Monroe Dispatch - No Struggle, No Progress

Our federal, state, and local governments are considered democracies. With a democracy, there are checks and balances within each branch of government. Things are in place and have been since the founding of America to prevent skewed activity by administrations and governing bodies. Months ago, the Monroe City Council heard a proposed amendment that would give the mayor of the city the power to hand out contracts valued at $250,000 or less to individuals and companies without council vote or approval. That amendment was ludicrous then and is still ludicrous now. No one person should have that much control, which is why it is an established rule now and has been for many years. No mayor, governor, or president should be given sole power to do whatever they want. Giving in to such a request is not only suspect but could be counterproductive to progress made. Stand for something or fall for anything!