Sunday, July 25, 2010
Bell council used little-noticed ballot measure to skirt state salary limits
"The highly paid members of the Bell City Council were able to exempt themselves from state salary limits by placing a city charter on the ballot in a little-noticed special election that attracted fewer than 400 voters.
Since passage of the measure, salaries for council members — part-time employees — have jumped more than 50%, from $61,992 a year to at least $96,996."
They can only succeed in the darkness of public lethargy.
Wake up and smell the fetid stink of corruption!
Green Jobs Training
"Ken Braun, managing editor of Michigan Capitol Confidential:
Government experts know the secret to making 'green energy' AND creating jobs?
And the formula is just adding more tax dollars?
The worst part of this fantastic fable is that it isn't even original.
Decades ago, the magic green bullet was ethanol.
The formula for ethanol, as the Wall Street Journal's Paul Gigot famously quipped, is 'corn plus your tax dollars.'"
Worst heat ever
"Don't sweat it, New York.
While this month's sizzling weather may feel unbearable, with the temperature hitting a high of 97 degrees yesterday, tying a record, it pales in comparison to the heat wave that city residents endured in the summer of '96 -- 1896, that is."
I grew up in NY in the 50-60s and remember the 100 degree days.
The eco-nazis would tell their faithful that me and those who remember should be shunned for our apostasy.
But we are still here...and shouting the truth!Cool!
New club strives to be welcoming, safe
"The former Cadillac Jacks at 760 W. Broadway has reopened as Carbon under new ownership and management.
The renovated club features an urban theme and VIP areas catering to ages 21 and up."
Doh!
http://www.mlive.com/news/muskegon/index.ssf/2010/07/one_dead_two_injured_in_melee.htmlIt seems that "urban theme" in Muskegon now means "Detroit style".
Saturday, July 24, 2010
Woman charged with murder in road death
Woman charged with murder in road death freep.com Detroit Free Press
"A 23-year-old Pontiac woman was charged with second-degree murder Friday after police say she caused an accident that killed a 21-year-old woman, a violent end to an argument that began on Facebook."
It's the culture, stupid....
"A 23-year-old Pontiac woman was charged with second-degree murder Friday after police say she caused an accident that killed a 21-year-old woman, a violent end to an argument that began on Facebook."
It's the culture, stupid....
Medical marijuana to be OK in some VA clinics
"Patients treated at Veterans Affairs hospitals and clinics will be able to use medical marijuana in the 14 states where it's legal, according to new federal guidelines."
Holland man who died after rescuing son in Lake Michigan identified
Holland man who died after rescuing son in Lake Michigan identified MLive.com
"His father Mark quickly swam to his son’s rescue, but was swept away himself after rescuers took the boy from his arms."
What a tragedy!
God rest his soul and give comfort to his family.
"His father Mark quickly swam to his son’s rescue, but was swept away himself after rescuers took the boy from his arms."
What a tragedy!
God rest his soul and give comfort to his family.
1 killed during '100 person gang fight' in Norton Shores
http://www.wzzm13.com/news/local/story.aspx?storyid=125005&catid=2
"NORTON SHORES, Mich. (WZZM) -- The Norton Shores Police Department is investigating a large fight that broke out in Norton Shores, after a man was shot and killed Saturday night.
The Norton Shores Police Department received reports of a large fight in the 700 block of West Broadway shortly after 2:00 a.m."
Isn't it time for Muskegon Heights to annex that part of town?
"NORTON SHORES, Mich. (WZZM) -- The Norton Shores Police Department is investigating a large fight that broke out in Norton Shores, after a man was shot and killed Saturday night.
The Norton Shores Police Department received reports of a large fight in the 700 block of West Broadway shortly after 2:00 a.m."
Isn't it time for Muskegon Heights to annex that part of town?
Union lists its endorsements
"The following is a list of endorsed candidates for the UAW Community Action Program."
An excellent list of candidates NOT to vote for.
Absentee ballot alert!
I was just about to mail in my absentee ballot last week and add the required stamp when it occurred to me that the large envelope might need more than the regular $.44 first class postage.
I weighed the envelope (it was about 1oz) but wondered if the large size might require more postage.
Most citizens don't have postage meters in their homes.
The weight of the envelope is VERY close to 1oz, so even if someone weighed it they might not realize the tiny difference that would require more postage.
And MOST IMPORTANT, if the wrong postage is affixed, the letter will be returned and the vote may be lost.
My question is simple:
Why not provide postage-paid envelopes or at least alert the voter that this mailing might need more than a regular $.44 stamp?
I live in Norton Shores and NS has chosen NOT to alert the voters to this problem.
I don't know what other cities/townships are doing but if you want your absentee vote to count, weigh it, measure it and add the correct postage.
And demand that your government officials make it clear or provide free postage in the future.
And tell your friends who vote absentee!
I weighed the envelope (it was about 1oz) but wondered if the large size might require more postage.I took it to the Muskegon PO and they measured it (OK) and weighed it, not OK.
The envelope with my ballot weighted 1.1oz and required a $.61 stamp.
The envelope states "add correct postage" or something like that.
There is no suggestion that more than a regular first class stamp is necessary.Most citizens don't have postage meters in their homes.
The weight of the envelope is VERY close to 1oz, so even if someone weighed it they might not realize the tiny difference that would require more postage.
And MOST IMPORTANT, if the wrong postage is affixed, the letter will be returned and the vote may be lost.
My question is simple:
Why not provide postage-paid envelopes or at least alert the voter that this mailing might need more than a regular $.44 stamp?
I live in Norton Shores and NS has chosen NOT to alert the voters to this problem.
I don't know what other cities/townships are doing but if you want your absentee vote to count, weigh it, measure it and add the correct postage.
And demand that your government officials make it clear or provide free postage in the future.
And tell your friends who vote absentee!
Bell council defiantly defends outgoing officials' high salaries
Bell council defiantly defends outgoing officials' high salaries - latimes.com
"The Times revealed last week that Rizzo was earning a $787,637 annual salary, Adams $457,000 and Spaccia $376,288.
Experts said Rizzo appeared to be the highest-paid city manager in the nation.
He had nearly three years left on his contract, and it's unclear whether the city bought it out or whether he agreed to walk away without compensation."
This abuse will continue to happen if the salary and compensation of public workers continues to be secret from the public.
"The Times revealed last week that Rizzo was earning a $787,637 annual salary, Adams $457,000 and Spaccia $376,288.
Experts said Rizzo appeared to be the highest-paid city manager in the nation.
He had nearly three years left on his contract, and it's unclear whether the city bought it out or whether he agreed to walk away without compensation."
This abuse will continue to happen if the salary and compensation of public workers continues to be secret from the public.
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