it's a pretty difficult thing to accomplish. We could do together what we couldn't do alone. Power in numbers, our symbiotic relationship (CS people and Wellborn people) continues to blossom.

A maximum of five CS voters are allowed to collect signatures. Now cyphering can be a bit tricky, but even using the city's estimated population of 90,000, that means that only one in every 18,000 people can actually possess a petition. Reckon there are 40,000 registered voters, so that means that only one out of every 8000 voters can carry a petition. Wow. That maximum of five registered voters may have been adequate in 1963, but geeze, Louise, we are well into the 21st century folks. (Note to CS people-- another item to review on your city charter this coming spring.)

That being said, they asked for our help. Being neighborly-like we said sure. After being called names, we worked with the new City Secretary (wonderful woman, by the way) and SHE prepared the petitions, which is great cuz their attorney can't cry foul on those! A person donated the use of her parking lot for us to set up shop and we were in business.

Gosh. The outpouring of support and signatures from the good people in College Station was simply astounding. And it's not just one 'type' of person signing. We've seen all ages from 19 to 99!! That's right! One of the signers will celebrate the century mark in a few days! People stopping by on lunch break from an hourly wage job, professors, homemakers with kids in tow, people who've lived in College Station for 40 years and some who've been here for four months. All seemed intent and concerned about the direction of their city. Kinda like lots around the nation have been concerned over the direction the nation is heading. Well, that got moved in the right direction in the November election!

But see, turning tail and changing direction on a promise don't sit well with most folks in College Station. The expect folks to mean what they say and do while campaigning. I think this latest action just topped off their anger quota and they intend to make things right in their town.

So you can all help the citizens of College Station take back their town and grant Wellborn a few months reprieve. If you are a CS voter, you can sign the petitions (for all or just some of 'em) at Walton and Texas next to Military Depot on Monday and Tuesday, Dec 13-14, from 10 to 6. The weather's been nice, but we know that'll change around here! So we are going indoors starting Tuesday and Wednesday evenings, then from 10-7 on Thursday.

So, stop by our new base of operations (Heck, we'll come to you if you let us know). We'll be moving to the Northern corner suite in Park Plaza Shopping Center, next to Little Caesar's. (Lots of folks call it the Lacks Center, but sadly they are leaving). That way, we'll be inside out of the weather and the dark.

If you are not a CS voter and want to help, go to the website set up by the CS voters, SaveWellborn.org and send them a message. Course you can just stop in too. And money donations are gratefully accepted. You can also pick up your own Save Wellborn t-shirt for a $10 donation.

See you in town next week!

Doris Wellborn