NOTE: This was not published at the time. It was a forgotten draft until 2021. I remember getting interrupted and not being able to finish. However, now I think it’s kind of fun to read. Tonight is the last council meeting of the year. I type this as I sit at the Dias in council chambers. That has become the tradition I set into motion my … Continue reading Year End Review 2012
NOTE: This was not published at the time. It was a forgotten draft until 2021. As I sit here, I am writing this on a tablet because I am reformatting a hard drive. I promise myself going forward from today, I will ALWAYS make a ghost image and run virus software (if I’m still running windows). This is the second time I’m doing this on … Continue reading Year End Review 2011
This week on our City Council agenda is an item that could go before the voters of the City of Yuma.It is the question of a pay raise for the Mayor and City Council. What message does it send when the conversation is about giving ourselves a pay raise?Really now, what does it say, when we tell those full-time employees who serve the community “salary … Continue reading It’s not the Money, It’s the Message…Stupid
A New Years’ resolution seems to be a tradition for many. On “Coast to Coast AM” this morning it was all about predictions. Eric gives a state of the blog address for the “Tygrrrr Express.” I think with tonight’s post I will have started a tradition of my own. The Year-End Review Year in Review 2010 If I had to sum up 2010 with one … Continue reading Year End Review 2010
Monday, the gentlemen I was at lunch with, encouraged me to bring this idea back up. They liked the idea and wanted to use it in their cities, so here it is. Together as a community, we could participate at various levels to start chipping away the feral cat problem. This is a multi-layered plan that requires a lot of people to give a little, … Continue reading Comprehensive Cat Reform
July 26, 2010 – We need to keep public transportation in Yuma AZ. It helps those who need help, takes people to work and provides opportunities for education. We need public transportation in Yuma. Let’s fund it for a full year instead of a quarter. Let’s reform the system and make it work, not dismantle it. Last week I attended the regular city council meeting via … Continue reading My thoughts on YCAT
I have a prepared statement that I would like to read. I want my thoughts and actions tonight to be clear. At times it may seem as if I am going in a different direction, but rest assured, this is all related to the current topic. I want my words entered into the public record verbatim. I do not want to be summarized or paraphrased. … Continue reading Public Statement
Tonight will be our last City Council meeting for my first year. I expect a packed house, we have a public hearing on the proposed 2% hospitality tax (this should draw the regulars out) and the sidewalk sales of animals ordinance will be introduced. I can not put into words how I feel at this time in my life. I will try by telling you … Continue reading Year End Review 2008
I really want to blog more than I have been but there just isn’t enough time in the day to do everything. I have spent most of today at the office catching up on e-mails and work. I was in DC last week at a National League of Cities conference.I went to a lot of discussion panels and meetings.I got to hear the other issues … Continue reading March Update
I am taken back that so many people have voted for this today.When I voted today I was 221. I just looked at the site and we have moved up to 266 votes.I know we will make it! As much as I hate myspace I am so thankful for the network on there that has jumped to support this video. I think they have changed … Continue reading Playful City USA
