On Tuesday, the County Council tabled the 911 Project.
Tonight's final Council vote on the 911 merger was a 4-4 split vote, with Council member Steve Price absent.
Our sources tell us unless the county is willing to use the entire city's 911 fund, this 911 Project will never pass!
As my mother use to tell us: "A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush."
Btw...Councilman Coffey, when do you plan to bring to the Council your Resolution for an Audit?
Thursday, September 15, 2011
Thursday, September 08, 2011
PLAYING CATCH UP....
Last night as the Republicans debated, a primary challenge was at the top of the Drudge Report and many other newspapers and other media outlets following smart analysis in Cheney to Hillary: "You're our only hope!"
The former VP did say on his book tour that Hillary might be the "only hope" that Democrats have of keeping the White House in 2012, and he's probably right.
Speaking of Hillary, our source in Washington emailed us that: Secretary of State Hillary Clinton will ring the opening bell at the New York Stock Exchange on Friday, in remembrance of the victims of the September 11 attacks.
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Tonight's 7:00 supernova of boobery began, as with all things, in the cradle. We're not referencing Obama in the manger. No, we are saying that tonight's boobery was begat in boobery. Obama wanted a grand jewel box to display his wares so he attempted to big foot last night's debate. Like a flaccid 100 year old without the blue pill on his wedding night, the Obama jewels to be displayed tonight will be nothing but cheap little plastic baubles.
Tonight will feature more Obama payroll tax "holidays" more unemployment benefits and Tax & Spend. Tomorrow will feature more "Hillary Save Us" articles.
Just watch and see.
Same Obama shit, just another stimulus deal!
More of don't blame me, blame "George Bush and the Tea Party" crap.
President Obama is running out of time to remedy a threat far more lethal to his political survival than a cratering economy a growing perception he just isn't up to the job!
So those of you who choose to listen to his repackaged Stimulus Package 2, the rest of us will be looking to a coin toss at another arena.
"Are you ready for some
F-O-O-T-B-A-L-L !!!!!!!!"
"Go - Green Bay Packers"
The former VP did say on his book tour that Hillary might be the "only hope" that Democrats have of keeping the White House in 2012, and he's probably right.
Speaking of Hillary, our source in Washington emailed us that: Secretary of State Hillary Clinton will ring the opening bell at the New York Stock Exchange on Friday, in remembrance of the victims of the September 11 attacks.
---
Tonight's 7:00 supernova of boobery began, as with all things, in the cradle. We're not referencing Obama in the manger. No, we are saying that tonight's boobery was begat in boobery. Obama wanted a grand jewel box to display his wares so he attempted to big foot last night's debate. Like a flaccid 100 year old without the blue pill on his wedding night, the Obama jewels to be displayed tonight will be nothing but cheap little plastic baubles.
Tonight will feature more Obama payroll tax "holidays" more unemployment benefits and Tax & Spend. Tomorrow will feature more "Hillary Save Us" articles.
Just watch and see.
Same Obama shit, just another stimulus deal!
More of don't blame me, blame "George Bush and the Tea Party" crap.
President Obama is running out of time to remedy a threat far more lethal to his political survival than a cratering economy a growing perception he just isn't up to the job!
So those of you who choose to listen to his repackaged Stimulus Package 2, the rest of us will be looking to a coin toss at another arena.
"Are you ready for some
F-O-O-T-B-A-L-L !!!!!!!!"
"Go - Green Bay Packers"
Saturday, September 03, 2011
MAIL CALL....
I know a man, Obama is his name.
Since he's been in charge, we've never been the
same.
No jobs, no future, just promises of hope and
change.
Still no hope, no change.
Obama you remind me of Bela Lugosi,
Not only you, but Biden and Pelosi.
No guts, no backbone, you're bleeding our country dry.
Christina Houston
Keep those emails coming!
Since he's been in charge, we've never been the
same.
No jobs, no future, just promises of hope and
change.
Still no hope, no change.
Obama you remind me of Bela Lugosi,
Not only you, but Biden and Pelosi.
No guts, no backbone, you're bleeding our country dry.
Christina Houston
Keep those emails coming!
Friday, September 02, 2011
UPDATE ON COMMUNICATION DEAL....
At last nights Council meeting they left the 911 merger where it should be.
Tabled!
Have they figured how to pay for this merger after the first year with our city on the verge of bankruptcy?
What city would spend a one time amount of $300,000 - $500,000 to remodel a location for the 911 office?
It's a known fact when they don't have the votes....they table the project.
Smart move Doug & Bob, you sure don't want to piss the voters off NOW, do you?
Vote November 8, 2011
Tabled!
Have they figured how to pay for this merger after the first year with our city on the verge of bankruptcy?
What city would spend a one time amount of $300,000 - $500,000 to remodel a location for the 911 office?
It's a known fact when they don't have the votes....they table the project.
Smart move Doug & Bob, you sure don't want to piss the voters off NOW, do you?
Vote November 8, 2011
Sunday, August 28, 2011
GUILTY OR INNOCENT?
Definition of innocent: free from legal or specific wrong; guiltless; innocent of crime.
Source: Dictionary. com
In a ruling that shocked nearly everyone following the case, Councilwoman Benedetti's OWI ruling will not be challenged!
Cries of "checkbook justice" went up around the City of New Albany, today.
We believe "justice is blind, unless you've got money, in which case justice is a cash register!"
"The Attorney Generals office told the Tribune the decision was wrong, but they added "we respect the court and we appreciate the prosecutor's difficult job."
Freedom Of Speech believes if it was any of you or any of us, we would still be in jail!
As they say: "money talks and bull-shit walks!"
It is our opinion "she bought herself out of this OWI...at a tune of $15,000 +."
We ask our readers to send her a loud message on November 8, 2011 and vote her out of office.
Surely, none of you believe she was truly sober the night of her arrest.
Source: Dictionary. com
In a ruling that shocked nearly everyone following the case, Councilwoman Benedetti's OWI ruling will not be challenged!
