Governor joked with supervisors about violating open-meeting law - latimes.com
According to a transcript obtained by The Times, the governor said at one point during the meeting, "Let's get our Brown Act cover story."
He was referring to the state's open-meetings law, the Ralph M. Brown Act.
Moments later, then-County Counsel Andrea Sheridan Ordin noted that reporters who questioned the legality of the meeting — which indeed was later ruled illegal — were waiting outside.
"You may have folks out there who want to ask questions," she said.
California learning from Muskegon?
Friday, April 20, 2012
Thursday, April 19, 2012
Pathetic!
Friend --
Want to meet George Clooney and Barack Obama -- at Clooney's house?
He's hosting supporters at his home next month to help build support for this campaign and elect President Obama in November. And he's saving seats for two grassroots supporters like you and their guests. It's just not a chance most people get -- well, ever.
For a chance to hang out with President Obama at George Clooney's house, donate $3 or whatever you can to be automatically entered to win.
George Clooney is doing his part to help re-elect the President, but he also knows that it's folks like you who will decide this election. That's why we're reserving a few spots for grassroots supporters.
If you donate $3 or whatever you can today, you'll be doing your part to support the campaign, and be automatically entered to join them in Los Angeles.
If you ask me, this is far too good to pass up:
https://donate.barackobama.com/Obama-Clooney-and-You
Thanks,
Julianna
Julianna Smoot
Deputy Campaign Manager
Obama for America
Want to meet George Clooney and Barack Obama -- at Clooney's house?
He's hosting supporters at his home next month to help build support for this campaign and elect President Obama in November. And he's saving seats for two grassroots supporters like you and their guests. It's just not a chance most people get -- well, ever.
For a chance to hang out with President Obama at George Clooney's house, donate $3 or whatever you can to be automatically entered to win.
George Clooney is doing his part to help re-elect the President, but he also knows that it's folks like you who will decide this election. That's why we're reserving a few spots for grassroots supporters.
If you donate $3 or whatever you can today, you'll be doing your part to support the campaign, and be automatically entered to join them in Los Angeles.
If you ask me, this is far too good to pass up:
https://donate.barackobama.com/Obama-Clooney-and-You
Thanks,
Julianna
Julianna Smoot
Deputy Campaign Manager
Obama for America
Rita Crundwell Fraud Charges: What Did Dixon, Illinois, CFO Buy After Allegedly Looting City Coffers?
Rita Crundwell Fraud Charges: What Did Dixon, Illinois, CFO Buy After Allegedly Looting City Coffers? - International Business Times
Rita Crundwell doesn't just handle the finances of a small Illinois city -- she's allegedly a big-time thief who raided the city of Dixon's coffers to the tune of $33.2 million, the U.S. attorney's office for the Northern District of Illinois announced.
Rita Crundwell doesn't just handle the finances of a small Illinois city -- she's allegedly a big-time thief who raided the city of Dixon's coffers to the tune of $33.2 million, the U.S. attorney's office for the Northern District of Illinois announced.
There are known knowns
There are known knowns - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia: “
[T]here are known knowns; there are things we know we know.
We also know there are known unknowns; that is to say we know there are some things we do not know.
But there are also unknown unknowns – there are things we do not know we don't know.
—United States Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld
In case you forgot what a brilliant man we had....and ain't got no more.....
[T]here are known knowns; there are things we know we know.
We also know there are known unknowns; that is to say we know there are some things we do not know.
But there are also unknown unknowns – there are things we do not know we don't know.
—United States Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld
In case you forgot what a brilliant man we had....and ain't got no more.....
A request from a constituent-me!
E-mail sent to my Muskegon county commissioner:
Dear commissioner Scolnik,
About a month ago, I hand delivered my application to Heath Kaplan, director of Finance and Management Services in hopes of being appointed to the "Citizens Review Committee/Jail and Juvenile Transition Center - 11 slots, public".
Heath assured me he would pass my application on to you.
Since that time, other citizens have told me they have been contacted by their county commissioners either by phone or by mailed questionnaires.
