Do you have an ink pen, pencil or crayola and a scratch piece of paper handy?
No, you say? Will wait!
Ok, folks...
Now write this down and do the math.
Police, Fire and Communications
bailout - $2,000,000.00
City Annexation - Fire District
repayment back to the County - $2,000,000.00
Healthcare for city employees, we would
pay $500.00 per single employee and
$1,000.00 for a family plan = $ ?
1% Longevity paid to Police and Fire = $ ?
$70,000 to One Southern
Indiana - $70,000 out of EDIT
$150,000 to TG Missouri - $150,000 out of EDIT
Did we forget anything?
"In the August 26, 2010 Evening News and Tribune. City Attorney Shane Gibson and City Controller Kay Garry presented summaries of the financial balances in the three reserve accounts being considered - EDIT, rainy day and riverboat-which equate to about $4.4 million in unemcubered funds for the rest of the year."
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Healthcare:
"Gibson said that included in the budget projections is a stipend to be paid by the city to employees that take the HSA option. A single-buyer would get $500 deposited into itheir HSA account, and a worker on the family plan would get $1,000 only in 2011 under the administration proposal."
Do the math...folks!
Where is all this money going to come from?
Freedom Of Speech would like to say:
How do you feel about England using YOUR tax dollars to pay city employees healthcare, when most of you can't afford your own healthcare?
Wednesday, September 15, 2010
Tuesday, September 14, 2010
ACTIONS SPEAK LOUDER THAN WORDS...
A message to Roger Baylor:
Since you seem to have so much time on your hands, why don't you come out from behind your keyboard and get Southern Indiana (New Albany) to line up on the bridges with signs and protest the toll.
It's really not that hard Mr. Baylor, if you are as strong in your convictions to stop this toll.
It's a lot easier to sit behind a keyboard instead of standing up to fight (an issue) for which you believe in!
Sometimes Roger, you just have to offer more than LIP service.
Take the advice of a group who stood in four inches of snow, (several times) and fought for Property Tax Caps, along with many others who stood for what they believed in.
"The squeaky wheel gets the grease and the loudest complaints get the most attention."
Look it up in the urban dictionary: It means that if you bitch longer and loud enough, you eventually get your way.
Btw, Freedom Of Speech supports "NO" toll fees.
Footnote: Leaders lead, followers follow and actions speak louder than words.
Since you seem to have so much time on your hands, why don't you come out from behind your keyboard and get Southern Indiana (New Albany) to line up on the bridges with signs and protest the toll.
It's really not that hard Mr. Baylor, if you are as strong in your convictions to stop this toll.
It's a lot easier to sit behind a keyboard instead of standing up to fight (an issue) for which you believe in!
Sometimes Roger, you just have to offer more than LIP service.
Take the advice of a group who stood in four inches of snow, (several times) and fought for Property Tax Caps, along with many others who stood for what they believed in.
"The squeaky wheel gets the grease and the loudest complaints get the most attention."
Look it up in the urban dictionary: It means that if you bitch longer and loud enough, you eventually get your way.
Btw, Freedom Of Speech supports "NO" toll fees.
Footnote: Leaders lead, followers follow and actions speak louder than words.
Sunday, September 12, 2010
WHO'S UN-AMERICAN? TODAY WE MARCH ON WASHINGTON...
In our current political environment it's ok for liberals to protest about an issue in which they disagree while launching sortie after sortie of untruth's.
But, let conservatives [like us] try to express a well thought out opinion based on facts, and he or she is labeled un-American or a political terrorist.
Damn you...Representative Baron Hill!
We're happy to finally meet and see not only conservatives, but average Americans, stand up and speak their minds. Clearly, these town hall meeting and the 1stMarch on Washington showed that the average American is concerned about the socialistic direction in which the Obama administration is trying to take the country.
Regardless of what the left wishes for you to believe, this IS "Democracy in Action."
These people ARE the MOST American because they care about how American will look in 5, 10, or 20 years, and they are willing to speak up about it.
We understand that Obama's vision of "hope and change" will ultimately result in "ropes and chains" for America as our freedoms continue to erode.
Look at our city, what did England's campaign of "change" get us?
Nothing but the same ole Tax & Spend and Campaign Promise paybacks!
This is the late 80's an 90's all over again!
Wake up New Albany and America, our city and country is in big trouble!
Remember when Pelosi loved it when the anti-war demonstrators appeared at one of her speeches. So much in fact, that she paraded them up front and had them stand in front of the podium while she finished her speech.
Now, because WE disagree with her and her liberal colleagues like [Baron Hill] we are branded as un-American, nazis, political terrorist, brown shirts, and mouth pieces for the RNC.
Do you want to know what is un-American?
* $787 billion Stimulus Bill
* Tarps
* Golden parachute
* $8 billion IN earmark funding
* Auto, Bank, and Insurance bailouts
* Wall Street
* Bailout of Fannie and Freddie
* Healthcare Bill
* ACORN
* 34 Czars
That is what is un-American!
A word for President Obama, Nancy Pelosi, Harry Reid, Barbara "Senator" Boxer, Baron Hill, Doug England and the rest.
Our anger is real, and we don't need the RNC or any other organization telling us what to say or think.
We are Americans, and we know how to speak for ourselves.
Moreover, we know how to correct problems at the ballot box when our so called representatives and elected officials fail to hear us.
"A Proud Group of "American" Political Terrorist!"
God Bless America...
But, let conservatives [like us] try to express a well thought out opinion based on facts, and he or she is labeled un-American or a political terrorist.
Damn you...Representative Baron Hill!
We're happy to finally meet and see not only conservatives, but average Americans, stand up and speak their minds. Clearly, these town hall meeting and the 1stMarch on Washington showed that the average American is concerned about the socialistic direction in which the Obama administration is trying to take the country.
Regardless of what the left wishes for you to believe, this IS "Democracy in Action."
These people ARE the MOST American because they care about how American will look in 5, 10, or 20 years, and they are willing to speak up about it.
We understand that Obama's vision of "hope and change" will ultimately result in "ropes and chains" for America as our freedoms continue to erode.
Look at our city, what did England's campaign of "change" get us?
Nothing but the same ole Tax & Spend and Campaign Promise paybacks!
This is the late 80's an 90's all over again!
Wake up New Albany and America, our city and country is in big trouble!
Remember when Pelosi loved it when the anti-war demonstrators appeared at one of her speeches. So much in fact, that she paraded them up front and had them stand in front of the podium while she finished her speech.
Now, because WE disagree with her and her liberal colleagues like [Baron Hill] we are branded as un-American, nazis, political terrorist, brown shirts, and mouth pieces for the RNC.
Do you want to know what is un-American?
* $787 billion Stimulus Bill
* Tarps
* Golden parachute
* $8 billion IN earmark funding
* Auto, Bank, and Insurance bailouts
* Wall Street
* Bailout of Fannie and Freddie
* Healthcare Bill
* ACORN
* 34 Czars
That is what is un-American!
A word for President Obama, Nancy Pelosi, Harry Reid, Barbara "Senator" Boxer, Baron Hill, Doug England and the rest.
Our anger is real, and we don't need the RNC or any other organization telling us what to say or think.
We are Americans, and we know how to speak for ourselves.
Moreover, we know how to correct problems at the ballot box when our so called representatives and elected officials fail to hear us.
"A Proud Group of "American" Political Terrorist!"
God Bless America...
Friday, September 10, 2010
WE'RE OFF TO WASHINGTON....
Get ready Pelosi, Reid and Obama here "We the People Come!"
Sunday, the people will once again converge on Capital Hill to make their voices heard. Congress didn't listen to the people in September 2009 at the Taxpayer March on DC. They didn't listen in November when the people showed up by the thousands for Rep. Bachmann's House call.
They haven't listen to your phone calls, emails, letters and faxes over the past eighteen months and they still passed ObamaCare.
We will remind them once again that we are watching their votes, and we will remember come election time.
Sunday looks like it will be nice 82 degrees and partly cloudy, great protesting weather.
"Let's just see how FAST Obama get's out of Washington this weekend!"
Sunday, the people will once again converge on Capital Hill to make their voices heard. Congress didn't listen to the people in September 2009 at the Taxpayer March on DC. They didn't listen in November when the people showed up by the thousands for Rep. Bachmann's House call.
They haven't listen to your phone calls, emails, letters and faxes over the past eighteen months and they still passed ObamaCare.
We will remind them once again that we are watching their votes, and we will remember come election time.
Sunday looks like it will be nice 82 degrees and partly cloudy, great protesting weather.
"Let's just see how FAST Obama get's out of Washington this weekend!"
Tuesday, September 07, 2010
DEMOCRAT PICNIC
Food!!! Fun!!! Candidates!!!
Date: Sunday, September 12th
Time: 12:00 p.m.
Garry E. Cavan Park
aka Edwardsville Park
6485 Corydon Ridge Road
Georgetown
Shelter #1-large covered barn
Please bring a covered dish or desert to share, all additional dinner items will be provided.
Date: Sunday, September 12th
Time: 12:00 p.m.
Garry E. Cavan Park
aka Edwardsville Park
6485 Corydon Ridge Road
Georgetown
Shelter #1-large covered barn
Please bring a covered dish or desert to share, all additional dinner items will be provided.
Friday, September 03, 2010
COUNTDOWN TO 09.12.10....
We The People...have had enough of the out of control spending, the bailouts, the growth of big government and the soaring deficits.
We reject the future tax increases to pay for all of this spending and debt down the road.
We are gathering to deliver our message in person!
MARCH ON DC
09.12.10
We reject the future tax increases to pay for all of this spending and debt down the road.
We are gathering to deliver our message in person!
MARCH ON DC
09.12.10
Monday, August 30, 2010
IT'S UP TO YOU ~VOTE YES...
On Tuesday, November 2, 2010, Hoosier voters will decide in a referendum whether or not they want the property tax caps placed in the Indiana Constitution.
The referendum requires a majority to make the caps permanent and place them in the Constitution.
If voters approve the referendum, property tax rates would be capped at 1 % for owner-occupied homes, 2 % for rental properties and farmland and 3% for business and industrial properties.
