Last week, the city council elected Katie Bibbee Camelot’s new mayor, and Will Lane vice-president. Bibbee immediately stepped to the plate and led the council meeting. She reaffirmed her support for the common man and plans to "make Camelot safe again."
Downtown Hotel Plaza in the Works
The Downtown Hotel Plaza is an intuitive idea to not only bring local businesses, law firms, accounting firms, and engineering consultants together, but also to get rid of the old, rundown hotel that rents weekly to people. Instead, The Downtown Plaza will bring a hotel, a high-end restaurant, offices, shops, and even a parking garage. Minister Thomas is leading a group called “Save Pioneer Park,” which is outspoken in its opposition to “crass commercialism” that pursues its goals at the price of precious open space and the community’s historical heritage. Along with Minister Thomas is Ms. Gamble from the junior high, and Ms. Freeman, who owns a small business that would be forced to relocate. Those who support the new development is Mr. Malczewski, Ms. Bullinger from CamelotLive, Ms. Moncus and Ms. King. Struggling with the dilemma is Councilor Livings.
Mother of Four Petitions to Open Business
Belyeu, single mother of four, is seeking an amendment to Camelot's zoning ordinance. She recently graduated from Dulac Cosmetology School and wishes to open a beauty salon in her own home.
New Art Exhibit Opening This Week
The Camelot Art Museum, a public service provided to the citizens of Camelot, has received recent backlash for an exhibit featuring the work of late artist William James. His stark realism collection contains photographs of still life, nudes, and portraits. Five specific photographs, featured in a separate room with a maturity advisory, have triggered allegations of obscenity. The photographs include exclusively male models and are seen by some as offensive and unnecessarily lewd. Camelot citizens are questioning the $1.85 million annual budget provided to the museum by the city, opposing the use of their tax dollars to fund such outlandish art they claim crosses a line.
"Officer Protection Program" Debate Thickens
In light of last month's shooting, citizens from the City of Camelot have called for more protection for our police force. Contrary opinions were voiced against this Officer Protection Program, specifically the switch to semi-automatic pistols instead of revolvers. Brianna Thomas, minister of the First Presbyterian Church, believes improving the readiness with which guns can be fired may increase uncalled-for firings. She believes tasers, holsters, and body armor would be sufficient to help counter these crimes and attacks on police. Ultimately, the resolution passed with amendments.
Is our police force using Officer Kyle's death to fuel their campaign for more funding? Do we really need our police more easily ready to fire their weapons? Or must we acknowledge that reloading a revolvers critically slows down our police force's efficiency?
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