With existing, new, and returning trustees coming together, our citizens deserve civil and respectful discourse, a deliberative body that listens to the people with an open mind, and a group of people (read: trustees) who seek to solve problems not create them.

There remain bruised egos and dashed hopes, but in the end what matters most is for these adults to start acting like adults and stop all these “gotcha” moments.

To each trustee: you represent us all. I fully expect you to serve with professional and responsible demeanor.

Now is the time to get on with the people’s business no matter what side you have been on.