Property taxes have impacted most Hoosiers throughout the state; some counties have been hit harder than others. It should be up to the voters to decide whether or not the caps should be made permanent and just how much local government they can live with and live without.
Vote Yes!!!
The referendum requires a majority to make the caps permanent and place them in the Constitution.
If voters approve the referendum, property tax rates would be capped at 1 % for owner-occupied homes, 2 % for rental properties and farmland and 3% for business and industrial properties.
Property taxes have impacted most Hoosiers throughout the state; some counties have been hit harder than others. It should be up to the voters to decide whether or not the caps should be made permanent and just how much local government they can live with and live without.
Vote Yes!!!
Sunday, August 29, 2010
AN ISSUE THAT GOT OUR ATTENTION...
The issue that caught our attention was the recent attack on School Board Vice President Mrs. Gardenour at a recent School Board meeting.
We thought the School Boards primary responsibilities are to:
* Set the vision and goals for the district
* Adopt policies that give the districts direction to set priorities and achieve it's goals
* Hire and evaluate the superintendent
* Adopt and oversee the annual budget
* Manage the collective bargaining process for employees of the district
We have attended a few school board meetings and found a typical meeting will include many business items, such as approving the school calendar, adopting curriculum, overseeing construction, and approving contracts without side vendors.
Maybe the following School Board members: Neal Smith, DJ Hines, Mark Boone and School Board President Roger Whaley needs to figure out what the real definition of transparency is.
In fact we'll do it for them.
Definition of transparency: the condition in which nothing is hidden.
What others had to say:
Elaine wrote: "Yes the Superintendent was picked by the board and they are his boss. For him to insist that they be his puppet is ridiculous. And the media and the public has every right to know what is going on during the meetings."
Gail Parish wrote: "This is America this is a democracy not a dictatorship and every person be they on the board or not has a right to disagree with the superintendent AND speak to the press. I think it's called Freedom Of Speech."
Mark said it best: "I find it odd that a majority voted to remove Gardenour from her VP post but then voted to remove or severely edit most of the items that she objected to. Perhaps some of the majority may want to examine their own hatred. They obviously agreed with her points."
Source: New Albany Tribune
We totally agree Mark!
Freedom Of Speech would like to add and state our position on this issue:
Footnote: To all our readers. We ask that you contact the following School Board members and voice your opinion on their personal attack of Mrs. Gardenour and transparency:
Roger Whaley, President: rewhaley@nafcs.k12.in.us
D.J. Hines, Member: djhines@nafcs.k12.in.us
Mark Boone, Member: mboone@nafcs.k12.in.us
Neal Smith, Member: nsmith@nafcs.k12.in.us
We thought the School Boards primary responsibilities are to:
* Set the vision and goals for the district
* Adopt policies that give the districts direction to set priorities and achieve it's goals
* Hire and evaluate the superintendent
* Adopt and oversee the annual budget
* Manage the collective bargaining process for employees of the district
We have attended a few school board meetings and found a typical meeting will include many business items, such as approving the school calendar, adopting curriculum, overseeing construction, and approving contracts without side vendors.
Maybe the following School Board members: Neal Smith, DJ Hines, Mark Boone and School Board President Roger Whaley needs to figure out what the real definition of transparency is.
In fact we'll do it for them.
Definition of transparency: the condition in which nothing is hidden.
What others had to say:
Elaine wrote: "Yes the Superintendent was picked by the board and they are his boss. For him to insist that they be his puppet is ridiculous. And the media and the public has every right to know what is going on during the meetings."
Gail Parish wrote: "This is America this is a democracy not a dictatorship and every person be they on the board or not has a right to disagree with the superintendent AND speak to the press. I think it's called Freedom Of Speech."
Mark said it best: "I find it odd that a majority voted to remove Gardenour from her VP post but then voted to remove or severely edit most of the items that she objected to. Perhaps some of the majority may want to examine their own hatred. They obviously agreed with her points."
Source: New Albany Tribune
We totally agree Mark!
Freedom Of Speech would like to add and state our position on this issue:
In our opinion, it is sad and unfortunate that D.J. Hines, and Neal Smith did not have enough confidence in their own arguments that they resorted to behind the scenes tactics along with School Board President Roger Whaley to attempt to oust Mrs. Gardenour as Vice President.
Unfortunately, Mark Boone new to the School Board chose to be a part of this misguided effort.
We also believe the citizens of New Albany, for whom they are accountable need to understand what happened and why it must not be tolerated.
Was this political or personal?
We say both!
Is the School Board now fracturing into an us-versus-them mentality that will result in bruising power struggles over key decisions?
Board members aren't elected to warm seats, build power bases, belittle other school board members, dole out personal favors or take advantage of what few perks come with the office.
Board members are elected to ask questions, to closely scrutinize budgets for waste and make difficult decisions about spending limited funds. They're supposed to hold staff accountable for explaining proposals so that the public understands what's happening in their schools.
Our community needed to know that these four school board members and Asst. Supt. Brad Snyder was about to pull the wool over their eyes and Mrs. Gardenour was not about to let this happen!
If you know anything about Mrs. Gardenour, she would never be a rubber stamp for the School Board or any board she might sit on.
And if you ever think this woman is a "coward" you are in for a fight as she has never been one to back down from a fight or what she believes in.
She makes her decisions based on facts, and believes in accountability, checks and balances and transparency.
We applaud School Board Vice President Rebecca Gardenour for standing up and taking those personal attacks.
Most citizens knows this was nothing but a set up and these School Board Members were out of their league when they chose to take Gardenour on.
As Kevin Bacon said in "A Few Good Men," those are the facts of the case and they are not up to dispute.Footnote: To all our readers. We ask that you contact the following School Board members and voice your opinion on their personal attack of Mrs. Gardenour and transparency:
Roger Whaley, President: rewhaley@nafcs.k12.in.us
D.J. Hines, Member: djhines@nafcs.k12.in.us
Mark Boone, Member: mboone@nafcs.k12.in.us
Neal Smith, Member: nsmith@nafcs.k12.in.us
Sunday, August 22, 2010
WHOSE TO BLAME?
General Fund Year End (Deficit)/Surplus:
Mayor James Garner:
2004 - Deficit.....$2,794,627
2005 - Deficit.....$640,833
2006 - Deficit.....$1,695,512
2007 - Deficit.....$2,218,707
Mayor Doug England:
2008 - Deficit....$2,335,047
2009 - Deficit....$2,558,158
2010 - Deficit....$1,778,766
Like no one saw this coming?
England Plan 2011 - Deficit....$752,056
England Plan 2012 - Surplus..$200,596
We sure hope he didn't purchase any pain medicine from our favorite Assessor. Because this guy is totally fried if he thinks people will buy his recent scam and besides he'll not be elected again, he's as toxic as Obama is to the Democrat Party.
England claims our city is underfunded, but "we all know" he has mismanaged our money!
This is what happens when you just keep spending and spending like there's no tomorrow.
There are no pleasant (easy) fiscal options left for heavily indebted cities like New Albany anymore.
We are bankrupt.
The time to trim the bloated union payroll and cut retirement benefits is long past. Quit screwing around Doug and do what needs to be done!
Gotta love England's strong arm tactics...first, they are given generous raises, by the City Council...then he turns around and raises fees. Now, he's threatened to close a firehouse and lay off Firefighters.
Has anyone notice he never threatens the Police with layoffs?
He then comes up with a current "scam" for cutting employee insurance and we taxpayers will pick up the tab.
The Madoff caper is a drop in the bucket compared to what the last four mayors (England, Overton, Garner and England again) have done to the citizens of New Albany.
At least Bernard Madoff went to prison!
So now what, Mayor Doug????
You'd better talk to your "hand-picked" board members, your illegal Deputy Mayor and your over priced City Attorney.
What a racket you all have going on. And all at the expense of the taxpayers.
The City of New Albany has the making for a new movie that will be titled "Scam City!"
"Vote them all out in 2011!"
Mayor James Garner:
2004 - Deficit.....$2,794,627
2005 - Deficit.....$640,833
2006 - Deficit.....$1,695,512
2007 - Deficit.....$2,218,707
Mayor Doug England:
2008 - Deficit....$2,335,047
2009 - Deficit....$2,558,158
2010 - Deficit....$1,778,766
Like no one saw this coming?
England Plan 2011 - Deficit....$752,056
England Plan 2012 - Surplus..$200,596
We sure hope he didn't purchase any pain medicine from our favorite Assessor. Because this guy is totally fried if he thinks people will buy his recent scam and besides he'll not be elected again, he's as toxic as Obama is to the Democrat Party.
England claims our city is underfunded, but "we all know" he has mismanaged our money!
This is what happens when you just keep spending and spending like there's no tomorrow.
There are no pleasant (easy) fiscal options left for heavily indebted cities like New Albany anymore.
We are bankrupt.
The time to trim the bloated union payroll and cut retirement benefits is long past. Quit screwing around Doug and do what needs to be done!
Gotta love England's strong arm tactics...first, they are given generous raises, by the City Council...then he turns around and raises fees. Now, he's threatened to close a firehouse and lay off Firefighters.
Has anyone notice he never threatens the Police with layoffs?
He then comes up with a current "scam" for cutting employee insurance and we taxpayers will pick up the tab.
The Madoff caper is a drop in the bucket compared to what the last four mayors (England, Overton, Garner and England again) have done to the citizens of New Albany.
At least Bernard Madoff went to prison!
So now what, Mayor Doug????
You'd better talk to your "hand-picked" board members, your illegal Deputy Mayor and your over priced City Attorney.
What a racket you all have going on. And all at the expense of the taxpayers.
The City of New Albany has the making for a new movie that will be titled "Scam City!"
"Vote them all out in 2011!"
Thursday, August 19, 2010
HAPPY BIRTHDAY...
Today President Clinton celebrates his 64th birthday. Given the scare he gave his loving wife and daughter this past winter, we hope he celebrates many, many more. We think Mr. President's birthday week is a good time to reintroduce his hugs and kisses with Madam Secretary.
Wishing you a wonderful birthday and many more with your lovely partner for life!
