tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8811616037332448221.post3925823486182785997..comments2023-06-30T07:39:20.662-04:00Comments on BRISTOLTODAY.COM: Cockayne: Freeze property taxesSteve Collinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06316108296993240817noreply@blogger.comBlogger81125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8811616037332448221.post-84771289535996522712008-05-13T12:59:00.000-04:002008-05-13T12:59:00.000-04:00I don't see Klocko providing any meaningful inform...I don't see Klocko providing any meaningful information.<BR/><BR/>How are we supposed to get the facts?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8811616037332448221.post-86416508950131454662008-05-10T07:56:00.000-04:002008-05-10T07:56:00.000-04:00Why didn't Cockayne start the cost cutting last No...Why didn't Cockayne start the cost cutting last November? The Council was given a heads: why wasn't anything done then?<BR/><BR/>Of course, it wouldn't have made headlines, but surely Cockayne isn't looking for headlines, is he?<BR/><BR/>Or isn't he!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8811616037332448221.post-6772798448261121842008-05-08T15:12:00.000-04:002008-05-08T15:12:00.000-04:00Well, then Cockayne was right. Ward, McCauley and ...Well, then Cockayne was right. Ward, McCauley and Nicastro should not be voting on this stuff, its a conflict of interest when their spouse or themself are in the union and can benefit from an increase. Of course they would vote yes...That's part of the problem right there....Doesn't anyone see thats a problem. Cockayne was right to go to the ethnic's board. City employee's making city decisions is definitely a conflict of interest.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8811616037332448221.post-37773053266661481982008-05-08T14:47:00.000-04:002008-05-08T14:47:00.000-04:00Most city employees pay into their health coverage...Most city employees pay into their health coverage and if Ward does his job, all will when he is finished negotiating current contracts.<BR/><BR/>The union workers did pay into the pension fund (some still do), but it is illogical to keep putting money in when is aoverfunded.<BR/><BR/>Your ELECTED OFFICIALS are the ones that will approve an increase in teh pension, NOT the workers.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8811616037332448221.post-20715502832502223212008-05-08T13:05:00.000-04:002008-05-08T13:05:00.000-04:00The union needs to go!!!! They are costing our cit...The union needs to go!!!! They are costing our city too much money. 100% paid health insurance, pension, and cost of living increase of pension. Thats insane.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8811616037332448221.post-16859740634826632982008-05-08T12:52:00.000-04:002008-05-08T12:52:00.000-04:00I am a taxpayer and I am all for Ken. Its about ti...I am a taxpayer and I am all for Ken. Its about time we have someone in office trying to help the taxpayers. If my taxes can be lowered or not have them raise, then I'm for it. Thanks Ken for working for the people. We need you.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8811616037332448221.post-14092673298577079472008-05-08T08:50:00.000-04:002008-05-08T08:50:00.000-04:00Ken's trying to help the taxpayers??? Ken doesn't ...Ken's trying to help the taxpayers??? Ken doesn't even know which end is up never mind have a clue about what's good for Bristol. Maybe a little more time listening and learning, and a lot less time grandstanding would do him some good.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8811616037332448221.post-3856274689280387712008-05-07T19:07:00.000-04:002008-05-07T19:07:00.000-04:00Kenny is working for Kenny! PERIOD!Kenny is working for Kenny! PERIOD!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8811616037332448221.post-41294680007905334512008-05-07T14:50:00.000-04:002008-05-07T14:50:00.000-04:00I hear alot of people whining about Ken trying to ...I hear alot of people whining about Ken trying to stop our taxes from raising, but if and when they do, I'm sure the ones whining right now will all be the ones whining when your taxes go up when someone like Ken was trying to help the taxpayers. At least he is trying to do something about it. GO KEN !!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8811616037332448221.post-77099332625847653922008-05-07T14:05:00.000-04:002008-05-07T14:05:00.000-04:00Well 12:44 - that makes one!Well 12:44 - that makes one!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8811616037332448221.post-88480589786465911472008-05-07T12:44:00.000-04:002008-05-07T12:44:00.000-04:00Its great to have someone like Ken Cockayne workin...Its great to have someone like Ken Cockayne working for the people of Bristol. He has my vote next term.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8811616037332448221.post-24275376852695454362008-05-07T10:22:00.000-04:002008-05-07T10:22:00.000-04:00"Ridin that train"...Right off the tracks if Kenny..."Ridin that train"...<BR/><BR/>Right off the tracks if Kenny is the engineer...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8811616037332448221.post-9327116804362329812008-05-07T07:31:00.000-04:002008-05-07T07:31:00.000-04:00Cockayne did not initiate the COO?Town Manager iss...Cockayne did not initiate the COO?Town Manager issue, nor did he initiate the GASB issue.Both were being discussed before he ran, and I do not recall him mentioning GASB during his campaign.<BR/><BR/>In either case, he has not brought about either resolution.<BR/><BR/>I will be interetsted to see how he fares with any referendum.