Cries of "checkbook justice" went up around the City of New Albany, today.
We believe "justice is blind, unless you've got money, in which case justice is a cash register!"
"The Attorney Generals office told the Tribune the decision was wrong, but they added "we respect the court and we appreciate the prosecutor's difficult job."
Freedom Of Speech believes if it was any of you or any of us, we would still be in jail!
As they say: "money talks and bull-shit walks!"
It is our opinion "she bought herself out of this OWI...at a tune of $15,000 +."
We ask our readers to send her a loud message on November 8, 2011 and vote her out of office.
Surely, none of you believe she was truly sober the night of her arrest.
Thursday, August 25, 2011
UPDATE ON COMMUNICATION DEAL...
"David Dunn, president of the New Albany chapter of Communications Workers of America, "warned the city council last week the union would seek federal charges against the city and county if it were forced to disband as a result of a merger."
Don't you just love these friggin unions (cough)?
Which means: you have union and non union merging, so what one group gets the other gets which benefits both groups and NOT us taxpayers.
Step 2, you gotta put twenty five employees at the same location which mean more (money we DON'T have) so what do they want to do?
Do a little remodeling (cough)....
We bet they're NOT going to like what you are going to read and see next.
Wanna bet?
It's their list of Anticipated Scope of work and cost:
1. Demolition of existing walls, doors and frames, removal of existing ceilings, lighting and operable partition. Temporary bracing of second floor framing at a cost of $6,704.00.
2. Cut concrete floor slab and install new foundations and tube steel columns at a cost of $9,873.00.
3. Install glulam beams at a cost of $3,024.00.
4. New doors, frames and hardware/relocate existing at a cost of $4,500.00.
5. New wall framing and patching of existing walls to match existing adjacent at a cost of $1,218.00.
6. Paint at a cost of $4,519.00
7. Floor finishes, carpet, and access flooring at a cost of $3,594.00.
8. Suspended acoustical ceiling system at a cost of $7,008.00
9. Minor modification to existing duct at a cost of $1,800.00
10. Supplemental air conditioning in Dispatch Electronics Room at a cost of $12,000.00.
11. New dispatch stations/consoles, electronics and wiring at a cost of $180,000.00.
12. New dispatch consoles to replace the existing and relocation of electronics at a cost of $74,000.00.
13. New chairs at a cost of $6,800.00.
14. New indirect lighting and relocation of existing at a cost of $7,185.00.
15. Installation of new electrical voice/data in Shift Office at a cost of $1,926.00.
16. Modifications to the existing electrical and relocation of enunciator panels at a cost of $14,758.00.
17. Professional Design Fees at a cost of $59,585.00.
18. Printing and Bid Distribution (electronic) at a cost of $2,500.00.
19. Bid Advertising at a cost of $500.00
20. Builder's Risk Insurance at a cost of $3,200.00.
21. State Design Release at a cost $240.00.
_________________________
Total Project Budget: $550,343.00
Freedom of Speech has a lot to say:
1. Why not use an empty building the City or County owns instead of remodeling the current location?
2. Why do you need a Professional Designer when all you have to do is get with the employees and the board and design this communication center themselves?
3. Why not buy chairs during a sale at Office Depot or paint at a Porter Paint sale?
4. Why do we have to pay for Printing, Bid Distribution, Bid Advertising, and Builder's Risk Insurance?
5. What about a breakroom, restrooms and a kitchen too? (cough)
Looks like to us another "sweetheart deal and kickbacks" for some people downtown.
Again, how are we going to pay for this remodeling when the City of New Albany is broke?
We smell another 911 rate increase in 2012!
Don't you just love these friggin unions (cough)?
Which means: you have union and non union merging, so what one group gets the other gets which benefits both groups and NOT us taxpayers.
Step 2, you gotta put twenty five employees at the same location which mean more (money we DON'T have) so what do they want to do?
Do a little remodeling (cough)....
We bet they're NOT going to like what you are going to read and see next.
Wanna bet?
It's their list of Anticipated Scope of work and cost:
1. Demolition of existing walls, doors and frames, removal of existing ceilings, lighting and operable partition. Temporary bracing of second floor framing at a cost of $6,704.00.
2. Cut concrete floor slab and install new foundations and tube steel columns at a cost of $9,873.00.
3. Install glulam beams at a cost of $3,024.00.
4. New doors, frames and hardware/relocate existing at a cost of $4,500.00.
5. New wall framing and patching of existing walls to match existing adjacent at a cost of $1,218.00.
6. Paint at a cost of $4,519.00
7. Floor finishes, carpet, and access flooring at a cost of $3,594.00.
8. Suspended acoustical ceiling system at a cost of $7,008.00
9. Minor modification to existing duct at a cost of $1,800.00
10. Supplemental air conditioning in Dispatch Electronics Room at a cost of $12,000.00.
11. New dispatch stations/consoles, electronics and wiring at a cost of $180,000.00.
12. New dispatch consoles to replace the existing and relocation of electronics at a cost of $74,000.00.
13. New chairs at a cost of $6,800.00.
14. New indirect lighting and relocation of existing at a cost of $7,185.00.
15. Installation of new electrical voice/data in Shift Office at a cost of $1,926.00.
16. Modifications to the existing electrical and relocation of enunciator panels at a cost of $14,758.00.
17. Professional Design Fees at a cost of $59,585.00.
18. Printing and Bid Distribution (electronic) at a cost of $2,500.00.
19. Bid Advertising at a cost of $500.00
20. Builder's Risk Insurance at a cost of $3,200.00.
21. State Design Release at a cost $240.00.
_________________________
Total Project Budget: $550,343.00
Freedom of Speech has a lot to say:
1. Why not use an empty building the City or County owns instead of remodeling the current location?
2. Why do you need a Professional Designer when all you have to do is get with the employees and the board and design this communication center themselves?