Freedom Of Speech Staff
Wishing you a wonderful birthday and many more with your lovely partner for life!
Freedom Of Speech Staff
Wednesday, August 18, 2010
WILL THEY CRUMBLE ON THURSDAY?
Will five council members finally stand up to Mayor England this Thursday?
We believe the council will get a "wake -up call" from the public regarding Police, Fire and the Communication Department at this Thursday's council meeting.
Mayor England is banking on, but believes that with $2 million needed, "they'll hit the snooze button" and will they crumble under his threats and pressure?
Will Dan Coffey finally vote "no" against giving $2 million to Police, Fire, and Communications to save his council seat?
Will Officer and Councilman Messer stand up and vote "no" and explain how the New Albany Police Department continues mismanaging our tax dollars to pad their salaries for a bigger retirement check?
Will Diane Benedetti break the chains of bondage from Doug England, or is she just blowing smoke up our butts.... when she states she is now a "no" vote against funding the police and fire.
We only need five votes folks, do five of the nine council members plan on running for re-election in 2011?
You five sure don't want to get caught making a choice that may come back to haunt you in 2011.
We have been told if the 2011 primary was held today the Mayor and several Council members would be voted out of office.
Our final thoughts:
Who is printing up "Wanted Dead or Alive" posters against Councilman Jack Messer and is that legal?
Why is Police Officer Isom in Car - 272, hassling Councilman Price?
Maybe it's time for us citizens to file a complaint with the Indiana State Police and let them investigate the City of New Albany.
To many questions and not enough answers!
We believe the council will get a "wake -up call" from the public regarding Police, Fire and the Communication Department at this Thursday's council meeting.
Mayor England is banking on, but believes that with $2 million needed, "they'll hit the snooze button" and will they crumble under his threats and pressure?
Will Dan Coffey finally vote "no" against giving $2 million to Police, Fire, and Communications to save his council seat?
Will Officer and Councilman Messer stand up and vote "no" and explain how the New Albany Police Department continues mismanaging our tax dollars to pad their salaries for a bigger retirement check?
Will Diane Benedetti break the chains of bondage from Doug England, or is she just blowing smoke up our butts.... when she states she is now a "no" vote against funding the police and fire.
We only need five votes folks, do five of the nine council members plan on running for re-election in 2011?
You five sure don't want to get caught making a choice that may come back to haunt you in 2011.
We have been told if the 2011 primary was held today the Mayor and several Council members would be voted out of office.
Our final thoughts:
Who is printing up "Wanted Dead or Alive" posters against Councilman Jack Messer and is that legal?
Why is Police Officer Isom in Car - 272, hassling Councilman Price?
Maybe it's time for us citizens to file a complaint with the Indiana State Police and let them investigate the City of New Albany.
To many questions and not enough answers!
Tuesday, August 17, 2010
COUNTDOWN TO NOVEMBER....
77 Days - until the Polls open November 2, 2010 and the great "Ejection Election" begins.
We feel a tingle up our leg, to borrow a phrase from Chris Mathews.
As the time draws near we do believe the time for bleating over Obama is past. We all know what he is and is not.
In the final push to November there are great Conservative candidates out there deserving of our support.
The clock is ticking on the days of one party rule in D.C. We know the country craves the kind of leadership that will bring us back to the economic growth, fiscal responsibility, and limited government that has made this country great.
We feel a tingle up our leg, to borrow a phrase from Chris Mathews.
As the time draws near we do believe the time for bleating over Obama is past. We all know what he is and is not.
In the final push to November there are great Conservative candidates out there deserving of our support.
The clock is ticking on the days of one party rule in D.C. We know the country craves the kind of leadership that will bring us back to the economic growth, fiscal responsibility, and limited government that has made this country great.
Sunday, August 15, 2010
SOME OF THE DUMBEST & BEST THINGS WE'VE READ LATELY!
(1) "Beyond that, it may surprise you to know that property taxes in New Albany used to be calculated at a much higher rate than they are now. Even with trending, we pay less per assessed value than the locals did even during the Depression."
"Property tax rates have not dramatically increased over the past few decades. They're actually decreased over that stretch and Indiana ranks low nationally in terms of the average tax burden on citizens."
Freedom Of Speech would like to know what city you live in, surely not New Albany?
(2) "Given the fact that the board could now see the end of rigid EPA monitoring and the end of the environmental consent decree."
Freedom Of Speech would like to say we heard from (promoted) EPA Supervisor of District Five, Mrs. Barbara Vantil that New Albany will not see the end of their rigid EPA monitoring for a long, long time!
(3) "But voting no without a legitimate plan to cut future expenses while protecting the city would be a foolish move."
(4) "The administration believes annexing the Charlestown Road commercial corridor effective in 2012 will boost the general fund in 2013"
(5) "England added that he doesn't support closing a fire house or firing employees due to safety concerns."
(6) "He said the city has no intentions at this point of paying the township."
(7) "One Southern Indiana's involvement has aided in the creation of 1,600 jobs, $62 million in payroll $82.5 million in new, taxable capital in New Albany."
(8) "Haub said the police union didn't ask for raises this year because it knew the condition of the city's general fund."
(9) "England defended his police and fire chiefs, as he said they are managing their budgets as tight as they can."
Best comments so far:
(1) "If we don't get a mayor willing to deal with the contracts, I don't know how we can."
(2) "There were accusations made by Councilman Jack Messer that police mismanagement of staff has increased overtime pay unnecessarily."
Freedom Of Speech would like to say:
One, this is the most narcissistic Mayor and dysfunctional council we've ever seen.
It's time to take politics out of the decision making. Stop the personal agendas, cutting of deals, and political paybacks and favors. It's time for the Mayor and Council members to make the hard decisions.
It is our opinion that the local newspaper (Tribune) needs to stick to reporting the news, instead of playing politics!
We've read enough lies in our local newspaper over the last two years to last us all a life time.
When is enough a enough?
"Property tax rates have not dramatically increased over the past few decades. They're actually decreased over that stretch and Indiana ranks low nationally in terms of the average tax burden on citizens."
Freedom Of Speech would like to know what city you live in, surely not New Albany?
(2) "Given the fact that the board could now see the end of rigid EPA monitoring and the end of the environmental consent decree."
Freedom Of Speech would like to say we heard from (promoted) EPA Supervisor of District Five, Mrs. Barbara Vantil that New Albany will not see the end of their rigid EPA monitoring for a long, long time!
(3) "But voting no without a legitimate plan to cut future expenses while protecting the city would be a foolish move."
(4) "The administration believes annexing the Charlestown Road commercial corridor effective in 2012 will boost the general fund in 2013"
(5) "England added that he doesn't support closing a fire house or firing employees due to safety concerns."
(6) "He said the city has no intentions at this point of paying the township."
(7) "One Southern Indiana's involvement has aided in the creation of 1,600 jobs, $62 million in payroll $82.5 million in new, taxable capital in New Albany."
(8) "Haub said the police union didn't ask for raises this year because it knew the condition of the city's general fund."
(9) "England defended his police and fire chiefs, as he said they are managing their budgets as tight as they can."
Best comments so far:
(1) "If we don't get a mayor willing to deal with the contracts, I don't know how we can."
(2) "There were accusations made by Councilman Jack Messer that police mismanagement of staff has increased overtime pay unnecessarily."
Freedom Of Speech would like to say:
One, this is the most narcissistic Mayor and dysfunctional council we've ever seen.
It's time to take politics out of the decision making. Stop the personal agendas, cutting of deals, and political paybacks and favors. It's time for the Mayor and Council members to make the hard decisions.
It is our opinion that the local newspaper (Tribune) needs to stick to reporting the news, instead of playing politics!
We've read enough lies in our local newspaper over the last two years to last us all a life time.
When is enough a enough?
Tuesday, August 10, 2010
WHAT ENGLAND DOESN'T WANT TAXPAYERS TO SEE & KNOW...PART 3
How long has it been since you last received a raise from your employer?
Let us show you what certain employees are making an asking for more $ in 2011:
2010 Salaries -2011 Salaries with 3% Raise
2010-C. Cotner - $30,538.35 - 2011 - $31,454.80 Mayor's Asst.
2010-K. Garry - $38,522.25 - 2011 - $39,677.90 Controller (See Sewer)
2010-S. Boofter - $33,102.00 - 2011 - $34,095.05 Sep. Controller
2010-D. Clark - $26,758.50 - 2011 - $27,545.80 Payroll Clerk
2010-M. Millburn - $22,068.45 - 2011 - $22,735.50 Clerk's Clerk
2010-B. Berger - $32,146.20 - 2011 - $33,110.60 Code Enforcement
2010-T. Teives - $35,000.00 - Code Enforcement
2010-T. Zeller - $12.00 hr. part time and now full time at ?$ - Code Enforcement
2010-K. Smith - $26,000 - 2011 - $26,780 Atty. Asst.
2010-M. Dennison - $35,000 - 2011 - $33,110.60 Asst. Director Operations
2010-P. Link - $23,852 - 2011 - $24,567 Public Safety Clerk
2010-M. Jefferies - $23,935.50 - 2011 - $24,653.55 Records Clerk
2010-P. Rainey - $23,935.50 - 2011 - $24,653.55 Records Clerk
2010-S. Barger - $23,935.50 - 2011 -24,653.55 Records Clerk
2010-D. Smith - $28,597.05 - 2011 - $29,454.95 Parking Violations Officer plus 2010 - $10,384.00 -2011 - $10,384.00 Abandon Vehicle Officer
2010-T. Hammond - $24,262.20 - 2011 - $24,990.05 Fire Secretary
2010-D. Hall - $38,286 - 2011 - $39,434.55 Dir. Animal Control
2010-T. Stilger - $28,134 - 2011 - $28,978 Animal Ctrl. Coordinator
2010-C. Mooser - $26,563.95 - 2011 - $27,260.85 - Animal Care Coordinator
open position - $22,287 - 2011 - $22,955.67 Animal Ctr. Officer
open position - $22,287 - 2011 - $22,955.75 Animal. Adoption Coordinator.
