tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8811616037332448221.post5672527450750738731..comments2023-06-30T07:39:20.662-04:00Comments on BRISTOLTODAY.COM: Out with the old, in with the newSteve Collinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06316108296993240817noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8811616037332448221.post-14257957537118028512009-01-03T21:11:00.000-05:002009-01-03T21:11:00.000-05:00City Taxpayers have also put money into the pensio...City Taxpayers have also put money into the pension fund over the years and if the pension fund was ever to dry up it would be the taxpayers on the hook to pay the benefits not the union. I would say taxpayers should have a Big say on how those liabilities are to be paid. City workers work for the taxpayers, not the other way around. Check out this article from WSJ about a town in California that over promised to its works and now is bankrupt. <BR/><BR/>http://online.wsj.com/article/SB122540831980086085.html?mod=residential_real_estateAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8811616037332448221.post-63108317705267023312009-01-03T17:48:00.000-05:002009-01-03T17:48:00.000-05:00Please, don't start with Zoppo again, then all we'...Please, don't start with Zoppo again, then all we'll hear about is the Federal Hill again. Oh yeah, lets take another $60,000.00 vote that the tax payers paid for to vote on the Federal Hill. Zoppo is done in Bristol!!!!!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8811616037332448221.post-43813773848510725072009-01-03T17:40:00.000-05:002009-01-03T17:40:00.000-05:00Its sounds like Mr. Barnes has already made up his...Its sounds like Mr. Barnes has already made up his mind about using the pension funds. I guess all we need is 3 more non-union members to say yes and it's a done deal. Gee, funny that union members put money into the pension, but have no say in how it's used or even if they can get a better pension out of it. It appears the city holds all the cards. Instead of union employees getting better pensions from the money they put in their pension ever week, the tax payers get a break with that money. That's pretty ironic.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8811616037332448221.post-92208725154643253582009-01-01T19:14:00.000-05:002009-01-01T19:14:00.000-05:00Where is Mocabee?Where is Mocabee?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8811616037332448221.post-65301998048670092782008-12-31T07:30:00.000-05:002008-12-31T07:30:00.000-05:00moccabee never had an idea of his own.moccabee never had an idea of his own.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8811616037332448221.post-21469846150183829652008-12-29T20:40:00.000-05:002008-12-29T20:40:00.000-05:00Nah, it was Mocabees ideaNah, it was Mocabees ideaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8811616037332448221.post-92223432859151312542008-12-29T19:34:00.000-05:002008-12-29T19:34:00.000-05:00December 28, 2008 2:48 PM:I don't believe this was...December 28, 2008 2:48 PM:<BR/><BR/>I don't believe this was Johnson's idea. I believe it is Whit Betts' idea. <BR/><BR/>Go Whit-twit, go whit-twit, go whit-twit GOAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8811616037332448221.post-16175105345916964072008-12-29T13:03:00.000-05:002008-12-29T13:03:00.000-05:00Dear IM A,Please spare us your wishful forcasts. Y...Dear IM A,<BR/><BR/>Please spare us your wishful forcasts. You're probably the same boob who predicted Zoppo and then Johnson would beat the pants off Ward last time. You really shouldn't believe everything your crazy 8-ball says....Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8811616037332448221.post-90179430896862698532008-12-29T11:30:00.000-05:002008-12-29T11:30:00.000-05:00Ward would and will have a difficult time beating,...Ward would and will have a difficult time beating, let alone destroying, anybody.<BR/><BR/>Betcha Zoppo would beat him this time.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8811616037332448221.post-60772817508777270932008-12-28T14:48:00.000-05:002008-12-28T14:48:00.000-05:00You guys don't understand. It was all Johnsons ide...You guys don't understand. It was all Johnsons idea to start with.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8811616037332448221.post-64350031916243157022008-12-28T13:41:00.000-05:002008-12-28T13:41:00.000-05:00Daddy Warbucks:You must be kidding. Ward would des...Daddy Warbucks:<BR/><BR/>You must be kidding. Ward would destroy him. Just ask Twit Butts what happened to him.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8811616037332448221.post-46129779144978571772008-12-28T10:59:00.000-05:002008-12-28T10:59:00.000-05:00Barnes for MayorBarnes for MayorAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8811616037332448221.post-19046314078104828492008-12-27T20:13:00.000-05:002008-12-27T20:13:00.000-05:00hey, December 26, 2008 9:18pm (or should I say K...hey, December 26, 2008 9:18pm (or should I say Ken Cockayne himself?)<BR/> <BR/>In my book, the less comments from Ken Cockayne the better.