3. Why not buy chairs during a sale at Office Depot or paint at a Porter Paint sale?
4. Why do we have to pay for Printing, Bid Distribution, Bid Advertising, and Builder's Risk Insurance?
5. What about a breakroom, restrooms and a kitchen too? (cough)
Looks like to us another "sweetheart deal and kickbacks" for some people downtown.
Again, how are we going to pay for this remodeling when the City of New Albany is broke?
We smell another 911 rate increase in 2012!
Monday, August 22, 2011
OBAMA'S VACATIONING AT THE VINEYARD...
Well of course the President and his wife needed a break from his job. Can you imagine how exhausting it was making all those speeches, telling all those lies at fundraisers and on the bus trip in the Midwest?
The only ones who would deny him his relaxation are the whiners, the millions of Americans who don't have jobs. But if they'll just chill for a while, President Obama will return to his job in Washington in a few weeks and announce the solution to all our problems!
Besides, we all know President Obama is a man of the people-that's why he went to Martha's Vineyard-to rub shoulders with the common people and listen to their many problems finding reliable domestic staff, paying for the kids tuition's to prep schools, dealing with skyrocketing dues at the Yacht Club and the increasing costs of stabling polo ponies.
And remember folks, Obama could have chosen to summer on Nantucket-it's even more aristocratic and expensive than the Vineyard, but he chose to stay among the people.
What a guy?
So how's that "Hope & Change" workin out for ya?
The only ones who would deny him his relaxation are the whiners, the millions of Americans who don't have jobs. But if they'll just chill for a while, President Obama will return to his job in Washington in a few weeks and announce the solution to all our problems!
Besides, we all know President Obama is a man of the people-that's why he went to Martha's Vineyard-to rub shoulders with the common people and listen to their many problems finding reliable domestic staff, paying for the kids tuition's to prep schools, dealing with skyrocketing dues at the Yacht Club and the increasing costs of stabling polo ponies.
And remember folks, Obama could have chosen to summer on Nantucket-it's even more aristocratic and expensive than the Vineyard, but he chose to stay among the people.
What a guy?
So how's that "Hope & Change" workin out for ya?
Wednesday, August 17, 2011
WHAT COMMISSIONER BUSH AND ENGLAND DON'T WANT YOU TO KNOW & SEE....
Here are the facts and numbers, talk about a "sweetheart" deal for City and County Communications Employee's.
Salary Items:
Salaries.........................$841,672.00
Soc. Sec./Medicare.........$64,387.91
PERF.............................$90,479.74
Holiday Pay...................$25,000.00
Overtime.......................$0.00
___________________________
Total.............................$1,021,539.65
Insurance Costs:
Life Insurance.............$8,424.00
Health Ins. County......$283,861.32
___________________________
Total...........................$292,285.32
Misc. Personal Costs:
Clothing Allowance...$8,000.00
Travel Expenses........$1,000.00
Training...................$2,500.00
__________________________
Total........................$11,500.00
Supplies:
Office Supplies...........$2,500.00
Printing.....................$2,500.00
__________________________
Total..........................$5,000.00
Equipment:
Telephone.................$25,000.00
__________________________
Total.........................$25,000.00
__________________________
Total.........................$1,355,324.97
City Communication Salaries:
Wicke.......................$38,789.73
Perryman.................$38,789.73
Boehler....................$38,789.73
Mascio.....................$38,789.73
Crady.......................$38,789.73
Young......................$38,789.73
Scott........................$36,952.17
Bostock....................$36,952.17
Littlefield.................$36,952.17
Chamness................$35,286.99
Mayfield...................$35,286.99
Bowles.....................$35,286.99
Miller.......................$34,813.39
Cash.........................$34,813.39
County Communication Salaries:
Scott........................$37,188.97
Davis.......................$36,833.77
Boddy......................$36,833.77
White......................$35,050.19
Bennett...................$35,050.19
Yates.......................$35,050.19
Hackworth..............$34,813.39
Turner....................$34,813.39
Blevins....................$34,813.39
Sanchez..................$34,576.59
Elliott.....................$34,576.59
Sass........................$34,576.59
Supervisor - (No one
listed).....................$53,280.00
________________________
Total.......................$996,539.65
(City & County)
* Salaries are calculated at 40 hours per week for 52 weeks
* Social Security/Medicare Contributions by Employer (you taxpayer's) is 7.65%
*PERF Contributions by Employer ( you taxpayer's) is 7.75%
City: is Union
County: is Non-Union
Vacation: City
1-4 Years................10 days
5-10 Years..............15 days
11-19 Years.............20 days
20+ Years..............25 days
Vacation: County
1st Year.................No vacation
2-4 Years...............10 days
5-9 Years...............15 days
10-19 Years............20 days
20+ Years..............25 days
Longevity: City
$0.00
Longevity: County
0-1 Year..............$0.00
1 Year.................$200.00
2 Years...............$400.00
5 Years...............$900.00
10 Years.............$1,200.00
15 Years..............$1,400.00
20 Years.............$1,600.00
Freedom Of Speech would like to ask:
Why do the Police, Fire or the County Police 911 dispatchers need $8,000.00 for a clothing allowance when they only answer the phone and sit at computers?
When you combine union and non-union workers, two different departments, some make more money and others make less. One department get better benefits the others get less benefits this is a disaster in the making.
Would you take a cut in pay and give up your sweetheart deal? Bush stated in last weeks News and Tribune once the deal is approved they both can vote the union back in.
BTW, did we mention that Steve Bush will be running for Sheriff in the next county election?
Mayor England and Commissioner Bush state combining the city and county communications will save us $300,000-$400,000.
Do the math folks, based on this information this will cost Floyd County taxpayers even more!
Just another "political scam" to help get themselves elected.
The City of New Albany doesn't have a revenue problem what we have is a SPENDING problem and his name is Douglas B. England!
Do you really want Doug England spending "your tax dollars" for another 4 years?
"Hell NO...We sure don't!"