2010-J. Dolan - $27,299.70 - 2011 - $28,118.70 Vet Technician
2010-R. Jefferies - $50,307.20 - 2011 - $51,816.40 Parks Director
2010-K. Wilkerson - $46,899 - 2011 - $48,306 Recreation Dir.
2010-G. Huber - $39,519.90 - 2011 - $40,705.50 Maintenance Director
2010-G. Houston - $33,805.35 - 2011 - $35,495.20 SISC Manager
2010-B. Mastin - $33,119.55 - 2011 - $ 34,775.50 Athletic Director
2010-A. Miller - $33,280.20 - 2011 - $34,944.20 Program Coordinator.
2010-S. Crispin - $30,096.90 - 2011 - $31,000.00 Operation Coordinator.
Open position - 2010 - $25,000.00 Recreation Coordinator.
2010-V. Macom - $22,501.80 - 2011 - $23,176.85 Clerk
2010-Pam Badger - $25,203.15 2011 - $25,959.25 Pay/Claims
2010-Cindy Krauss - $37,384.20 - 2011 - $38,505.75 Financial/ Compliance Manager
2010-S. Holmes - $31,074.30 - 2011 - $32,006.50 Public Services/ Facilities Spec.
2010-J. Collier - $23,849.10 - 2011 - $24,564.60 Clerk/Typist/Recept.
Open position - 2010- $24,260 - 2011 - Adm. Asst.
Open position - 2010 - $37,364 - Rehab. Services
* 5 Maintenance @ hourly Rate of $13.85
* (Some of above reimbursed when carry pager)
2010 Salaries - 2011 Salaries listed below with a 4% Raise:
C. Malysz - 2010 - $41,224.95 Plan Commission
C. Malysz - 2010 - $28,674.80 Economic Dev.
C. Malysz - 2010 - $5,100.00 Redevelopment
John Rosenbarger - 2010 - $66,238 - 2011 - $68,226 TIF Project Coordinator
What about the additional pay for sitting on all those boards?
We think the city employees should fore go raises for the next two years. They should thank their lucky stars that they still have a job in the midst of this deep recession, and that their job provides them with health insurance, retirement, paid holidays, vacation and sick days.
To keep asking for, more, and more when so many others are suffering is insensitive at best and selfish at worst.
Do the math, the money has run out!
EDIT will be cut 18 to 20% next year. England "does not" have the votes for a LOIT Tax, annexation will increase fees and loss of more revenue.
The Police, Fire and Communication still wants $1.8 million.
"Same ole - SHIT... just a different year."
Right, Mr. Mayor?
Our New City Slogan should be:"Hope For Real Change in 2011!"
Let us show you what certain employees are making an asking for more $ in 2011:
2010 Salaries -2011 Salaries with 3% Raise
2010-C. Cotner - $30,538.35 - 2011 - $31,454.80 Mayor's Asst.
2010-K. Garry - $38,522.25 - 2011 - $39,677.90 Controller (See Sewer)
2010-S. Boofter - $33,102.00 - 2011 - $34,095.05 Sep. Controller
2010-D. Clark - $26,758.50 - 2011 - $27,545.80 Payroll Clerk
2010-M. Millburn - $22,068.45 - 2011 - $22,735.50 Clerk's Clerk
2010-B. Berger - $32,146.20 - 2011 - $33,110.60 Code Enforcement
2010-T. Teives - $35,000.00 - Code Enforcement
2010-T. Zeller - $12.00 hr. part time and now full time at ?$ - Code Enforcement
2010-K. Smith - $26,000 - 2011 - $26,780 Atty. Asst.
2010-M. Dennison - $35,000 - 2011 - $33,110.60 Asst. Director Operations
2010-P. Link - $23,852 - 2011 - $24,567 Public Safety Clerk
2010-M. Jefferies - $23,935.50 - 2011 - $24,653.55 Records Clerk
2010-P. Rainey - $23,935.50 - 2011 - $24,653.55 Records Clerk
2010-S. Barger - $23,935.50 - 2011 -24,653.55 Records Clerk
2010-D. Smith - $28,597.05 - 2011 - $29,454.95 Parking Violations Officer plus 2010 - $10,384.00 -2011 - $10,384.00 Abandon Vehicle Officer
2010-T. Hammond - $24,262.20 - 2011 - $24,990.05 Fire Secretary
2010-D. Hall - $38,286 - 2011 - $39,434.55 Dir. Animal Control
2010-T. Stilger - $28,134 - 2011 - $28,978 Animal Ctrl. Coordinator
2010-C. Mooser - $26,563.95 - 2011 - $27,260.85 - Animal Care Coordinator
open position - $22,287 - 2011 - $22,955.67 Animal Ctr. Officer
open position - $22,287 - 2011 - $22,955.75 Animal. Adoption Coordinator.
2010-J. Dolan - $27,299.70 - 2011 - $28,118.70 Vet Technician
2010-R. Jefferies - $50,307.20 - 2011 - $51,816.40 Parks Director
2010-K. Wilkerson - $46,899 - 2011 - $48,306 Recreation Dir.
2010-G. Huber - $39,519.90 - 2011 - $40,705.50 Maintenance Director
2010-G. Houston - $33,805.35 - 2011 - $35,495.20 SISC Manager
2010-B. Mastin - $33,119.55 - 2011 - $ 34,775.50 Athletic Director
2010-A. Miller - $33,280.20 - 2011 - $34,944.20 Program Coordinator.
2010-S. Crispin - $30,096.90 - 2011 - $31,000.00 Operation Coordinator.
Open position - 2010 - $25,000.00 Recreation Coordinator.
2010-V. Macom - $22,501.80 - 2011 - $23,176.85 Clerk
2010-Pam Badger - $25,203.15 2011 - $25,959.25 Pay/Claims
2010-Cindy Krauss - $37,384.20 - 2011 - $38,505.75 Financial/ Compliance Manager
2010-S. Holmes - $31,074.30 - 2011 - $32,006.50 Public Services/ Facilities Spec.
2010-J. Collier - $23,849.10 - 2011 - $24,564.60 Clerk/Typist/Recept.
Open position - 2010- $24,260 - 2011 - Adm. Asst.
Open position - 2010 - $37,364 - Rehab. Services
* 5 Maintenance @ hourly Rate of $13.85
* (Some of above reimbursed when carry pager)
2010 Salaries - 2011 Salaries listed below with a 4% Raise:
C. Malysz - 2010 - $41,224.95 Plan Commission
C. Malysz - 2010 - $28,674.80 Economic Dev.
C. Malysz - 2010 - $5,100.00 Redevelopment
John Rosenbarger - 2010 - $66,238 - 2011 - $68,226 TIF Project Coordinator
T. Marinaro - 2010 - $55,000.00 - 2011 - $56,650.00 Engineer (50% Sewer, 25% Stormwater, 25% Board of Works)
Scott Wood - 2010 - $50,720.85 - 2011 - $52,242.45 Asst. Director
K. Streips - 2010 - $34,020 - 2011 - $35,721 Planner
K. Cousins - 2010 - $24,853.50 - $26,096.15 Adm. Asst.
Attorney - 2010 - $13,560.75 - 2011 - $13,967.50
* (The Plan Commission put in for an 8% raise)
D. Brewer - 2010 - $43,377.10 - 2011 - $44,699 Bldg. Director
B. Lenz - 2010 - $35,896.50 - 2011 - $36,973.40
open position - 2010 - $35,896.50 - 2011 - $36,973.40
R. Bruner - 2010 - $23,577.55 - 2011 - $24,285.10
M. Thompson - 2010 - $42,627.60 - 2011 - $44,758.95 Street Comm.
J. Johnson - 2010 - $34,627.50 - 2011 -$35,666.30 Garage Supv.
Source: Kay Garry, City Controller
Freedom Of Speech would like to say:What about the additional pay for sitting on all those boards?
We think the city employees should fore go raises for the next two years. They should thank their lucky stars that they still have a job in the midst of this deep recession, and that their job provides them with health insurance, retirement, paid holidays, vacation and sick days.
To keep asking for, more, and more when so many others are suffering is insensitive at best and selfish at worst.
Do the math, the money has run out!
EDIT will be cut 18 to 20% next year. England "does not" have the votes for a LOIT Tax, annexation will increase fees and loss of more revenue.
The Police, Fire and Communication still wants $1.8 million.
"Same ole - SHIT... just a different year."
Right, Mr. Mayor?
Our New City Slogan should be:"Hope For Real Change in 2011!"
Friday, August 06, 2010
QUESTION...
How does a local developer run up a $17,000 Sewer Bill? We guess he's a buddy of Mayor England's!
Why is this kept a secret? Why haven't the property liens been filed on these delinquent Sewer Bills?
He has until Monday before they attach a Sewer Lien.
How many downtown businesses are on the delinquent sewer list?
We suggest you stop by the billing office and check out the delinquent sewer bills...
Tell us again, Mayor England...that we are underfunded.
Why is this kept a secret? Why haven't the property liens been filed on these delinquent Sewer Bills?
He has until Monday before they attach a Sewer Lien.
How many downtown businesses are on the delinquent sewer list?
We suggest you stop by the billing office and check out the delinquent sewer bills...
Tell us again, Mayor England...that we are underfunded.
Monday, August 02, 2010
WHAT ENGLAND DOESN'T WANT TAXPAYERS TO SEE & KNOW...PART 2
The Mayor continues and claims the city is underfunded.
We don't agree!
How can we be under funded as a city when there are millions of dollars not collected?
Revenue is what keeps a city going and able to pay their bills. If the residents of New Albany are required to pay property taxes, it seems only fair that the city should follow the law and collect it.
We decided and looked at the Public Tax Records on file.
We were shocked to find, two properties on Main Street with delinquent taxes and penalties uncollected.
You be the judge:
Property No. 1
State Parcel Number: 22-05-02-807-598.000-008
Name and Address of Taxpayers:
Third Century, LLC
904 E. Main Street
Property Taxes Due: $4,467.75 Delinquent after: August 13, 2010
Other Charges (See Table 4) $1,034.81
Delinquent Tax................... $12,425.43
Delinquent Penalty............. $2,083.86
Less Prepayments: $2,100.00
_____________________________
Total owed: $17,911.85
Property No. 2
State Parcel Number: 22-05-00-200-772.000-008
Box Tree Inn
Property Taxes Due: $1,884.00 Delinquent after August 13,2010
Delinquent Tax................. $8,037.30
Delinquent Penalty........... $1,587.84
Less Prepayments: $1,400.00
_______________________________
Total owed: $10,109.14
Is it true that Doug England is part owner of the Box Tree Inn on Main Street?
