Dear Mayor Lenox,

I realize I have been

critical of your past performance as mayor, but I want

you to know that your performance at [the March 16]

council meeting was outstanding. You exhibited a high

degree of fairness and objectivity.

The fact that you

apologized for not cutting off the presentation by the

City Attorney at the previous meeting shows humility on

your part. I was also glad to hear the apology by the

City Attorney. Should the lawsuit against Steve Brown

prove to be without foundation, and should the ethics

violation against Mr. Webb prove to be valid, then I

would hope the city council take appropriate action to

terminate the contract with that law firm and hire a new

city attorney.

I was also impressed by the

fact that you and Mr. Brooks felt there should be more

discussion on the amendment proposed by Councilman

Tennant. There is merit in what you said about

maintaining proper control during council meetings. It is

not a forum for individuals to harangue other citizens,

city employees or elected officials; however, I do

believe that if disparaging remarks are made about a

given individual by anyone during a council meeting that

individual should have the opportunity to be heard. To do

otherwise is a gross injustice.

I look forward to attending

the retreat where this amendment will be discussed.

Richard Downing

Peachtree City