I have yet to hear from you and, as the final appointment date is approaching, I wanted to make sure you had received my application and ask if you need any more information from me about my qualifications for appointment.
As you are well aware, I attend (and video) most county commission meetings and most special meetings focusing on the "jail" issue.
I have studied how other counties have addressed jail and finance issues in great detail and my multiple decades of experience in municipal finance as a financial advisor and branch manager should add a solid financial element to the citizens committee.
I also believe that complete transparency and the interests of the citizenry should be paramount.
As I was not notified by you nor invited to last week's meeting that discussed the new jail location and am aware the date for final appointment to the committee is next week, I am disheartened not to have heard from you.
I look forward to hearing from you soon.
Jim Riley
Muskegon County floats $2 million loan to Brookhaven in accounting move
Muskegon County floats $2 million loan to Brookhaven in accounting move | MLive.com
County Commissioner John Snider, the board’s vice chairman, said the loan will “clean up our balance sheet,” voicing his support for the proposal.
“This is being more transparent than it’s ever been,” Hammersley said of the concerns raised about the loan.
Sadly, Hammersley is right.
Bummer for the taxpayers.
County Commissioner John Snider, the board’s vice chairman, said the loan will “clean up our balance sheet,” voicing his support for the proposal.
“This is being more transparent than it’s ever been,” Hammersley said of the concerns raised about the loan.
Sadly, Hammersley is right.
Bummer for the taxpayers.
Muskegon County sued by talk-radio host alleging Open Meetings Act violation
Muskegon County sued by talk-radio host alleging Open Meetings Act violation | MLive.com
Muskegon County government is being sued by one of its most ardent critics based on allegations that the County Board of Commissioners illegally had a closed session meeting to keep discussions about a controversial loan secret.
James Riley, a local talk-radio host who has criticized the Muskegon County Board of Commissioners on many occasions involving financial matters, filed a lawsuit against the board alleging violations of the Open Meetings Act and the Freedom of Information Act.
Muskegon County government is being sued by one of its most ardent critics based on allegations that the County Board of Commissioners illegally had a closed session meeting to keep discussions about a controversial loan secret.
James Riley, a local talk-radio host who has criticized the Muskegon County Board of Commissioners on many occasions involving financial matters, filed a lawsuit against the board alleging violations of the Open Meetings Act and the Freedom of Information Act.
Wednesday, April 18, 2012
Romney cites ‘vast left wing conspiracy’
Romney cites ‘vast left wing conspiracy’ – CNN Political Ticker - CNN.com Blogs
"There will be an effort by the quote vast left wing conspiracy to work together to put out their message and to attack me," Romney said in response.
"They're going to do everything they can to divert from the message people care about, which is a growing economy that creates more jobs and rising incomes.
That's what people care about."
"There will be an effort by the quote vast left wing conspiracy to work together to put out their message and to attack me," Romney said in response.
"They're going to do everything they can to divert from the message people care about, which is a growing economy that creates more jobs and rising incomes.
That's what people care about."
Fired GSA official: planned to pay for party
Fired GSA official: planned to pay for party - Yahoo! News
A fired General Services Administration official says he didn't know taxpayers would be billed $1,960 for a party in his luxury suite at a Las Vegas resort.
A fired General Services Administration official says he didn't know taxpayers would be billed $1,960 for a party in his luxury suite at a Las Vegas resort.
Tuesday, April 17, 2012
Food's Biggest Scam: The Great Kobe Beef Lie
Food's Biggest Scam: The Great Kobe Beef Lie - Forbes
This matters because the reason food lovers and expense account diners want Kobe beef, and are willing to pay a huge premium for it, is because of the real Kobe’s longstanding reputation for excellence.
The con the US food industry is running is leading you to believe that what you are paying huge dollars for – like the $40 NYC “Kobe” burger – is somehow linked to this heritage of excellence.
It’s not.
This matters because the reason food lovers and expense account diners want Kobe beef, and are willing to pay a huge premium for it, is because of the real Kobe’s longstanding reputation for excellence.