Who is Third Century, LLC?
Why have these two delinquent properties not been collected or placed in the Sheriff Sale?
After searching through pages of Property Tax Records, it appears that some taxpayers are not paying their fair share.
Maybe, the city and city council members needs to review these public records and ask why certain citizens are getting special treatment.
Freedom Of Speech would like to ask:
Why are so many properties under assessed when several others are over assessed?
"Too many questions and not enough answers from the England Administration."
If WE have to PAY our sewer bills, stormwater bills, sanitation bills and our property taxes...then everyone else should pay their bills.
It's time to run this city like a business instead of politics as usual in New Albany!
footnote: to Council President John Gonder. You want an Ethics Ordinance, we taxpayers want a Recall Ordinance.
When is enough a enough?
We don't agree!
How can we be under funded as a city when there are millions of dollars not collected?
Revenue is what keeps a city going and able to pay their bills. If the residents of New Albany are required to pay property taxes, it seems only fair that the city should follow the law and collect it.
We decided and looked at the Public Tax Records on file.
We were shocked to find, two properties on Main Street with delinquent taxes and penalties uncollected.
You be the judge:
Property No. 1
State Parcel Number: 22-05-02-807-598.000-008
Name and Address of Taxpayers:
Third Century, LLC
904 E. Main Street
Property Taxes Due: $4,467.75 Delinquent after: August 13, 2010
Other Charges (See Table 4) $1,034.81
Delinquent Tax................... $12,425.43
Delinquent Penalty............. $2,083.86
Less Prepayments: $2,100.00
_____________________________
Total owed: $17,911.85
Property No. 2
State Parcel Number: 22-05-00-200-772.000-008
Box Tree Inn
Property Taxes Due: $1,884.00 Delinquent after August 13,2010
Delinquent Tax................. $8,037.30
Delinquent Penalty........... $1,587.84
Less Prepayments: $1,400.00
_______________________________
Total owed: $10,109.14
Is it true that Doug England is part owner of the Box Tree Inn on Main Street?
Who is Third Century, LLC?
Why have these two delinquent properties not been collected or placed in the Sheriff Sale?
After searching through pages of Property Tax Records, it appears that some taxpayers are not paying their fair share.
Maybe, the city and city council members needs to review these public records and ask why certain citizens are getting special treatment.
Freedom Of Speech would like to ask:
Why are so many properties under assessed when several others are over assessed?
"Too many questions and not enough answers from the England Administration."
If WE have to PAY our sewer bills, stormwater bills, sanitation bills and our property taxes...then everyone else should pay their bills.
It's time to run this city like a business instead of politics as usual in New Albany!
footnote: to Council President John Gonder. You want an Ethics Ordinance, we taxpayers want a Recall Ordinance.
When is enough a enough?
Saturday, July 31, 2010
IT'S OFFICIAL...
Former President Bill Clinton and Hillary Rodham Clinton, the secretary of state released this statement:
"Today, we watched with great pride and overwhelming emotion as Chelsea and Marc wed in a beautiful ceremony at Astor Courts, surrounded by family and close friends. We could not have asked for a more perfect day to celebrate the beginning of their life together, and we are so happy to welcome Marc into our family. On behalf of the newlyweds, we want to give special thanks to the people of Rhienbeck for welcoming us and to everyone for their wishes on this special day."
Hillary and Bill Clinton
"Today, we watched with great pride and overwhelming emotion as Chelsea and Marc wed in a beautiful ceremony at Astor Courts, surrounded by family and close friends. We could not have asked for a more perfect day to celebrate the beginning of their life together, and we are so happy to welcome Marc into our family. On behalf of the newlyweds, we want to give special thanks to the people of Rhienbeck for welcoming us and to everyone for their wishes on this special day."
Hillary and Bill Clinton
Friday, July 30, 2010
CHELSEA'S BIG DAY....
As you know, we have been making an effort not to post about the upcoming wedding tomorrow.
Much is being made of the cost. But the Clinton's are not asking the public to cover anything. They are covering the cost of the extra security, along with the regular wedding stuff.
And who would begrudge them this vicarious participation in an all-out wedding the likes of which they, in their salad days did not afford themselves?
Only a real Grinch!
Giving their unswerving patriotism and selfless service to this country and to humanity, they more than deserve this gift to their little girl and her intended as well as to themselves because once the nuptials are over, and dad dances with his little girl, Bill Clinton certainly deserves to take his beautiful, accomplished, sweet bride in his arms and waltz her to the stars, finally, at a REAL wedding reception!
The weather forecast is perfect.
All the best to Chelsea and Marc, as well as to our handsome Mr. President and his (and our) most exquisite Madame Secretary.
Much is being made of the cost. But the Clinton's are not asking the public to cover anything. They are covering the cost of the extra security, along with the regular wedding stuff.
And who would begrudge them this vicarious participation in an all-out wedding the likes of which they, in their salad days did not afford themselves?
Only a real Grinch!
Giving their unswerving patriotism and selfless service to this country and to humanity, they more than deserve this gift to their little girl and her intended as well as to themselves because once the nuptials are over, and dad dances with his little girl, Bill Clinton certainly deserves to take his beautiful, accomplished, sweet bride in his arms and waltz her to the stars, finally, at a REAL wedding reception!
The weather forecast is perfect.
All the best to Chelsea and Marc, as well as to our handsome Mr. President and his (and our) most exquisite Madame Secretary.
Monday, July 26, 2010
WHAT ENGLAND DOESN'T WANT RATEPAYERS TO SEE & KNOW...PART 1
Jan - Mar Sewer Income 2010
Fines............................$700.00
Interest Income............$532.09
Liens/Late Payment.....$506,773.38
Miscellaneous Income.$2,128.00
Refunds......................$31,134.02
Stormwater User
Fees...........................$428,503.71
Tap-in Fees................$8,550.00
Transfers in EDIT......$675,000.00
Transfers in TIF........$450,000.00
___________________________
Total Income.............$4,674,498.92
Sewer $ Over Budget - 2010
Profit & Loss Budget vs. Actual
Plant Salaries..............-$35,185.25
Soc. Security...............-$2,709.37
PERF..........................-$1,320.21
Dental........................-$2,000.00
Health Insurance........-$9,015.24
Office Supplies............-$10,000.00
Equipment supplies....-$5,000.00
Legal Fees..................-$99,651.46
Contract Services.......-$116,208.50
EMC Fees...................-$2,911,889.94
Telephone..................-$15,285.10
Insurance..................-$109,600.00
Stormwater Fees.........$871.50
Engineering Service....-$219,582.24
Equipment Repairs.....$25,803.18
Permit Fees...............-$15,000
WWU ROW...............-$100,000.00
Renovations..............-$2,391,715.66
Wastewater Utility PC.$565.715.66
__________________________
Total Wastewater
Treatment Plant........-$6,010,933.02
$ Over Budget - 2010
Sewer Board
Salaries....................-$17,381.25
Social Security..........-$1,329.82
PERF Civil................-$880.00
___________________________
Total Sewer Board...-$19,591.07
$ Over Budget - 2010
Sewer Office
Salaries.................-$137,086.47
Part - Time............-$10,000.00
Social Security......-$10,412.22
Health Insurance..-$28,831.15
PERF...................-$5,203.17
Unemployment
Comp..................-$2,000.00
Dental.................-$5,000.00
Office Supplies....-$7,598.27
Computer
Consultants........-$10,391.00
Collections.........-$7,268.90
Water Fee..........-$70,802.70
Postage.............-$40,712.00
Travel...............-$1,000.00
Legal
Advertising.......-$500.00
Insurance.........-$25,000.00
Recording
Fees..................$10,242.00
Refunds...........-$71,353.13
Transfers.........-$1,034,308.43
Loan
Principle..........-$2,758,700.00
________________________
Total Sewer Office: $ Over
2010 Budget.....-$4,220,925.44
Total Expense..-$10,257,449.53
Fines............................$700.00
Interest Income............$532.09
Liens/Late Payment.....$506,773.38
Miscellaneous Income.$2,128.00
Refunds......................$31,134.02
Stormwater User
Fees...........................$428,503.71
Tap-in Fees................$8,550.00
Transfers in EDIT......$675,000.00
Transfers in TIF........$450,000.00
___________________________
Total Income.............$4,674,498.92
Sewer $ Over Budget - 2010
Profit & Loss Budget vs. Actual
Plant Salaries..............-$35,185.25
Soc. Security...............-$2,709.37
PERF..........................-$1,320.21
Dental........................-$2,000.00
Health Insurance........-$9,015.24
Office Supplies............-$10,000.00
Equipment supplies....-$5,000.00
Legal Fees..................-$99,651.46
Contract Services.......-$116,208.50
EMC Fees...................-$2,911,889.94
Telephone..................-$15,285.10
Insurance..................-$109,600.00
Stormwater Fees.........$871.50
Engineering Service....-$219,582.24
Equipment Repairs.....$25,803.18
Permit Fees...............-$15,000
WWU ROW...............-$100,000.00
Renovations..............-$2,391,715.66
Wastewater Utility PC.$565.715.66
__________________________
Total Wastewater
Treatment Plant........-$6,010,933.02
$ Over Budget - 2010
Sewer Board
Salaries....................-$17,381.25
Social Security..........-$1,329.82
PERF Civil................-$880.00
___________________________
Total Sewer Board...-$19,591.07
$ Over Budget - 2010
Sewer Office
Salaries.................-$137,086.47
Part - Time............-$10,000.00
Social Security......-$10,412.22
Health Insurance..-$28,831.15
PERF...................-$5,203.17
Unemployment
Comp..................-$2,000.00
Dental.................-$5,000.00
Office Supplies....-$7,598.27
Computer
Consultants........-$10,391.00
Collections.........-$7,268.90
Water Fee..........-$70,802.70
Postage.............-$40,712.00
Travel...............-$1,000.00
Legal
Advertising.......-$500.00
Insurance.........-$25,000.00
Recording
Fees..................$10,242.00
Refunds...........-$71,353.13
Transfers.........-$1,034,308.43
Loan
Principle..........-$2,758,700.00
________________________
Total Sewer Office: $ Over
2010 Budget.....-$4,220,925.44
Total Expense..-$10,257,449.53
Source: Edward J. Wilkinson, April 14, 2010
Freedom Of Speech would like to say:
First, did anyone catch their "fuzzy math?" They included the "supposed amount" owed for sewer liens. "Liens are not income until their collected, Mr. Wilkerson."
