Well, I urge you to try to think through some of the ideas you just laid on the table so that you can quiet some of the concerns in the city, and so that we are not faced with the embarrassment of some people not trusting themselves to make a home rule decision.
Norton encourages thoughtful consideration of ideas to address city concerns.
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