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Court4Fred
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 Posted - 11/16/2007 : 09:27:37 AM
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Poll Question:
George Keverian is an icon in this city; the former Speaker of the House not only delivered state and local aid during his tenure at the state house, he successfully negotiated the ATB cases in the late 90's that could have bankrupted this city. He has a school named after him and a hearing room at city hall named for him.
His ability to network on behalf of this city is immeasurable - and yet, Mayor Hanlon fired his earlier this week, ostensibly due to a "change in direction," this coming on the heels of an expletive-laced phone call after the Speaker endorsed Joseph McGonagle. A "change in direction" with only weeks left in his term?
Right. So what's really happening here?
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H1ghCh4r1ty
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Posted - 11/16/2007 : 6:38:43 PM
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Court,
Actions like this on Hanlon's part and other earlier issues during his time in office suggest his spiral into dementia. Too bad he will stay on in Community Development.
Emile Schoeffhausen
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Court4Fred
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Posted - 11/16/2007 : 9:03:55 PM
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| Dementia? I don't know about that Emile. He's revealed himself to be a petty and vindictive soul in the past....this sounds like part of his modus operandi. He may also be taking care of "business" for the next guy, who doesn't want any dirt on his hands. It's incredibly short-sighted, however, with all those ATB cases pending. |
Edited by - Court4Fred on 11/16/2007 10:41:06 PM |
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H1ghCh4r1ty
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Posted - 11/16/2007 : 9:32:40 PM
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That's why I say Hanlon is not thinking straight.
If Carlo is orchestrating this than he is showing his poor judgment. If he is not, then he should have advised Hanlon not to make any rash, vindictive decisions.
You know more about these issues, Court, but in my opinion, Appellate Tax Board cases would have been handled more effectively with George's assistance to minimize the impact to the City.
The Pup and Emile Schoeffhausen
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Court4Fred
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Posted - 11/16/2007 : 10:49:35 PM
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| Emile - Mr. Keverian's expert negotiations with the Appellate Tax Board saved this city millions of dollars and there are a number of cases currently pending. Regardless of whose hand was on the dagger - this was not a practical or forward thinking plan. Either way - it could be a sore loser and a sore winner taking aim at a man whose rolodeck is worth its weight in gold. |
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katie
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Posted - 11/16/2007 : 11:47:51 PM
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| I am new to this post, but gravely concerned that former Mayor Hanlon has been named to Carlo DeMaria's transition team. I realize Carlo is indebted to "Walking Eagle", but must be tactful in his gratitude for the votes. Carlo will hopefully use diplomacy in phasing out "The Poster Boy For Alzheimers". I am not in the mix, but read in yesterday's Advocate that the lame duck has offered to head up the refurbishing of the new stadium proposal. This simply can't happen. Is John Hanlon sincerely delusional? He couldn't manage to even pretend to administer to this city and it would be simply disastrous for him to head up such an endeavor. Hanlon, Doyle, Vetrano, and Sheehan need to fade off into the sunset. If they are capable of a transient second of lucidity, they would realize how pathetic they are. Let Nuzzo roll with the ball, he's the only one who has consistently reopens this issue. Shame on anyone who links his sons' successes with his motivation on this issue. I lived in Ward 1 and for 20 years Frank lied low and clinched the seat not doing much for the ward. However, Frank's quest for the stadium has nothing to do with his son's athleticism. He was a true gentleman while his two older sons played at Everett High. In little league baseball, however, he blew his top a few times, but never did he interfere with the coaching of his sons while at Everett High. They spoke for themselves. Leave it alone. |
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Court4Fred
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Posted - 11/17/2007 : 6:40:11 PM
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Katie, I happen to agree with you about "Walking Eagle" and his cronies. They've done enough damage, and the voters have spoken - so why should the voters be slapped in the face by keeping them on? No one is owed a "legacy," or a second chance to redeem a badly run administration.
