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11o Ms. Kay Slaughter, former Mayor, speaking also on behalf of former Mayors Alvin Edwards and Tom Vandever, said that Ms. Daugherty has shown a commitment to broad diversity in the community, has been totally committed to children, and has wonderful personal qualities. Ms. Daugherty said she has appr~eciated working with people over the past eight years and fbels that the City has a superb staff. Ms. Daugherty said she appreciates the collegiality with fellow Councilors. Ms. Daugherty announced that the sale of the district home in Waynesboro is being removed from the agenda as well as the naming of the 9th/10th Street Connector Road to Hemings Street. Ms. Daugherty said the road naming has become too controversial and she feels it needs to be decided by the entire Council. Ms. Daugherty said Councilors have received a lot of feedback about the street in the past few days and do not feel ready to vote on the matter. Ms. Daugherty said there is a possibility that a vote will be taken on the street naming at Council's special June 30th meeting. PUBLIC Mr. John Pfaltz, 1503 Rugby Road, said he has not received a response from Council about his request that they support legislation that would allow real estate reductions for low income persons and asked when he would receive a response. Ms. Daugherty suggested that Mr. Pfaltz contact individual Councilors. PUBLIC HEARING: SCHOOL BOARD APPOINTMENTS Mr. Cox reviewed the School Board appointment process, which included notices mailed and advertised in local newspapers, a public discussion by Council, a forum held by the League of Women Voters, answers to questions by candidates posted on the City's website, numerous letters, calls, and e-mails supporting candidates, and this public hearing. Ms. Daugherty read the names of the School Board candidates: John Gaines, Robert Hart, Wayne Higgins-Barry, Sue Lewis, Edmund Michie, Christina Rees, Dierdre Smith, Donald Sours, Kristin Szakos, and Muriel Wiggins. The public hearing was opened. Ms. Peter Mclntosh, saluted Council for the process, and spoke for Ned Michie. Mr. Mclntosh said Mr. Michie is always well prepared, listens well, and does his homework. Mr. Mclntosh also supported Tina Rees, who served as co-chair with him of the PTO. He said Ms. Rees has energy and a strong lifelong commitment to low-income and handicapped individuals. Ms. Jeanette Rosenberg Perry, 1626 St. Anne's Road, endorsed Dede Smith who she feels successfully bridges the interests of staff, parents and students and has a vast knowledge of the school systerm Ms. Kerry Moran, 607 Lexington Avenue, thanked Council for letting the process be opened up, and said she feels many of the candidates should be encouraged to apply again if they are not appointed to the School Board this year. Mr. John McCutheon, 1025 Locust Avenue, thanked Council for opening up the process. Mr. McCutheon said that creativity is needed on the School Board, and he supported Dede Smith who he feels understands the schools and works-well with students and staff. He said she also has the ability to re-think positions. Mr. McCutheon said he feels Kristin Szakos has the ability to understand participation in the school system from the bottom up, shows compassion, and has a multi-racial family. Ms. Jane Foster, 6 Gildersleeve Wood, said that a strong School Board is needed because the Superintendent is so strong, and supported Kristin Szakos and John Gaines, but said she thinks Council has marvelous candidates.