That being said, since we've turned off word verification on comments, what's your thoughts. If I were to run for Mayor of Salisbury, would I get your vote?
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Tuesday, April 24, 2012
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That being said, since we've turned off word verification on comments, what's your thoughts. If I were to run for Mayor of Salisbury, would I get your vote?
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3 From this household!
check next to Albero.
2 in my house!
Go for it Joe, at least we know you aren't in it for political gain like our current dufus.
That's really what we need in a mayor, someone who knows how to run a business AND succeed!
Party politics is killing this country.
Absolutely 100% yes.
Live in Somerset, but Joe you should really run. We need someone who is out to do what is right for Salisbury NOT kiss a bunch of special interest butts!
I would if I could...but I can't so I won't. I don't live in city limits. Sorry Joe!
I may not agree with you on some issues but there's no doubt in my mind you'd make a great Mayor.
As someone who works for the city I'd welcome you with open arms.
No
PLEASE stay in Delaware!
You have my vote.
No sorry too divisive
yes. It takes balls to run!
I would vote for you.
Just the thought of it excites me. Can you imagine how many new voters would actually get out and vote. I see a whole new interest being revitalized in Salisbury if you were to truly consider running Joe. My answer is yes.
If I were in city limits..damn right I'd vote for you!
I'm in Indiana, former resident. I think you are just what Salisbury needs to get back on the right track! Go for it!
To the one person continuously saying no, yet using the same IP Address over and over again, grow up and stop wasting our time.
yes
Yes
OMG - YES!
PLEASE!
I would never be so happy!
You really could win because peole would like something different.
It would be a real eye opener and I would guess nothing would change.
We could start a pool on how long it would take for you to lose it.
run as a libertarian mayor, adopt libertarian values and political ideas....then YES. and you would gain a large support from the college if you bring real life practical answers to their problems.
AHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!! This is a joke right? You aren't qualified to be the dog catcher...well maybe you are...look at that dog you caught in the picture. AHAHAHAHAHAHAH
yuuuuuup!
-dave hester
tracking ip's now? Really
anonymous 11:30, lose it, as in like watching Jim Ireton throw hissy fits every 5 minutes?
No, actually I have employed thousands of people in the past and I know how to manage a business and hard working people.
I'd think out of the box like no one ever has here on the Shore. I've already discussed this with many close friends and they are BLOWN AWAY at just some of the ideas I've already presented.
I'd make sure the entire Council showed more respect towards one and other by engaging them on their true talents. They are ALL there for a reason. Someone just needs to manage them properly ad NO ONE has ever attempted that.
Believe me, there's a LOT that can be done without blowing up. The Mayor's job is to represent the people. I will NOT run a campaign, (should I choose to run) on feel good slogans. We ALL know what needs to be done. We ALL need to come together to help each other on BOTH sides.
Screw the politics. I would never run for Mayor and act like the big cheese. I would ALWAYS recognize everyone who works with me and especialy every one who pays taxes, does business and visits the City of Salisbury.
The parking meters would be history and believe me, I have an answer as to how to raise that lost revenue once they are gone.
When I'm ready I'll share all of that with you. Show the support and maybe we'll finally see the light at the end of the tunnel.
I'm a former resident, still living in MD, but I'm sure you'd be able to win it Joe! You've got a helluva following in the area, and you're a straight shooter. Some people don't like that, but many more appreciate it.
Joe, Although I live in Worcester County and formely lived in Wicomico county I have an abundance of friends in fantasy-land I will get them to give you their vote.
yes
JOE!!! You Gotta do it!!! It is the right next level for you to conquer. We here in town would be rewarded by having such a man to represent and serve this city. Joe,, I can round up hundreds of votes for you sir! MK
You should hire Mark McIver as your campaign manager. Now that man knows how to win a political race!
Count me in.
3 votes in my household would vote for you.
This is the talk of the day in the government office building. Unfortunately many of us don't live in the city but from everything I'm hearing from coworkers we'd welcome it with open arms.
Do it Joe!
At least we'd have a beautiful first lady.
Yess!! Run!!!
