In view of the recent actions of the Board of Supervisors with regard to the Kelseyville name change, it is not hard to understand why so many Americans are fed up with “government.”

Supervisor Moke Simon is quoted as saying, “I got what I wanted.” Good for him, but what about the rest of us?

The board made an end run to avoid a controversial decision and voted to get public input by putting Measure U on the ballot. The voters were loud and clear: 70% said NO to the name change. If Supervisor Green thinks 30% is a “significant number” (of yes votes) – what does he think of 70%?

We the people paid $50,000 to have that measure on the ballot. If it was just a meaningless gesture, perhaps those supervisors who had already made up their minds should foot the bill. Governing means that you listen to all the input before you make up your mind.

I am totally in favor of bringing this issue back before the board after the new supervisors are seated in January. When that happens there should be two separate decisions: should the name be changed? And if so, what should the new name be?

In south county, the Konocti Unified School District has been in existence for decades. It makes no sense for the new name of Kelseyville to be Konocti.

Carolynn Jarrett lives in Clearlake, Calif.