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8811616037332448221.post-2393690373363977372008-05-06T20:26:00.000-04:002008-05-06T20:26:00.000-04:00Forcing the GASB 45 issue and supporting a COO and...Forcing the GASB 45 issue and supporting a COO and petitioning for a referendum for the COO if necessary are two pretty concrete examples of actions. Some may not agree with the COO, but he clearly believes it will save us tax money in the long haul, and the GASB 45 issue seems pretty clear also.<BR/><BR/>Calling out councilmen who have a conflict of interest in regards to these issues will keep them honest too. He has taken more action in his first 6 months then the entire council put together. He is out front talking to the people and advocating for them. No one else is.<BR/><BR/>Riding that train....Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8811616037332448221.post-83354505115227597362008-05-06T19:39:00.000-04:002008-05-06T19:39:00.000-04:0010:51NO ACTION by Cockayne means that the others p...10:51<BR/><BR/>NO ACTION by Cockayne means that the others prevail and taxes do go up.<BR/>Ken can moan, complain, blame others, but so far he has not come up with one suggestion to improve the situation.<BR/><BR/>Not the role that a "leader" should be playing.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8811616037332448221.post-32973891069435310402008-05-06T15:05:00.000-04:002008-05-06T15:05:00.000-04:00May 6, 2008 10:26 AM``````````````` Hey collin .....May 6, 2008 10:26 AM<BR/>```````````````<BR/><BR/> Hey collin ...... It can be difficult to NOT get personal when you observe the illegal actions occuring all around the city @ the hands of the leadership of Bristol . <BR/><BR/> The anonymous feature of the site allows a place to vent w/o recriminations from those that merely need one phone call to have your home removed w/o public notice or court action .<BR/><BR/> When political actions have such a detremental effect on personal lives it can be extremely difficult to seperate them .<BR/><BR/> My guess is that as long as the political element skirts the law and continues it's attack on the taxpayers of Bristol you can expect to see the personal attacks continue .<BR/><BR/> Who knows ...... having this site available to vent anonymously may actually extend the lives of the criminals in charge .Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8811616037332448221.post-64160364155152479222008-05-06T10:26:00.000-04:002008-05-06T10:26:00.000-04:00(I'm probably going to get ripped for this, but he...(I'm probably going to get ripped for this, but here goes...)<BR/><BR/>I can understand having issue with the way city officials form policy and make decisions on things such as taxes, zoning, blight issues, and the like. I can certainly understand being upset about these decisions, being angry at the way some of the decisions are made.<BR/><BR/>However, I really don't understand the nasty personal attacks that are directed at city officials on this board. Yes, they're public figures, but they are also people's fathers, sons, daughters, etc. The anonymous personal attacks that pop up under many of these posts go too far. <BR/><BR/>Can't we seperate the political problems from personal issues?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8811616037332448221.post-11362381457465182762008-05-06T09:50:00.000-04:002008-05-06T09:50:00.000-04:00"Go Cockayne, Go Cockayne, GO"...and don't come ba..."Go Cockayne, Go Cockayne, GO"...and don't come back.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8811616037332448221.post-38738134505110660772008-05-05T22:51:00.000-04:002008-05-05T22:51:00.000-04:00May 5, 2008 4:20 PM:First of all you're wrong. But...May 5, 2008 4:20 PM:<BR/><BR/>First of all you're wrong. <BR/><BR/>But "no action" in regards to reckless spending resulting in higher taxes is a good thing.<BR/><BR/>Go Cockyane, Go Cockayne, Go Cockayne GO!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8811616037332448221.post-9182023294249250212008-05-05T16:20:00.000-04:002008-05-05T16:20:00.000-04:00Ken is a NATO type person....No Action, Talk Only....Ken is a NATO type person....<BR/>No Action, Talk Only.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8811616037332448221.post-91584395688870250052008-05-05T08:20:00.000-04:002008-05-05T08:20:00.000-04:00"GOOD JOB KEN, I WILL VOTE FOR YOU NEXT TIME."...o..."GOOD JOB KEN, I WILL VOTE FOR YOU NEXT TIME."<BR/><BR/>...of course you will mom!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8811616037332448221.post-59291164948790986462008-05-05T06:36:00.000-04:002008-05-05T06:36:00.000-04:00excuse me I mean mediocrity.excuse me I mean mediocrity.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8811616037332448221.post-4576267187803101362008-05-04T22:30:00.000-04:002008-05-04T22:30:00.000-04:00Klocko: only you rich b______s and the welfare mom...Klocko: only you rich b______s and the welfare moms get HBO.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8811616037332448221.post-57026587242120372842008-05-04T21:50:00.000-04:002008-05-04T21:50:00.000-04:00Hey Steve...had a moment before the fight...tough ...Hey Steve...had a moment before the fight...tough but entertaining blog crowd. Between GASB,the budget, pensions, unions, administration comments, department heads on the choping block, and on and on, many interesting points of view to keep you busy for some time. Oh...a different boxing match has started De La Hoya v. Forbes on HBO...see ya. All you bloggers...fight on!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8811616037332448221.post-29217800027084524012008-05-04T21:45:00.000-04:002008-05-04T21:45:00.000-04:00May 4, 2008 9:35 PM:Of course you undersatnd that ...May 4, 2008 9:35 PM:<BR/><BR/>Of course you undersatnd that he's much smarter than you. <BR/>LOL<BR/><BR/>"What a pompous ass!"<BR/><BR/>Or just plain nuts.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com