I listened for nearly an hour before speaking.

I asked for a breakdown of the project’s timing and whether delaying it would create greater expense later.

The operations team had a practical phased plan that no one had circulated with the meeting packet.

“Then we should examine that plan before voting,” I said.

An older board member named Walter folded his arms.

“Eleanor used to know these buildings from the ground up.

You’ll forgive us if we wonder whether you do.”