Salary Items:
Salaries.........................$841,672.00
Soc. Sec./Medicare.........$64,387.91
PERF.............................$90,479.74
Holiday Pay...................$25,000.00
Overtime.......................$0.00
___________________________
Total.............................$1,021,539.65
Insurance Costs:
Life Insurance.............$8,424.00
Health Ins. County......$283,861.32
___________________________
Total...........................$292,285.32
Misc. Personal Costs:
Clothing Allowance...$8,000.00
Travel Expenses........$1,000.00
Training...................$2,500.00
__________________________
Total........................$11,500.00
Supplies:
Office Supplies...........$2,500.00
Printing.....................$2,500.00
__________________________
Total..........................$5,000.00
Equipment:
Telephone.................$25,000.00
__________________________
Total.........................$25,000.00
__________________________
Total.........................$1,355,324.97
City Communication Salaries:
Wicke.......................$38,789.73
Perryman.................$38,789.73
Boehler....................$38,789.73
Mascio.....................$38,789.73
Crady.......................$38,789.73
Young......................$38,789.73
Scott........................$36,952.17
Bostock....................$36,952.17
Littlefield.................$36,952.17
Chamness................$35,286.99
Mayfield...................$35,286.99
Bowles.....................$35,286.99
Miller.......................$34,813.39
Cash.........................$34,813.39
County Communication Salaries:
Scott........................$37,188.97
Davis.......................$36,833.77
Boddy......................$36,833.77
White......................$35,050.19
Bennett...................$35,050.19
Yates.......................$35,050.19
Hackworth..............$34,813.39
Turner....................$34,813.39
Blevins....................$34,813.39
Sanchez..................$34,576.59
Elliott.....................$34,576.59
Sass........................$34,576.59
Supervisor - (No one
listed).....................$53,280.00
________________________
Total.......................$996,539.65
(City & County)
* Salaries are calculated at 40 hours per week for 52 weeks
* Social Security/Medicare Contributions by Employer (you taxpayer's) is 7.65%
*PERF Contributions by Employer ( you taxpayer's) is 7.75%
City: is Union
County: is Non-Union
Vacation: City
1-4 Years................10 days
5-10 Years..............15 days
11-19 Years.............20 days
20+ Years..............25 days
Vacation: County
1st Year.................No vacation
2-4 Years...............10 days
5-9 Years...............15 days
10-19 Years............20 days
20+ Years..............25 days
Longevity: City
$0.00
Longevity: County
0-1 Year..............$0.00
1 Year.................$200.00
2 Years...............$400.00
5 Years...............$900.00
10 Years.............$1,200.00
15 Years..............$1,400.00
20 Years.............$1,600.00
Freedom Of Speech would like to ask:
Why do the Police, Fire or the County Police 911 dispatchers need $8,000.00 for a clothing allowance when they only answer the phone and sit at computers?
When you combine union and non-union workers, two different departments, some make more money and others make less. One department get better benefits the others get less benefits this is a disaster in the making.
Would you take a cut in pay and give up your sweetheart deal? Bush stated in last weeks News and Tribune once the deal is approved they both can vote the union back in.
BTW, did we mention that Steve Bush will be running for Sheriff in the next county election?
Mayor England and Commissioner Bush state combining the city and county communications will save us $300,000-$400,000.
Do the math folks, based on this information this will cost Floyd County taxpayers even more!
Just another "political scam" to help get themselves elected.
The City of New Albany doesn't have a revenue problem what we have is a SPENDING problem and his name is Douglas B. England!
Do you really want Doug England spending "your tax dollars" for another 4 years?
"Hell NO...We sure don't!"
Saturday, August 13, 2011
IT'S THAT TIME AGAIN...
Mayor's Debate:
Where: Scribner Auditorium
When: Sept. 22, 2011
Time: 7 PM
Come and support Freedom Of Speech's Candidate, Jeff Gahan!
Where: Scribner Auditorium
When: Sept. 22, 2011
Time: 7 PM
Come and support Freedom Of Speech's Candidate, Jeff Gahan!
Friday, August 12, 2011
WILL SHE RUN?
Our sources in Washington DC, tells us Hillary Rodham Clinton will run for president in 2012.
We, were told that in recent weeks, Bill Clinton, has been meeting with democratic operatives in Washington and grass roots leaders early primary states of Iowa, New Hampshire and South Carolina.
Bill thinks the time is right, Hillary can easily wrestle the nomination from a weakened Barack Obama.
Bill has been heard telling Hillary's big donors and supporters "It's her time!" the world desperately needs Hillary as President.
In fact our sources (close to the Clinton's) told us that James Carville, Paul Begala and, surprisingly, Dick Morris and several others, have all signed up to join the Hillary for President team.
Bill Clinton likes Hillary's chances and even stated, "Hillary is going to crush Obama!" and the country is going to get two for one.
The GOP is terrified she will run because they know she has established firmly her credibility as a power figure and as a no-nonsense achiever of elusive goals that no one else seems to master. Look what she has done with foreign powers!
As you know the last prosperous era for this country was under her husband's leadership 1993-2001. Who can argue with the benefits of "pillow talk" between the two?
Recent Rasmussen poll shows and has Hillary with a favorable rating among Americans has soared to 70% approval rating, and that is very impressive.
2012 is going to be a wild year!
So, do we believe Hillary will run for President in 2012?
"You Betcha!"
God Bless You Hillary and God Bless the United States of America!
We, were told that in recent weeks, Bill Clinton, has been meeting with democratic operatives in Washington and grass roots leaders early primary states of Iowa, New Hampshire and South Carolina.
Bill thinks the time is right, Hillary can easily wrestle the nomination from a weakened Barack Obama.
Bill has been heard telling Hillary's big donors and supporters "It's her time!" the world desperately needs Hillary as President.
In fact our sources (close to the Clinton's) told us that James Carville, Paul Begala and, surprisingly, Dick Morris and several others, have all signed up to join the Hillary for President team.
Bill Clinton likes Hillary's chances and even stated, "Hillary is going to crush Obama!" and the country is going to get two for one.