Joe, before your ego get's the best of you here is the reality. If you were voted in as mayor it would not be because of your expertise, or qualifications. It would be because ANYONE could beat Ireton as mayor. I mean ANYONE!.
11:35 (first one). Grow up. Why not say something constructive instead of childish?
If I were in city limits, yes I would.
With all due respect, (while I whole heartedly agree, by the way) I'd consider running because I can and will turn this community around. Ireton may be easy to beat but I can guarantee you if ANYONE can beat me they deserve the position. It doesn't get any better then that.
if i lived in city limits, yes i would vote for you...
OK, I'm intrigued. I and probably many others feel like they know you from reading this blog over the years. you have done the city a great service by exposing the shenanigans of the former and current administrations.
But Joe, your politics are far beyond right-winged- doubting a moon landing? Bashing Obama without ever, and I mean not once,offering your views of whom you endorse or what should be done. Just relentless negativity.
The way you've gone after anyone who dares even to disagree with you? Unfortunately sir, these are not attributes that would help you or the citizens in the future.
Nonetheless, I remain a fan of your blog, but to run and win, be an effective mayor, and serve the city's citizens you have to work with people sometimes- and I don't know if you own that skill set or not...
Sincerely, Intrigued Nonetheless
Two votes from this household! Do it!
Hey you could live in your mother in-law's house!
anonymous 12:20, Thank You for your comment. Just because I'm republican doesn't mean I close my eyes to the liberal point of view. Obama sucks as President and I dare any one of you to come back here and tell all of us he will go down in history as a great President.
That being said, the job of Mayor is NOT anywhere close to that level. What you don't know about me is that I have owned numerous businesses dealing with not only the corporate world, I have owned several very successful retail businesses dealing with the public.
The sad part about some people is that they do not take the time to get to know someone better. I welcome you and every one else to try it some time. You'd be amazed at just how different people are away from a keyboard. If you watched PAC 14 last night, that's the Joe Albero the taxpayers would get. I say taxpayers because I'd represent everyone who pays taxes in the ity and not just those people who live here.
Nevertheless, let the voters make their decision. I certaily won't go by, (with all due respect) one persons opinion, yet I welcome your thoughts. We'll agree to disagree, I hope?
yes I would vote for you , by the way ,the only leader that is compared to obama is Hitler.
Joe. they would be dragging you through every court they could. The court is is bed with the city and county . Just go watch their trials.The city and county lawyers can make the judges believe that night is light and day is dark. You would be tied up fighting lawsuits every second of your term. They would be running like cockroaches with the light turned on. They would risk losing control if you were in office. I would still vote for you if you ran.
Worcester resident here, but I would vote for you. I'm tired of suck up elected officials who say one thing and then do another and their only loyalites lie with those who finance their campaigns.
I live outside city limits but I think you should do it,you sure would go after it with a passion.Could you be considerate to the ones that disagree with you on some issues?
Joe, I know you have a lot of followers and supporters. However, running for mayor of Salisbury is like putting fresh paint on a condemened building; it just doesn't make sense. The glory days of Salisbury are in the rear view mirror. The dysfunctional nature of the poorly run city has caused it's demise. I moved from Salisbury to Delmar, I could no longer tolerate or support this failing city. Boarding a sinking ship with a bucket to correct the problem, is still boarding a sinking ship. Salisbury politics is a big waste of time. Joe your blog is your greatest asset.
Be very careful if you run against Ireton , he will just go out and buy some very provocative dresses
and heels. This will insure him a win.
yes, you could be the salisbury "Ted Nugent"
yes
Although you drive me nuts with your personal attacks and post items without checking the facts, between you & Jim I'd check your box
Yes. And glad I lit that fire.
Butthole
Good Lord JR, can't you find anything else to do. By the way, man up and use your name or I'll keep rejecting your comments. Drives you nuts how we know every time you try to put up a comment, doesn't it.
Okay, i'll bite...
Obama will go down as the greatest president that we have ever had.....if he wins re-election and begins to rewrite history as he has his birth certificate.