The con the US food industry is running is leading you to believe that what you are paying huge dollars for – like the $40 NYC “Kobe” burger – is somehow linked to this heritage of excellence.
It’s not.
Readers debate whether corporations are 'evil,' and whether they should pay more taxes to fund schools
Readers debate whether corporations are 'evil,' and whether they should pay more taxes to fund schools | MLive.com
Reader ableroone seems to lean to the left and is a thoughtful poster.
Addressing another reader, he said “Someday you will wake up and see just how evil those corporations truly are.”
That sparked my curiosity. I asked him to explain, and he kindly replied.
"seems to lean to the left and is a thoughtful poster"???????
Reader ableroone seems to lean to the left and is a thoughtful poster.
Addressing another reader, he said “Someday you will wake up and see just how evil those corporations truly are.”
That sparked my curiosity. I asked him to explain, and he kindly replied.
"seems to lean to the left and is a thoughtful poster"???????
Milledgeville Police Handcuff 6-Year-Old Girl for Misbehaving at School
Milledgeville Police Handcuff 6-Year-Old Girl for Misbehaving at School | 13wmaz.com
"Our policy is that any detainee transported to our station in a patrol vehicle is to be handcuffed in the back.
There is no age discrimination on that rule," said Milledgeville Chief of Police Dray Swicord.
They took the child to the police station where she was charged with simple assault and damage to property.
Because of her age, she will not have to go to court.
"Our policy is that any detainee transported to our station in a patrol vehicle is to be handcuffed in the back.
There is no age discrimination on that rule," said Milledgeville Chief of Police Dray Swicord.
They took the child to the police station where she was charged with simple assault and damage to property.
Because of her age, she will not have to go to court.
Monday, April 16, 2012
Rick Snyder signs law repealing motorcycle helmet requirement
Rick Snyder signs law repealing motorcycle helmet requirement | MLive.com
Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder has signed into law a bill that would allow motorcycle operators 21 or older to ride without a helmet, his office said today.
Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder has signed into law a bill that would allow motorcycle operators 21 or older to ride without a helmet, his office said today.
Michigan government unleashes armed raids on small pig farmers, forces farmer to shoot all his own pigs
NaturalNews exclusive: Michigan government unleashes armed raids on small pig farmers, forces farmer to shoot all his own pigs
Michigan Department of Natural Resources has, in total violation of the Fourth Amendment, conducted two armed raids on pig farmers in that state, one in Kalkaska County at Fife Lake and another in Cheboygan County.
Staging raids involving six vehicles and ten armed men, DNA conducted unconstitutional, illegal and arguably criminal armed raids on these two farms with the intent of shooting all the farmers' pigs under a bizarre new "Invasive Species Order" (ISO) that has suddenly declared traditional livestock to be an invasive species.
Michigan Department of Natural Resources has, in total violation of the Fourth Amendment, conducted two armed raids on pig farmers in that state, one in Kalkaska County at Fife Lake and another in Cheboygan County.
Staging raids involving six vehicles and ten armed men, DNA conducted unconstitutional, illegal and arguably criminal armed raids on these two farms with the intent of shooting all the farmers' pigs under a bizarre new "Invasive Species Order" (ISO) that has suddenly declared traditional livestock to be an invasive species.
Traffic to be rerouted near Frauenthal during symphony program
Traffic to be rerouted near Frauenthal during symphony program | MLive.com
MUSKEGON, MI -- Motorists are asked to avoid a central part of downtown Muskegon on Wednesday while a group of school children participate in a symphony program.
Muskegon Police officials are asking drivers to avoid the area of Third Street from Clay to Morris streets, and Western Avenue from Second to Fourth streets from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Wednesday.
Over 4,000 area school children are expected to attend the symphony program that day.
The traffic circle will be closed as well.
MUSKEGON, MI -- Motorists are asked to avoid a central part of downtown Muskegon on Wednesday while a group of school children participate in a symphony program.
