Veritaserum Posted March 2, 2011 Share Posted March 2, 2011 News: http://www.sltrib.com/sltrib/home/51339069-76/ordinance-council-curtis-provo.html.csp http://www.abc4.com/content/news/slc/story/Provo-truancy-law-dies-amid-home-school-outcry/MoLam1I190O7gv3poGZQDw.cspx http://www.ksl.com/?nid=148&sid=14553275 http://www.ksl.com/index.php?nid=148&sid=14564753 http://www.heraldextra.com/news/local/central/provo/article_689ef36c-3c9a-5360-828f-97beb9c3b931.html My two youngest dds (from the Salt Lake Tribune): http://www.sltrib.com/csp/cms/sites/dt.common.streams.StreamServer.cls?STREAMOID=1KsmdwvF9zZtUIN6b4aCEs$daE2N3K4ZzOUsqbU5sYt2uX7cBC9nSl8Xv3Y8fZAUWCsjLu883Ygn4B49Lvm9bPe2QeMKQdVeZmXFluCZ8QDXhaHEp3rvzXRJFdy0KqPHLoMevcTLo3h8xh70Y6N_U_CryOsw6FTOdKL_jpQ-&CONTENTTYPE=image/jpeg We were outside protesting for four hours and then went to the council meeting. The mayor withdrew his recommendation for the ordinance when it became apparent that the community was opposed. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurie4b Posted March 2, 2011 Share Posted March 2, 2011 Way to go! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WiseOwlKnits Posted March 2, 2011 Share Posted March 2, 2011 Great job!!!!! :party: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kalanamak Posted March 2, 2011 Share Posted March 2, 2011 :cheers2: "Right arm, man, right arm" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MtnTeaching Posted March 2, 2011 Share Posted March 2, 2011 I am so proud of you and your family! Thank you! Also, just think of what your children learned. Their voices can be heard. If something is unjust, we do have the right to be heard! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brooketopia Posted March 2, 2011 Share Posted March 2, 2011 I've been so worried about this and your news is the first I've heard on the outcome! Thank you for protesting...I wanted to go, but it just would not work out! Yay! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amira Posted March 2, 2011 Share Posted March 2, 2011 Yay! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jujsky Posted March 2, 2011 Share Posted March 2, 2011 :hurray::hurray::hurray: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MamaSheep Posted March 2, 2011 Share Posted March 2, 2011 Yay!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harriet Vane Posted March 2, 2011 Share Posted March 2, 2011 :party: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LittleIzumi Posted March 2, 2011 Share Posted March 2, 2011 HOORAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I was thinking about it while at my church function at the same time. :party: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ibbygirl Posted March 2, 2011 Share Posted March 2, 2011 That is awesome! And what a wonderful experience for your kiddos! Way to go mom! :hurray: :party: Woo Hoo! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JessReplanted Posted March 2, 2011 Share Posted March 2, 2011 :party: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KristinaBreece Posted March 2, 2011 Share Posted March 2, 2011 Awesome! And your DDs?? ADORABLE! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bearnpurple Posted March 2, 2011 Share Posted March 2, 2011 :party: Celebrate! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KidsHappen Posted March 2, 2011 Share Posted March 2, 2011 Awesome! Way to go. I really didn't like the sound of that at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QuirkyKapers Posted March 2, 2011 Share Posted March 2, 2011 :hurray: Yea! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Veritaserum Posted March 2, 2011 Author Share Posted March 2, 2011 (edited) Awesome! And your DDs?? ADORABLE! Thanks. :) The mayor wants to form a community task force to examine the truancy and gang issues that were the reason for this (very badly written) ordinance. Many of us feel that the solution is for the city to fully utilize and enforce the existing truancy laws, which allow for police involvement for chronic truants. In other news (announced at the meeting last night), our city is getting its first commercial airline at our little airport. First flights will happen in June. It was nice to help make a difference in our local government. :) Edited March 2, 2011 by Veritaserum Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Imprimis Posted March 2, 2011 Share Posted March 2, 2011 I'm SO glad to hear this! How awesome so many in your community turned out to voice opposition to that ridiculous proposal. Your daughters are just adorable, btw! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prairiewindmomma Posted March 2, 2011 Share Posted March 2, 2011 Yay! Dh and I were talking last night about his days living behind the jello curtain. What were peeps in Provo thinking??? I'm so glad that you guys were able to shine some light and that the mayor was able to see reason. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LittleIzumi Posted March 2, 2011 Share Posted March 2, 2011 Yay! Dh and I were talking last night about his days living behind the jello curtain. What were peeps in Provo thinking??? I'm so glad that you guys were able to shine some light and that the mayor was able to see reason. :lol::lol::lol::lol::lol: Thanks, that was fabulous :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Veritaserum Posted March 2, 2011 Author Share Posted March 2, 2011 Yay! Dh and I were talking last night about his days living behind the jello curtain. What were peeps in Provo thinking??? I'm so glad that you guys were able to shine some light and that the mayor was able to see reason. :lol: I am a transplant from SoCal. Life is a bit different here in Jell-o land. Today I read that the city has never seen such a demonstration at the city building. We made quite an impression. ;) Last night's council meeting was awesome. For two hours the public was allowed three minutes per person to say whatever they wanted. The vast majority of the speakers were there to express concerns over the way the ordinance was written. It was thrilling to sit and listen to person after person make sound and sometimes passionate arguments in favor of liberty. It was like a testimony meeting for freedom. I'm so glad my kids and I participated. It renewed my faith in the people's ability to make their government work for them. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coffeefreak Posted March 4, 2011 Share Posted March 4, 2011 Yeah! Come kill it in our state next! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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