East Side borough council to stay at seven for now

by Ruth Isenberg

East Side Borough Council discussed reducing its size from seven to 5 during the February 2 council meeting, but ultimately decided to stay as they are, at least through the next election cycle. Solicitor Jim Nanovic explained the process. At least 5% of the voters in the most recent election would have to sign a petition to put the change on the ballot as a question.

As council member Rudy Schoch noted, sometimes council has a hard time getting a quorum with seven members. He felt that would be even more difficult with five. Mayor Eric Siglin noted that a good number of people ran in the last municipal election, so it was decided to see how this cycle goes.

Council member Helen Stockinger has not been able to attend because of health concerns, and she will be asked if she wants to continue until the end of her term this year, or if council should name a replacement. Schoch suggested naming Liz Berger, who previously served on council; she was present and indicated she would accept.

Council is applying for a PMVB Community Impact grant for a new park, due and highly patriotic militias fighting for their country, homes and freedom. In Ukraine, even high school students are in the fight, flying drones and spying for the military.

We may wonder how a big superpower can’t hold out against the much smaller nation, but if you look at history, Korea, Viet Nam and the Middle East have all stood against the Mighty Eagle and British Lions to win national freedom such as it may be.

Time will tell who will be the winner, but Russia has already lost 200,000 brave military, along with national pride and any honor it had on the world stage. Its brutal methods showed the whole world Putin’s true colors and he is in this for his own glory.

Sending in 500,000 untrained conscripted troops against a well-disciplined, combat experienced military will be a bloodbath. We feel for the families but cannot for a butcher who knowingly sends them to be massacred. Whoever wins overall, Russia has already lost.

Throughout history when fighting for home and family, there is always that edge for victory. The Nightingale stood up to the Bear, now the Bear has no where to go but down.