The GOP is terrified she will run because they know she has established firmly her credibility as a power figure and as a no-nonsense achiever of elusive goals that no one else seems to master. Look what she has done with foreign powers!
As you know the last prosperous era for this country was under her husband's leadership 1993-2001. Who can argue with the benefits of "pillow talk" between the two?
Recent Rasmussen poll shows and has Hillary with a favorable rating among Americans has soared to 70% approval rating, and that is very impressive.
2012 is going to be a wild year!
So, do we believe Hillary will run for President in 2012?
"You Betcha!"
God Bless You Hillary and God Bless the United States of America!
Friday, August 05, 2011
GOSH, WE MISSED OBAMA'S BIRTHDAY...
Sorry, Prez, for the lateness of our birthday wishes to you, so here it goes...
Times 'r' rough!
Times 'r' hard!
So here's your friggin'
Birthday card!
Times 'r' rough!
Times 'r' hard!
So here's your friggin'
Birthday card!
(Apologies to the dead voters of 2008)
Sincerely,
Freedom Of Speech Staff
P.S. We'd sign it but we're sure our "B-day wishes" would earn us an immediate visit from the Secret Service...
Tuesday, August 02, 2011
DID YOU KNOW...
The U.S. Secret Service does more than protect Vice President Joseph R. Biden Jr. - the agency also pays him rent.
We wonder how come NO one calls him a slumlord?
Since April, Mr. Biden has collected more than $13,000 from the agency charged with protecting him and his family for use of a rental cottage adjacent to the waterfront home he owns in a Wilmington, Del., suburb.
Mr. Biden, listed not as vice president in federal purchasing documents but as a "vendor," is eligible for up to $66,000 by the time the government contracts expires in the fall of 2013, the record show.
Isn't this amazing. Biden gets paid by American taxpayers, the Secret Service gets paid by the American taxpayer and who is getting screwed here: The American Taxpayer!
How's that Hope & Change workin for you?
We wonder how come NO one calls him a slumlord?
Since April, Mr. Biden has collected more than $13,000 from the agency charged with protecting him and his family for use of a rental cottage adjacent to the waterfront home he owns in a Wilmington, Del., suburb.
Mr. Biden, listed not as vice president in federal purchasing documents but as a "vendor," is eligible for up to $66,000 by the time the government contracts expires in the fall of 2013, the record show.
Isn't this amazing. Biden gets paid by American taxpayers, the Secret Service gets paid by the American taxpayer and who is getting screwed here: The American Taxpayer!
How's that Hope & Change workin for you?
Sunday, July 31, 2011
ONE YEAR AGO TODAY....
One year ago today we were all getting ready/dressed at the Beckman Arms Inn. It will be a day we will never forget.
Happy Anniversary Chelsea and Marc! We wish you continued years of happiness.
What a difference a year makes.
Happy Anniversary Chelsea and Marc! We wish you continued years of happiness.
What a difference a year makes.
Friday, July 29, 2011
Thursday, July 28, 2011
WAS COUNCILMAN PRICE RIGHT?
Congratulations to Ron Craig on his court case "victory" against the Historic Associations.
Our understanding with talking with Mr. Craig, he will be filing an additional lawsuit to recover damages and his attorney fees from the Historic Associations.
Was Councilman Steve Price right?
Absolutely!
NO group, associations or an elected official is above the law. Did the Historical Associations step over the line?
Absolutely!
We applaud Councilman Price for standing up for what he believed in and standing up to the Historic Preservation.
Our understanding with talking with Mr. Craig, he will be filing an additional lawsuit to recover damages and his attorney fees from the Historic Associations.
Was Councilman Steve Price right?
Absolutely!
NO group, associations or an elected official is above the law. Did the Historical Associations step over the line?
Absolutely!
We applaud Councilman Price for standing up for what he believed in and standing up to the Historic Preservation.
Monday, July 25, 2011
WHY OUR CITY IS ON THE VERGE OF BANKRUPTCY...
Part 3B-Disbursements of our General Fund:
Dept. Controller ............$122,205.80
Dept. Clerk.....................$77,927.05
Dept. Mayor...................$123,119.16
Dept. City Council..........$121,324.02
Dept. Police...................$6,481,073.57
Dept. Fire......................$7,805,238.81
Dept. Merit Board.........$31,521.36
Board Of
Public Works................$946,854.89
Dept. Planning
Commission..................$228,768.78
Dept. City Attorney........$103,553.18
Dept. Communications..$794,903.01
Dept. Weights &
Measured Inspector......$23,272.50
Building Dept..............$151,817.72
Cemetery Dept.#1........$147,145.89
Cemetery Dept. #2.......$38,494.65
Dept. Animal Control..$395,202.66
Dept. Unappropriated
Funds.........................$1,500,143.70
___________________________
Total: Do the Math Taxpayers
Source:Department Of Local Government
Questions:
1.) When did the Council APPROVE the Department of Unappropriated Funds?
2.) What about the Code Enforcement Department? Why is this NOT listed?
3.) Is the Department of Unappropriated Funds, England's new "slush fund?"
In the News and Tribune dates February 18, 2011 it states: The 2010 budget was also "about $15.8 million", yet the city incurred about a $1.8 shortfall.
Do the math taxpayers: = $14.8 million
Total from the above Departments:
2010 Budget - $15,778,651.80
Personal Service - $377,081.48
Other Services & Charges - $1,436,843.47
Capital Outlay - $0.00
Other Disbursements - $0.00
Transfer of Funds - $0.00
Purchase of Investments - $0.00
______________________________
2010 Budget - $15,778,651.80
Total spent - $19,092,576.
Department omitted from this report:
* Code Enforcement Department
Our final thoughts: Mayor England stated in a recent News and Tribune article, it's time to move on and put this all behind us!
Yell, RIGHT, Mr. Mayor, you wish!
Again we state: Our city is in a big financial mess thanks to Kay Garry, and Mayor England.
