tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767127531333372490.post2615390902654594189..comments2024-03-27T13:12:00.821-05:00Comments on RAYTOWN REPORT: Greg Waltershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02133276387013984873noreply@blogger.comBlogger72125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767127531333372490.post-81357286153825553552012-08-13T07:14:11.024-05:002012-08-13T07:14:11.024-05:00Mr.Staples,
I was told that a lot of the "Saf...<br />Mr.Staples,<br />I was told that a lot of the "Safety tax" went into the <br />general fund. This after we were promised by elected<br />officials it would not go there! <br />I was told this by three aldermen that<br />were not happy with this decision.<br />They lied to you voters. Plain and simple.<br />Look into to the "audit" and see if it tells you where<br />the street over-lay money went. It pronbably won't.<br />But, the aldermen know where it went. It went for the<br />Wal-Mart street and the W-M parking lot.Pat Casadyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02753840266376084738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767127531333372490.post-47091967268866895862012-08-12T13:08:49.209-05:002012-08-12T13:08:49.209-05:00Andy, they have misused the system that is the poi...Andy, they have misused the system that is the point. Legitimate shilf premiums, promotions, and overtime are okay. But when you misuse those things to get what you want it is wrong. Unfortunately, I'm not sure you or most people understand the truth or even care. Have you ever wondered why a city our size needs such a huge number of detectives? This is just one example.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767127531333372490.post-76643869255505345312012-08-12T12:43:39.432-05:002012-08-12T12:43:39.432-05:00A woman in a hot air balloon realized she was lost...A woman in a hot air balloon realized she was lost. She lowered her altitude and spotted a man in a boat below. She shouted to him,<br /><br />"Excuse me, can you help me? I promised a friend I would meet him an hour ago, but I don't know where I am."<br /><br />The man consulted his portable GPS and replied, "You're in a hot air balloon, approximately 30 feet above ground elevation of 2,346 feet above sea level. You are at 31 degrees, 14.97 minutes north latitude and 100 degrees, 49.09 minutes west longitude.<br /><br />She rolled her eyes and said, "You must be a Republican.<br /><br />"I am," replied the man. "How did you know?"<br /><br />"Well," answered the balloonist, "everything you told me is technically correct. But I have no idea what to do with your information, and I'm still lost. Frankly, you've not been much help to me."<br /><br />The man smiled and responded, "You must be an Obama-Democrat."<br /><br />"I am," replied the balloonist. "How did you know?"<br /><br />"Well," said the man, "you don't know where you are -- or where you are going. You've risen to where you are, due to a large quantity of hot air. You made a promise you have no idea how to keep, and you expect me to solve your problem. You're in exactly the same position you were in before we met, but somehow, now it's my fault."Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767127531333372490.post-91866993746068821462012-08-12T12:32:22.257-05:002012-08-12T12:32:22.257-05:00You guys don't get it. We do not elect Alderme...You guys don't get it. We do not elect Aldermen to pull signs out of yards. We elect them to make sure that city hall works well enough to have those signs removed by people who are on the payroll. When it does not get done there is one word that fits. Let me spell if for you. <br /><br />I N E F F E C T I V E.<br /><br />City Hall is dysfunctional. They cannot get illegal signs pulled. But they can all join together (minus one - thank you Charlotte) when it comes to handing out a 30% pay increase. <br /><br />I do remember one time they pulled a lot signs. Me and my neighbors saw a public works truck pulling Greg Walters signs when he ran for the County Legislature. They were all well out of the right of way but they were pull anyway.<br /><br />I wonder if Republican Dave Bower was giving a little help to Republican Bob Spence that year?<br /><br />In other words they can pull signs "when they want to". The problem is the Board of Aldermen has not been able to figure out how to get their message across.<br /><br />Next time they have a love fest when giving out a $30,000 raise to an out of town bureaucrat maybe they can ask how codes enforcement is being handled. <br /><br />I doubt the raise would be given out then.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767127531333372490.post-91114859942898498142012-08-12T11:43:08.213-05:002012-08-12T11:43:08.213-05:0010:22 PM, I meant to say, you should have restated...10:22 PM, I meant to say, you should have restated the facts rather than "reminding" people with vague statements.<br /><br />Nothing wrong with shift differentials and overtime. That is the only way to make a living wage. Since city wages are so low, workers need to work differential shifts and overtime to make enough to live on.<br /><br />When I worked, I worked all of the overtime I could get. It took at least one day of overtime per month to pay the very high gas and electric bills here in Raytown. After I was fired due to disability, the differentials and overtime increased my pittance of a pension and Social Security.