Austin city business seems to be in a wait-and-see mode lately. Be it solar energy or large land development or planning for future development, there's a lot of "let's talk about it later.
It's not just that leaders are waiting to see the income for conducting business. In fact, there could be many reasons for the rush to wait. The truth is in the cynical or trusting eye of the beholder.
Among the possibilities:
* After the last election having so much transparency and community involvement talk, the city council is giving more time to garner such and spread the word on possible actions.
* With another election coming up, including one for the mayor's spot, leaders are trying to let the next generation of council members be part of major moves and not have lame ducks be a driving force.
* With another election coming up, including one for the mayor's spot, candidates currently serving are avoiding potentially controversial decisions that could be fresh wounds for some voters and the deciding factor the election.
From this viewpoint, I'm not real pleased with any of those. From the bottom up, you're elected to serve, so serve. I voted for some of those currently on the council and expected them to fulfill their representative duties for the entire duration of their terms. And though there have been some rushed to judgement council decisions in the past, if community leaders want to be involved, they too have a duty to stay informed and to multitask, juggling several controversial issues at the same time. Slowing down bureaucracy so trailing complainers can stay on board doesn't get business done.
Yes, it's a tough stance. But governing is a tough job.
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