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Ted Jankowski
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Adam you’ll never see the people that brought us out of the deficit get the recognition they deserved. You’ll never see the people that brought the budget problem to the state for help. Recognized. You’ll never see them get the pat on the back they deserved and the thanks and gratitude that the City of Flint OWES them. Why?
The people of this city fired them.
What was the first thing that happened when they discovered the budget wasn’t being made with legitimate figures. They went to the state. The State sent Ed Kurtz who proceeded to deal out retribution for them blowing the whistle. He cut their wages to 1 dollar a meeting and then hired a bunch high priced administrators (who still haven’t earned a penny of their wages, They were political payoffs).
We then fired them as a city. I find it amazing that the budget that once they were given access to the REAL DOLLARS that flint had available. Was the Budget that Ed Kurtz Followed (except for a few political payoffs to the Flint Journal tax abatements and such)
So Adam, you will never see this new city council who mostly ran on platforms of lies being repeated by Don Williamsons campaigns. While they (the new council people) didn’t say these things. They did very little to speak out about the lies being contributed to their opponents. You know that was helping them out. So what if the Don was out there lying about the former council. It was to their benefit. Why run on a platform of honesty and integrity? And win on truth. All’s that matters is winning.
GO back and do some homework. You’ll find that what I’m saying is true. Then when these people deserving of our appreciation attempted to bring more accountability to their office. Because, grant money was not being spent on the projects that they had been given to. Which the blame lays directly within the Mayors office. He claimed there were federal grand jury investigations going on. Yes there were. Only in Don Williamsons mind. There were no actually investigations. The only investigation that had gone on was the ones that HUD showed how the Mayor wasn’t spending the money as it was delegated. And the one by council to find out why the money wasn’t being spent. IE the 1.4 million lost.
ON a side note. The City by direction of the Don, is now attempting the sue the agencies that didn’t get the money they were supposed to get to finish their projects. Because they didn’t finish their projects. HUH? Yeah, The city is suing the people for not finishing the projects that the grants dept didn’t pay them the money for.
IN the very first city council meeting. Of the new city council. They turned over all authority for grant money monies to the Mayors office. They in effect. Cut themselves and the grants committee out of the process completely. It now becomes a political payoff completely controlled by the mayor. So if you have a cause worthy of receiving grant money for a community project. Be prepared to pay someone off with some f that money you get. It is controlled now by one person. No longer by committee.
This all related to the people that should be receiving recognition for bringing this city out of the red. |
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Sun Feb 19, 2006 1:29 pm |
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Adam
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Ted,
Have you got any emails from me? I think this town has some serious issues. One of the lesser is the Ombudsman. I don't know why you think the Ombudsman will make much of a difference. Anyone can do investigations in this town but that doesn't mean anything. Actions are what count and I think I know how to take some actions.
Adam Ford
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Sun Feb 19, 2006 8:18 pm |
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Ted Jankowski
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Anyone, doesn't have the clout! Ombudsman do. They are an appointed official. We had the neighbors case solved in two days. But, he and I are not Police officers. We cannot arrest or prosecute the criminal. We cannot make the Police Dept return the guns they found on the criminal when they finally arrested him. That he used in his next crime or that were stolen from my neighbors house. If we had an Ombudsman he could look into the case. As long as there is no political reason for anyone in government to look into a case. And they blow you off because you as an individual cannot influence anyone to do their job. That's what an Ombudsman does. He has investigative authority to look into these problems. Just as Ms. Simms noted how your car can be stolen. And the bills keep piling up at Impound. So that the City can make money off your misfortune. They have no incentive to actually catch the thief’s that stole your car. The city makes money off it now. It is in their best interest not to investigate car theft.
Erhen G. Mentioned people complain about this but don't offer solutions. First off. UPDATE THE CITY WEBSITE!! I have the solution. Only they won't like it. It would require police to investigate and catch these thief’s and then make them pay Impound and restitution for what they did. It's called Justice!
Administrative fees. What a joke. Towing fees. When I have cars towed to my shop. The most I've ever had to pay for a tow to my shop in and around the city has been 55 - 75 dollars. The rates the city is charging and also paying the tow companies is well above what AAA would be paying the tow company for the same tow.
It's one thing when you were pulled over and the city had to tow your car because you were drunk or had a warrant for your arrest. But, it's another for the city to profit off of not investigating car thefts. The Ombudsman would be able to work with these people to bring some sense and justice to the system. I'm sure if you live in Flint and ever buy a car and it has some cool wheels on it. You’ll learn first hand what it will cost to get your car back after it has been turned into a parts car. And your left with your mouth open wondering why the City wants 3 and 4 hundred dollars from you for your car being stolen from you. Then when you ask if they have any leads on who stole it and they tell you they don't finger print stolen cars because it's too difficult are isn't worth it. Because they wouldn't know who to check them against. Better yet.
