Word on the street (literally) is that Smith has been out today gathering up local business men to speak in favor of Huether’s EC funding proposal tonight at the council meeting and I say literally because I saw him about an hour ago in front of CNA talking to a man in a suit. A council insider tells me that many of the councilors are still undecided or not talking. Should be an interesting one to watch. Vernon Brown’s amendment proposal more then likely will pass (put off the appropriation for a little while longer). You also have to realize if there is a tie vote on the council, Huether breaks the tie. This is what I am hearing for votes;
Jamison (against funding)
Brown (against funding – right now)
Erpenbach (against funding – right now)
Entennmen (for funding)
Aguliar (for funding)
Anderson (wavering)
Rolfing (wavering)
Litz (wavering)