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8811616037332448221.post-70296244035085809182008-12-27T17:55:00.000-05:002008-12-27T17:55:00.000-05:00ever think how refreshing that it is when one pers...ever think how refreshing that it is when one person is open-minded enough to encourage the input of those who might be able to offer more expertise rather than dwelling on their own ego? Thank you mayor ward.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8811616037332448221.post-23282646960739665942008-12-27T17:46:00.000-05:002008-12-27T17:46:00.000-05:00Is "next year" responding to "stupid is..." or the...Is "next year" responding to "stupid is..." or the person at 9:40? I guess it might show aptitude and it would add integrity if "next year" could follow the posts, the conversation and if he/she is in opposition, had a shred of common sense (which it appears he/she ("stupid...")does not. <BR/><BR/>Cockayne was correct. And who ever is advising/controlling/leading <BR/>TJ is correct as well. And Ward is correct now also. This is an example of good government. Congratulations to the three aforementioned players.Concerned Constructive Conservativehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13369681105636203099noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8811616037332448221.post-92149228795012041552008-12-27T15:35:00.000-05:002008-12-27T15:35:00.000-05:00I think its good that the mayor corrected this com...I think its good that the mayor corrected this committee but it does make me wonder who the heck is advising him.....someone should have been able to advise him beforehand that a committee with that many people on it is going to be doomed to failure.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8811616037332448221.post-6030471905635420192008-12-27T08:19:00.000-05:002008-12-27T08:19:00.000-05:009:40PM - it is so rare, but so refreshing to see o...9:40PM - it is so rare, but so refreshing to see open-minded, logical, rational, compassionate and considerate presentations of thoughts and ideas to this forum - it is quite evident that you have failed in your attempt to reach that pinnacle also - keep trying though, a new year is almost upon us and you'll have 365 more of fresh, new days to stab at accomplishing something/anything.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8811616037332448221.post-88637645002423138562008-12-26T21:40:00.000-05:002008-12-26T21:40:00.000-05:00Why would he take the bait? He knows that he was ...Why would he take the bait? He knows that he was wrong with the first committee and Cockayne was right to call him out on it. If you read this article and don't know about what happened with him and Cockayne you would think that he was just acting with due dilligence - not! He knows he was wrong and TJ called him on it too, just in a more diplomatic way - yes Cokayne can learn something from that too - but he was also obviously correct in his belief. This GASB 45 issue w/ transferring funds is a no brainer and hoepfully the committee will see it this way too.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8811616037332448221.post-28497369273979341042008-12-26T21:29:00.000-05:002008-12-26T21:29:00.000-05:00I couldn't reach Ken in time today -- my fault, no...I couldn't reach Ken in time today -- my fault, not his -- but will ask him for his thoughts next week. I will say, though, that TJ Barnes said Cockayne deserves credit for raising this entire GASB 45 issue and keeping it on the front burner.<BR/>Those who want to see what Ken had to say about the first incarnation of this committee can search for "GASB 45" on this blog and you'll find the relevant pieces.<BR/>I asked Ward if Cockayne would be on the new committee. He laughed and answered that no city councilors would serve on it. Then he added that he wasn't going to take my bait. Oh, well. I tried.Steve Collinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06316108296993240817noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8811616037332448221.post-40130169854321088462008-12-26T21:24:00.000-05:002008-12-26T21:24:00.000-05:00Way to step up and admit your mistake Artie. Now ...Way to step up and admit your mistake Artie. Now we can move forward and have faith that the right decision will be made. The last committee was over represented with union leadership. There was a definite conflict of interest for more than half the committee. This was necessary. Good job correcting this problem b/f it was too late.<BR/><BR/>Thank god for Art Ward.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8811616037332448221.post-53086297630563086082008-12-26T21:18:00.000-05:002008-12-26T21:18:00.000-05:00Why no comment from Cockayne? He is the one who c...Why no comment from Cockayne? He is the one who called this committee what it really was - a sham. Sounds to me that the committee was illegal anyway. The beneficiaries can not be on the committee b/c of the conflict of interest. Now it will be smaller with the trustees and the conflict of interest is removed. <BR/><BR/>Thank you Ken Cockayne!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com