Anyone sitting in at the various meetings of the White Salmon City Council, or who reads the letters section to The Enterprise, knows that there are tensions and divisions among the City Council members.
Disagreement is a good thing, as it helps people see different perspectives and consider alternatives to the "conventional wisdom." However, the verbal sparring has reached a point where it appears to be getting in the way of the city conducting its business efficiently.
Given that situation, council members need to find a way to effectively work together, understand each other, and yes, trust each other. Maybe the five council members should consider going out on a ropes course, where people learn to trust those around you to keep you safe and alive. Maybe a mediator should be called in to offer guidance, or perhaps members of the group (or specific individuals) could try to find common ground over a beer or a glass of wine.
The view here is that all five members of the City Council are trying to do what they see as best for the city of White Salmon. Despite seeing events from their own perspectives, everyone appears to want to improve the city and boost the quality of life for its residents. The councilors often disagree on what the best way to handle that is, and that's not unusual in a political setting. But when antagonisms get in the way of the council members working as a team, it becomes a problem for the residents of the city.
Communication is essential in politics. The council members need to figure a way to talk out their issues and be open to listening to other points of view. It's not always easy to do that, but the citizens of White Salmon deserve no less.
JB
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