I spoke on two items last Tuesday. The council is corrupt, so they ignore the residents wishes in favor of cash. I just usually have a different perspective. For example on one item the neighbors didn't want the project which was being placed in their neighborhood. So they spoke on it from the perspective of a neighbor, where as I went at it from the perspective of state law. Which with the circumstances I presented I don't see how they can get state licensing.
So I bring a different perspective, that most of the public doesn't know exist. In other words if you make me do research...you better be prepared. :)
Does that help?