This will be my last blog entry of the year and I am in a reflective mood. The year has had its high and low points in council but has never been dull. That old curse comes to mind, “may you live in interesting times”. As a council, we certainly do!
Palmerston North is a wonderful city in which to live and has just so much going for it, yet there is an outspoken underbelly of negative people here who do nothing more than knock this city and every bit of progress that is achieved. I would love to see them put as much energy into being constructive as they do into criticism.
On the other hand, we have so many people who work quietly, positively, and largely unrecognised for the benefit of our community. These people far outnumber the others yet, as always, it is the squeaky wheel which gets noticed.
The year has had many highlights. I have attended many functions and been privileged to spend time with many individuals and organisations which add a great deal to our city. I have been personally enriched by this and have learned so much more about the community in which I live.