I also think it would be a terrible mistake to allow Mayor Hanlon to assume the role that Mr. Nuzzo has worked for so long. Frank has lobbied for many years for the rehabilitation of the stadium, and it would be an enormous disservice to him and this city to allow Mayor Hanlon, who has no experience in such matters, to take over. He wasn't that great as a city clerk; as mayor, he was worse...and with no experience in community development, he will truly drive this city into the ground. Enough said - Frank Nuzzo should be managing this project. |
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Posted - 11/20/2007 : 6:32:44 PM
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Carlo did not “orchestrate” anything. Your making it sound like “ Oh poor Keverain” Please… He was asked to show up for meetings. (very important ones) and never showed. Never called. He thought he walked on water. There were many, many “personal” issues with him and lets leave it at that. Who do you think paid for his reverse 911 calls for McGonagle??? The taxpayers! The same people here screaming about overspending. So get your facts straight before you go and condemn someone!
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massdee
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Posted - 11/20/2007 : 7:52:00 PM
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| Did anyone read the letter in today's Independent from Mr Keverian? What did you think? |
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Court4Fred
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Posted - 11/20/2007 : 8:00:04 PM
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| Taylor - you have no power here. Grab your flying monkeys and fly....because your credibility certainly has. |
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EverettsPride
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Posted - 11/20/2007 : 8:17:08 PM
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I think Taylor has a point.
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Citizen Kane
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Posted - 11/20/2007 : 8:34:13 PM
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Taylor, what evidence do you have that Mr. Keverian used reverse 911 to make calls for McGonagle. Those calls would have to go through and be authorized by the police department, wouldn't they? Are you saying the Police Department authorized Mr. Keverian to use the reverse 911 system to make political phone calls? Honest to God, let go of your foolish fantasies and lies. Your comments are not credible.
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Court4Fred
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Posted - 11/20/2007 : 9:57:39 PM
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You know what, Sally? George Keverian did a lot for this city. Apart from the fact that he consistently delivered on state local aid while he was Speaker, there are people who owe their very jobs to him. He never turned anyone away; he always helped out. He even arranged for state services for disabled people. Then, while city assessor, negotiated DOWN 15 APPELLATE TAX BOARD CASES, that could have cost this city $40 MILLION DOLLARS - which would have bankrupted us. That's right - bankrupted. He very creatively wrapped the judgement about a 10 year step TIF agreement, which essentially cost us pennies on the dollar.
And you think his treatment was appropriate because he dared exercise his constitutional rights to free speech? I've got news for you - the people who did this aren't even fit to polish George Keverian's shoes. |
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Posted - 11/20/2007 : 10:37:36 PM
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Just an FYI.
Reverse 911 calls come from the Police Dept. but also City Hall.
Phone records were brought to the Mayor’s attention.
Blast me all you want because you don’t like what I say. Well, it’s truth and if you don’t like the truth, than shame on you but double shame on Freddy because she knows the tax payers paid for it.
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Citizen Kane
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Posted - 11/20/2007 : 11:00:44 PM
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Taylor, I'm not even sure why I'm bothering to continue this argument with you, but are you trying to say that ANYONE at City Hall can access the Reverse 911 program, without approval of either the Police Chief or the Mayor, and just send out whatever messages they feel like it? Please . . . . you're always blathering about the truth, and you very rarely speak it.
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tetris
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Posted - 11/21/2007 : 12:31:01 AM
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Massdee,
Before I attempt to address your question about Mr. Keverian's letter, I have to state the following. In an effort to show support for the incoming administration, I have not been posting much lately. I feel that the during this transition period, it is tougher than normal to determine where the truth lies on some issues. To me, the Keverian issue falls into this category. I have the utmost respect for the man and it is a shame that things went down the way that they did. If this had to happen, it surely could have been handled in a more professional manner.
With that said, the impression that I got from Mr. Keverian's letter was that it seemed that he thought that he was going remain the head of the assessor's department for as long as he wanted to be there. This may have been possible but once he publicly took a side in the election, he had to realize that he was potentially putting his job into jeopardy if his candidate did not win the election. I believe that it would have been the incoming administration's right to replace Mr. Keverian as department head but I also would hope that they would have considered some way not to lose all of the knowledge and experience that Mr. Keverian possesses. One way to do this and also to show that the incoming administration is committed to uniting the city would have been to offer Mr. Keverian one of the positions on the Board of Assessors instead of his current position. Mr. Keverian may not have accepted this further demotion but it might have been a better way to attempt to address the issue. |
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The Firing of George Keverian
