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justme
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 Posted - 05/30/2009 : 08:49:11 AM
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An audience does seem to light a fire under our elected officials but why not be honest about the attendance Thursday? You weren't looking at a room full of concerned citizens, you were seeing a room full of school employees in attendance because they were told to be there!
They all show up out of fear............ They're afraid of Freddie so when he demands an audience, he gets one! If they don't pack the room, he goes on the warpath and heads roll.
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tetris
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Posted - 05/30/2009 : 09:17:23 AM
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Cruller,
I know that I'm not the only one that feels this way. The ability of the School Department to pack the audience any time that they have an issue on the City Council agenda seems suspicious; especially, in a community where it's getting harder and harder to get people to come out for any issue. Of course, there's no proof but the assumption is that that FFF "asks" a number of them to attend. It's an intimidation tactic. The council members seem afraid to even ask questions about these items when the audience is packed. Last year, the council was mocked by the principal of the Parlin School when they dared to ask a question about last year's loan; Tails will back me up on that. And if you read my comments about this week's BOA meeting, there were some questions that probably should have been asked at that meeting. Not having seen the special CC meeting, I don't know if anyone asked the questions there either. And it's an election year; no one is going to risk standing up against the School Department and risk the fury of FFF anyways.
But, in a perfect world, I agree with you. If that number of people showed up on any issue of their own free will, it would be a beautiful thing. |
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Cruller DaVille
Senior Member
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Posted - 05/30/2009 : 09:21:06 AM
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JME: You are probably right. These individuals were probably compelled to attend; however, that being said, I am equally sure that since some of the monies that were being discussed do directly affect either their livelihoods or programs their children/grandchildren are enrolled in, there just might be some legitimate interest in the topic.
Be that as it may; the arguement is valid. If people could find their way up there on a number of issues, we very well may see different results. Putting elected officials feet to the fire by being present in the chambers may make them accountable. Perhaps we would put an end to those "slam dunk" moments when items are truly not discussed properly and railroaded through.
Just my humble opinion....
"Cruller DaHville"
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Tails
Administrator
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Posted - 06/10/2009 : 2:15:40 PM
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Well……the Independent seems to back up the idea that the 947,000.00 *is* part of the FY10 BUDGET. On page three, they add it up.
I'm a firm believer that it should be included in the budget. I wonder if the Department of Revenue likes the idea of fudging numbers around.
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carlost everett
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Posted - 06/10/2009 : 8:48:37 PM
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The idea that the $947,000 didn't belong in the budget was ridiculous. Too bad Vancampen was the only one who fought for us. The rest of them were like the living dead sitting there. Yet, I guess if they moved, either them or their relatives who scored jobs for votes would have been in jeopardy.
Maybe the next sign on the Rotary should say "FOR SALE" EVERETT.... BEST OFFER
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Posted - 06/11/2009 : 10:23:47 AM
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Mayor DeMaria is driving Everett into financial ruin.
Tax bills over the next year will triple due to mismanagement.
5% increase this quarter even higher next quarter.
DeMaria is waiting to drop the triple tax rate bomb until
he sees if anyone is running against him.
Just when other cities are climbing out of their money woes Everett
will be taking major hits financially.
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Tails
Administrator
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Posted - 06/11/2009 : 12:15:40 PM
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LOL....That site is hysterical. From the site, and I have to agree:
Mayor's Budget is setting the stage for major layoffs in the coming months, layoffs that will top the layoffs he claims to have stopped a month ago. He didn't save jobs he saved his own ass with a proposed budget that exceeded Prop 2 1/2.
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charm
Senior Member
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Posted - 06/11/2009 : 1:02:15 PM
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| wait and see we will be like chelsea in another couple of months, with all these new hired people that are not budgeted for |
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justme
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Posted - 06/11/2009 : 6:53:43 PM
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Originally posted by charm
wait and see we will be like chelsea in another couple of months, with all these new hired people that are not budgeted for
I'm beginning to think that's not such a bad thing.......... At least the city would be properly run! |
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Cruller DaVille
Senior Member
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Posted - 06/13/2009 : 05:53:15 AM
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This is precisely what I've been saying. When this was previously done in the proper manner, above board, the masses went wild.
This group does everything underhanded and they get away with it. In fact, their actions are applauded by our watchdog BOA and CC (with a few exceptions) and the local media. It appears that here in our fair city, the slight of hand and dishonesty is the playing field which we accept. As long as someone is getting a piece of the pie, we're good to go.
What does that say about us? I think our priorities are a little out of wack and I agree Justme, we're heading down the slippery slop to receivership.
Just MY Humble Opinion
"Cruller DaHville"
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