At today's Wicomico County Council meeting PAC-14 is again up for discussion during the work session. I can only hope that some progress is made in this matter. Unfortunately, I'm not too optimistic.
As was noted after the council's last meeting, Councilwoman Stevie Prettyman has made an excellent proposal. A very modest PEG fee would be assessed to Comcast subscribers which would be used to partially fund PAC-14. PAC-14 would incorporate as a 501c-3 non-profit with an independent board. PAC-14 would enter into a contract (a "memorandum of understanding") with the county (and hopefully the city of Salisbury) which would require, among other things, to carry all council meetings, Planning Commission hearings, etc. PAC-14 could then raise all the money they said they could raise IF ONLY they were "independent".
Why am I not optimistic? Well, it seems that the so-called "Friends of PAC-14" have been trying to play both sides against the middle on this one. This little group with the likes of former councilman Phil Tilghman, former PAC-14 chair Dana Seiler (who quit after one meeting), and ace lefty activist Mike Pretl (along with the Daily Times) have been trying to sell the public a bill of goods.
First, we had the Daily Times prime the pump and imply that local government was somehow "trying to take over PAC-14". Inaccurate, but that's not unusual for our local paper.
This was followed by Mike Pretle and a few others promoting a petition: Read More ...
As was noted after the council's last meeting, Councilwoman Stevie Prettyman has made an excellent proposal. A very modest PEG fee would be assessed to Comcast subscribers which would be used to partially fund PAC-14. PAC-14 would incorporate as a 501c-3 non-profit with an independent board. PAC-14 would enter into a contract (a "memorandum of understanding") with the county (and hopefully the city of Salisbury) which would require, among other things, to carry all council meetings, Planning Commission hearings, etc. PAC-14 could then raise all the money they said they could raise IF ONLY they were "independent".
Why am I not optimistic? Well, it seems that the so-called "Friends of PAC-14" have been trying to play both sides against the middle on this one. This little group with the likes of former councilman Phil Tilghman, former PAC-14 chair Dana Seiler (who quit after one meeting), and ace lefty activist Mike Pretl (along with the Daily Times) have been trying to sell the public a bill of goods.
First, we had the Daily Times prime the pump and imply that local government was somehow "trying to take over PAC-14". Inaccurate, but that's not unusual for our local paper.
This was followed by Mike Pretle and a few others promoting a petition: Read More ...
7 comments:
As a Comcast customer, I'm absolutely sick of "modest fees" being added to my bill to subsidize the viewing habits of others! Let PAC 14 die before you add another backdoor tax to my monopolized cable service! Or Comcast could offer ala carte programming...
comcast subscriber don't need/want any more FEES!
GA:
Keep your eye on Mr. Pretl, who is involved in scamming the public on several fronts -- PAC14, downzoning in the ag. areas, etc.
I think Joe, from SBY NEWS should take over PAC-14!!
One more fee, and no more Comcast!
Stevie and her husband own Prettyman Broadcasting, why would those at PAC-14 take anything she has to say to heart? Having professional expertise in that area it would make to much sense to even consider her offer.
Just like the city drawing off Debbie Campbell on affordable housing issues, it doesn't happen.
It's a wonder this county and city have made it this far along.
If anyone knows how to manage a TV station or radio station it is Bill Prettyman. But lets not rely on those with actual expertise, lets reward one of our unethical and immoral buddies!!!
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