One can only surmise that some councilmembers are more important than others, according to Councilman Friedel, who disparaged the mayor and other councilpersons with his outburst at the Aug. 22 Council meeting. He appears to feel slighted!

Apparently, his decision to be a mayoral candidate a year from now has elevated him in his mind as to his importance compared to others. Expect him to demand his presence at any meeting that he deems important – or requiring his “expertise,” whatever that is – as he did about a summer meeting with MCSO that he did not attend.

And expect him to continue to berate, belittle or demean those around him. Afterall, he seems to think he's more important than the rest, he all but said it. Watch the video online. For sure, he’s already campaigning. It's easy to see what you get with him, and it’s early!

If you want a thoughtful, collected, compassionate, collaborative and courteous leader, he’s clearly not it. Let’s hope voters realize his mansplaining has no place in Town government.