Let's not forget the new contract between Mayor England and City Attorney Shane Gibson. $50,000 salary, plus billable hours for all legal work and Council meetings. City credit card for meals, drinks and expenses. Plus commission on all bonds and etc.
What a sweetheart deal you got...Mr. Gibson!
Is this the CHANGE Doug England promised when he ran for Mayor?
Do you taxpayers really want Doug England sitting on our council in 2012?
A VOTE for Doug England, is a VOTE for Carl Malysz, Shane Gibson, Kay Garry, John Rosenbarger, Scott Woods and Mickey Thompson, as always to continue "raping the taxpayers" of the City of New Albany!
Dept. Controller ............$122,205.80
Dept. Clerk.....................$77,927.05
Dept. Mayor...................$123,119.16
Dept. City Council..........$121,324.02
Dept. Police...................$6,481,073.57
Dept. Fire......................$7,805,238.81
Dept. Merit Board.........$31,521.36
Board Of
Public Works................$946,854.89
Dept. Planning
Commission..................$228,768.78
Dept. City Attorney........$103,553.18
Dept. Communications..$794,903.01
Dept. Weights &
Measured Inspector......$23,272.50
Building Dept..............$151,817.72
Cemetery Dept.#1........$147,145.89
Cemetery Dept. #2.......$38,494.65
Dept. Animal Control..$395,202.66
Dept. Unappropriated
Funds.........................$1,500,143.70
___________________________
Total: Do the Math Taxpayers
Source:Department Of Local Government
Questions:
1.) When did the Council APPROVE the Department of Unappropriated Funds?
2.) What about the Code Enforcement Department? Why is this NOT listed?
3.) Is the Department of Unappropriated Funds, England's new "slush fund?"
In the News and Tribune dates February 18, 2011 it states: The 2010 budget was also "about $15.8 million", yet the city incurred about a $1.8 shortfall.
Do the math taxpayers: = $14.8 million
Total from the above Departments:
2010 Budget - $15,778,651.80
Personal Service - $377,081.48
Other Services & Charges - $1,436,843.47
Capital Outlay - $0.00
Other Disbursements - $0.00
Transfer of Funds - $0.00
Purchase of Investments - $0.00
______________________________
2010 Budget - $15,778,651.80
Total spent - $19,092,576.
Department omitted from this report:
* Code Enforcement Department
Our final thoughts: Mayor England stated in a recent News and Tribune article, it's time to move on and put this all behind us!
Yell, RIGHT, Mr. Mayor, you wish!
Again we state: Our city is in a big financial mess thanks to Kay Garry, and Mayor England.
Let's not forget the new contract between Mayor England and City Attorney Shane Gibson. $50,000 salary, plus billable hours for all legal work and Council meetings. City credit card for meals, drinks and expenses. Plus commission on all bonds and etc.
What a sweetheart deal you got...Mr. Gibson!
Is this the CHANGE Doug England promised when he ran for Mayor?
Do you taxpayers really want Doug England sitting on our council in 2012?
A VOTE for Doug England, is a VOTE for Carl Malysz, Shane Gibson, Kay Garry, John Rosenbarger, Scott Woods and Mickey Thompson, as always to continue "raping the taxpayers" of the City of New Albany!
Tuesday, July 19, 2011
WILL NEW ALBANY TURNING INTO ANOTHER "PRICHARD, ALABAMA?"
Have you ever heard of Prichard, Alabama?
The City of Prichard had NO money to award overtime or make more hires and did it anyway. Their mayor spent tax dollars like a drunken sailor, their controller kept poor records and the city council passed pretty much what ever the mayor wanted. The Mayor also encouraged public safety employees to bank compensatory time, sick time and vacation time.
"Mayor Ron Davis and members of the City Council say they were saddled with a plan that was doomed long before they took office. (Does this sound familiar?) They even imply that some public safety workers "juiced the system" while still working in order to ensure a better retirement for themselves as reported by Robert McClendon, Press-Register."
To make a long story short, in 2003, an auditor caution Pritchard, Alabama that the town would run out of money by 2009. Did the mayor and the council members sell city assets and cut corners?
Nope! Six years later, exactly as predicted, Pritchard ran out of money. For the last two years city public service employees have not received NOT one pension check.
Why are we sharing this with you?
Have you read the 2010 State Board of Account Audit or the News and Tribune dated July 8, 2011?
City Controller Kay Garry said "spending in the fire, police and emergency communications department accounted for 78 percent of the annual general fund budget by her last calculation."
Which is it Mrs. Garry?
How about telling the newspaper and the taxpayers the truth.
No wonder the State Board of Accounts could not Audit 9 of the City's Accounts out of 20!
It is our opinion that if you are controller you should be handing out these figures to each and every last one of our 9 council members.
How many times have you sat through a council meeting and Mrs. Garry stated: "let me get back to you on that dollar amount or that information!"
This woman has been city controller through several administrations. She should know this information like she knows her own social security number.
Well, Mrs. Garry, Freedom Of Speech caught you in another BIG-FAT lie.
Yes, we are calling you a liar, Mrs. Garry!
You do the math, taxpayers, like we did...
For the Fiscal Year Ending 2010
(CTAR-2) Annual Financial Report:
Fire Department.....$7,805,238.81
Police Department..$6,481,073.57
Communications
Department............$794,903.01
_________________________
Total.......................$14,081,215.39
How did you "ever" come up with the 78% of our General Fund, Bull-Shit, Mrs. Garry?
Yes, we are very much aware both city and county will be paying equal part for the Communications Department in the future.
Freedom Of Speech would like to share with you the taxpayer what the Police and Fire Department salary's, health care, longevity, perfs and their pensions cost you in 2010:
Police Dept. Salaries......$6,481,073.57
Police Pensions.............$1,804,791.06
Fire Dept. Salaries.........$7,805,238.81
Fire Pensions................$2,158,130.70
___________________________
Total.............................$17,249,234.14
Source: (CTAR-2) Annual Financial Report, furnished to us by DLGF, Department of Local Government
In the News and Tribune dated February 18, 2011 it states: The 2010 budget was also "about $15.8 million", yet the city incurred about a $1.8 shortfall.
