Remarks by Van R. Johnson, II
238 remarks on the record, newest first · Page 6 of 10
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“Thank you. You, the mayor, you can pull it down.”
City Council · Jun 25, 2026
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“Thank you. We have one other one. We have another one.”
City Council · Jun 25, 2026
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“We recognize the work of our city, making our city better is not done by government at all. We know people that give up their time and their effort and their energies. And everywhere, whenever the city needs Delta Sigma Theta, you all show up. y'all show out and so i want to thank you all uh we want to take the opportunity just to thank you publicly for the work that you do uh thank you for uh being in the ring with us um last friday i know it wasn't all that dry but it was it was sure wet um but we appreciate you all and and continue to serve and if we can ever be service to you we're here…”
City Council · Jun 25, 2026
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“From government operations, 30 years as a forestry inspector,”
City Council · Jun 25, 2026
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“Let us give all of our honorees a big round of applause. EVERY YEAR I ATTEND AN EMPLOYEE SERVICE AWARDS DINNER, AND I TOLD THE CITY MANAGER, WE WERE DISCUSSING IT, AND I SAID, PARTICULARLY WHEN YOU'VE REACHED 30 YEARS, THEY NEED TO COME BEFORE COUNCIL. COUNCIL NEEDS TO SEE NOT ONLY THE EXPERTISE, BUT ALSO THE LONGEVITY. WHEN YOU WORK FOR SOMEBODY FOR 50 YEARS, When you've given 35 years or 30 years of your life to this organization, the leaders of the organization need to know who you are. So I hope that you don't mind that we took the time and we will continue to take the time to praise our…”
City Council · Jun 25, 2026
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“We'll go to airport commission items 30 through 39.”
City Council · Jun 25, 2026
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“We probably moved and seconded. Did we approve items number 30 to 39? Excuse me, Mr. Mayor.”
City Council · Jun 25, 2026
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“THROUGH 39. THROUGH 39. THROUGH 39. SECOND. SECOND. SECOND. PROBABLY MOVING TO SECOND PROBABLY MOVING TO SECOND PROBABLY MOVING TO SECOND THAT WE APPROVE ITEMS NUMBER 30. THAT WE APPROVE ITEMS NUMBER 30. THAT WE APPROVE ITEMS NUMBER 30. THERE'S AN APPROVAL OF A THERE'S AN APPROVAL OF A THERE'S AN APPROVAL OF A CONTRACT WITH C.W. MATTHEWS CONTRACTING CONTRACT WITH C.W. MATTHEWS CONTRACTING CONTRACT WITH C.W. MATTHEWS CONTRACTING COMPANY FOR CONSTRUCTION COMPANY FOR CONSTRUCTION COMPANY FOR CONSTRUCTION AND TAXI F RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT IN THE AMOUNT OF $28,256,704. AIM NUMBER 31 IS APPROVAL TO…”
City Council · Jun 25, 2026
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“I raise a recusal is there a motion on this item. Mister mayor move for the approval of item number 35 second and probably move the second in all that they would keep us a 9. Motion passes and one recusal. Thank you very much. Let's go back to the agenda and let's go to. alcohol license hearings we have three on the agenda items 10 through 12. um number 10 is approval of a class c liquor beer wine by the drink alcohol license with sunday sales to brandon aguilera for beer a spot a restaurant at 501 montgomery street in district 2. ITEM NUMBER 11 IS APPROVAL TO ADD A CLASS C LIQUOR BY THE…”
City Council · Jun 25, 2026
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“We probably move the second all in favor keep us saying aye. Opposed motion passes. I number 11 Alderman Palumbo.”
City Council · Jun 25, 2026
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“And probably move the second all the family came by saying I oppose motion passing come check it out. Item number 12 is for Omelette Cafe, Montgomery Crossroads at 49 West Montgomery Crossroads and Automated District 5. Alderman Shabazz.”
City Council · Jun 25, 2026
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City Council · Jun 25, 2026
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“Oh, we're going to do a picture. We got to work.”
City Council · Jun 25, 2026
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“all right moving on to zoning hearings i am number 13 petition of josh yellen on behalf of orchid group incorporated for future land use a map amendment of 0.32 acres and 912 drayton street from traditional neighborhood to traditional commercial and automatic district 2. the campaign item for that is item number 17. 17, 18.”
City Council · Jun 25, 2026
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“So you do one presentation for 13 and 14? Yes, sir. Requiring our actions on the side, right? Yes, sir. Okay.”
City Council · Jun 25, 2026
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City Council · Jun 25, 2026
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City Council · Jun 25, 2026
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“We thought they were here for our Employee Service Awards.”
City Council · Jun 25, 2026
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City Council · Jun 25, 2026
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“Any other comments regarding this? Going once, going twice. Speak now if I may hold your peace.”
City Council · Jun 25, 2026
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“Probably move to the second. All in favor indicate by saying aye.”
City Council · Jun 25, 2026
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“Opposed? Motion passes. Anyone have any comments from council?”
City Council · Jun 25, 2026
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“We can go back to it. Go back to your map.”
City Council · Jun 25, 2026
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“Yes. Quick question. What is the age of that picture? How recent is that picture? It looks like there's some roof work that has to be done.”
City Council · Jun 25, 2026
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City Council · Jun 25, 2026