Wait until your house ahs been broken into. And they don't do any investigation. The criminal has left dirty fingerprints all over your walls and counters and drawers. They won't finger print or do any investigation. Then you become in sensed and begin checking the pawnshops. And low and behold. There’s your stereo or German kook -coo clock there. You get the pawn ticket and find it's your next door neighbor that pawned it. Now you call the police and they tell you. Well the guy can claim he bought it from someone and then pawned it. Or they want to know if you have a serial number. So you decide to go next door and confront him. the police won't investigate. So you do. You go next door and when he opens it. You see your living room set and tv in the living room. What are you going to do now. Call the police. Guess what? They still will continue to make excuses as to why they won't even go over there and look or talk to the guy. That's when you call me. I'm a specialist when it comes to running crooks out of the neighborhood. I've done it before. You could call the ombudsman. But, Oops. You voted to remove him. LOL You've got no one. The Mayor don't care. The Police Chief doesn't care. What do you do. You Save up and move. Or you remain in Flint and continue to watch your property values go down and insurance rates go up along with your taxes. And what do you get for your trouble. Stick around long enough. You'll be where I am today. Ready to overhaul the entire system.
Having an Ombudsman can and does make a big difference. Mostly in a Strong Mayor form of government. Because the Councils hands are tied when it comes to influencing anyone in government to do their job. That rests with the Mayor. And since this Mayor isn't concerned with crime or justice. Your screwed. Just bend over and grab your ankles. |
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Mon Feb 20, 2006 12:53 am |
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rapunzel
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Kook-coo clock???? freaking hilarious!
We have one needing to be cleaned on top of city hall! |
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Tue Feb 21, 2006 12:44 am |
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Ted Jankowski
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| you know that's true. Crack heads will steal anything they think they can pawn and make money off of. Just because it doesn't make sense to normal people. When dealing with criminals and crooks and crack heads. these people are not the sharpest tool in the shed. They will steal anything. |
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Tue Feb 21, 2006 8:11 am |
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Isn't the Ombudsman just a 10th councilman that can be voted out by the council at anytime? The city council has a lot more say than the Ombudsman. If they don't like the Ombudsman with a 7 member vote they can vote him/her out and get someone less aggressive like Binion from what Terry Bankert was saying. Isn't that what happened to Pat Buchanan? With Flint's current structure doesn't the Mayor strongly influence the council which is who decides who will be the Ombudsman and whether or not to get rid of that Ombudsman? Who's really responsible for handling citizens complaints? An Ombudsman can do all the investigations he wants but if the mayor doesn't care to listen to the Ombudsman what difference does it make?
Another issue is if a police officer won't correctly handle a complaint, the police sargeant won't look into it if the citizen complains to the officer's sargeant and then the police chief won't handle the citizens complaint and then the mayor and then the council won't look into it it will take a VERY strong hardheaded ombudsman to go against all that incompetence.
Another issue I have is pretty much everyone in this town has something to complain about. Divided we stand united we fall meaning unless voting blocks are formed people like you and me will be drowned out by the other 100,000 complainers.
Voters are the ones that vote people into office. If you have such a problem with Williamson maybe you should take it up with the people that voted for him. Williamson would not be in office if he had not won the election! The Obudsman will also be chosen by the city council that this city voted in. Voters put people into office and get to deal with the consequences.
Adam Ford
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Tue Feb 21, 2006 5:57 pm |
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children now be good
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quote:
Anonymous schreef:
Isn't the Ombudsman just a 10th councilman that can be voted out by the council at anytime? The city council has a lot more say than the Ombudsman. If they don't like the Ombudsman with a 7 member vote they can vote him/her out and get someone less aggressive like Binion from what Terry Bankert was saying. Isn't that what happened to Pat Buchanan? With Flint's current structure doesn't the Mayor strongly influence the council which is who decides who will be the Ombudsman and whether or not to get rid of that Ombudsman? Who's really responsible for handling citizens complaints? An Ombudsman can do all the investigations he wants but if the mayor doesn't care to listen to the Ombudsman what difference does it make?
Another issue is if a police officer won't correctly handle a complaint, the police sargeant won't look into it if the citizen complains to the officer's sargeant and then the police chief won't handle the citizens complaint and then the mayor and then the council won't look into it it will take a VERY strong hardheaded ombudsman to go against all that incompetence.
Another issue I have is pretty much everyone in this town has something to complain about. Divided we stand united we fall meaning unless voting blocks are formed people like you and me will be drowned out by the other 100,000 complainers.
Voters are the ones that vote people into office. If you have such a problem with Williamson maybe you should take it up with the people that voted for him. Williamson would not be in office if he had not won the election! The Obudsman will also be chosen by the city council that this city voted in. Voters put people into office and get to deal with the consequences.
Adam Ford
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What is your point? To cause change , just talk what's your point.. |
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Tue Feb 21, 2006 8:21 pm |
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Ted Jankowski
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| Adam there is a lot of truth to what your saying here. And that is a valid concern. I'm basically saying. Let's not throw the baby out with the bath water. |
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Wed Feb 22, 2006 8:16 am |
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Adam
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My point was to explain the problems of a bad city government. I understand the ombudsman is important but when we have a failure on 5 or more levels of government we have a lot more serious problems than just needing an Ombudsman. The Ombudsman can be one end of a solution for a better city government but I feel the city government is a more important end. The Ombudsman is a protective measure for bad government. If we have bad government we would obviously have a need for an Ombudsman but I feel we have a greater need for better government.
Once again I may not have a clear cut point yet but how can you improve government without any knowledge or understanding of the problems?
Adam Ford
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Wed Feb 22, 2006 2:27 pm |
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