Speaking to a full room of fellow Tarrant County residents Tuesday night, Stacy Melo repeated a sentiment others voiced throughout an hour and a half of public commentary on a proposal to redraw the county’s precinct lines.
Where was the elected official representing the area, and why wasn’t he there to answer their questions?
“Whether you’re for redistricting or against, I want all of you to have the opportunity to speak to your representative,” Melo, vice president of the Tarrant County Young Democrats, told the crowd. “Do you not think that you are entitled to at least that, since he is on your payroll? Your tax dollars paid for whatever it is that he’s doing … He’s supposed to be here listening to you all.”…