Wiseman running away with it. Carver, Dumass too
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that dumb sack of **** Harvey Johnson is mayor. Again. After his first two terms of epic fail. Nice job, Jackson voters.
Did you ever have ANY confidence in the voters of the city of Jackson? I didn't.MSUCostanza said:
Crisler couldn't win his home ward in the runoff & didn't get the votes of Horhn supporters in Belhaven. Not good for him.
..will spend all his time and energy trying to get sidewalks when the streets need fixin. I am worried he will spend his time and energy creating green areas when the sewers need improving. I am worried he will spend his time and energy selling corn at the market when the Police need more pay. Thats all.
there will be very minimal effort spent on repairing roads, sewers, drainage, etc. As Parker has been preaching during his campaign, those things should happen automatically once you establish a long-term plan and a way to fund it. After that happens, THEN I think this group will have the luxury of focusing on items like sidewalks, long-term land-use development plans, green space, etc. I think this elected group will do what previous boards struggles with PLUS a lot more...that is progress.
Even if the roads and infrastructure improve at a snail's pace (like with past boards), yet other good things are accomplished (unlike past boards), would that be so terrible? You sound like the person who says, "I would never want to win the lottery because you have to pay all them damn taxes on it."
Even if the roads and infrastructure improve at a snail's pace (like with past boards), yet other good things are accomplished (unlike past boards), would that be so terrible? You sound like the person who says, "I would never want to win the lottery because you have to pay all them damn taxes on it."
There is precious little funding out there for most normal street and sewer improvement projects, but there is funding available for soft **** like bike trails, safe-route-to-school, street-scapes, and go zone "damage," none of which funding can be used for the real **** that needs fixing like streets and shitters.
Beats all I've ever seen. Got one mayor who told his board he was going to go after a sidewalk grant and make the damn sidewalk wide enough to route the traffic on and then use the torn up street as the sidewalk.
Beats all I've ever seen. Got one mayor who told his board he was going to go after a sidewalk grant and make the damn sidewalk wide enough to route the traffic on and then use the torn up street as the sidewalk.
From what I understand, he has a mirrid of charges against him, some of which include embezzlement and fraud. Only a matter of time before this becomes public. Add to it, father bought his law degree from Southern University. Just sad sad day for Vicksburg and what improvement they had going for it. Also, 17 Travis Vance for acting like a damn fool last night with Winnfield's entourage. That guy has been a piece of **** since high school.
And my favorite Winnfield quote from no other than Marcus Bottom, "it's time to take back OUR Vicksburg." </p>
And my favorite Winnfield quote from no other than Marcus Bottom, "it's time to take back OUR Vicksburg." </p>
Once again Cowbell you completely miss the point. Vorticitydawg is saying that if the city is run the way it is supposed the board can spend their time on important things like multi-modal transportation, land use planning, a municipal complex, etc. That the streets are in the shape they are is a testament to the ****** job previous adminstrations have done on maintaining our existing infrastructure. Our streets are in the shape they are becuase our previous elected officials decided to not properly fund our infrastructure. The streets suck now through intentional acts not just negligence. As a result we have to spend a great deal more to fix them. These are the kind of people who you seem to continually support while denegrating others who might actually have a vision like Jeremiah. Please tell me how exactly we should have expected to get the streets fixed with the same old assclowns running the show as before?
lyons may not have been the most likeable guy in the world but at least he got crap done and he did most things based upon how it would effect the economy of the city. if winnfield is going to take back "our" vicksburg then you can bet he will blow a crapload of money that will go down a drain to never be seen again. having his speech in the bottom is damn near proof that this administration will not be a good one.
and i hadn't heard the name travis vance in many moons</p>
and i hadn't heard the name travis vance in many moons</p>
What political affiliation does Wiseman have? and is it bad if I hooked up with his wife in highschool? BAM
Cowbell,
I find it extremely interesting that you claim to know the issues that I stand for and the fact that I have a good heart, yet we have never met, much less had a conversation about the issues that you bring up. Last night was a pivotal moment for the city of Starkville. I feel confident that we now have a board that will be able to reach a consensus on a number of things. No we won't always agree, but I can tell you that the future of Starkville is bright.
