As someone who attended the city council meeting of Feb. 12, 2009, let me give you my take on the unanimous vote for an outside investigation of the DPW. The council is made up of the mayor and four councilors. The only true yes votes were from councilors Smith and Graney.

One other council member's main focus was that they knew nothing of the amnesty until after it was done. However, this council member in the past has indicated that an outside investigation was not needed.

Another council member who apparently looks through rose colored glasses doesn't believe the citizens of Auburn are upset over the amnesty. (apparently doesn't read the letters to the editor either)

The last council member indicated there was no need for an outside investigation just prior to the vote.

So as you can see if the council voted their beliefs on this matter it would have been, Yes - 2 No - 3.

As for the city manager saying he had contacted the agency to do the investigation to alleviate divisiveness among council, I say too little too late, as councilor Smith had already been in contact with them.

I pray that this investigation will determine that there was no special treatment given and all involved in the investigation did everything by the book.

As for there being no names written down to divulge, I personally believe that there has to be at least the two names of individuals who city officials attempted to have warrants issued against in city court.

Dale Bush

Auburn