It's sad but I think the days of elected officials representing the people are over. I have had many conversations and emails on the local level with elected officials in Lexington over issues that concern me over the years and every single one of them refused to get involved. They would redirect me to their advisors and assistants and that lead to nothing. So the next time I talk face to face with another Councilmember looking for my vote he/she will get an educated earful. I am becoming aware of how to deal with these people through my stumbling along in their world of lies and deceit and the first thing is not to be angry...just be well prepared.