It's exciting to see the old Feldman's building coming down. It's exciting and enjoyable to go out a few nights a week to enjoy local restaurants. Every time I turn around there's a new business moving in Downtown and other businesses expanding.
The downfall that remains from living here are, no trash pickup, no parking spaces, the old Station 16 remains empty, that's about it though.
We have a Mayor who presented a Downtown Revitalization Plan that fell flat on its face. Rather then picking himself up again and making other attempts to revitalize Downtown, (like a true professional should) he'd rather go to the Press and call the Council the "Council of No's" instead. I won't do that Folks. I'll pick myself up again, sit down with the Council and figure out what works as a team.
We have watched the former and current Mayor scream and yell and point fingers at every one else for the past 16 years whenever they didn't get their way. I asked then and I'll ask again today, what did/has Tilghman and Ireton deliver positive for the City of Salisbury since they were/are in Office?
Are you happy with the roads, water and sewer bills, property values, property taxes, you know, the important things. Are things any better with Students from Salisbury University? From what I hear from local Police and Firefighters, the answer to that question is, hell no. I was personally shocked, considering all of the new laws in place. You'd think the parties would have calmed down but from what I'm told that's a big no.
Salisbury needs a leader who is going to step up to the plate to get things done. We've had 16 years on Mayors standing in front of the camera handing out proclamations and all that stuff but it's time we get a Mayor who is more interested in jobs, newly paved roads, updated infrastructure, lower property taxes, you know the drill.
I'll take on the tough things and face them head on. No excuses, just the truth. The longer we keep hiding what really needs to be done the longer and more expensive it will be to get back on our feet, especially for future generations.
Yeah, we could run around telling lies about how we're going to clean the River so we can swim in it in 10 years but we ALL know, not one of us would ever believe it even if our Mayor said it was OK to swim in it. Besides, do you really want to swim in it anyway?
In five months we'll go to the polls and cast votes for the next Mayor of Salisbury. I'm going to ask each and every one of you, are you a registered voter if you live in the City limits? If not, please don't wait until the last minute to do so. Start asking friends and neighbors, are you registered to vote? Take the time to get registered. This will be the most important election you've ever experienced.
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I like to see Jim swimming in the river.
"This will be the most important election you've ever experienced."
So true on so many levels.
You put so much time into this blog, I can't wait to see make you do as Mayor!
Listen to him people. April will be here before you know it. Get out and Vote.
I vote for you is a vote for a long over due change.
YOu have my vote thats for sure.Ireton is a example of whats happening all over America,poor leadership. It will go down in History the pathetic leadership we have in America in the last 12 years.
I wonder if Ireton will propose water and sewer hikes to cover the costs of the upgrades needed at the WWTP? Wouldn't really expect him to anounce that until after the election I guess.
i hope you win the election there and i think you will but if the outcome is different please come run for mayor of the town of pittsville in the next election. i know you had property in that town.i hear the sewer rates are gonna go up by 18% over a 2 year period. all hush hush with nothing on the towns website or in the paper.maybe they should have used the 35 k for the new sign for the fire house which takes your eyes off one of the most dangerous blind sweeping curve and intersections in wicomico county. but thats ok, its for the fireman!! and there is only 3 of them on the council to swing all there want votes there way. with you there with your expertise in running business and listening to all the ppl, i think you would be a great mayor. oh and by the way! the town water still fumes a hi chlorine stench when ever you draw a bath or a cup of water. been addressed several times to no avail.the place needs a good house cleaning like sby does.
I agree with you on a large number of issues I only ask that the process of issues with the council get straight. If you say yes and they say no the temper tantrums and back stabbing will have to stop. I kills us all as a city to not have thing handled properly like the former mayor(s) and idiots on the council.
Where are you able to park your car???
Joe If the Firehouse were to become a 501C3 like the Poplar Hill Mansion
it could be taken care of by FRIENDS OF THE FIREHOUSE. Mostly friends who have been firemen or family who
have been fireman. I am sure there are plenty of these friends who would
be more than willing.
I am sure our attorney can fill out the paperwork for that.
I can't wait.
Ben, here's the problem and what you don't see.
Ireton is constantly forwarding things to the Council he knows for a fact won't fly. THAT is what starts the behind the scenes arguments. Terry Cohen has every right to just drop those agenda items but because Jim constantly puts them on the spot she allows them to come forward and lets the Council as a whole vote it down.
The next thing you know Jim is calling a press conference and or he already has the Daily Times pre set to do articles about the Council of No's.
I promise you, I will not do that. I promise all of you, I will bring things to the Council President, (no matter who it is at the time) right out of the gate so there are no surprises.
We will work as a team and actually get things done for once. The City will start moving forward. Just trust me on this, it is NOT the Council that is the problem. It is NOT the Council running to the Press.
Just THINK about it for a minute and it should become very clear. Ireton has been destroying the City for almost 4 years. Nothing has moved forward because he has NO CLUE what he's doing. He's getting the exact attention he wants. Don't fall for his games. If you think I'm wrong, pick up the phone and ask the Council.
Anonymous said...
i hope you win the election there and i think you will but if the outcome is different please come run for mayor of the town of pittsville in the next election. i know you had property in that town.i hear the sewer rates are gonna go up by 18% over a 2 year period. all hush hush with nothing on the towns website or in the paper.maybe they should have used the 35 k for the new sign for the fire house which takes your eyes off one of the most dangerous blind sweeping curve and intersections in wicomico county. but thats ok, its for the fireman!! and there is only 3 of them on the council to swing all there want votes there way. with you there with your expertise in running business and listening to all the ppl, i think you would be a great mayor. oh and by the way! the town water still fumes a hi chlorine stench when ever you draw a bath or a cup of water. been addressed several times to no avail.the place needs a good house cleaning like sby does.
November 25, 2012 9:36 AM
What are you talking about? What sign and what firehouse?
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