<br /><br />Andy WhitemanAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767127531333372490.post-59482073867427845442012-08-12T08:58:35.089-05:002012-08-12T08:58:35.089-05:00If you remember Alderman Van buskirk battled with ...If you remember Alderman Van buskirk battled with the board about the concent adgenda. He was not in favor of it. He numerous times has taken items off the concent because he felt it was wrong, the taxpayers needed to know how the money was being spent. He also has fought the lack of codes. I have gone to him with codes problems and he has gotten results. I know the codes violations are something that is a constant battle,for him and several other alderman. I have seen him out several times pulling up signs that our code department refused to pull. I have never seen ParDue,Creamer,Melson,White,Hamilton or Aziere doing this. I have been told that Ertz,Mock and Lightfoot have also pulled signs. I don't remenber any alderman in the past doing thing like thisAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767127531333372490.post-52645767928480199642012-08-11T22:57:16.406-05:002012-08-11T22:57:16.406-05:00Poor Decision by Mayor and Board of Aldermen BY SU...Poor Decision by Mayor and Board of Aldermen BY SUE FRANK.<br /><br />Sue, the worst decision that has ever been made by a Mayor and Board of Aldermen was the huge Wal-Mart mistake! We will be paying through the nose for that one for many years to come. It is really shameful for you to criticize the current Mayor and board! If it wasn't for some of the good decisions they have made this city would be in really bad shape because of your huge mistake! Oh wait, your husband is a very high ranking officer on the Raytown Police Department, which happened under your watch. I’m sure that isn’t in any way a conflict of interest, and probably has nothing to do with your current rant.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767127531333372490.post-6230239019477970012012-08-11T22:43:23.681-05:002012-08-11T22:43:23.681-05:0010:22 PM, Maybe those who don't have the facts...10:22 PM, Maybe those who don't have the facts should get the facts or cool it.<br /><br />Andy WhitemanAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767127531333372490.post-5164431639604257702012-08-11T22:30:57.928-05:002012-08-11T22:30:57.928-05:00Andy, I bet you would complain if you were in heav...Andy, I bet you would complain if you were in heaven. Not that Raytown is heaven, but I would bet you will have the same complaints wherever you are!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767127531333372490.post-89934460486090236072012-08-11T22:27:12.467-05:002012-08-11T22:27:12.467-05:00What was that u said about code enforcement? Oh, t...What was that u said about code enforcement? Oh, that's right. You didn't! Why not? Because it is not practiced in Raytown. The Mayor and Board refuse to have the codes enforced. <br /><br />By the way. Did you get a $30,000 pay increase this year?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767127531333372490.post-66411424041664272132012-08-11T22:22:21.991-05:002012-08-11T22:22:21.991-05:00How soon we forget, city employees got two (2) sal...How soon we forget, city employees got two (2) salary bonuses over the past year that was approved by our Board of Aldermen. But as usual don’t let the truth get in the way of your constant misstatements and outright falsehoods. In addition the police department got rather large increases by misuse of promotions, shift differentials, and overtime. If you really don't have the facts maybe you should just cool it!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767127531333372490.post-67972417109621795462012-08-11T21:01:03.690-05:002012-08-11T21:01:03.690-05:009:54 AM, I have no issues with Chief Lynch and I d...9:54 AM, I have no issues with Chief Lynch and I don't know Ted Bowman, but look at reality: If Ted Bowman runs for Marshall, he is immediately in conflict with his boss! How can an officer in the same department run for Marshall and not jeopardize his job and functionality of the department? That is why it would be better to have an appointed chief rather than an elected Marshall.<br /><br />Andy WhitemanAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767127531333372490.post-5547473801656986962012-08-11T20:50:45.722-05:002012-08-11T20:50:45.722-05:00I agree. Ryan is an excellent pick.I agree. Ryan is an excellent pick.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767127531333372490.post-69219478761856374862012-08-11T20:15:16.084-05:002012-08-11T20:15:16.084-05:00I don't think they from just a few. If they ar...I don't think they from just a few. If they are such small and petty problems why doesn't the city fix them?<br /><br />No need to answer. You don't see any problems do you?<br /><br />In your world it is common for one man to receive a $30,000 pay increase while the rest go with nothing.<br /><br />Maybe we should pretend that the complaints about the lack of code enforcement are really just a bad dream and not a reality.<br /><br />Pull your pathetic head out of the sand, open your eyes and look around. <br /><br />For what the people in this town pay in taxes the streets should be paved with gold. But instead we pay it to investors who make money off of Raytown's biggest crime problem, Walmart. <br /><br />All of this has been made possible by our Mayor and City Council.<br /><br />Please tell me I am wrong. Tell me I am mistaken. But do it convincingly -- because the reality is very hard to ignore.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767127531333372490.post-31279532037152145352012-08-11T19:35:02.012-05:002012-08-11T19:35:02.012-05:002:03PM, What is positive about Raytown? Please pr...2:03PM, What is positive about Raytown? Please provide a list as long as you don't list that there is no tax on the air we breathe.<br /><br />The only positive things I can list are <br />1) professional, top notch Police, EMS, and Fire Departments<br />2) An alderwoman who considers the citizen taxpayers when voting rather than following commands issued by other elected officials.<br /><br />As an FYI anything positive does not stand out, hence people are more likely to notice and write about the negative which really stands out!<br /><br />Andy WhitemanAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767127531333372490.post-39971455692145274272012-08-11T15:43:58.130-05:002012-08-11T15:43:58.130-05:00If I am not mistaken Sandy was on the board when t...If I am not mistaken Sandy was on the board when they voted for the big box store on 350 hwy.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767127531333372490.post-8254723156563787332012-08-11T15:39:34.248-05:002012-08-11T15:39:34.248-05:00Romney and Ryan sweet music to my ears.Romney and Ryan sweet music to my ears.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767127531333372490.post-69815775115788218062012-08-11T15:36:11.618-05:002012-08-11T15:36:11.618-05:00August 27th 1:27pm
