New councilmember Arefin Shamsul hosted a coffee klatsch at Communion
Coffee. Attendees were encouraged to "Ask Arefin." Unfortunately, I
didn't attend. My bad. But I do want to thank Councilmember Arefin for
doing this. Listening to constituents is important. Let me repeat
that. Listening to constituents is important. But so is keeping
constituents informed so they can ask informed questions. That means two-way communication. It's
important to explain to constituents the constraints the city faces in meeting their careabouts.
I have some understanding of what Arefin was asked. I don't know what
Arefin answered. Let me offer what I would have answered.