Candidates for Council???
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Topic: Candidates for Council???
Posted By: Mike_Presta
Subject: Candidates for Council???
Date Posted: Dec 18 2012 at 7:04pm
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2013 will be the last year for a seven-member city
council in Middletown. On December 31,
2013, all four Ward seats (currently held by Councilpersons Mort, Smith,
Laubach, and Picard) will expire, and in November of 2013 only TWO
at-large councilpersons will be elected to replace them. Now is
the time to find candidates for these two council seats. The earlier one decides to run, the more
likely he or she is to be successful. If
you know anyone who you think would make a good council member, PLEASE urge
them to run. If anyone has questions regarding the procedure of
becoming a candidate, or has any other questions on the subject, please feel
free to contact me. ------------- “Mulligan said he ... doesn’t believe they necessarily make the return on investment necessary to keep funding them.” …The Middletown Journal, January 30, 2012 |
Replies:
Posted By: Pacman
Date Posted: Dec 18 2012 at 8:32pm
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GOOD LUCK MIKE!!! When I asked the same thing, I got one response. Pacman  |
Posted By: John Beagle
Date Posted: Dec 19 2012 at 10:41am
You should run Mike! ------------- http://www.johnbeagle.com/" rel="nofollow - John Beagle Middletown USA News of, for and by the people of Middletown, Ohio. |
Posted By: VietVet
Date Posted: Dec 19 2012 at 12:15pm
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Naw, Michael Eldridge Presta is no candidate and not what this city needs. He questions city hall while providing researched work to support his claims. He finds fault with council's decisions, doesn't own a rubber stamp, thinks Leslie Eugene Landen interprets the law based on the special of the day, is leery of some of the real estate transactions made by the city, thinks Marty Kohler has his own agenda in city planning, is not a supporter of the inner circle of elite citizens with a hidden agenda, tends to see through the smokescreens that roll out of the city building at times, doesn't like the non-accurate historic lighting at taxpayer expense for those S. Main St. friends of the city, thinks our mayor, the honorable Lawrence Mulligan the Third of the S. Main St. Mulligans, spews nonsense at times, thinks some of the downtown real estate transactions to support the phenomenal(in Larry's own words) successful downtown growth so far have not been what has been claimed, has way too much common sense, questions things when questions not need be asked (council), and is not "in tune" with what we are trying to achieve here (as if anyone really knows what we are trying to achieve here). He is a thorn in the side of those with a secret agenda, those with absolutely no common sense and those who don't care what they do to the city as long as they strip off what they want. We have a good Ward 1 rep in Mort. She is doing what she is told and representing the inner circle with great dedication. Pac, Vivian, Nick Kidd and the Spider would be valued members of council.....and all, certainly better than what we have now. If we don't change it, the city will die, given the current direction. It is already on life-support due to the incompetent leadership of the past and the current lack of talent. ------------- I'm so proud of my hometown and what it has become. Recall 'em all. Let's start over. |
Posted By: LMAO
Date Posted: Dec 19 2012 at 2:13pm
Would love to give it a shot but in the process in selling my properties and moving out of this fine town. Mike,I think you ought to give it another shot. IMO,if this fine town dont get ones that care "FOR THE PEOPLE" and just not their buddies it will be #1 Dead City on Forbes magizine.
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Posted By: swohio75
Date Posted: Dec 19 2012 at 2:47pm
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Posted By: Bocephus
Date Posted: Dec 19 2012 at 2:53pm
negative all current members need to be replaced.
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swohio75 wrote:Posted By: LMAO
Date Posted: Dec 19 2012 at 3:08pm
Like to see him continue out the door.A typical politican,say one thing and do complete opposte. |
Posted By: VietVet
Date Posted: Dec 19 2012 at 3:26pm
Ya know, sw, I had high hopes for Josh. Started off well, asking questions, having forums and discussion and providing the single voice on council that provided good representation. Scott-Jones has her moments when she supports thinking that would include good for the city and the people. Then, tails off and rejoins the rest of the problem children on council at times. Picard, both Mulligans, Becker, Mort, Gilleland, Landen, Kohler, and the rest of the MMF puppet/ town-wreckers can do a job on a good attitude. You could hate real easily after viewing what they have to offer and learn the games they play at our expense. I don't see the same behavior and enthusiasm from Josh anymore. Perhaps he has been told to keep quiet or stand down by the power brokers. Perhaps he is tired of the battle and sees himself constantly outnumbered in everything he attempts. Guess that would cause depression in anyone. Another good person with good intentions beaten down by the nonsense that is city government. Gotta have a strong, bull-headed personality and not care if you are liked by them to stand up for what is right against the pressure. Put Josh with people like the Spider, Mike, Vivian and other people who call it like it is and want to fix it and I'd bet Laubach would be a totally different person. Until that happens, I would imagine he will just be going through the motions. Sad to see happen from such a promising individual. ------------- I'm so proud of my hometown and what it has become. Recall 'em all. Let's start over. |
Posted By: Mike_Presta
Date Posted: Dec 20 2012 at 6:52am
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John, Vet, and LMAO, Thank you for your advocacy, but circumstances will not
allow me to try again. Besides, I got my
butt kicked last time and I wouldn’t want to take even those few votes away
from anyone else who may want to challenge an MMF candidate. I would, however, be pleased to assist any good person
willing to champion the people’s cause, in any way that I am able. ------------- “Mulligan said he ... doesn’t believe they necessarily make the return on investment necessary to keep funding them.” …The Middletown Journal, January 30, 2012 |
Posted By: TudorBrown
Date Posted: Dec 24 2012 at 2:21pm
Definitively, outstanding councilman. Great man who appreciates our freedom. |