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joehick
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 Posted - 01/22/2006 : 8:22:03 PM
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I can't understand...
I have been monitoring this blog and others and can't see any conversation or reaction re: Charter Review. What gives??
Is it that people don't really care?
Is it people don't understand,
What's Up???
I can see and hear people want change, this is an opportunity for change, and there is no reaction. What's up ????
Joe Hickey
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H1ghCh4r1ty
Advanced Member
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Posted - 01/22/2006 : 8:40:51 PM
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It would be wonderful....
but really Joe, how many of our illustrious politicians will actually vote themselves out of a job?
They are too focused on handicapped parking spaces and acting like idiots.
Present company excluded, of course.
There a very few like yourself in council, most are selfserving dicks with their own agenda.
They will not vote for this initiative and it wil be business as usual.
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lizbeth
Senior Member
184 Posts |
Posted - 01/22/2006 : 10:50:53 PM
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Part of the problem is that it hasn't been made clear enough that this is about complete charter review, not just whether or not we should still have a bicameral form of government.
And no offense, Joe, but you and Matewsky getting into a shouting match on the floor of the Counci and Billy Cardello blustering and unable to hold control of the meeting does little to instill confidence in the viewing public that anything can be debated and discussed in a way that would benefit the city. I'm glad you've taken the lead on the issue, but there needs to be some degree of professionalism, and I felt it was somewhat lacking in what I saw at the meeting, at least during Matewsky's rant and your response to it.
I'm all for charter review and charter change . . . but Peter was at this for years. Why is it that the signatures can't be gathered and the initiative put on the ballot? |
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louie
Senior Member
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Posted - 01/23/2006 : 07:47:26 AM
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| no one in the city wants this Mr. Hickey, know why?? take away the medical and then you will see charter reform |
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lizbeth
Senior Member
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Posted - 01/23/2006 : 08:20:56 AM
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You can't take away the medical, louie. It's mandated by the state and has nothing to do with the charter. Once the city accepted the state statute, there's nothing we can do about it.
A lot of people want charter reform . . . our charter hasn't been reviewed in over 100 years. It's time for this to happen. I just don't understand why the signatures can't be gathered. How many signatures are needed? |
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EverettsPride
Advanced Member
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 Posted - 01/23/2006 : 09:02:30 AM
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People in this city will not stand up because they fear how others will react. It is sad really and after the Globe article yesterday we should be doing as much as we can to save this city some money. Getting rid of our system of Government would help. Matewsky and Hickey should not be said in the same sentence. Mr. Hickey has class and Mr. Matewsky is an ass. Mr. Hickey I am glad to see yourself and Councillor Mc Kinnon speaking up. I understand your passion on certain subjects. Keep up the good work.
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lizbeth
Senior Member
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Posted - 01/23/2006 : 09:25:56 AM
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I agree with you, Sally, that Matewsky is way out of Hickey's league, which is why I think engaging in a shouting match with Matewsky is beneath Joe's dignity. The chairman had absolutely no control over that episode and should have called Matewsky out of order. Bang the gavel and shut him up. That's the only way to deal with him. He shouldn't be allowed to use the council floor to stamp his feet like a spoiled child because his feelings are hurt because someone called him exactly what he is -- an opportunist.
I have great admiration for Hickey for taking on a cause that has been so unpopular with some of his fellow council members. I hope he can see it through to a satisfactory conclusion, but he's going to have to deal with the likes of Matewsky and others who are going to throw up roadblocks at every turn -- which is why efforts might be better put towards getting the signatures and taking it out of the hands of the Common Council, many of whom are only interested in protecting themselves. |
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sunshyne
Member
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Posted - 01/23/2006 : 10:30:30 AM
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| Unfortunately no one will ever call Matewsky out of order. For some foolish reason, they are afraid of him - he's got a nasty disposition when crossed, and doesn't hesitate to call someone out - knowing full well that if anyone discusses his "outside" interests in council chambers he will sue them for lible. Thanks to his Attorney for that - he told him he would sue for just about anything that doesn't make him look like a grand old politician - someone should come along and kick him where it hurts, his wallet, and beat him in an election, but the only dirt people can dig up on him is grounds for a lawsuit by him - unfortunately, all rumor and speculation - not fact (right? I've got facts, just no one to tell them to) |
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H1ghCh4r1ty
Advanced Member
967 Posts |
Posted - 01/23/2006 : 10:20:59 PM
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His attorney?
Does his attorney really think this is worthwhile?
Probably Farese
Emile Schoeffhausen |
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sunshyne
Member
20 Posts |
Posted - 01/23/2006 : 10:55:56 PM
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| You got it |
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Court4Fred
Advanced Member
1201 Posts |
Posted - 01/24/2006 : 07:25:21 AM
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| Mr. Hickey: What you heard and saw was a collective yawn, because we've seen it all before. I think you need to take your case to the people and stop trying to get the Common Council to help you and Mr. Napolitano take a short cut. The Council isn't interested, and despite the fact that it's been tried over and over again - the effort still comes up short. They're not going to change. Take it to the people, and get the signatures. Work around people who tend to be obstructionists. |
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H1ghCh4r1ty
Advanced Member
967 Posts |
Posted - 01/24/2006 : 8:53:11 PM
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Where is joehick? He hasn't been here since the first post.
Strange he hasn't responded.
The Pup and I are concerned.
Emile Schoeffhausen |
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Court4Fred
Advanced Member
1201 Posts |
Posted - 01/24/2006 : 9:35:51 PM
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| Perhaps Joe didn't like what he heard...or he's been busy at the restaurant? I hope they go forward with Charter reform. We need it now more than ever. |
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H1ghCh4r1ty
Advanced Member
967 Posts |
Posted - 01/24/2006 : 10:57:04 PM
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Something's fishy here..
It's his topic and he hasn't been here for two days?
I agree that charter reform is important....I just don't see it happening in Everett.
Emile Schoeffhausen |
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Court4Fred
Advanced Member
1201 Posts |
Posted - 01/25/2006 : 07:37:58 AM
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| Right you are, Emile, because as I have discovered, most politicians are allergic to work, and real Charter Reform is work. |
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joehick
Member
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Posted - 01/25/2006 : 08:42:21 AM
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Did you miss me?
First of all, I am not affraid of work and probably not like most. Come down and talk with me anytime. The signatures will be done, that I promise. The charter review piece will be in front of the council again Monday night, the Aldermen voted on it at their meeting and refered it to us.
I really do believe that people care in this city.
Do you realize that if Charter Review was passed Monday Night,nothing would happen until 2011!!!!
Joe Hick |
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