Tell us AGAIN, Mr. Mayor...why we don't need a Sewer AUDIT!
In the year ending report of 2009 the Sewer Department was $3.4 million in the red under England. In less than 4 months England has now put the Sewer Department at a total of $10.2 million in the red.
Can you believe these same people want raises in 2011?
Can someone explain to us ratepayers why England had to have Charlestown Road annexed when he estimates another $50,000 loss in sewer revenue?
Maybe it's time for certain council members to start voting "NO" instead of "YES" all the time...
Get ready rate payers we "smell another" sewer rate increase!
Wednesday, July 21, 2010
BLACK PANTHER PARTY, NAACP, HOLDER AND TEA PARTIERS...
It is clearly evident who the guilty parties are promoting racism.
And it's NOT us Tea Party participants, we are Democrats, Republicans and Independents. We are not own by the Republicans or controlled by any party.
Instead of this administration being the great unifier's they are the great dividers and are doing more damage to create a greater rift between the races.
It's all about Obama's ideology and the fact that they have to have class struggle to maintain their power.
It's sad that we have an administration, the first in memory, that cares little about the country but thrives on their own politics and power.
This is but one example of the new "reverse racism" that we see in our country, imagine the media frenzy and Headline News if the nightstick-wielding and name calling were done by whites towards blacks.
Holder MUST address how he came to the conclusion to drop this case and WHO instructed him to do so and why.
Do we have grounds for impeachment yet?
When is this man holding the Office of the President position going to be held accountable for anti-American and anti-Constitutional beliefs and actions.
Is the NAACP trying to start a civil war?
Democrats fear a huge voter backlash and so their operatives are planning to pad the counts to try to protect as many incumbent democrats as possible.
This is really a SAD state of affairs to blame Tea Partiers and call us racist. Sad because main stream media is backing it and not speaking out against it. Sad that this administration is going backwards in HISTORY.
This is such an unfortunate matter.
As white voters, if a white man committed the same act as the Black Panther - we would expect the white man to be prosecuted. Mr. Holder is himself, exhibiting the racial attitude. We now feel that we have to categorize Mr. Holder and Obama as a racist.
They should be prosecuted for this!
Unfortunately the day has come that none of us ever thought would, the day where the current administration has publicly and without apology decided to enforce the laws of the United States, selectively, not equally.
This issue should rock your core beliefs and frighten all of us like we have never been frightened before.
If the true story were to come out, about the 2008 presidential election, and we think it will, the effects will be cataclysmic. The American people are starting to add 2 and 2 together and that's why there is such groups called the Tea Party movements.
We recommend to all our readers to google, "we will not be silence" and see for yourselves what all of this division between Obama and Tea Party Groups is about and why.
When the Department of Justice turns a blind eye to voters intimidation and fails to investigate voter registration fraud, caucus fraud, it undermines democracy.
WE, the Patriotic American Citizens, outnumber them 1000 to 1. Remember that, and vote your conscience come November.
Come join us in Washington, DC on September 12, 2010.
We're "mad as hell" and we are not taking it anymore...and we are coming to Washington to take our country back!
And it's NOT us Tea Party participants, we are Democrats, Republicans and Independents. We are not own by the Republicans or controlled by any party.
The Tea Party movement is drawing people from all political stripes, social causes, and income brackets. It is drawing people who have never participated in any kind of political or grass roots movement before. What we have in common, and what holds us together, is a very deep love for the uniqueness if the United States of America, a desire for the limited government that our Founding Fathers created, a fairly "strict" interpretation of the Constitution, and a strong sense of personal responsibility.
This administration shows the race card at every opportunity and can you imagine the outcry if you had a couple of white guys in white robes doing the same thing?Instead of this administration being the great unifier's they are the great dividers and are doing more damage to create a greater rift between the races.
It's all about Obama's ideology and the fact that they have to have class struggle to maintain their power.
It's sad that we have an administration, the first in memory, that cares little about the country but thrives on their own politics and power.
This is but one example of the new "reverse racism" that we see in our country, imagine the media frenzy and Headline News if the nightstick-wielding and name calling were done by whites towards blacks.
Holder MUST address how he came to the conclusion to drop this case and WHO instructed him to do so and why.
Do we have grounds for impeachment yet?
When is this man holding the Office of the President position going to be held accountable for anti-American and anti-Constitutional beliefs and actions.
Is the NAACP trying to start a civil war?
Democrats fear a huge voter backlash and so their operatives are planning to pad the counts to try to protect as many incumbent democrats as possible.
This is really a SAD state of affairs to blame Tea Partiers and call us racist. Sad because main stream media is backing it and not speaking out against it. Sad that this administration is going backwards in HISTORY.
This is such an unfortunate matter.
As white voters, if a white man committed the same act as the Black Panther - we would expect the white man to be prosecuted. Mr. Holder is himself, exhibiting the racial attitude. We now feel that we have to categorize Mr. Holder and Obama as a racist.
They should be prosecuted for this!
Unfortunately the day has come that none of us ever thought would, the day where the current administration has publicly and without apology decided to enforce the laws of the United States, selectively, not equally.
This issue should rock your core beliefs and frighten all of us like we have never been frightened before.
If the true story were to come out, about the 2008 presidential election, and we think it will, the effects will be cataclysmic. The American people are starting to add 2 and 2 together and that's why there is such groups called the Tea Party movements.
We recommend to all our readers to google, "we will not be silence" and see for yourselves what all of this division between Obama and Tea Party Groups is about and why.
When the Department of Justice turns a blind eye to voters intimidation and fails to investigate voter registration fraud, caucus fraud, it undermines democracy.
WE, the Patriotic American Citizens, outnumber them 1000 to 1. Remember that, and vote your conscience come November.
Come join us in Washington, DC on September 12, 2010.
We're "mad as hell" and we are not taking it anymore...and we are coming to Washington to take our country back!
Sunday, July 18, 2010
WE AGREE GOVERNOR DANIELS...
Freedom Of Speech agrees "with these statements" from Governor Mitch Daniels.
* "We need a fundamental review of the efficiency" of local government cost
* Encourage, review, and save
* Combine, consolidate and improve
* Local government should step forward
* Combine departments and save...
Creating a Connected Community
Interoperable, responsive, and resilient solutions help local communities, increase services, and facilitate economic development.
Increase Service Effectiveness
Local government can dramatically improve existing employees and citizens services by also providing online access, allowing local departments to automate, consolidate, and even eliminate resource -consuming processes while offering innovative new services for all local citizens. Besides what does our elected officials have to hide?
Stimulate Economic Development
Local government can foster a thriving community by providing qualified decision makers and providing equal and fair access to all projects. A fair partnership, information and opportunities.
Fostering Educational Excellence
Local government help foster educational government by enriching classroom curricula with interactive, real-time video and should put Council meeting video's back on WNAS.
But again we ask what do they have to hide?
Freedom Of Speech believes it to be prudent that whenever we can, we take steps to reduce the debt burden we leave for the future citizens and future mayor. By paying off debt now, we not only meet a commitment that would inevitably fall due in years to come - we also free ourselves from the burden of annual interest payments. So this not only brings forward spending, it frees up additional resources in every future years budget.
We need to focus on undoing and putting the damage this administration has done to the City of New Albany... right?
And just maybe we need to start thinking outside the box when it comes to local government!
* "We need a fundamental review of the efficiency" of local government cost
* Encourage, review, and save
* Combine, consolidate and improve
* Local government should step forward
* Combine departments and save...
Creating a Connected Community
Interoperable, responsive, and resilient solutions help local communities, increase services, and facilitate economic development.
Increase Service Effectiveness
Local government can dramatically improve existing employees and citizens services by also providing online access, allowing local departments to automate, consolidate, and even eliminate resource -consuming processes while offering innovative new services for all local citizens. Besides what does our elected officials have to hide?
Stimulate Economic Development
Local government can foster a thriving community by providing qualified decision makers and providing equal and fair access to all projects. A fair partnership, information and opportunities.
Fostering Educational Excellence
Local government help foster educational government by enriching classroom curricula with interactive, real-time video and should put Council meeting video's back on WNAS.
But again we ask what do they have to hide?
Freedom Of Speech believes it to be prudent that whenever we can, we take steps to reduce the debt burden we leave for the future citizens and future mayor. By paying off debt now, we not only meet a commitment that would inevitably fall due in years to come - we also free ourselves from the burden of annual interest payments. So this not only brings forward spending, it frees up additional resources in every future years budget.
We need to focus on undoing and putting the damage this administration has done to the City of New Albany... right?
And just maybe we need to start thinking outside the box when it comes to local government!
Friday, July 16, 2010
WHAT A LIAR YOU ARE, MAYOR ENGLAND...
Point 1:
* "In the mean time, customers COULD be saving money, he said."
* "We are giving something back to the citizens and getting the job done." he said.
And, what might that be...Doug?
Point 2: Cut A Deal Dan. "Or as some citizen's call him, Diaper Dan."
"Councilman Dan Coffey said he had reservations about not allowing competition when awarding the extension, but having a fixed rate until 2015 is a good deal."
Source: The Tribune
Freedom Of Speech would like to say:
Dan, if you spent less time cutting deals with the mayor, had done your homework and "read this shit of a contract" you would see it was not in the best interest of the citizens of New Albany!
Mr. Mayor, can you honestly look into your computer screen and say what Richard Nixon once said?