I ran a campaign based on quality of life and growth and development. Yes I am a landscape architect and a planner and I firmly believe that smart growth is a great thing that directly relates to YOUR quality of life and the fact that your hotel can be profitable. Streets, sidewalks, drainage, health care, infrastructure, etc. are all things that must be planned for and implemented TOGETHER. So no I will not, and I believe that this board will not, continue the fragmented patching of city infrastructure because we will start planning and implementing development and mitigation strategies that are all inclusive. I have practiced this as a professional planner, I have taught this stuff, and I am currently working with federal agencies who are doing this very thing, and Starkville will be better for it.
As for selling corn, I think this shows your disconnect with the cultural advantages offered in a progressive college community that is moving forward and 4 hours spent maintaining one of Mississippi's best Farmer's Markets doesn't affect police pay.
As for Sunday sales, I am for it and have been for it since day one and I think we have a board who can pass it and we can move on. The elections last night were the referendum.
Thanks to everyone for all the support. Cowbell, hopefully we can eventually meet and discuss things because Starkville will be better and it will be good for you to work with this board.
Jeremiah
I find it extremely interesting that you claim to know the issues that I stand for and the fact that I have a good heart, yet we have never met, much less had a conversation about the issues that you bring up. Last night was a pivotal moment for the city of Starkville. I feel confident that we now have a board that will be able to reach a consensus on a number of things. No we won't always agree, but I can tell you that the future of Starkville is bright.
I ran a campaign based on quality of life and growth and development. Yes I am a landscape architect and a planner and I firmly believe that smart growth is a great thing that directly relates to YOUR quality of life and the fact that your hotel can be profitable. Streets, sidewalks, drainage, health care, infrastructure, etc. are all things that must be planned for and implemented TOGETHER. So no I will not, and I believe that this board will not, continue the fragmented patching of city infrastructure because we will start planning and implementing development and mitigation strategies that are all inclusive. I have practiced this as a professional planner, I have taught this stuff, and I am currently working with federal agencies who are doing this very thing, and Starkville will be better for it.
As for selling corn, I think this shows your disconnect with the cultural advantages offered in a progressive college community that is moving forward and 4 hours spent maintaining one of Mississippi's best Farmer's Markets doesn't affect police pay.
As for Sunday sales, I am for it and have been for it since day one and I think we have a board who can pass it and we can move on. The elections last night were the referendum.
Thanks to everyone for all the support. Cowbell, hopefully we can eventually meet and discuss things because Starkville will be better and it will be good for you to work with this board.
Jeremiah
...stood. And I voted for them. When you run for public office, people get to know you via your campaign and by talking to others who know you. Right? Furthermore, doesnt the BOA have to have ABC approval to get Sunday sales? What is your plan to lobby State reps to get the support. And do you think you can garner that support with the community so obviously split on the issue? I think you , the BOA that is, need to focus on infrastructure and Municipal Complex before you try and tackle anything else. IF you succeed there, then go ahead and address other issues. One mans opinion. Best of luck.
Actually no, I don't think they do need ABC approval. Once the bar/resaurant has the ABC license it falls to local law on operation times.....Furthermore, if you think any BOA or city government of any kind should work on only one project at a time, then wow, talk about moving at a snails pace. Thats actually one of the more idiotic things I've read on here...This new board needs to tackle many, many different issues at once because of the lack of work done over the passed several years. From infrastructure, the municipal complex, cotton mills, Sunday sales, growth, long term planning and zoning, just to name a few, all need to be addressed immediately! Finally, I don't think the Sunday sales issue is split. I think its closer to 65% FOR which is complete thrashing in political terms.
Jeremiah, politically I think everyone agrees that you should focus on getting through Sunday Sales first. If any of you want to get re-elected get that passed through as early as possible. The sooner it passes the less of a campaign issue it will be next time around. You probably want to get that passed before you really break out your pinko-communist gay hippie liberal birkenstock agenda I keep hearing so much about.