I heard some of your ideas for the City and County and I believe you are on the right track. Run Joe Run!
Probably. Depends on who your competition is.
Absolutely! Two from here and I would be happy to help your campaign.
I don't live in the city, but I'd go ahead and hack the machines. You'd get more votes than than there are residents in the city. Of course, you would probably get shot at a traffic stop for reaching for your wallet, er, uh, I mean, a weapon. Or double parking. Or not wearing a seat belt and "resisting" arrest, or "obstructing justice". Run anyway. You might be the last hope Salisbury has. And 11:35 MUST be blind. Your wife is HOT! No disrespect intended.
12:52 You really need to grow up
Would you still be able to blog?
Joe, remember that Salisbury is as democratic as it can be. You will struggle getting the votes you need - but go for it!
I'd run for Sussex County council and lure every business out of Salisbury...and see to it that Delmar has a casino built right accross the St. line that sucks Da Bury dry.
tough one. i not a fan of yours because of the way you cover some things on here. but, yea, i would vote for you for mayor.
things would hit the fan fast. and the city and county need it.
Joe
Are you legally allowed to run?
The State Constitution of Maryland disqualifies anyone who has been convicted of a felony from holding an elected office position.
Sure this won't get posted
anonymous 1:51, why shouldn't your comment get posted, as you suggest?
Did you think that comments like yours aren't expected?
You have been spreading such lies about me for years, so let's face this head on.
I have NEVER been convicted of ANY crime, EVER.
Now, do share with the world just exactly what felony or crime I supposedly was convicted of. The ball is now in your court. Jonathan taylor and John Robinson have openly been telling people this lie for years but this is exactly why I plan on coming out early with an announcement to confront these jackasses head on.
Jonathan, go ahead and PROVE to everyone that I have been convicted of a felony or ANY crime for that matter. You two have to be the biggest liars and jackasses the Eastern Shore has ever seen. The ONLY way you can even try to beat me is through lies. Well, lies can't win elections. If I run, I will win.
I dont live in city limits, but I have a rental property in the city and taxes are out of this world for what we get. You would have my vote, you would be honest, you would speak your mind (which I believe is a good wuality) and YOU would get things DONE! Go for IT!
I don't live in Sby but I think you should run. I would vote for you if I could.
John S, rather than your trying to act as if you are now innocent, why don't you go look it up on Maryland Case Search. Defaming someone is against the law. If anyone has broken the law, it's been you.
John S is one of Robinsons boys.
What can we do to help you Joe. The dirty dozen have your back.
What is your plan as mayor what do you want to do and plan for the city? It takes a man with a plan and a way to carry it all out. What do you feel the people need?AND can you do it make it happen?
Just being plain pissed off is not a good qualification for mayor.We dont need drama or out of control emotions.If things dont go as you want are you going to rant and swear?
Distractions make for dischord.
Your going to need city democrats. Obama bashing and right wing conspiracy crap is going to turn them off. That stuff really has nothing to do with the city, so maybe you just concentrate on local issues.
Absolutely Joe and I would gladly campaign for you as well.
I think you better hang on to that thought about not having a criminal record. Word on the street is Mike and Matt are in the process of gift wrapping a little present for you that will change all that. They say it's almost finished too.
Wanting change doesn't make it happen. You have to have others on your side think about it. How many are against you now? They will only make it worse.
Also, people will turn against you if they cant have what they want.They are all about what they want in this area, there are a lot of irrational people here.
Joe,
I live just outside the city limits but would be glad to support you in your run.
Stick to blogging. You would not have my support.
Let's face it, the only reason Ireton won was because he ran against Gary.
Shanie might beat him if nobody else runs this go round.
You are a legend in your own mind. If you were half as intelligent as you think you are, you would still be too stupid to be elected for anything. Please just shoot yourself.
I believe you would make a great mayor of salisbury...you've been open and down right honest on this blog and this city needs it...I don't live here and can't vote but I sure work here and know salisbury needs good honest direction for a change...I think with you at the helm not to much BS is going to go on without those behind it being held accountable and that's what salisbury lost the most ACCOUNTABILITY!!! The city council is joke...NOT ONE OF THEM ALL OF THEM!! save this city Joe!
