tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767127531333372490.post695215242415563140..comments2024-03-19T02:34:17.450-05:00Comments on RAYTOWN REPORT: RAYTOWN'S LEADING NEWS SOURCEGreg Waltershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02133276387013984873noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767127531333372490.post-12688399459880150262016-11-27T19:29:24.958-06:002016-11-27T19:29:24.958-06:00Sounds a lot like the old refrain...
"This i...Sounds a lot like the old refrain...<br /><br />"This is need to know, only"<br /><br />"And you don't need to know"<br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767127531333372490.post-91480505600688522692016-11-27T18:03:21.462-06:002016-11-27T18:03:21.462-06:00ok folks. Jim Aziere is really, really fond of te...ok folks. Jim Aziere is really, really fond of telling us how he has been on the BOA for 28 years now. If Joe Creamer wants past information on spending in the police department, or any other department, for that matter, why doesn't he just ask Jim? The residents of Raytown been looking at the website and minutes and budgets for years and years. All Jim has to do is go back through his 28 years of budgets, agendas, and minutes. He should have several years' worth on his computer. So, as far as I'm concerned, the ball's in Jim's corner. Time for him to step up and back the words he printed in Randy's Rag a couple of weeks ago.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767127531333372490.post-75012909379547998142016-11-27T15:42:20.050-06:002016-11-27T15:42:20.050-06:00Hey there guy It's not about whether an alderm...Hey there guy It's not about whether an alderman was a drunk and asleep at the switch. Or whether he is still a regrettable soul. Or whether you have an intense hatred for him.<br /><br />It's about why the pension, overtime and salary information for the city employees should be hidden from view by each and every Raytown citizen. WITHOUT going through freedom of information bullcrap.<br /><br />And please stop reading that newspaper and all the tales of woe former alderman Creamer spews. Then you can stop posting your weekly reports of the drivel. Most will appreciate that. <br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767127531333372490.post-63142894090610819822016-11-27T12:40:51.294-06:002016-11-27T12:40:51.294-06:00Yes amazing but stupid
The budget is available to...Yes amazing but stupid <br />The budget is available to everyone and easy to get by many means including the City website <br />I would think a former alderman would know that but then again it's easier to use to have staffs time and maybe he does not remember since he was usually highAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767127531333372490.post-56526167450596261752016-11-27T11:21:06.129-06:002016-11-27T11:21:06.129-06:00In my opinion, releasing information only through ...In my opinion, releasing information only through a FOI request is a way to keep information away from the public and to raise city revenue! I asked a question at BOA public comments and then Mayor Bower told me to file a FOI request. I followed his instruction and the document cost me over $16!!!!! Over 160 pages to answer a simple question????????? I did not find the answer in the document that cost over $16 nor did I have time to read every word. I believe the logic is that the average person will not file a FOI request due to both the time involved and cost; therefore, the information is NEVER made public.<br /><br />Andy Whiteman Andy Whitemanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01233412917090341152noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767127531333372490.post-68254850879256153322016-11-27T10:47:57.192-06:002016-11-27T10:47:57.192-06:00I'm sure if an "Alderman" was "...I'm sure if an "Alderman" was "focused" on his responsibilities and reviewing the annual budget and departmental expenses, they would have total access to the all the material that is suddenly surfacing. Seems to me the current Board and staff undertook a long overdue and extensive review process this past budget. Beckons the question. Hey Joe and Jim Aziere.. You just now coming out of the fog???? Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767127531333372490.post-43253763532678140102016-11-27T09:10:45.630-06:002016-11-27T09:10:45.630-06:00Well, Jim.....
I had asked for some information fr...Well, Jim.....<br />I had asked for some information from City Hall. Mahesh Sharma said if anyone wanted information from HIS staff, they could just go through official channels and file the FOI paperwork. I guess that's one of the things Mark didn't get around to fixing. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767127531333372490.post-4721464677719907902016-11-27T04:53:05.836-06:002016-11-27T04:53:05.836-06:00I wonder why the information on "payroll, pen...I wonder why the information on "payroll, pension, and other documents for the police department" requires a Sunshine Law request for we the citizens to learn all the inside information. <br />It is concerning to me that an Alderman for the city has to file such requests<br /><br />All this information should be right out there for all to see. <br /><br />Things that make you go Hmmmmmmmmmmmmm..... INDEED!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767127531333372490.post-9338847039338859452016-11-26T08:29:19.442-06:002016-11-26T08:29:19.442-06:00After months of relentless confessional weekly Deb...After months of relentless confessional weekly Debbie Downer diary stories of former Alderman Joe Creamer's climb out of the addiction ditch (his spin), this past week Raytown Rag Randy gives Joe editorial privilege to take his readers down Creamer's past medical issues in his teen and high school years. Enough Joe....Have some personal pride and don't assume Raytown is sitting at the edge of their seats awaiting your next personal addiction or medical disclosure story. HIPPA rules are in place to prohibit people from gaining personal access to your medical history. PLEASE don't abuse and shame the people that fought hard to pass that important legislation. Some things need to stay within your close family and friends circle!! If fellow Amigo Randy won't protect you in what has become apparently clear at this point a sad and desperate strategy and outreach to gain future sympathy votes, maybe your family or close friends will. All that is PERFECTLY CLEAR in your continual recount of your addiction and behavior is you NEVER took into account the oath that you would serve your constituents interests to "The Best of Your Ability". In all your deep soul searching writings I have NEVER read that you acknowledge you failed them and your responsibility to them. People have deep struggles and challenges and you certainly had a tough and difficult divorce that actually took you out of residing in your obligated Ward and no doubt lead to seek refuge in drugs and alcohol. The reason I bring this forward Joe is after what 2 TERMS on the Board along with 18 year sitting Alderman Jim Aziere you both "Suddenly" are alarmed and asking for payroll, pension, and other documents for the police department thru Sunshine Law requests. Maybe if you weren't unfocused and partying so much during that tenure you would have done your due diligence and elected responsibility at that time and been a leader amongst the group and tackled the concerns you seem to "now have" with an April Election looming....Interesting... Things that make you go Hmmmmm...<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767127531333372490.post-39053855856244876122016-11-24T12:29:49.493-06:002016-11-24T12:29:49.493-06:00A Thanksgiving ecard for my Raytown friends:
