She's back! Sue Brandenburg wants no more housing for homeless, does not believe there are children hungry at 2 am, and called CA "a nanny state"

Eureka City Council had more attendance than today's Board of Supervisors. Excluding staff and those making presentations, about 20 people in audience.Newly elected Councilmember Kim Bergel is here. Sue Brandenburg is back. If you follow Eureka City Council meetings, she needs no introduction. Sue Brandenburg made a beeline for Kim Bergel and sat with her.

I congratulated Kim Bergel on her win.

During Council reports, both Councilmembers Mike Newman and Chet Albin thanked supporters, staff and made some remarks since this is their last meeting.

"I will continue to support businesses in moving this city forward," said Councilmember Mike Newman. Many committees he is on are not connected with city. Thanked his supporters. Councilmember Newman said he "prays for wisdom for the new council."

Councilmember Chet Albin spoke next. "Wow, what a year this has been. Exciting, challenging. Cited Thessalonians saying "be thankful" and God and his wife. Said he reads his Bible every day. Thanked all his Council colleagues, the Mayor. "As a rookie councilmember, I made mistakes." He apologized for hurt feelings.

Both Councilmembers Albin and Newman thanked former City Council member Lance Madsen and his family.

Jacks Seafood was approved. Indoor and outdoor seating, view of the dock. A seafood chowder restaurant similar to Moe's in Oregon. Rent increases part of amended agreement and an extension of 5 years in lease. Cost to city us $240,000 to develop space and installation of permanent fixtures.

Public comment was lively.

Sue Brandenberg said she used to be a working person. She said CA is a nanny state. She claims there is space at the mission, MAC, RCAA and questioned why homeless are not taking advantage of it. Sue Brandenburg wants no more housing for the homeless and thinks Eureka City Council is encouraging welfare. She also does not believe that there are children hungry at 2 am.

Trent, a pastor and business owner prayed during public comment for city council, staff and the city.

A local grower gave animpassoned speech on why he should be allowed to open a dispensary in Eureka.

At the end of the meeting, I did approach and congratulate Kim Bergel on her win. I did the same with Natalie at the Wharfinger.