Go for it Joe. I think you will win. The current mayor is a joke.
as another city employee...hell yes!
I would vote for you. Only if you will take opinions from every side into consideration. I dont like when issues are singled out to conservatives or liberals individually. All of our issues have been created over the past 10 years by both democrat and republican. We need someone to focus on the actual issues at hand and not on baseless jabs at either party.
Literally someone like Ron Paul.
It would be tought for you in a heavily democratic city. They will eat you alive with all your Obama bashing, rants, and crazy conspiracy theories. Don't waste your money.
I would vote for you as long as you were NOT running as democrat or republican. I don't trust those two parties.
anonymous 3:53, are some of you people really that stupid? Do you really believe making statements like that, I'm going to sit back and say, wow, this Idiot is right. I should give it all up because I'm a republican who believes Obama sucks as a President.
Guess what pal, this isn't partison politics. This is a job in which someone needs to properly direct the City and NEVER even think about what side of the party line ANY ONE of the people around you are one.
Jim ireton turned it into a Presidential Campaign and was a fool for doing so. He is dividing the parties as if it was a national position.
I have not stated I would in fact run but from the looks of it I think the people are behind me more so than any other candidate I can think of.
In the mean time, I'm ready for people like you if I do decide to run. ALL you have is personal bashing but like I told Barrie Tilghman, BRING IT ON!
anonymous 2:42, OMG, you scare me to death! MIKE AND MATT at the same time!!!!! I have to break the law for either one of them to come after me and guess what, I don't break the law. I should add, IDIOT, I get "word on the street" a whole lot faster then anyopne else out there so I'm confident I would have heard something before any anonymous commenter would.
Joe, if you were mayor, and you were facing the situation that the county is facing with the revenue cap, taking into account that the State has mandated Maintenance of effort, how would you continue to fund the other necessary functions of government that must be provide by law? How would you ensure Police protection, roads maintenance, Health Department, and general government? I ask this because you seem to be a staunch supporter of the cap, but I think if you were on the other side of the table, and it were your job to figure this out, you may have a different view and understanding of the cap. Also, you have to convince a majority of council to allow to even maintain revenue.
You Better believe it 2 in my house its time for common sense to prevail!!!
To the people would not support you,its obvious their liberals and like the current way business is done.
Who would then bring us the real news?
anonymous 4:23, Dear Jim Ireton or Rick Pollitt, that's YOUR problem right now and I'll be darned if I'm going to GIVE you the answer to that question. By the time I'm in Office, (should I choose to run) I'll have my own leftovers from your Office to deal with. However, I'm NOT helping you get out of the situation you are currently in, nice try.
You have my vote
I don't live in the city but own a buisness in city limits and I have been trying to figure out how to relocate to Delaware without losing my butt because I would have to give away my property to sell it...just look at all the vacant properties around. I refuse to be a deadbeat and just let the bank take it. This is the first encouraging news I have heard for Salisbury in a long time.
I would vote for you in a heartbeat. I'll even go door to door all over this city campaigning for you.
It's about high time this Town was turned up on its head.
WOW! 101 comments so far. Go Joe
I have a business in this town. I cant vote for you BUT I will go door to door campaigning for you.
I have taxation without representation.
Both my Registered Democrat 64 year old spouse and I a life time 67 year old Democrat.....would ABSOLUTELY VOTE FOR YOU but why not run to HEAD THE WICOMICO COUNTY SEAT WE NEED YOU! TAXES ARE SO HIGH WE'D MOVE TO DEL IF WE COULD SELL OUR HOME! GO JOE GO YES WE WOULD VOTE FOR YOU
I don't even have to think about it. YES, plus I also would love to help in any way you may need it. Please don't tease us and just put your hat in. We have your back.map
I thought you lived in Delaware? Just curious how you could run for mayor in another state?
While anyone could do better, I'm concerned you'd be no different and then the first time you have to do something unpopular you'd be disliked. What Salisbury needs is a real business person with vision and desire to do the right thing, not the popular thing. Good luck, I'd like to see you run, but doubt you'd really do it for fear of have to put up or shut up!.