Facts:
* In 2010 our Council approved $500,000 for the NAPD and the money disappeared
(Where's the money, Doug?)
* TEMPORARY TRANSFER OF FUNDS:
During 2010, a temporary transfer of $500,000 was made from the TIF Grantline Fund to the General Fund for cash flow purposes without an ordinance or resolution being approved by the common council.
Source: see page 31 of the 2010 Audit
Our final thoughts: Mayor England stated in a recent News and Tribune article, it's time to move on and put this behind us!
Our city is in a big financial mess, thanks to Mayor England for all of his mismanaging of our tax dollars. He's not only mismanaged our tax dollars he has committed "malfeasance", he's lied to our city council, he's lied to you the taxpayers, and he's TIF and expanded TIF's to the point we are headed towards bankruptcy just like Prichard, Alabama and other cities.
If you don't believe us read the 2010 Audit, then do the math. There are 16 departments paid from our General Fund. If those 3 departments are costing $14,081,215.39, with a approved budget of about $15.8 million and the England administration and the controller knows you can not use TIF Funds for salaries, or borrow money from one fund to another fund without council approval, our city is doomed!
The last 3 years, 6 months and 19 days has been nothing more than a shell game England has played so he can keep spending money we don't have.
Do you taxpayers really want Doug England sitting on our council in 2012?
We need a "forensic audit" done...NOW!
The City of Prichard had NO money to award overtime or make more hires and did it anyway. Their mayor spent tax dollars like a drunken sailor, their controller kept poor records and the city council passed pretty much what ever the mayor wanted. The Mayor also encouraged public safety employees to bank compensatory time, sick time and vacation time.
"Mayor Ron Davis and members of the City Council say they were saddled with a plan that was doomed long before they took office. (Does this sound familiar?) They even imply that some public safety workers "juiced the system" while still working in order to ensure a better retirement for themselves as reported by Robert McClendon, Press-Register."
To make a long story short, in 2003, an auditor caution Pritchard, Alabama that the town would run out of money by 2009. Did the mayor and the council members sell city assets and cut corners?
Nope! Six years later, exactly as predicted, Pritchard ran out of money. For the last two years city public service employees have not received NOT one pension check.
Why are we sharing this with you?
Have you read the 2010 State Board of Account Audit or the News and Tribune dated July 8, 2011?
City Controller Kay Garry said "spending in the fire, police and emergency communications department accounted for 78 percent of the annual general fund budget by her last calculation."
Which is it Mrs. Garry?
How about telling the newspaper and the taxpayers the truth.
No wonder the State Board of Accounts could not Audit 9 of the City's Accounts out of 20!
It is our opinion that if you are controller you should be handing out these figures to each and every last one of our 9 council members.
How many times have you sat through a council meeting and Mrs. Garry stated: "let me get back to you on that dollar amount or that information!"
This woman has been city controller through several administrations. She should know this information like she knows her own social security number.
Well, Mrs. Garry, Freedom Of Speech caught you in another BIG-FAT lie.
Yes, we are calling you a liar, Mrs. Garry!
You do the math, taxpayers, like we did...
For the Fiscal Year Ending 2010
(CTAR-2) Annual Financial Report:
Fire Department.....$7,805,238.81
Police Department..$6,481,073.57
Communications
Department............$794,903.01
_________________________
Total.......................$14,081,215.39
How did you "ever" come up with the 78% of our General Fund, Bull-Shit, Mrs. Garry?
Yes, we are very much aware both city and county will be paying equal part for the Communications Department in the future.
Freedom Of Speech would like to share with you the taxpayer what the Police and Fire Department salary's, health care, longevity, perfs and their pensions cost you in 2010:
Police Dept. Salaries......$6,481,073.57
Police Pensions.............$1,804,791.06
Fire Dept. Salaries.........$7,805,238.81
Fire Pensions................$2,158,130.70
___________________________
Total.............................$17,249,234.14
Source: (CTAR-2) Annual Financial Report, furnished to us by DLGF, Department of Local Government
In the News and Tribune dated February 18, 2011 it states: The 2010 budget was also "about $15.8 million", yet the city incurred about a $1.8 shortfall.
Facts:
* In 2010 our Council approved $500,000 for the NAPD and the money disappeared
(Where's the money, Doug?)
* TEMPORARY TRANSFER OF FUNDS:
During 2010, a temporary transfer of $500,000 was made from the TIF Grantline Fund to the General Fund for cash flow purposes without an ordinance or resolution being approved by the common council.
Source: see page 31 of the 2010 Audit
Our final thoughts: Mayor England stated in a recent News and Tribune article, it's time to move on and put this behind us!
Our city is in a big financial mess, thanks to Mayor England for all of his mismanaging of our tax dollars. He's not only mismanaged our tax dollars he has committed "malfeasance", he's lied to our city council, he's lied to you the taxpayers, and he's TIF and expanded TIF's to the point we are headed towards bankruptcy just like Prichard, Alabama and other cities.
If you don't believe us read the 2010 Audit, then do the math. There are 16 departments paid from our General Fund. If those 3 departments are costing $14,081,215.39, with a approved budget of about $15.8 million and the England administration and the controller knows you can not use TIF Funds for salaries, or borrow money from one fund to another fund without council approval, our city is doomed!
The last 3 years, 6 months and 19 days has been nothing more than a shell game England has played so he can keep spending money we don't have.
Do you taxpayers really want Doug England sitting on our council in 2012?
We need a "forensic audit" done...NOW!
Friday, July 15, 2011
FLASHBACK TO MARCH 2006....
"The fact that we are here today to debate rising America's debt limit is a sign of leadership failure. It is a sign that the US Government can not pay its own bills. It is a sign that we now depend on ongoing financial assistance from foreign countries to finance our Government's reckless fiscal policies. Increasing America's debt weakens us domestically and internationally. Leadership means that 'the buck stops here.' Instead, Washington is shifting the burden of bad choices today on the backs of our children and grandchildren. America has a debt problem and a failure of leadership, Americans deserve better."