http:...A Thanksgiving ecard for my Raytown friends:<br />http://www.jacquielawson.com/ecard/pickup?code=6395661785526&source=jl999<br />Please cut and paste URL to browser.<br /><br />Andy WhitemanAndy Whitemanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01233412917090341152noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767127531333372490.post-33496889586171227932016-11-23T11:44:47.425-06:002016-11-23T11:44:47.425-06:00Of course he has problems. He spent how many week...Of course he has problems. He spent how many weeks telling us all about his drug and alcohol addiction? The guy could crawl into a bottle and stay there forever and no one would notice because no one cares. I got an idea. Why doesn't he move to where ever Clay Chastain moved to? They deserve each other!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767127531333372490.post-32105580396080699512016-11-23T06:25:13.767-06:002016-11-23T06:25:13.767-06:00Why would any of these people bother to spend the ...Why would any of these people bother to spend the money on a law suit against someone who is obviously a puppet of a group of people steered by Aziere, Randy Battagler and others, probably stoked in the background by former mayor Bower<br />The poor man obviously has problems Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767127531333372490.post-6592661919909676622016-11-22T20:26:40.701-06:002016-11-22T20:26:40.701-06:00Jeremy? Jeremy who?Jeremy? Jeremy who?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767127531333372490.post-29721747937089619482016-11-22T20:00:10.493-06:002016-11-22T20:00:10.493-06:00That Jeremy guy seemed to know what was going on. ...That Jeremy guy seemed to know what was going on. He left to be a manger in Kansas right? I wonder if he wants to come back and save us...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767127531333372490.post-80265286740016604422016-11-22T19:31:58.360-06:002016-11-22T19:31:58.360-06:00So, does someone sue someone who is obviously emot...So, does someone sue someone who is obviously emotionally disturbed? Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767127531333372490.post-71103276887846901992016-11-22T17:07:40.443-06:002016-11-22T17:07:40.443-06:00I for one believe Joe Creamer if not true don'...I for one believe Joe Creamer if not true don't you think there would be law suite from Sue Frank. Jim Lynch and Ted Bowman and the mayor. Come on people pull your head out and get real.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767127531333372490.post-86917745916268891772016-11-22T13:40:03.558-06:002016-11-22T13:40:03.558-06:009:58
I sure hope so. He's the best Finance D...9:58<br /><br />I sure hope so. He's the best Finance Director the city has had in a long time!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767127531333372490.post-52232165016639863022016-11-22T08:58:59.998-06:002016-11-22T08:58:59.998-06:00Well Mark left the city again. Wonder if the city...Well Mark left the city again. Wonder if the city will hire him back...Again?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767127531333372490.post-67389837506138512802016-11-21T17:59:05.886-06:002016-11-21T17:59:05.886-06:00Something as sad as men who are little and bitter ...Something as sad as men who are little and bitter is women who are large and bitter. <br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767127531333372490.post-28440133668452692612016-11-21T14:18:35.275-06:002016-11-21T14:18:35.275-06:00Joe's "friends" are his drinking bud...Joe's "friends" are his drinking buddies and are just as drunk and delusional as he is. They are a sad group of men who are little and bitter.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767127531333372490.post-89869668617751609302016-11-21T13:27:18.943-06:002016-11-21T13:27:18.943-06:00So Joe Creamer complains and says "things are...So Joe Creamer complains and says "things are untrue accusations"... funny that he is the king of gossip and make believe in the papers, and that says a lot. Wouldnt you think one of his "friends" would tell him to take a hike already?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767127531333372490.post-41639585996156037952016-11-21T11:31:32.141-06:002016-11-21T11:31:32.141-06:00In light of all the spending at city hall and the ...In light of all the spending at city hall and the fact the position of city administrator oversees so very little in Raytown it is time we eliminate the position.<br /><br />Keeping in mind the people spoke in April of 2015 and made it clear they wanted to keep us a 4th class city.<br /><br />Under MO laws a 4th class city doesn't need a city administrator.<br /><br />If I recall the position pays over $100,000 a year, which figures to around $50 an hour.<br /><br />I recall earlier this year EMS was needing pay increases and what was given was nothing to brag about and short term funded.<br /><br />This would solve the long term and proper EMS funding.<br /><br />Raytown Firstnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767127531333372490.post-34172518957245362362016-11-21T11:23:17.180-06:002016-11-21T11:23:17.180-06:00confirmed on City's web site
so will he repay...confirmed on City's web site <br />so will he repay the $10k the city had to pay to get out of the search for the new CA - remember the contracted for $30k to find someone. Then they did the "a Candidate doesn't have to live here dance" because the plan was to give him the job. So it cast the cost $10k to break the contract. <br /><br />No great loss - we can and deserve better management. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3767127531333372490.post-51163370984101515892016-11-21T08:17:53.933-06:002016-11-21T08:17:53.933-06:00I was expecting to see a "Breaking News Headl... <br />I was expecting to see a "Breaking News Headline" today. Have you heard the Acting City Administrator, Finance director has resigned?<br /><br />Editor's note: This comment has not been confirmed.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com