The following letter was written and submitted by Cheryl Miele.
At last night’s Town Hall meeting, the Town Council formally adopted a new governance framework referred to as CAPE.
Town Manager Rick Keuroglian presented the structure in detail, outlining the guiding principles and standards the town intends to operate under moving forward. The presentation was thorough, visually structured, and clearly the product of significant effort and planning.
CAPE appears intended to serve as foundational groundwork for how the town operates. It is not limited to addressing specific issues; rather, it provides an all-encompassing guide for decision-making, administration, new initiatives, and ongoing governance. In that sense, it has the potential to influence every action taken under the town’s authority.
If applied as presented, CAPE can shape not only how concerns are handled, but how the town conducts its business as a whole. Frameworks like this can do a great deal of good when they move beyond presentation and into daily practice.
I am genuinely looking forward to seeing CAPE in action. When consistently upheld, it can strengthen trust, improve accountability, and benefit residents across the community.
The adoption of CAPE is now part of the public record. Many of us are hopeful to see its principles reflected clearly and consistently in the town’s decisions moving forward.
Cheryl Miele
Myrtle Landing Community Coalition Founder
About the Author
There is no such thing as a community coalition at Myrtle Landing. There is one woman who wants everyone to side with her and rise up against management.
Everything begins with one person who cares enough — and has the courage to speak up.
Community coalitions don’t materialize out of thin air. They start when someone is willing to document concerns, ask hard questions, and push for accountability.
This is not about “rising up.” It’s about residents who know we deserve safe, properly managed housing and responsible oversight. Whether people choose to speak publicly or quietly, the underlying issues still exist.
The organizational structure of this effort — whether informal or formally registered — is not determined by public commentary. That decision, if and when it’s made, will follow the appropriate legal process.
You’re free to see it however you’d like. I’ll continue speaking for those who know we deserve better and expect the appropriate authorities to meet their obligations.
p.s. you’ve no clue who is supporting my endeavors lol you know what they say about assumptions.