Muskegon Police officials are asking drivers to avoid the area of Third Street from Clay to Morris streets, and Western Avenue from Second to Fourth streets from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Wednesday.
Over 4,000 area school children are expected to attend the symphony program that day.
The traffic circle will be closed as well.
Radio promo for this Sunday's show
Hi, This is Jim Riley, your host of Eye On Muskegon every Sunday morning from 8:30 10:00
Next Sunday is Earth Day.
We all love Mother Earth but some of us want others of us to love Mother Earth with more than just a big hug.
They want our money.
And they want government to collect it.
And spend it.
How's that working out?
This Sunday, Earth Day, EyeOnMuskegon will look at how your enviro dollars are being spent right here in Muskegon
Lake Express and GVSU water institute team up May 5 to celebrate Lake Michigan
Lake Express and GVSU water institute team up May 5 to celebrate Lake Michigan | MLive.com
The cost of the two special Lake Michigan excursions is $12 per person with those ages 4-11 $8 and those under 3 free.
All ticket proceeds go to the Annis Water Resources Institute.
The cost of the two special Lake Michigan excursions is $12 per person with those ages 4-11 $8 and those under 3 free.
All ticket proceeds go to the Annis Water Resources Institute.
Sunday, April 15, 2012
Snarl of tax code complicates fees preparers charge
Susan Tompor: Snarl of tax code complicates fees preparers charge | Detroit Free Press | freep.com
On average, Michigan taxpayers paid $215 last year for the preparation of a federal 1040 with itemized deductions on a Schedule A and a state return, according to the National Society of Accountants.
On average, Michigan taxpayers paid $215 last year for the preparation of a federal 1040 with itemized deductions on a Schedule A and a state return, according to the National Society of Accountants.
YOU HAVEN'T LIVED HERE UNTIL ... YOU PAY MICHIGAN INCOME TAXES
YOU HAVEN'T LIVED HERE UNTIL ... YOU PAY MICHIGAN INCOME TAXES | Detroit Free Press | freep.com
DON'T SOME MUNICIPALITIES LEVY INCOME TAXES, TOO?
Yes, 22 of them:
Detroit, Hamtramck, Highland Park, Pontiac, Port Huron, Flint, Lansing, Grand Rapids, Saginaw, Battle Creek, Albion, Jackson, Muskegon, Muskegon Heights, Grayling, Big Rapids, Ionia, Lapeer, Springfield (Calhoun County), Portland,(Ionia County), Walker (Kent County) and Hudson (Lenawee County). Living or working in one of these communities doesn't affect your state income tax rate.
DON'T SOME MUNICIPALITIES LEVY INCOME TAXES, TOO?
Yes, 22 of them:
Detroit, Hamtramck, Highland Park, Pontiac, Port Huron, Flint, Lansing, Grand Rapids, Saginaw, Battle Creek, Albion, Jackson, Muskegon, Muskegon Heights, Grayling, Big Rapids, Ionia, Lapeer, Springfield (Calhoun County), Portland,(Ionia County), Walker (Kent County) and Hudson (Lenawee County). Living or working in one of these communities doesn't affect your state income tax rate.
Statement on Tax Freedom Day
Wilson County News - Commentaries - Statement on Tax Freedom Day
Americans should also realize that federal government taxes aren’t enough to cover the federal budget. An additional $1.014 trillion is needed to pay for all of the obligations and that would put the real Tax Freedom Day at May 14.
That represents an additional 27 days of federal spending financed by borrowing.
Americans should also realize that federal government taxes aren’t enough to cover the federal budget. An additional $1.014 trillion is needed to pay for all of the obligations and that would put the real Tax Freedom Day at May 14.
That represents an additional 27 days of federal spending financed by borrowing.
Hidden debt extends true Tax Freedom Day through 2112
COMMENTARY: Hidden debt extends true Tax Freedom Day through 2112
This year Tax Freedom Day ironically is April 17, but the numbers crunchers at the foundation should be honest about which century.
This year Tax Freedom Day ironically is April 17, but the numbers crunchers at the foundation should be honest about which century.
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