We are told a lot of high-tech companies are interested in putting offices or allowing people to live in a certain town only if you have that capability. I think attracting high-tech industry is going to be our future. That's a first step we have to have.

The people who spoke before, we do have a record of that, it's sworn testimony. Unless they have something brand new to say, we really need to limit (the public comment time). We don't need any philosophical comments. It has to be pertinent to what's being requested.

I think the height is where we asked them to put it, the sidewalks are in there, and I'm prepared to vote in favor of the variances they requested. It would be a good thing for downtown, certainly better than the warehouse that's there now.

There are people along the highway that can't even get out of their driveways.

By doing it this way, you'll recognize the commonality you have with the people you represent. By being absent, you won't (give the impression that) you're steering the process.

He arrives early and talks to people, getting a sense of Americana.