Editorials

If the shows of the last couple of years are any indication, then the City of Liberty will have one of the most spectacular fireworks shows in this area come Monday night as we join with other cities across the country in celebrating our nation’s birthday.
“Thunder on the Green” has proven that Liberty can host a fireworks show second to none, and it attracts thousands of people to the Central Kentucky AG/EXPO Center to watch.
However, there will be something missing from this year’s Fourth of July celebration — everything, except the fireworks.

By all accounts, things at the Central Kentucky AG/EXPO Center are looking better. And that’s based on what’s going on out there, and not on some “pie in the sky, rose-colored glasses” assessment.
Thanks in large part to the ag center’s advisory board, the enclosing of the large arena attracted events this past winter that otherwise would never have considered using an open arena.
And that means that not only is word spreading around the country that the center is a good place to host an event, it also means that the bottom line financially will be a lot healthier this year.

According to law, meetings of all government agencies are open to the public. That means anyone can attend and address the governing body.
There are some exceptions to open meetings, which would include special-called meetings. In those instances, the agency is restricted, again by law, to address only the item(s) on its agenda.

As we have previously noted, it isn’t always easy to be a politician, especially in a small town.
Elected officials supposedly have more contact with constituents and therefore represent those interests in the way they vote the issues. However, there are times when an elected official must do what’s right, even if it goes against the grain.
Just this past week, Mayor Steve Sweeney proposed to the City Council that a tourism commission be formed to administer a 3 percent room and restaurant fee.