This is in response to the article regarding the city parks in the January 11th issue of the Garretson Gazette. During the January city council meeting, the parks committee questioned whether or not they would be able to hire Champion Tree Service again to cut down trees in the city park. During the conversation, it was pointed out that I am not the parks commissioner.
No, I am not the appointed parks commissioner. Because of my love of the parks in Garretson, I have requested this position several times to no avail. However, I am an elected official of the city of Garretson. I take my duties as a council member seriously. It is my DUTY and my JOB to inquire and be in the know with what is going on in the city and how finances are being spent. All divisions of the city; water, sewer, streets, alleys, etc are my business as an elected official. That includes the parks. I'm just doing my job as I see fit for my $55 a meeting.
-Respectfully
Tom Godbey
Council Member Ward II
