The police chief works directly for the city manager, who works for the city council, so there is a direct read more

The police chief works directly for the city manager, who works for the city council, so there is a direct line between city council goals for public safety and the law enforcement and safety professionals who carry out those goals,

I was the one responsible for throwing away two points. The second half substitutions (and tactics) I made were wrong. read more

I was the one responsible for throwing away two points. The second half substitutions (and tactics) I made were wrong. We should have played to conserve our 1-0 lead.

I like letting people in on the process. When we did a speed-dating scene, we hired all these hilarious women read more

I like letting people in on the process. When we did a speed-dating scene, we hired all these hilarious women ... and let them go off on Steve. ... If something's funny, I hate for it to just sit in a basement.

I'm really psyched for O.A.R. They'll certainly be a hell of a lot better than Sonic Youth.

I'm really psyched for O.A.R. They'll certainly be a hell of a lot better than Sonic Youth.

We are going to set up a committee of three members from the Land and Development Committee and three from read more

We are going to set up a committee of three members from the Land and Development Committee and three from the speedway to sit down to try to work out some of the issues. That's where we're at.

Mechanism is always important, because without understanding it, it's difficult to predict how animal data would translate to people.

Mechanism is always important, because without understanding it, it's difficult to predict how animal data would translate to people.

Keep your sense of humor. There's enough stress in the rest of your life to let bad shots ruin a read more

Keep your sense of humor. There's enough stress in the rest of your life to let bad shots ruin a game you're supposed to enjoy.

I had started writing the fourth Whit Mosley book, ... I was 40 pages into it, and then Dutton asked read more

I had started writing the fourth Whit Mosley book, ... I was 40 pages into it, and then Dutton asked me if I would consider writing a standalone. The series novel can do a lot to build a loyal readership, but the standalone is sometimes easier for the publisher to market to a broader audience.

We had not planned on having any vote, other than just to study (the contract), ... It's not a public read more

We had not planned on having any vote, other than just to study (the contract), ... It's not a public hearing, but it is a study session. We will take comments. And then if it seems suitable to the property owners involved -- who we're most concerned about -- we will have a vote on Sept. 26 (the next council meeting) on this issue to start the ball rolling for a new bridge.