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Friday, December 08, 2006

A Very Interesting Link About TIF's Offered By "Neighborhood Resident"

This artticle is a perfect example as to why you shouldn't allow the City of Salisbury to offer any TIF's to Developers.

Poll Question


If you were on the City Council would you vote yes or no to current developer TIF's?
Yes
No
  

Time To Retire Some Poll Questions

Well, you have spoken and we have listened. Here is a rundown of results on some recent poll questions that have been posted over the past weeks.


Do you think the sludge pit at the WWTP should be removed immediately?
Results
Yes 80% 90
No 15% 17
Not Sure 5% 6
113 votes total


Where do you obtain your local news from?
Results
Television 26% 130
Newspaper 20% 102
Internet News Sites 25% 126
Blogs 29% 146
504 votes total


Would you like to see a County wide Law Enforcement Agency, including the City of Salisbury, Delmar, Fruitland and all other surrounding municipalitie
Results
Yes 70% 306
No 30% 134
440 votes total


If a candidate has a medical condition, such as MS, bi-polar disorder, cancer, etc. Should their condition be publicly reported?
Results
Yes 53% 153
No 47% 135
288 votes total


Have you ever been to a "strip club"? (Answer separated by sex)
Results
Male - Yes 55% 133
Male - No 10% 24
Female - Yes 14%35
Female - No 21% 52
244 votes total


Should you or should you not tell your best friends wife or husband if he or she is cheating on them?
Results
Yes 51% 122
No 49% 117
239 votes total


Do you think the chief of police and other emergency personnel should live
Results
within city limits 44% 112
within county limits 48% 121
outside county limits 8% 19
252 votes total


If a male employee urinated on a windshield to defrost it with female employees inside the vehicle you would...
Results
Have them arrested 15% 41
Terminate them immediately 37% 99
Keep them on and attend classes 3% 7
Laugh it off and let it go 45% 122
269 votes total


What do you believe the legal age should be for a child to use a gun for hunting?
Results
5-7 years old 9% 16
8-10 years old 16% 27
11-12 years old 24% 41
13-15 years old 26% 45
16-21 years old 26% 45
174 votes total


Blog Sites should post stories...
Results
once a week 11% 17
twice a week 4% 6
4 times a week 9% 14
everyday (7 times a week) 76% 120
157 votes total


Should slots be legalized in Maryland?
Results
Yes 80% 180
No 20% 44
224 votes total

Hunter Nelms Was A "No Show" (AWOL) At The Swearing In Of Mike Leiws

There was one individual I was looking high and low for at the swearing in ceremony for Mike Lewis and that was former Sheriff Hunter Nelms. I was sure the man would be there and I was completely wrong.

At one point I asked Mike Lewis, where the heck is Hunter Nelms? Mike replied, "Joe, I personally invited Hunter and I have no idea what happened to him." That being said, (IMO) his absence was very disrespectful.

I can't recall perfectly but I believe the Master of Ceremony Davis Ruark mentioned Hunter Nelms name and there was a standing ovation. After 20+ years of leading the Sheriffs Department you'd think he would have been there for his Officers and welcome the new Sheriff with open arms. After all, he's the one that retired and he wasn't voted out.

As I wish Hunter the very best life can offer and I'm grateful for all he has given, I'm disappointed in his final decision.

A Time For Giving


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500 Voters Have Spoken

It looks like The Daily Times is getting a run for their money. After weeks of voting, other news sources have clearly come out on top.

I have been following The Daily Times on line version of the Blogs and that too has fallen falt on its face.

My thinking is, unless they start telling "full stories" and stop being so afraid of Barrie Tilghman, things are going to continue to go down hill for them. Perhaps they could create a similar poll in their news print to see if these figures would change any?

Nevertheless, Barrie Tilghman & Chief Webster might want to reconsider who they want to call "Media" in this area.

Where do you obtain your local news from?
Blogs 144 votes
Television 130 votes
Internet News Sites 125 votes
Newspaper 101 votes

Today's Wildlife Photo

Chief Jack & Coke Learns He's A Public Official

Although Chief Jack & Coke tried to use his right hand to block the view of this 47 News Camera Man, they have every right to do so and there's not a darned thing that can be done about it. At one point I'd say he was within 15" of his face.

Mike Dunn and the rest of the City Council better get used to it as they are preparing to put together their campaign to keep their seats on the Council. Bashing Debbie Campbell is not the answer but let them keep at it. The Blogs will slam them every time they lie and the readership continues to rise, so the message will get out there. The funniest part is, Debbie's seat isn't up for grabs. Secondly, they've already admitted she's a single voice on the Council, meaning everything that's being passed is being done so by their votes, not Debbie's.

Mike, we're going to get to the bottom of your financial situation with Sassafras and the Bank of Delmarva Stock. It's not over yet. In closing, what do you think would have happened to ME if I had gotten this close and took pictures of the Chief? Hmmmmmmmm?

A Frustrated Visitor From England

A frustrated visitor from England was not only found driving on the wrong side of the road, they were furious that the City of Salisbury placed signs up that also face the wrong direction.

I wonder what the Mexicans do?

A Message For Barrie Tilghman