Well, the part of the zoning initiative that called for proactive enforcement was cut out of the Zoning initiative. This pretty much turns the effort into a zoning study. This is somewhat less useful than I had hoped for but I am not going to pout or hold a grudge.

I feel strongly about enforcement and I won’t give up but, for now, the majority (4-3 w/ mayor breaking tie) of the council disagrees. Yeah, I’m mad about it but I respect their right to disagree and that’s the way it goes on City Council sometimes. You can’t hold a grudge or pout as the people are not best served by such attitudes – there’s plenty of other things that need attention. For my part, I can’t get past feeling as though what we are currently doing isn’t working and I’m going to keep at it.

It will be further discussed at the land use meeting Thursday night.

Update:  BVBL has a good write up here.

Allright, so this ain’t too political but I went to the new “Bloom” grocery store today over on 28 and Sudley. I admit I’m a bit of a Trader Joe’s junkie but Bloom was a pleasant surprise. Lots of fresh vegetables, fruits and meat.  Even an olive bar which my wife was nuts about.  I especially like that you can check yourself out.