So many times I've heard that the job is part-time. In my mind, nothing could be further from the truth. No longer can a commissioner squeeze it in between other obligations.

This whole situation was very complicated ... It takes time. Quite honestly, in my mind, everybody was wondering how it took so long to get the team sold. In the world of sports, I feel like we got it done fairly quick. From the very beginning, Dave and his group was best suited for St. Louis out of all the buyers. I always thought that. When we had the exclusive period with them, it didn't quite get done. But luckily, it circled back around, and on the second go, we did get it done.

Usually this time of the year, the weather is real hit or miss. We've been real fortunate most of the time, getting all the games in, and it looks good this week.

I want to talk about accountability. Your organization has demanded accountability of elected officials. I'm in total agreement. We the taxpayers should expect no less. And that should start with putting in a good day's work for a good day's pay. This job pays $50,704 a year. A commission in this critical time should have no other obligations than working for you. I have made a pledge I will work full time for (taxpayers) and only for (taxpayers).

I'm only the assistant. I can only carry out the decisions of the court. I want a chance to make some of those decisions and put my experience to work. I don't know it all, but I certainly know where to find the answers.

It looked like a war zone because all of the cars up and down our street were shot up.