9 April 2007
Dennis Ashendorf
At a study session, the city council was hearing citizens on CDBG distribution. CSC was in line for $7,500. One minute was allowed .
1. Greetings Mr. Mayor, Council Members. My name is Dennis Ashendorf. I speak in support of Community and Schools Collaboration, sponsors of FAST, a proposed grant recipient. I choose my words out of respect for the opinions of the council majority and its supporters.
2. FAST uses no ongoing city support. It is not a drain on the city's treasury.
3. FAST is not a draw. No one moves here for FAST. As a result, the city does not fund FAST indirectly.
4. FAST helps parents raise law-abiding children. Therefore, FAST saves the city money.
5. Just as you, FAST helps build our nation. It makes the best of a difficult situation.
6. Finally, not spending block funds on grants, opens the city to lawsuits and investigations at a federal level, and the potential loss of all funds.
7. Please support the grant to Community and School Collaboration. It saves you money.