First, let me state I am not a resident of the Town of Castle Rock. I do, however, conduct much of my business there. I also watch with some amusement the goings on from down here in Larkspur. So, take these ideas for whatever they are worth.
The heroic battle being waged
Councilwoman Kruger has gone straight at the greenhouse warming theory with both guns blazing. Being from the Meadows district, a development incorporating everything that's wrong with growth in these parts (can we say a design built around the automobile, bluegrass lawns and only one major artery in?), Ms. Kruger obviously felt it was time to grab the bull by the horns. She therefore made it her duty to push through a measure to outlaw plastic cups and bottled water at Town events!
I am underwhelmed. Of course, she didn't stop there. Pushing the no plastic thing even farther, almost to the point of nonsense, she instigated a measure to charge 50 cents per plastic bag at the grocery store. Besides being a logistical nightmare, I am sure the businesses affected might have an opinion.
It is, however, the holiday season, so in the spirit of giving, I now offer these ideas for Ms. Kruger and the town council, so they may continue with measures such as these, outlawing signs for garage sales, and all those other important measures they devote themselves to.
If it's Yellow, let it Mellow
All that water being served in paper cups (what, you don't like trees?!?) has to go somewhere. By outlawing the flush after the piddle the council can save lots of water. Let the janitor (or the last one in) do the flushing.
Take a bike to the Meeting
Greenhouse gasses get produced every time a council member drives to Town Hall. Why not make it mandatory that no emissions result from these sessions? Make it a law that all members ride a bike or walk, or at the least take the free shuttle to town meetings. This may not eliminate all the noxious fumes generated by this council, but it's a start. What an oppurtunity to lead by example!
Turn off half the lights
As dysfunctional as this council appears from afar, I doubt they really need much illumination. By cutting the lighting at the Council meetings in half, electricity can be saved.
Purchase dueling pistols
Personal rancor and unresolved issues tend to drag down groups, as it seems to be dragging down this council. A set of dueling pistols solves the problem, usually quite decisively.
I could go on, but I realize change takes time. Better a few small bites now before any attempts to get this Council handling any of the real issues surrounding this town are brought forth.