1 don't think we should be having a conversation on any Board subject via email as it violates the right to know law. There
was no problem with the President putting out a message to the full Board on when something was going to be
addressed, but we should not be discussing the pros and cons of the legislation nor the legislation process on-line. If you
wanted to impart this information to the President you could have called him. | will not render an opinion on the subject of
your email.
Richard A. Dowd
BAE SYSTEMS
Systems Engineering Section Manager - Defense Logistics
NCA01-4240
Office: (603) 885-2892
Cell: (603) 689-8571
-----Original Message-----
From: Cookson, Mark {mailto: CooksonM@nashuanh.gov]
Sent: Wednesday, July 20, 2016 4:07 PM
To: McGuinness, Sean; Brian.McCarthy@netapp.com; Lovering, Susan; BenMClemons@gmail.com; Moriarty, Daniel;
Deane, David; urbannod@hotmail.com; Gedziun, Patricia; Caron, June; Wilshire, Lori; Melizzi-Golja, Mary Ann; O'Brien,
Michael (Alderman); OBNFD@comcast.net; Dowd, Richard A (US); Schoneman, David; Siegel, Ken;
tomlopezward4 @gmail.com; McCarthy, Brian; Moriarty, Daniel; Deane, David; LeBrun, Don; Wilshire, Lori; Melizzigolja,
Mary; Dowd, Richard; Lopez, Thomas
Cc: Bolton, Steve
Subject: RE: Time sensitive legislation
Ald McCarthy,
Although we spoke about this topic as | exited the Strategic Planning Committee Meeting last night ! wanted to formally
respond and copy the remainder of your distribution list.
{ am absolutely in opposition of your conducting the business of the Board of Aldermen in this manner. We have a
process which we have when conducting business on behalf of those who elected us to represent them...that process
includes calling a Special Meeting when necessary.
| appreciate your attempt to be efficient but I've never seen a piece of legislation not receive a first reading and end up on
a Committee's Agenda.
| don't see the urgency as there is ample time to call a Special Board of Aldermen Meeting (this week or next), refer to
Human Affairs (week of Jul 25 or Aug 1), and be on our Board of Aldermen's Aug. 9 Agenda with a recommendation and
minutes to accompany.
Why do we have a process if we're not going to follow it?
Respectfully,
Ald Cookson
