In some past issues of the Pine Knot News, we’ve implored citizens to step up and serve on city commissions, boards, and committees. It’s a great way to get involved in our community.

But what’s the point of serving on a commission if the city leaders don’t even bother to consult that commission when making long-term decisions?

That’s what is happening with CAT-7. City administration is suggesting substantial changes in the way our cable access channel is managed, and has already cut the coordinator’s position from full-time to half-time.

But no one has called a meeting of the c...