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Don’t get me wrong, this can be good
       for Culver City’s neighborhoods.
We need to move, to keep on growing,
       but not too fast – the lack is showing
of input from constituents –
       citizens and businesses.

The staff report prepared with care
       left many questions in the air.
Why were the projects grouped just so,
       with some already set to go
included in the presentation
       with the ones which cause such tension?

Staff’s alphabet soup was scarcely edible
       only seasoned pols could make it credible.
Projects B, D, E and G are still a go
       while A, C, and F received a “No.”
Out of the pipeline they were jerked
       until the staff has done more work.
Work which will include, in part,
       progress report, time line, org chart.

As they make their great decisions,
       we trust our leaders will recall
they represent their constituents –
       community members all.
If “moderation” in development
       includes the citizenry where relevant
then, with our Council’s oversight,
       our city’s growth will be all right.