Meeting in Belle

A town hall meeting took place in Belle, WV tonight to discuss the appointment of Kim Holmes as the new mayor. The people came out to hear the discussion of what would be changed among this small town but instead it turned into a dramatic scene involving the people of the town and the council members. Truths were heard as the people backed up Kim Holmes in her decision of whether or not she wanted to become mayor or not. Several audience members told her they loved and cared about her but they just didn't feel it was her time to be mayor. Holmes actually took the stand and told the people she was in no condition to become the mayor of Belle. As much as she cares about the town and the residents, she felt that she already had enough trouble on her hands and didn't want to dedicate herself to something she wouldn't be able to fully commit to. The people also brought up the fact that there should be an elections involving the residents of the town, it shouldn't just be decided by the committee. Some of the town's people said they didn't even know the woman and felt it was their right to decided if they wanted her as the new mayor. Kathy Yates spoke out for the people of the committee as she apparently always does and residents feel that she needs more support as well. Tears were shed by one of the elder male council members as he spoke of how he personally feels about the town and that is time for a change. This was a rare moment that really touched the citizens of Belle. In the end, the council decided 4-1 to appoint Kim Holmes as the new mayor.