The Recent Town Council Work Meeting
Friday, April 3, CCC, noon
Opinion
More Medical Clinic
Last week’s edition included this: “In talking with several people over the past few weeks, the proposed medical clinic came up. (I promise I didn’t goad them) and my sense is people think building a…
Poop, Revisited, and Who Wouldn’t Want To?
A recent issue of The Springdale Sun reported, “There is a newly finished, fenced dog area near the playground at Town Park, ready for Fido and friends. That’s the good news. Overheard on the street…
Medical Clinic
In talking with several people over the past few weeks, the proposed medical clinic came up. (I promise I didn’t goad them) and my sense is people think building a new one is a waste of time and…
Getting Involved in Small Town Politics
Why You Shouldn’t, Why You Should, Why It Can Be Hard
Saving the Best (Meeting) for Last
Ever gone on vacation and assumed everyone in the restaurants, gifts shops, etc., were trying to put the financial screws to you? I used to — until my parents moved to Springdale in the early 90’s.…
Public Officials Training-Not as Boring as It Sounds
Last Wednesday, (Feb 18) there was a Public Official’s Training. Though designed for Public Officials, like town council members, it was available to everyone. I found it most informative and…
Medical Clinic Considerations
Let’s examine more realities to be considered in regards to a medical clinic. How great are the needs for a medical clinic in Springdale? Do we plan for the community we wish we were or the one we…
Letter to the Editor
My husband and I haven’t lived in Springdale for very long so we’re still getting to know people. Our first impression was shaped by a few unpleasant interactions with a neighbor, which admittedly…
“A Modest Proposal”
The original “A Modest Proposal” was written by the great satirist Jonathan Swift in 1729. Today, most people only know his most famous story, Gulliver’s Travels, and they don’t even recognize the…
Response from the Editor and the Town Council Work Meeting
I am always grateful for input. Thank you so much. There have now been at least half a dozen citizen comments or articles from different people, none of whom I have coerced or requested they do this,…
Letter to the Editor
Subject: The Graveyard of Infallibility: Honoring the Inherent Wisdom of Springdale To the Editor, Nestled in Springdale's stunning red rock landscapes, a quiet tension simmers between our serene…
Once There Was a Town Council Meeting — Part II
More from the TC meeting on January 14, 2026
Comments Made at Town Council Meeting and Well Worth Reading
Thank you, Mayor and Council members. I want to be clear about my position. I support access to medical care in Springdale, and I support maintaining a clinic here. What I do not support — at least…
Once There Was a Town Council Meeting
An outline of all the agenda items and their resolutions is on page 8. The first item for discussion in this article is C2: whether to change the property next to town hall that the town recently…
Letter 4 — A Different Topic
In reading the staff report for item D5 “Revising the Fee Schedule”, I’m questioning the use of the term “Administrative Agricultural Use Permit.” If you follow the language used in Town Code section…
Letter 3
I am writing as a Springdale resident to share comments for your consideration prior to Wednesday's meeting regarding the proposed rezoning of the Lion Boulevard parcel from Valley Residential to…
Letter 2
The Town of Springdale is now several years into the groundwork for a replacement medical clinic. In asking for a significant zoning change as part of this project, I urge you to take a pause and…
Letter 1
Recently, the Planning Commission approved two related items for parcel S‑137‑C—the Town‑owned property next to Town Hall: Item A2: A zone change from Valley Residential (VR) to Public Use (PU). Item…
Artificial Intelligence — TSS Decision
I take every comment I receive gratefully and seriously. A few months ago someone wrote me cautioning against the use of artificial intelligence, with reference to an article about its high use of…