Back on 11/13/19 I posted an item about the November National League of Cities Meeting that would be held in San Antonio at the end of that month. You can read it by clicking here
Thanks to a KORA request I have received copies of the expense reports for the four individuals that attended that meeting. The part that is upsetting is that both Stephanie Meyer (failed candidate for mayor) and Mickey Sandifer (who did not file for reelection) both knew that they would not be returning as members of the governing body approximately two months after the conference. These two really stuck it to the city. Hope folks remember this in case Meyer ever decides to run for another public office in the area. Sandifer is probably out of any future political endeavors.
Anyway, here is the breakdown of who spent what. It is interesting to note that as in the past Sandifer usually has the highest expense report. Also, remember that there are 2 NLC conferences during the year and he almost always attended both. And there are other conferences by various organizations.
Mickey Sandifer.......................................$2,518.62
Lisa Larson-Bunnell....................................2,418.80
Stephanie Meyer........................................2,178.81
Nolan Sunderman........................................2,055.80
Keep in mind that Council Member Larson-Bunnell will be around for another two years and Nolan Sunderman as city manager for at least another year (until contract renewal time). They may have gotten something out of this conference. But what did Meyer and Sandifer get out of it that would be beneficial to the city? A paid "vacation"?????? Did they bring guests with them??? (Sandifer has been known to bring a grandchild with him in the past). Maybe go sightseeing instead of attending seminars??? San Antonio has lots of interesting sites, including the Alamo, that are open during the day.