Barack Hussein Obama, March 2006
Barack Hussein Obama, March 2006
Tuesday, July 12, 2011
DEBT LIMIT...
Instead of figuring out how high or whether or not to raise the debt limit, they all need to be in a room figuring out what they can cut in spending to prevent the necessity of raising the debt threshold!
This is the time and place to be frugal.
To continue reckless spending on credit as we have done for years is NOT working. If that means that we shut down the Department of Energy, Hud, Education, Agriculture, lay off federal employees, then do it. Cut government to the bone and then, and only then talk about adding to the debt.
There is simply to much waste and fraud to claim we must increase the debt limit.
Our final thoughts:
Obama's solution is: "eat your PEAS American! " We say: stand strong and call his bluff. Just remember Republicans and Democrats all Obama gives a damn about is getting reelected!
What Americans need is jobs, jobs and more jobs.
So, how's that Hope & Change working for you?
"Don't blame us, we voted for Hillary Clinton!"
This is the time and place to be frugal.
To continue reckless spending on credit as we have done for years is NOT working. If that means that we shut down the Department of Energy, Hud, Education, Agriculture, lay off federal employees, then do it. Cut government to the bone and then, and only then talk about adding to the debt.
There is simply to much waste and fraud to claim we must increase the debt limit.
Our final thoughts:
Obama's solution is: "eat your PEAS American! " We say: stand strong and call his bluff. Just remember Republicans and Democrats all Obama gives a damn about is getting reelected!
What Americans need is jobs, jobs and more jobs.
So, how's that Hope & Change working for you?
"Don't blame us, we voted for Hillary Clinton!"
Friday, July 08, 2011
TO: NAC AND JEFF GILLENWATER...
The law does not state "Planned Parenthood (1) is barred from receiving federal funds." Federal law prohibits the use of Federal dollars for abortion funding. Planned Parenthood (2) accepts federal dollars. Planned Parenthood provides (3) abortions with these federal dollars.
Planned Parenthood claims, along with NAC and Mr. Gillenwater this bill is dangerous and would have a "devastating impact on women's health" that is a bare face lie! Planned Parenthood always (4) uses this ridiculous statement when their funding is in danger. They know their biggest money maker is abortion. Abortion is their CASH cow.
Of course defunding Planned Parenthood actually improves the health care services for female preventive care like breast and cervical cancer screening and other test.
Listen up, NAC and Jeff Gillenwater: Indiana owes Planned Parenthood nothing. You are not the spokespeople for all citizens of the state.
Planned Parenthood is NOT the only avenue to birth control, PAP smears, cancer screening or other preventative treatment. These procedures can be done at the local county health clinic. There is no reason that taxpayers should be forced to support Planned Parenthood.
It's a sick and sad day when an abortion industry which gets upwards of a million dollars a day from federal government.
Indiana is making its own funding decisions by following the law.
Thank God for State Rep. Clere. We need more courageous men like him to stand up for what is right and moral. The non-abortion services offered by Planned Parenthood are available through many other healthcare providers in the State of Indiana, so there is no reduction in service available to women in Indiana due to this reduction in funding for Planned Parenthood.
We truly believe that it is very important to honor a woman's right to choose...but only as it pertains to getting pregnant or not (the man has a choice too, snip-snip).
Once a new life has been created in the mother's womb, her only real moral choice for the man and woman is whether they will raise the child or make an adoption plan.
According to the 10th Amendment, "The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the States, are reserved to the States respectively, or to the people."
And last we heard, the Indiana lawmakers and State Rep. Ed Clere knew a bit more about running a state than NAC, and the abortion clinic down the road, Mr. Gillenwater.
You're entitled to your opinion, NAC and Mr. Gillenwater, but not your so called 'scare tactics' and your own made up lies about State Rep. Ed Clere!
Thank you State Rep. Clere for hitting the nail right on the head, when it comes to taxpayers money and the real facts.
Planned Parenthood claims, along with NAC and Mr. Gillenwater this bill is dangerous and would have a "devastating impact on women's health" that is a bare face lie! Planned Parenthood always (4) uses this ridiculous statement when their funding is in danger. They know their biggest money maker is abortion. Abortion is their CASH cow.
Of course defunding Planned Parenthood actually improves the health care services for female preventive care like breast and cervical cancer screening and other test.
Listen up, NAC and Jeff Gillenwater: Indiana owes Planned Parenthood nothing. You are not the spokespeople for all citizens of the state.
Planned Parenthood is NOT the only avenue to birth control, PAP smears, cancer screening or other preventative treatment. These procedures can be done at the local county health clinic. There is no reason that taxpayers should be forced to support Planned Parenthood.
It's a sick and sad day when an abortion industry which gets upwards of a million dollars a day from federal government.
Indiana is making its own funding decisions by following the law.
Thank God for State Rep. Clere. We need more courageous men like him to stand up for what is right and moral. The non-abortion services offered by Planned Parenthood are available through many other healthcare providers in the State of Indiana, so there is no reduction in service available to women in Indiana due to this reduction in funding for Planned Parenthood.
We truly believe that it is very important to honor a woman's right to choose...but only as it pertains to getting pregnant or not (the man has a choice too, snip-snip).
Once a new life has been created in the mother's womb, her only real moral choice for the man and woman is whether they will raise the child or make an adoption plan.
According to the 10th Amendment, "The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the States, are reserved to the States respectively, or to the people."
And last we heard, the Indiana lawmakers and State Rep. Ed Clere knew a bit more about running a state than NAC, and the abortion clinic down the road, Mr. Gillenwater.
You're entitled to your opinion, NAC and Mr. Gillenwater, but not your so called 'scare tactics' and your own made up lies about State Rep. Ed Clere!
Thank you State Rep. Clere for hitting the nail right on the head, when it comes to taxpayers money and the real facts.
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