If you serve on a board or commission, should you recuse yourself if someone presenting an issue before you shares the same religious belief? What if the presenter attends the same church? Should you recuse yourself even if you have…
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Asberry Stewart had 24 children by same man; a phenomenal “old school” mom
This week the nation salutes its mothers as families honor their mothers. While the responsibility of mothering remains, there is a tremendous difference between the 21st-century mother and those of the past. In our area, we continually salute the late…
City funds two police departments, could tax dollars be better spent?
Some members of the Monroe City Council seemed surprised to learn that the Monroe City Marshal’s office and the Monroe Police Department are two separate entities, each with its own funding source. The complaint leveled by some citizens at Tuesday’s…
City Union approved contract without reading between the lines
When it comes to city workers there has always been a fight with city hall. Last week city employees received the short end of the stick from all sides: state law, its union leaders, and the city. …
Without trust, community shuts down on city chief’s “John Wayne” style
The Monroe Police Department is very efficient at solving crimes, and arresting suspects. Whether true or imagined, the general public sentiment is that if a crime is committed in Monroe, the MPD will eventually arrest the suspect. Arrests generally occur…
Is there a conspiracy to blame Judge Jefferson for increased violence?
Our community has been traumatized by escalating violence in our community, now the fingerpointing has begun. Last week Monroe Mayor Oliver Friday Ellis and police Chief Victor Zordan hosted a press announcement placing blame for the violence in…
Violence is a community problem, but we need city backup
Criminals in Monroe are shooting at Monroe Police officers…again. Again, the city leaders are hosting press conferences announcing that shooting at police officers is unacceptable and will not be tolerated, as criminals ignore them. Monroe Police Chief Victor Zordan and…