tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8811616037332448221.post8072318474486961574..comments2023-06-30T07:39:20.662-04:00Comments on BRISTOLTODAY.COM: Ron Messier leaving Board of FinanceSteve Collinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06316108296993240817noreply@blogger.comBlogger43125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8811616037332448221.post-29422181788847392442009-08-03T09:20:53.365-04:002009-08-03T09:20:53.365-04:006:35
I have been to Council meetings, have been t...6:35<br /><br />I have been to Council meetings, have been to BOF meetings, have been to Joint Board meetings, and have occaisionally spoke at them.<br /><br />There is NO reason why I should have to resend any letter. But it is clear that the nature of my experience indicates to me why the city is so poorly run!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8811616037332448221.post-79954577811741994142009-08-02T18:35:40.353-04:002009-08-02T18:35:40.353-04:004:14 - so resend it and ask for a response or sit ...4:14 - so resend it and ask for a response or sit and mope about it - ever think about going to a council meeting and whining or are you just a wimp who hides behind anonymous postings? I am pretty sure that I know the answer - loser.yawnnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8811616037332448221.post-63960152548155625042009-08-01T16:14:57.541-04:002009-08-01T16:14:57.541-04:00Common courtesy would assure a response, be it pho...Common courtesy would assure a response, be it phone or mail.<br /><br />Why would not my snail mail get to the mayors office, desk?<br /><br />And my letter was not sent "anonymous", but had a name and address.<br /><br />Normal and proper way to do business.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8811616037332448221.post-6666761417508640052009-08-01T11:19:18.562-04:002009-08-01T11:19:18.562-04:00typical aninymous accusation, have you ever follow...typical aninymous accusation, have you ever followed up on your suggestions to see if they were even received or is it easier to just accuse the mayor of no response? take some of the time that you waste on this blog and call his office - it's easy with these new fangled contraptions that they call telly-phones.awesome ideanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8811616037332448221.post-91145892994044937962009-08-01T10:43:41.101-04:002009-08-01T10:43:41.101-04:004:16
No matter how bad, courtesy warrants a respo...4:16<br /><br />No matter how bad, courtesy warrants a response. But that is clearly missing.<br /><br /><br />Also, any idea to save taxpayers dollars can't be all bad, from street lights to trash collection to things I notice on my street that the mayor would not likely to see.<br /><br />But a class act would make sure I got a response.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8811616037332448221.post-63061643641584869412009-08-01T10:26:12.611-04:002009-08-01T10:26:12.611-04:00good man gonegood man goneAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8811616037332448221.post-80585787960101503412009-07-31T16:16:38.994-04:002009-07-31T16:16:38.994-04:009:01 - guess that tells you how bad that your sugg...9:01 - guess that tells you how bad that your suggestions were.proofnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8811616037332448221.post-40304959871701285882009-07-30T21:01:35.821-04:002009-07-30T21:01:35.821-04:00I made suggestions, have not heard back!I made suggestions, have not heard back!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8811616037332448221.post-61365991224123758722009-07-30T17:01:58.388-04:002009-07-30T17:01:58.388-04:004:09,
...and I would sell it to you, but you def...4:09, <br /><br />...and I would sell it to you, but you definitely are ignorant in both Bristol politics AND real estate, and I'd feel guilty taking advantage of such a fool.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8811616037332448221.post-50312494560595501772009-07-30T16:09:17.600-04:002009-07-30T16:09:17.600-04:00And I might buy that "swamp land" from y...And I might buy that "swamp land" from you, if you're as ignorant about real estate as you are about Bristol politics.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8811616037332448221.post-8531771561251363292009-07-30T14:17:52.492-04:002009-07-30T14:17:52.492-04:00"No one was opposed to Ragaini - they just pr..."No one was opposed to Ragaini - they just preferred Marko"<br /><br />Yah, right...and I've got some swamp land in Florida I'd like to sell you!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8811616037332448221.post-61345369200406332862009-07-30T12:46:19.294-04:002009-07-30T12:46:19.294-04:001:29 pm:
