Remarks by Susan Rodriguez-McDowell
57 remarks on the record, newest first · Page 2 of 3
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“So you don't need to nominate them again in the general?”
Board of Commissioners · Sep 1, 2026
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“I'd like to nominate Amrita Yarlagada and also Benjamin Marchand.”
Board of Commissioners · Sep 1, 2026
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“Bobby Mattress. And I've got to put Benjamin Marchand in there again.”
Board of Commissioners · Sep 1, 2026
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“There are two of the nominees that are on this list. that also in their comments, as I read their applications, also mentioned that they want it to be on adult care. And so since we have so many openings on adult care, Madam Clerk, could we isolate those two names so that we don't assign them to this, which has so many applicants, and put them instead on adult care?”
Board of Commissioners · Sep 1, 2026
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“So does that mean I should share the names so that they don't get assigned to this?”
Board of Commissioners · Sep 1, 2026
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“Right, but they signed up for three, and one of them is adult care.”
Board of Commissioners · Sep 1, 2026
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“Oh, I'm sorry. These aren't for the reappointments. These are for the – I'm sorry.”
Board of Commissioners · Sep 1, 2026
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“I'm so sorry. That's okay. I'm here for the general appointment.”
Board of Commissioners · Sep 1, 2026
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“Aditya Upadhyay. Aditya, it's on the second page.”
Board of Commissioners · Sep 1, 2026
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“Okay. Sheriff McFadden, I have to tell you that you had me at hello. This is a no-brainer. We have to do this. And I mean, actually, we're not really doing anything except a statutory obligation to vote for this, to switch money around. So thank you. You have my utmost respect for how you run the jail. I have always... respected how you treat the residents and your focus on mental health. And I just really appreciate the work that all of you all are doing. I know this is extremely difficult. And so I do want to jump on to the juvenile detention center bandwagon for a moment in that we're…”
Board of Commissioners · Sep 1, 2026
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“With the utmost respect, I just have to say that we have been doing this dance for a number of years. I've been here. We've been dancing around for a while. And I really, I'm imploring that if you say that when this phase opens, that you're ready to have that conversation with the state.”
Board of Commissioners · Sep 1, 2026
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“Well, it seems that there's been one obstacle after another. And so I'm running out of time. And so I just want to say with respect, I'm taking your word that you're saying that you want this too. And I certainly hope we can make it happen. And I hope that we can get support from the board.”
Board of Commissioners · Sep 1, 2026
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“Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I wrote down A wrong page. Darn it. I was looking for, oh, yeah, this is right. So on page 12, where we stand today with the 15% for residential and 30 for commercial, do you sometimes, or am I dreaming this, do you sometimes show us a graph of, you know, like where... how much the increase is compared to previous years like like over time like this time it's 15% for residential and usually isn't there like a color for for commercial and a color for residential so we can see”
Board of Commissioners · Sep 1, 2026
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Not quoted here: it may name a member of the public. Hear it at the meeting.
Board of Commissioners · Aug 5, 2026
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“Queremos que ustedes estén conectados y entiendan nuestro trabajo y nuestro compromiso con usted. Gracias.”
Board of Commissioners · Aug 5, 2026
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“It's lovely to see you. I've got to get out on Saturday.”
Board of Commissioners · Aug 5, 2026
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“I would like to nominate Bob Aycock, please.”
Board of Commissioners · Aug 5, 2026
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“And there wasn't any from district six either.”
Board of Commissioners · Aug 5, 2026
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“Yeah, I just wanted to advocate for Sarah and Ryan for all that she is already doing with the Umbrella Center, and I just think she comes highly recommended, and I think that's really important in this case.”
Board of Commissioners · Aug 5, 2026
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“I mean, well, how can I add to all those? Uh, I mean, we all feel it and, um, and we've gotten to know you and, uh, I just want to say I'm a big admirer and I know that you've got this. I feel so confident in your ability and in your heart. And I really do. Um, I don't know. I just really see that this is going to be, uh, an amazing opportunity for you and for us. So thank you for what you do and what you bring to this.”
Board of Commissioners · Aug 5, 2026
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“Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I just wanted to say congratulations from the bottom of my heart, George. I'm so proud of you. And I've been here, I've been beside you for the last eight years and watched you and how you've taken this on. And I just want to say it's It's been great to see your example and, um, and to see how you've handled it. And so I just want to say you've made me proud and, uh, I think you've made our, our board proud. So thank you.”
Board of Commissioners · Aug 5, 2026
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“You don't don't feel obligated. I'm speechless. This is so much garbage in here that I just can't even speak to it. I'm outraged.”
Board of Commissioners · Aug 5, 2026
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“Thank you, Mr. Chairman. And since we're just, like, throwing in all of our dreams, part of the original vision, I do believe, is affordable housing. rents for businesses you know for retail so that it wouldn't just be all like chain um you know national chains and things like that but that local businesses could be able to get into those spaces as well so just wanted to make sure we don't forget that one piece thank you uh did you have anything um you're good i'm gonna deserve to write”
Board of Commissioners · Aug 5, 2026
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“Okay, sure. Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Yes, I wanted to make a motion that we approve the creation of an ad hoc committee to discuss recommendations for advisory boards and commissions recognition. So what I'm talking about here is like a yearly event where we thank and recognize commissioners Those who have put in a full term on an advisory board and have like some sort of you know reception or you know the idea of the ad hoc committee is to talk about the different ways that we could show our appreciation to our advisory boards and And so we have a few ideas on here, but that's the main point…”
Board of Commissioners · Aug 5, 2026
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“Hopefully it doesn't drag on for too long. My hope is that we could get this rolling for the fall.”
Board of Commissioners · Aug 5, 2026