Editorial - Jeff Moore

Last night I attended the citizens meeting led by Mr. Jim Moores and Mr. William Walker with respect to the petition drive for a state audit of the Liberty School District. As I sat and glanced around the room of approximately 50 citizens I couldn't help but feel humbled and proud of this group of Liberty residents.

All persons in attendance were respectful, calm, yet determined to complete the task at hand - obtain the necessary number of signatures required by state law to call in the state auditor. This is grass roots democracy at its best just as our forefathers must have had in mind for all local government when they founded our great country.

Just as the group had completed the process of making sure all the polls were covered on Tuesday, Representative Tim Flook arrived with news:

The School Board Had Called A Special Meeting For Tonight April 7th at 6:30 PM to address the request for a state audit.

In addition, he announced that all 3 of the elected officials that represent the district Luann Ridgeway, Doug Ervin, and Tim Flook have signed a letter that was to be delivered to Governor Blunt this morning requesting that he intervene today with his power to request the state audit from his office.

If either the school board votes unanimously for the audit or the Governor calls for the audit the petition drive would be unnecessary.

It is important for the citizens to attend this meeting tonight. The following statement can be found on the agenda for tonight's meeting:

The board of education will meet to discuss and take action on the request for a State Audit.

It is important to note that this vote must be unanimous in nature and everyone on the board must be in attendance.

This is a critical vote that is the very first step in the healing process.

We at Liberty Forward urge you to please attend this very important meeting tonight.