"behind the scenes plays that made ...1:29 pm:<br /><br />"behind the scenes plays that made sure ragani did not get the endorsement"?!? Boy are you spinning what really happened way out of alignment. <br /><br />No one was opposed to Ragaini - they just preferred Marko, and an incumbent always gets re-nominated (unless, of course, the mayor has a personal vendetta against the guy for doing something unforgivable like supporting Ellen two years ago). "Bullet voting" is hardball politics. It's considered bad form and is unheard of in Bristol. It was the Ward machine who called that play, and it failed because they never had enough votes (even with the ones they stole from McCauley).Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8811616037332448221.post-2213386673969936772009-07-30T12:33:29.913-04:002009-07-30T12:33:29.913-04:00Suggestions to the Mayor? Like he will listen? I c...Suggestions to the Mayor? Like he will listen? I can't stop laughing, please stop the jokes about our fine Mayor.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8811616037332448221.post-22573249068612575362009-07-30T07:49:31.089-04:002009-07-30T07:49:31.089-04:00has anyone gotten off their duffs and sent any of ...has anyone gotten off their duffs and sent any of these suggestions to the mayor?communicationnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8811616037332448221.post-44815568248096238032009-07-30T06:39:31.787-04:002009-07-30T06:39:31.787-04:00And pray tell what is political about appointing a...And pray tell what is political about appointing a financial ananlyst of a major taxpayer, and a business manger for another major corporation, and an accoutant who has served on other boards previously?<br /><br />Sounds like good choices to me.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8811616037332448221.post-79827359978135455842009-07-29T21:41:37.981-04:002009-07-29T21:41:37.981-04:00Dear Mayor:
Please don't appoint Ellen "...Dear Mayor: <br /><br />Please don't appoint Ellen "Spend & Tax" Zoppo!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8811616037332448221.post-89032852196747169092009-07-29T20:52:23.348-04:002009-07-29T20:52:23.348-04:003:48pm - I have attended more meetings and board m...3:48pm - I have attended more meetings and board meetings then you I am sure. I can make a comment on this because I have seen them in action, or lack there of. They were pawns in Stortz political game and that is all.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8811616037332448221.post-16300797681587756682009-07-29T20:48:00.050-04:002009-07-29T20:48:00.050-04:00Ward ought to appoint Gills: he is about as qualif...Ward ought to appoint Gills: he is about as qualified as anyone else Artie will consider.<br /><br />Slippery slope anyone?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8811616037332448221.post-42937029659608801602009-07-29T18:04:01.609-04:002009-07-29T18:04:01.609-04:00A wise man knows when to exit.A wise man knows when to exit.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8811616037332448221.post-58336628541089357922009-07-29T16:51:21.306-04:002009-07-29T16:51:21.306-04:00"I am sure she is getting blamed right now fo..."I am sure she is getting blamed right now for behind the scenes"<br /><br />Ya think?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8811616037332448221.post-44494502542371861922009-07-29T16:23:49.060-04:002009-07-29T16:23:49.060-04:00The 3-4 names that come to mind that would be quic...The 3-4 names that come to mind that would be quickly and meaningfully productive would not be acceptable to Ward.<br /><br />Read between the lines: he got rid of Soucy and Messier because they did question things. The two gentlemen are just that, too classy to raise a firestorm over being removed.<br /><br />But we do need someone that will raise legitimate questions and take the time to know what is going on.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8811616037332448221.post-57017466599575147292009-07-29T16:12:54.735-04:002009-07-29T16:12:54.735-04:00We need someone who will hit the ground running.
T...We need someone who will hit the ground running.<br />The next year or two will be extremely critical and we do not have time for someone who hasn't even been to a meeting or been involved in local finance.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8811616037332448221.post-43595323625016443202009-07-29T15:48:10.251-04:002009-07-29T15:48:10.251-04:00To 10:47 - comment about seat warmers.
If you ha...To 10:47 - comment about seat warmers.<br /><br />If you had attended any budget meetings or finance board meetings - the two women you call seat warmers take active roles on the board by asking questions and expecting accountability.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8811616037332448221.post-42813617982562086982009-07-29T14:38:55.357-04:002009-07-29T14:38:55.357-04:00Thanks for your many years of service Ron.Thanks for your many years of service Ron.Tim Gamachenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8811616037332448221.post-49608890375489819512009-07-29T14:35:09.842-04:002009-07-29T14:35:09.842-04:00They are all seat warmers!
That i swhy we are hav...They are all seat warmers!<br /><br />That i swhy we are having trouble coping with the current fiscal situation.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com