Transparency Should Never Be Optional

A week later, and Chairman Mark Weber has yet to respond to any of my emailed questions and concerns regarding Pickens.

The suspension process has, to my knowledge, been egregiously mishandled according to our GOP rules. My attempts at seeking understanding and clarity have been met either with personal commentary, or complete silence.

This appears to be a continuing pattern with our current leadership — questions left unanswered, discussion cut short or denied, and concerns often met with disdain.

It seems party member involvement is only welcomed when it is agreeable and controlled. While leadership encourages us to make our voices heard to County and Town Council representatives, they themselves refuse to be held to the same accountability.

Perhaps our leadership could begin to emulate our municipal electeds, who know how to consider dissenting voices rather than censure them.

Tomorrow, our chairman will represent Lexington in casting a vote on the fate of Pickens. I hope he remembers he represents ALL of us, not just a favored few.