We are a 4-square-mile town, and we had a lot of these zoning districts that were similar. Upon looking at these ordinances, it was determined that frankly, many of them could be merged without having a significant impact in the real world scenario.

They decided to look for a location that would be more conducive for a site. They were just going to lease the space but would have to make several improvements to the interior. Due to the cost involved, they wanted to look elsewhere, where they would not have to make as many alterations.

We [the Department of Community Development and the Department of Public Works] have been moving towards [unity] over the last several years. We're trying to make working together as a team as seamless as possible.

The existing buildings will not be forced to change ? those that don't meet new requirements will be listed as legally non-conforming.

I'm not trying to take anything away from film acting, because it's also really hard, and I worship the people who are great at it. But to actually have to go out on stage night after night and do it with your audience right there is so wild and scary and exciting and fun and all the things that I remember loving about it.

We've seen filibusters of bills and nominations that ultimately passed with 90 or more votes. Why filibuster something that has that kind of support? Just to slow down the process and keep the Senate from working.