"I am not a crook!?!"
Who in the hell in their right mind renegotiates a contract that does not benefit the rate payers, but benefits the mayor?
Counting the days until England, Benedetti, Gonder, Caesar, Messer, Coffey, and Zurschmiede no longer represents themselves and their own agendas... because these people are sure not looking out for you or us.
"Vote'm All Out!"
* "In the mean time, customers COULD be saving money, he said."
* "We are giving something back to the citizens and getting the job done." he said.
And, what might that be...Doug?
Point 2: Cut A Deal Dan. "Or as some citizen's call him, Diaper Dan."
"Councilman Dan Coffey said he had reservations about not allowing competition when awarding the extension, but having a fixed rate until 2015 is a good deal."
Source: The Tribune
Freedom Of Speech would like to say:
Dan, if you spent less time cutting deals with the mayor, had done your homework and "read this shit of a contract" you would see it was not in the best interest of the citizens of New Albany!
Mr. Mayor, can you honestly look into your computer screen and say what Richard Nixon once said?
"I am not a crook!?!"
Who in the hell in their right mind renegotiates a contract that does not benefit the rate payers, but benefits the mayor?
Counting the days until England, Benedetti, Gonder, Caesar, Messer, Coffey, and Zurschmiede no longer represents themselves and their own agendas... because these people are sure not looking out for you or us.
"Vote'm All Out!"
Wednesday, July 14, 2010
IS THIS MAYOR FOR REAL?
After reading his response on the article "Gahan says New Albany trash deal should be bid-out" his first comments were this and we quote:
"England said, that rate would be frozen for the life of the contract unless fuel prices rise more than $3 per gallon."
Do the math folks:
Current fee......... $16.03
Proposed fee...... $15.18
___________________
Difference----------95 cents
As far as claiming they would pick up 3 additional items for free, why not charge to have those items picked up to generate revenue?
Well Mr. Mayor, guess you need to check out what Diesel fuel cost today.
Have you lost your mind Mr. Mayor or just suffering from a "major hangover?"
Then....
He makes this stupid statement or should we say: tells another BIG fat whopper of a lie:
The new deal "will lower the costs to the citizens, freeze the rate for five years and free-up our men in the street department so they can go and actually paint center lines, paint stop signs and do repairs in the city."
Did it "piss you off when former Mayor Garner redone this same contract" before you took office in 2008?
What ever happened to your campaign promise of "WATCHING OUT FOR THE TAXPAYERS of New Albany?"
It's time we hold the Mayor accountable to "we the ratepayers..."
Sources: New Albany Tribune
"England said, that rate would be frozen for the life of the contract unless fuel prices rise more than $3 per gallon."
Do the math folks:
Current fee......... $16.03
Proposed fee...... $15.18
___________________
Difference----------95 cents
As far as claiming they would pick up 3 additional items for free, why not charge to have those items picked up to generate revenue?
Well Mr. Mayor, guess you need to check out what Diesel fuel cost today.
Have you lost your mind Mr. Mayor or just suffering from a "major hangover?"
Then....
He makes this stupid statement or should we say: tells another BIG fat whopper of a lie:
The new deal "will lower the costs to the citizens, freeze the rate for five years and free-up our men in the street department so they can go and actually paint center lines, paint stop signs and do repairs in the city."
When has the Street Department ever painted a STOP sign?
This just convinces us at Freedom Of Speech and our readers even more of how "out of touch" you are!
Two questions Mr. Mayor we would like for you to answer:
Did it "piss you off when former Mayor Garner redone this same contract" before you took office in 2008?
What ever happened to your campaign promise of "WATCHING OUT FOR THE TAXPAYERS of New Albany?"
It's time we hold the Mayor accountable to "we the ratepayers..."
Sources: New Albany Tribune
Sunday, July 11, 2010
WHAT THE NAPD DON'T WANT TAXPAYERS TO SEE...
We hope you had a happy and restful Fourth of July break with some time to reflect upon our country's founding principles and the importance of the battle for freedom that is raging today.
We would like to share some information with our readers that we are sure the NAPD would not want you to see.
So grab a strong cup of coffee if after 12:00 pour yourself a stiff drink. Then ask yourself is this why our city is in the mess we are in!
The following is an explanation of how attached budget figures for the police department was calculated.
1. Salaries: I took a payroll sheet with 2010 salary information for 67 police officers. I also INCREASED the entire amount by 1% to cover INCREASES in contractual longevity. This figure came to $3,670,659.81.
2. Holiday Pay: I completed a actual payroll sheet for 2010 which included holiday pay for a total of 67 police officers. I then also INCREASED the total by 1% to cover contractual longevity INCREASES:
$400,629.78 * 1.01= * $404,636.08
3. Social Security: I looked at last years expenditures as well as recalculated 2010 budget amounts to reflect the INCREASE to 67 officers.
2009 expenditures= $59,012.61
($59,012.61/63)*67= * $62,759.44
4. PERF Civilian: I INCREASED 2009 expenditures to cover estimated cost of additional civilian, 2010 budgeted amount was $3,000.00, which is under funded. Increased 2009 expenditure by 5.75%.
$5009.16 (2009 expended) INCREASED to * $5,300.00
5. Clothing Allowance: I completed a clothing allowance payroll for the year 2010. I also added in the additional payroll for the year 2010. I also added in the additional cost to outfit the additional employees. The estimated cost to outfit one officer is $6,000.00. Possibility of hiring 2 officers in 2011:
* (replacements for McKinley and Messer) = * $65,000.00
6. PERF Police: I took what was expended in the month of January 2010 and then recalculated it for 67 officers. I then rounded the FIGURE UP.
($51,535.20/63)*67= * $665,000.00
7. Office Supplies: This line item has historically been under funded and has been over spent. In 2006 this line item was $9,600, 2010 it is $5,000. We have a bigger operation and cost for office supplies have INCREASED: * $10,000.00
8. Gasoline: This line item is almost impossible to predict. 2009 we did not over spend this line item. But we have spent over 48% of the existing line item after 5 months. Increase of $15,000 will possibly cover this line item. If not INCREASE can be moved to cover other line items that are under funded.
* $165,000.00
9. Other Garage Supplies: This line item is under funded. This item covers maintenance to our fleet of vehicle mechanical and equipment repairs. Currently we have spent 81% of the budget only 5 months into 2010. The projected expenditures for the end of 2010 will be $60K. I recommend a INCREASE of $20,000.
* $50,000.00
10.Equipment Repairs: This line item covers equipment repairs to vehicles and to police equipment including computers. I do not have a computer maintenance line item. INCREASE $7,500.00.
* $35,000.00
11. Radio Maintenance: This line item covers not only radio costs but computer repairs and parts. I have no line item for computers. INCREASE of $5,000.
* $10,000.00
12. RMS: This line item for 2010 is $10,000.00. The cost for 2010 - 2011 is $32,000.00. This cost should be covered by Police, Fire and Communications. The biggest portion should be by Police. INCREASE of $7,000.00 will cover this.
* 17,000.00
13. Police Vehicles: This has never been a part of the budget. Ir would be best for it to have its own line. We know that our fleet is old. This would give us an annual replacement of 8 vehicles.
$200,000.00
The budget estimate would be a $790,000 increase over the 2010 estimated budget of $5,825,400.00. $528,000 for Personal services the remaining $260,000.00 in operational expenses.
The EDIT Fund transfer will cover most if not all these expenses.
Thank You,
J.M.Lawrence
Lt. Colonial
Patrol Division Commander
Office: 812-948-5310
Cell: 502-741-7968
FAX: 812-948-5397
Freedom Of Speech has a lot to say.
In one breath Lt. Lawrence claims under funded and the next breath it's over spent. Which is it Mr. Lawrence?
This information was dated: June 7, 2010. So this tells us they are planning on removing Officer Jack Messer and his reported May 2011 retirement is strictly bogus! Check out No. 5 and decide for yourself.
This is a blatant case of padding a budget. Eighty five cents of every dollar in our General Fund goes to Police and Fire now. How much more do they want?
Candidate England promised the voters of the City of New Albany if they elected him Mayor he would renegotiate contracts instead England has give them more money, better insurance and more PERFS.
Is this the "change" England promised?
This is why England has promised them $2.5 million for Police and Fire out of our EDIT Fund.
What we say to you voters: come the election 2011, you better remember these council members that vote "YES" but also remember each month you pay your sewer bill, England and the council could have used this $2.5 million on your sewer fee increase instead of funding the Police and Fire Department.
Our final thought:
Until the citizens of New Albany get off their "asses, get mad and vote" how our tax dollars are spent you have no one to blame but yourselves. There are only 19 police officers of 67 and the rest live outside the city. You continue to allow this administration to lie, misappropriate and commit malfeasance.
It's time to vote in Council Members like Councilman Price, Gahan and McLaughlin who has the guts to question everything this England Administration does.
It's time for England to resign.
To Mayor England,"this isn't personal it's business!" You call yourself a leader? You are the most incompetent excuse for a mayor this city has ever had and seen...
We dare you Doug England to run again and how dare you claim the Police and Fire are under funded.
It's time we have a mayor who works for the people, can run the city like a business and make hard decisions, not one who always plays politics and who says, "what's in it for me!"
We would like to share some information with our readers that we are sure the NAPD would not want you to see.
So grab a strong cup of coffee if after 12:00 pour yourself a stiff drink. Then ask yourself is this why our city is in the mess we are in!
The following is an explanation of how attached budget figures for the police department was calculated.
1. Salaries: I took a payroll sheet with 2010 salary information for 67 police officers. I also INCREASED the entire amount by 1% to cover INCREASES in contractual longevity. This figure came to $3,670,659.81.
2. Holiday Pay: I completed a actual payroll sheet for 2010 which included holiday pay for a total of 67 police officers. I then also INCREASED the total by 1% to cover contractual longevity INCREASES:
$400,629.78 * 1.01= * $404,636.08
3. Social Security: I looked at last years expenditures as well as recalculated 2010 budget amounts to reflect the INCREASE to 67 officers.
