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 ...
Category: City of Yuma
Year End Review 2011Year End Review 2011
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 ...
It’s not the Money, It’s the Message…StupidIt’s not the Money, It’s the Message…Stupid
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, ...
Year End Review 2010Year End Review 2010
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 ...
Comprehensive Cat ReformComprehensive Cat Reform
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. ...
My thoughts on YCATMy thoughts on YCAT
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 ...
Public StatementPublic Statement
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 ...
Year End Review 2008Year End Review 2008
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 ...
March UpdateMarch Update
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 ...
Playful City USAPlayful City USA
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 ...