Anderson Mayor Interview - Part III - January 2009

A simple yes or no would make things clear.

But then you are not getting the full answer you claim you are seeking.

I think that who could take part in the scholarship offering was still up in the air, however I had heard that they were leaning toward public school students only for many reasons.  Once again, I could be wrong, things could have changed since I was last in the loop on this subject.

Sure it is.  I want to know if ALL children will be considered for scholarships.  Yes or no. 

Maybe you need to go camp out on the fifth floor to get your answer.

Tobi -

My belief is that every taxpayer's child should be considered.  Parents whose kids are in private schools are paying taxes for public schools and paying again for a private education.  By the time college rolls around, many are drained!

Where politicians are concerned, this is another area that bothers me.  Statements are made without a plan in place.  Education is the perfect football that is always kicked around.

Votes are placed and nothing happens.

I think that I said that they were leaning towards no.

I prefer to live in a polyanna world than camp out on the 5th floor.  Its just as real.

No thanks.  This is KPaul's foremat and I'll support it as he's set it up.  He's the reporter.  I'm just a taxpayer.

Jens, I have no control over the decisions made on this.  This is purely a city matter.  I am not part of the planning process in any way, unless someone decided to tell me what they are talking about.

Tobi - I understand and agree that you are not part of the process.  

I'm not sure why politicians are always getting on the education kick - after all the banter and campaigning is over, nothing much ever happens.