2009 expenditures= $59,012.61
($59,012.61/63)*67= * $62,759.44
4. PERF Civilian: I INCREASED 2009 expenditures to cover estimated cost of additional civilian, 2010 budgeted amount was $3,000.00, which is under funded. Increased 2009 expenditure by 5.75%.
$5009.16 (2009 expended) INCREASED to * $5,300.00
5. Clothing Allowance: I completed a clothing allowance payroll for the year 2010. I also added in the additional payroll for the year 2010. I also added in the additional cost to outfit the additional employees. The estimated cost to outfit one officer is $6,000.00. Possibility of hiring 2 officers in 2011:
* (replacements for McKinley and Messer) = * $65,000.00
6. PERF Police: I took what was expended in the month of January 2010 and then recalculated it for 67 officers. I then rounded the FIGURE UP.
($51,535.20/63)*67= * $665,000.00
7. Office Supplies: This line item has historically been under funded and has been over spent. In 2006 this line item was $9,600, 2010 it is $5,000. We have a bigger operation and cost for office supplies have INCREASED: * $10,000.00
8. Gasoline: This line item is almost impossible to predict. 2009 we did not over spend this line item. But we have spent over 48% of the existing line item after 5 months. Increase of $15,000 will possibly cover this line item. If not INCREASE can be moved to cover other line items that are under funded.
* $165,000.00
9. Other Garage Supplies: This line item is under funded. This item covers maintenance to our fleet of vehicle mechanical and equipment repairs. Currently we have spent 81% of the budget only 5 months into 2010. The projected expenditures for the end of 2010 will be $60K. I recommend a INCREASE of $20,000.
* $50,000.00
10.Equipment Repairs: This line item covers equipment repairs to vehicles and to police equipment including computers. I do not have a computer maintenance line item. INCREASE $7,500.00.
* $35,000.00
11. Radio Maintenance: This line item covers not only radio costs but computer repairs and parts. I have no line item for computers. INCREASE of $5,000.
* $10,000.00
12. RMS: This line item for 2010 is $10,000.00. The cost for 2010 - 2011 is $32,000.00. This cost should be covered by Police, Fire and Communications. The biggest portion should be by Police. INCREASE of $7,000.00 will cover this.
* 17,000.00
13. Police Vehicles: This has never been a part of the budget. Ir would be best for it to have its own line. We know that our fleet is old. This would give us an annual replacement of 8 vehicles.
$200,000.00
The budget estimate would be a $790,000 increase over the 2010 estimated budget of $5,825,400.00. $528,000 for Personal services the remaining $260,000.00 in operational expenses.
The EDIT Fund transfer will cover most if not all these expenses.
Thank You,
J.M.Lawrence
Lt. Colonial
Patrol Division Commander
Office: 812-948-5310
Cell: 502-741-7968
FAX: 812-948-5397
Freedom Of Speech has a lot to say.
In one breath Lt. Lawrence claims under funded and the next breath it's over spent. Which is it Mr. Lawrence?
This information was dated: June 7, 2010. So this tells us they are planning on removing Officer Jack Messer and his reported May 2011 retirement is strictly bogus! Check out No. 5 and decide for yourself.
This is a blatant case of padding a budget. Eighty five cents of every dollar in our General Fund goes to Police and Fire now. How much more do they want?
Candidate England promised the voters of the City of New Albany if they elected him Mayor he would renegotiate contracts instead England has give them more money, better insurance and more PERFS.
Is this the "change" England promised?
This is why England has promised them $2.5 million for Police and Fire out of our EDIT Fund.
What we say to you voters: come the election 2011, you better remember these council members that vote "YES" but also remember each month you pay your sewer bill, England and the council could have used this $2.5 million on your sewer fee increase instead of funding the Police and Fire Department.
Our final thought:
Until the citizens of New Albany get off their "asses, get mad and vote" how our tax dollars are spent you have no one to blame but yourselves. There are only 19 police officers of 67 and the rest live outside the city. You continue to allow this administration to lie, misappropriate and commit malfeasance.
It's time to vote in Council Members like Councilman Price, Gahan and McLaughlin who has the guts to question everything this England Administration does.
It's time for England to resign.
To Mayor England,"this isn't personal it's business!" You call yourself a leader? You are the most incompetent excuse for a mayor this city has ever had and seen...
We dare you Doug England to run again and how dare you claim the Police and Fire are under funded.
It's time we have a mayor who works for the people, can run the city like a business and make hard decisions, not one who always plays politics and who says, "what's in it for me!"
Wednesday, July 07, 2010
MEET THE REAL FEAR-MONGERS, PROFITEER AND HYPOCRITES...
It is with a sense of great sadness that we share this information with you.
We've been lied too...again.
The last several years crime in New Albany is down. Crime is down and we have the proof. They were dumb enough to put it in writing and we have it.
You decide who is lying: England, Police Union or both.
+ = Crime up
- = Crime down
* = Less than one-tenth of 1 percent
Years 2005/ 2006
Violent crime: +3.7
Murder: +1.4
Forcible rape: + 1/10%
Robbery: +9.7
Aggressive assault: +1.2
Property crime: -2.6
Burglary: +1.2
Larceny-theft: -3.8
Years 2006/2007
Violent crime: -1.8
Murder: -1.1
Forcible rape: -6.1
Robbery: -1.2
Aggravated assault: -1.7
Property crime: -2.6
Burglary: -1.3
Larceny-theft: -2.1
Years 2007/2008
Violent crime: -3.5
Murder: -4.4
Forcible rape: -3.3
Robbert: -2.2
Aggravated assault: -4.1
Property crime: -2.5
Burglary: -0.8
Larceny-theft: -1.2
Years 2008/2009
Violent crime: -4.4
Murder: -10.0
Forcible rape: -3.3
Robbery: -6.5
Aggravated assault: -3.2
Property crime: -6.1
Burglary: -2.5
Larceny-theft: -5.3
Source: New Albany Police Department
Freedom Of Speech would like to say...
We are fed up with hearing different statements from the Mayor, Police Union and Police Chief Crabtree.
Fear-mongering will not work this time, Mayor England.
Fear=Money for the NAPD.
Time to trim the fat. We all have to do it and so should the City.
This is a low crime city and we don't need more high paid ticket writers and you see police every where talking on the cell phone, parked and talking to each other. Any small fender bender there's so many police that are called to the incident and you see them talking and joking.
They only enforce the easy stuff like Speed traps on Spring Street and Stop Sign violations.
It's over kill with the police here.
It's time to tell us the truth if you want our tax dollars!
We've been lied too...again.
The last several years crime in New Albany is down. Crime is down and we have the proof. They were dumb enough to put it in writing and we have it.
You decide who is lying: England, Police Union or both.
+ = Crime up
- = Crime down
* = Less than one-tenth of 1 percent
Years 2005/ 2006
Violent crime: +3.7
Murder: +1.4
Forcible rape: + 1/10%
Robbery: +9.7
Aggressive assault: +1.2
Property crime: -2.6
Burglary: +1.2
Larceny-theft: -3.8
Years 2006/2007
Violent crime: -1.8
Murder: -1.1
Forcible rape: -6.1
Robbery: -1.2
Aggravated assault: -1.7
Property crime: -2.6
Burglary: -1.3
Larceny-theft: -2.1
Years 2007/2008
Violent crime: -3.5
Murder: -4.4
Forcible rape: -3.3
Robbert: -2.2
Aggravated assault: -4.1
Property crime: -2.5
Burglary: -0.8
Larceny-theft: -1.2
Years 2008/2009
Violent crime: -4.4
Murder: -10.0
Forcible rape: -3.3
Robbery: -6.5
Aggravated assault: -3.2
Property crime: -6.1
Burglary: -2.5
Larceny-theft: -5.3
Source: New Albany Police Department
Freedom Of Speech would like to say...
We are fed up with hearing different statements from the Mayor, Police Union and Police Chief Crabtree.
Fear-mongering will not work this time, Mayor England.
Fear=Money for the NAPD.
Time to trim the fat. We all have to do it and so should the City.
This is a low crime city and we don't need more high paid ticket writers and you see police every where talking on the cell phone, parked and talking to each other. Any small fender bender there's so many police that are called to the incident and you see them talking and joking.
They only enforce the easy stuff like Speed traps on Spring Street and Stop Sign violations.
It's over kill with the police here.
It's time to tell us the truth if you want our tax dollars!
Friday, July 02, 2010
NEWS FLASH...
During the last few months the City of New Albany has seen so much controversy. No longer do you see City Employees proud to say they work for the City.
I guess we understand their position when the Mayor is more of a politician than a true public servant who is true to his word of transparency and accountability.
New Albany Police Officer Jack Messer has submitted his retirement papers to the Police Merit Board.
Was Messer another victim of Mayor England? Why did former Chief Harl wait four months before he complained about Messer's words? Did England contact the NAACP? Who authorized the two Police Officers to video tape Messer? Was this England's way to knock Messer out of the running for Mayor in 2011 and was this strictly political instead of racial.
We have never been big fans of Officer Messer, but to say or convince us he is a racists, we do not buy... at all.
Your political mistake Mr. Messer, was "If you lie down with dogs, you will get up with fleas" and that's exactly the mistake you made.
You under estimated "Chicago Politics" being played in the City of New Albany.
We here at Freedom Of Speech wish Officer Messer the best and a full recovery from back surgery.
I guess we understand their position when the Mayor is more of a politician than a true public servant who is true to his word of transparency and accountability.
New Albany Police Officer Jack Messer has submitted his retirement papers to the Police Merit Board.
Was Messer another victim of Mayor England? Why did former Chief Harl wait four months before he complained about Messer's words? Did England contact the NAACP? Who authorized the two Police Officers to video tape Messer? Was this England's way to knock Messer out of the running for Mayor in 2011 and was this strictly political instead of racial.
We have never been big fans of Officer Messer, but to say or convince us he is a racists, we do not buy... at all.
Your political mistake Mr. Messer, was "If you lie down with dogs, you will get up with fleas" and that's exactly the mistake you made.
You under estimated "Chicago Politics" being played in the City of New Albany.
We here at Freedom Of Speech wish Officer Messer the best and a full recovery from back surgery.
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