Been there done that as you pr...August 27th 1:27pm<br /><br />Been there done that as you probably already know. I'm not sure I want to do it again. It's very upsetting when you can't get anything done because the board isn't willing to look at both sides of an issue. I am also don't like the changes that have been put into effect that doesn't give the public all of the information they need to know. I Also don't like the consensus votes. I know it makes the meetings shorter but It doesn't take that long to get a yes or no from 10 people. But thanks for asking.<br /><br />But if you are looking for a candidate you need to start now because filing starts in December. <br /><br />SandyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767127531333372490.post-32719817778442516112012-08-11T14:03:36.407-05:002012-08-11T14:03:36.407-05:00Most of the comments on this blog, which are actua...Most of the comments on this blog, which are actually from just a handful of people, sound like a stuck record. Your continuous negative rhetoric and whining is getting more than annoying, makes one want to gag. Move on to something else, maybe try something positive for a change, everything in our city is not bad as you want everyone to believe. Some of you people must lead a pretty miserable life!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767127531333372490.post-81183317252751279052012-08-11T13:27:20.514-05:002012-08-11T13:27:20.514-05:00Sandy - Should others also contact you about runni...Sandy - Should others also contact you about running for the Board of Alderman this coming April?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767127531333372490.post-12854471740893596602012-08-11T11:01:44.153-05:002012-08-11T11:01:44.153-05:008:26 AM, How do we clean house the next election?
...8:26 AM, How do we clean house the next election?<br /><br />First, we need good candidates who are willing to devote their time to serve the people.<br /><br />Second, we need more than a 20% turnout at the polls. People will take the time to bitch here, but they won't take the time to vote! What is wrong with these people. Nothing will change if they don't vote and the same officials are reelected time after time!<br /><br />The second requirement is unlikely to happen.<br /><br />Andy WhitemanAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767127531333372490.post-15721122635202814792012-08-11T09:54:54.021-05:002012-08-11T09:54:54.021-05:00Good point about Lynch!
Maybe one of the officers...Good point about Lynch!<br /><br />Maybe one of the officers will step up and run agaist Lynch.<br /><br />Ted Bowmen has my support.<br /><br />Ted Bowmen has the expirance<br /><br />Ted Bowmen has the support of the officers<br /><br />It is time for a "Professional" police chief...It is time for Bowmen!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767127531333372490.post-76648967990367360962012-08-11T08:26:58.113-05:002012-08-11T08:26:58.113-05:00Andy. You have forgotten that when the so-called &...Andy. You have forgotten that when the so-called "safety tax" was voted in that the Mayor had his staff leave a large chunk of it unallocated. It made at least three councilmen so angry that they voted against the Mayor's budget that year.<br /><br />Enough of the sheep on the City Council agreed to lamely follow the Mayor in the name of everyone getting along.<br /><br />The bottom line is that not all of the Safety tax goes to safety.<br /><br />There is so much that goes on behind the scenes up here at city hall that it makes you sick.<br /><br />We really need to clean house next election. Please help do so. There are better people in this town than those that are leading us.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767127531333372490.post-34054064897916927402012-08-10T23:19:30.671-05:002012-08-10T23:19:30.671-05:00A few questions to think about. How upset are you...A few questions to think about. How upset are you about the way codes are being handled? How important is it to see that things change? If there was a way for you to help make the those changes would you be willing to do it? I DO NOT mean going and doing the work yourself or talking to your neighbors.<br /><br />I just had to turn in one of my neighbors to day so I know how that makes you feel but it was obvious that it was never going to get cleaned up if someone didn't do it. However, it should NOT have been me that did the dirty deed of turning them, in it should have been the codes dept. who saw it when they were driving by but of course, they would have had to be doing that driving by thing wouldn't they. <br /><br />If you are interested in finding out more please send an e-mail to Sandy at smtnair@aol.com. Also think about this, how can we complain if we aren't willing to step up to the plate and try to help solve the problem.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767127531333372490.post-12113110338554654392012-08-10T22:27:43.448-05:002012-08-10T22:27:43.448-05:00Why has our elected city marshal not spoken up aga...Why has our elected city marshal not spoken up against the 30% raise for the city administrator?<br /><br />I guess he does not care that his officers didn't get a raise!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com