Stuart has a commission that exhibits pomposity. When someone like Boss Collins speaks, he may think that he sounds like a regular guy but most of his rhetoric exhibits arrogance and self-importance. He is just full of himself. In more colloquial terms “his you know what” doesn’t smell.

You can spot it in his smug bumptious speeches at commission meetings. It was really telling during his arrogance at people that made public comment during the code discussions, especially the ones held in East Stuart. He dismissed the public as a petty annoyance to his grand plan.

Since Giobbi and Reed joined him on the commission the disconnect from the real Stuart residents has become more pronounced. The majority of those that speak at public meetings praising the Boss and Politburo don’t even live in the city and have no business within its boundaries.

At some point this too shall pass…. I just hope we still have a viable city with jobs for our residents.

This week as opposed to Stuart, both the county and school board are cutting taxes. The tax cuts are small, but it shows those two governmental entities are at trying. They should have at least a little applause for that.

Bill West tells us about Seacoast trying to preserve their Martin County presence after 100 years. Stuart and Martin County’s oldest business may go down to defeat this week in Stuart. That could end Stuart being the headquarters of what now is a Regional Florida Bank and all the jobs that means.

Please make sure to read our columnists. From Hafner to Sherer to Pastor Chad they all have something to say. We have our lifestyle and nonprofit writers explaining what they do for our community and how much better we are because of their organizations.

Stacy Ranieri brings us up to date on Martin County Forever and the land that will be acquired. Matthew Theobold speaks on behalf of our teachers While Dr. Singh bids us farewell and introduces his successor.  Besides all the other regular and guest writers plus our letters, government notices, and nonprofit notices.

So, sit back and have another cup of coffee and enjoy.

Have a great Sunday Morning!