If you were Wicomico County Exec. would you terminate Strausberg and the "public info officer" on you first day in office.
If so, you would get my vote!
I live 2 blocks from city limits....I'd vote for you if I could, though I'd rather see you replace pollitt, you'd be more helpful/effective state wide. But I cant hold it against you for not wanting to deal with this pig sty pollitts made of this County.
Just run on the free parking issue,your sure to win!
Joe, if you have a vision of how a better Salisbury could be,go for it.To me working with developers to make a better city instead of worrying how much money they make,organizing the city services,free parking,have a downtown bizzare every weekend,maybe a bicycle race are some ideas for a better city.
mr albero
for sure i would vote for you 100%
you also own property in pittsville and they sure need a fresh start in there mayors office. if salisbury does not work please come here.i will be counting the clock ticks till.
You would have my vote Joe!
I can't vote for you because I live in Crisfield. But if I could, I would.
I can't wait to watch the debates. No dodging the facts and ugly truths if Joe's in the race.
I lived in Berlin when I was born, three blocks south of there.
I went to Buckingham. My first grade teacher was named Mrs Square which at a young age threw me a bit because she was a big fat giant round woman. She was mean to me. I think she was really mad at herself more than me, I think I was just a vent for her crap. I was only four so I dont really know.
Being a Democrat, I would vote for you several times. In fact, I have some deceased family members and friends that I am sure I could get to vote for you.
Go for it!
Joe I would like to see you take slick ricks place. You could do a lot of good there!
I don't think anyone could question your desire to improve on the many problems we have in the city. When it comes time to run, you will probably not be the only person... so, it will depend on what they say. Truthfully, we've seen people on council right now who said one thing when running and have been a HUGE disappointment! I hope you are able to be clear and concise with your solutions.
yes, and your wife is stunning. :)
No firm commitment until everything is weighed. The current weight of BS available in our current mayor has you at number one.
Don't promise me the two things I ask prove it
Be Fair
Be Honest
I will make a decision So far I don't always agree with your opinions or stance but I do think your hones
You would have my vote!!I am a city employee and we need someone with a backbone to shake things up. There is way too much favoritism and personal agendas. Please Joe take charge.
I have given this a great deal of thought and am still not sure if I could vote for you are not. I have been reading your blog about three years and in my opinion you are too much of a rogue, one to do things your way, which is not always a bad trait. My concern is if you would follow the rules and mandates of the city charter and keep your temper. If you do it your way, you could cost the city plenty with law suits from the voters. So you have until election to prove to me and the other "not sures and definitely nos" that you ARE the man for the job.
6:40 . There is way too much favoritism and personal agendas.
That would not change, just different people.
It's because of comments like your answer to 5:05 that I would not vote for you. It's all about you, not the good of the county, city, whatever. If you really have answers that might help, why don't you offer them NOW? This "I only am willing to help if I am the one running the show" is an attitude we can do without. Another reason I would not vote for you is your history of venemous attacks on your adversaries. We can do without that kind of leadership.
Honestly Joe, I would vote for anyone, but the people currently in office. We need a change, a new set of eyes, new opinions, and people with a more up-to-date way of thinking. Local governments have become too accustomed to the ways of the past. Things have changed in our economy and we need to change in order to keep up with it or else we will all fail. Someone needs to knock some sense into our Mayor and Council. I dont always agree with everything you say, but you would have my vote and my husbands.
I will vote for you. We need a change bad.
People should stop knocking the council. Jim Ireton treated Louise Smith better than he has treated Terry Cohen from the start, and he treated Louise Smith like you-know-what! He even made ME feel sorry for her at times!
Laura Mitchell turned out to be...
never mind. you know.
I can only imagine the good that could have come out of this last election if Ireton had been true to his campaign word.
But he wasn't. He is awful. He behaves like a tantrum-throwing brat. I hope Joe runs. He may have his run ins with people, but from what I've seen of him, he is mostly civil, even when he disagrees.
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