Join us in the local fight against HIV/AIDS!
The 18th Anniversary Louisville AIDS Walk provides funding for multiple, local, non-profit organizations that deliver a myriad of support services for our neighbors who are living with HIV/AIDS.
Sunday, September 26, 2010 Louisville AIDS Walk 5K Run and Pet Walk.
Freedom Of Speech will have 6 staff members running the 5K in Joshua's Memory.
Joshua contracted AIDS through a blood transfusion when he was only 3 months old. Our special little friend died at the age of 9.
Freedom Of Speech will match dollar for dollar that is raised in Memory of Joshua.
To donate $10 text commit to 20222 standard messaging rates may apply.
We miss and love you Joshua!
Freedom Of Speech Staff
Saturday, September 25, 2010
Wednesday, September 22, 2010
YEP, HE'S RUNNING...
Did you notice several comments in his announcement:
* 1. "He said he is selling his house in hopes of moving to the downtown district."
2. Many city employees were spotted going into the Culbertson West reception hall along Main Street. (Be sure and check out the photo appearing in the Tribune today and see.)
3. England stated, he's stands with the Police and Fire.
4. "However, England said we are going to build a water park (pool) and a sports complex."
A question for Democrat Chairman John Wilcox.
Since you are the democrat chairman of the party why are you coming out in England's support when there will be other democrats running for mayor?
Freedom Of Speech would like to say:
Over the next few month's we are going to present the case AGAINST soon to be former Mayor Douglas B. England.
"The best Voter...is an Educated Voter!"
This will fun!!!!!!!!
* 1. "He said he is selling his house in hopes of moving to the downtown district."
2. Many city employees were spotted going into the Culbertson West reception hall along Main Street. (Be sure and check out the photo appearing in the Tribune today and see.)
3. England stated, he's stands with the Police and Fire.
4. "However, England said we are going to build a water park (pool) and a sports complex."
A question for Democrat Chairman John Wilcox.
Since you are the democrat chairman of the party why are you coming out in England's support when there will be other democrats running for mayor?
Freedom Of Speech would like to say:
Over the next few month's we are going to present the case AGAINST soon to be former Mayor Douglas B. England.
"The best Voter...is an Educated Voter!"
This will fun!!!!!!!!
Monday, September 20, 2010
SHOULD ENGLAND RUN AGAIN IN 2011?
Of course England will run...The question is will the scumbag win?
He wants that free Riverfront Condo, and if he runs he can be beat.
Obviously, a lot of voters have a lot to learn about kickbacks, mismanagement, misappropriation and malfeasance of funds before 2011!
Maybe an unknown can come from the shadows and lead this city out of destruction, corruption and financial disaster.
If England decides not to run, we sincerely hope that in his retirement, England, Carl Malysz, John Rosenbarger, Shane Gibson and Kay Garry, moves to some remote Caribbean Island that doesn't have an extradition treaty with the United States.
God help and God bless the citizens of New Albany.
footnote: Maybe it's time for Lil Steve to put down his guitar, cut his hair and shave, so he can clean this city up.
He wants that free Riverfront Condo, and if he runs he can be beat.
Obviously, a lot of voters have a lot to learn about kickbacks, mismanagement, misappropriation and malfeasance of funds before 2011!
Maybe an unknown can come from the shadows and lead this city out of destruction, corruption and financial disaster.
If England decides not to run, we sincerely hope that in his retirement, England, Carl Malysz, John Rosenbarger, Shane Gibson and Kay Garry, moves to some remote Caribbean Island that doesn't have an extradition treaty with the United States.
God help and God bless the citizens of New Albany.
footnote: Maybe it's time for Lil Steve to put down his guitar, cut his hair and shave, so he can clean this city up.
Saturday, September 18, 2010
WILL HILLARY RUN?
There's plenty of speculation who will run against Obama in 2012.
Nevertheless, the first television ad for the 2012 election supports Secretary of State Hillary Clinton for president.
A Chicago dentist named William De Jean spent $5,000 to create the ad, which is currently airing in Washington, New Orleans, New York, Los Angeles and Houston as well.
We saw it during our brief visit in Washington.
"I'm a dentist and I don't think this country is headed in the right direction, "he told CNN. He said Clinton is the "most qualified" to be president.
The ad is 30 seconds long of pure adulation, with a portrait of Clinton rotating to symphonic music.
"She has more experience working in and with the White House than most living presidents," the caption reads. "She is one of the most admired women in our nation's history. Let's make sure the president we should have elected in 2008 will be on the ballot in 2012."
"When there's a Hill, there's a way."
In our opinion, we need the Clinton's back in the White House to fix this country!
Run Hillary Run....
Nevertheless, the first television ad for the 2012 election supports Secretary of State Hillary Clinton for president.
A Chicago dentist named William De Jean spent $5,000 to create the ad, which is currently airing in Washington, New Orleans, New York, Los Angeles and Houston as well.
We saw it during our brief visit in Washington.
"I'm a dentist and I don't think this country is headed in the right direction, "he told CNN. He said Clinton is the "most qualified" to be president.
The ad is 30 seconds long of pure adulation, with a portrait of Clinton rotating to symphonic music.
"She has more experience working in and with the White House than most living presidents," the caption reads. "She is one of the most admired women in our nation's history. Let's make sure the president we should have elected in 2008 will be on the ballot in 2012."
"When there's a Hill, there's a way."
In our opinion, we need the Clinton's back in the White House to fix this country!
Run Hillary Run....
Wednesday, September 15, 2010
DID ENGLAND & SHANE GIBSON LIE AGAIN? ~ DO THE MATH...
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."
-----
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?
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."
-----
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?
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?
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