If you blinked during the March 24 Fairfield County Council meeting, you didn’t miss any new business or old business, or other business, for that matter.
The agenda was followed, technically. But the real story wasn’t what was on it, it was what wasn’t.
Item after item rolled by with “None” stamped across it like an assembly line of no actions. No board appointments. No administrator’s report. No old business. No new business. In a county that should have plenty of both old and new business, one must wonder: how does nothing make the list?
The night did begin with a heartfelt proclamation for Ms. Geneva Bell on turning 108. Sadly, the recognition was posthumous. Our sincere condolences go out to her family.
Then came the public comment session that was 20 minutes max, but enough time for the sparks to fly. The first three speakers voiced deep concern over the lack of representation for District 3 in response to the recent committee assignments. It was described as not only alarming but dangerous for the residents of the community.
And then came speaker number four.
If you weren’t there in person, the County Council’s YouTube recording will do – go to youtube.com, then search for Fairfield County Council Meeting 3-24-2025. I’d recommend watching it with popcorn.
What started as a standard comment quickly morphed into a soap worthy back and forth between a constituent and members of council. Go catch the starting moments at the 34:15 mark, I dare you. Nothing beats experiencing the council leadershp’s awkwardness, the not so veiled shade, and the sheer “what is happening?” energy in person. If this were any other county, I’d be tuning in weekly just for the drama.
The only thing missing was a glass of wine being thrown across the chamber.
Not that I’m making suggestions! But if council is going to continue down this path of performative governance, maybe they should lean in and just rename this, “The Real House Council of Fairfield.” At least then we’d know what to expect.
Meanwhile, back in the real world, the residents are still waiting on actual governance. No new business. No old business. Just more questions, and no signs of answers.
Perhaps we’ll find out more on the next episode on Monday April 14, 2025.
Tune in.
