How has the County Council grown government? Answer, having their own County Council Attorney that resulted in an inflation of the County Council’s 2017 budget. In addition to massive pay raises to the Council staff they including the Internal Auditor himself with over $20,000.00 in raises since he started this new position.
Another question is this legislative bill and introduction without an official approval? Look at legislative bill 2017-01, An act to amend the County Code, Chapter 414, titled “Fees” Section 141-4, titled “Department of Public Works” to adjust the per ton tipping fee for commercial brush/yard waste and to establish rates for other items. (That was a mouth full) It is my understanding that the County Council made the error of not properly approving the Legislative Bill and questioned Mr. Culver on their own error. Why would the County Council try to belittle and embarrass the County Executive on such simple matters when the Council and public had no problem with the proposal? At the last minute Cannon pulls a power play over Culver without validity. It seems as if every time Culver tries to move the County forward in a conservative direction, Cannon and Council tear him down.
What blows me away is that this Council is 6 to 1 Republican. Watching this Council is like growing up in a dysfunctional family and “Dad” Culver is like Father Knows Best. He is not out to hurt anyone!
On another note, ethically, how can Mike Lewis officiate John Cannon’s wedding when John Cannon, (Council President for Wicomico County) who approves the Sheriff’s Department’s budget? Now, I am not saying this is unethical but it is damn close. The pictures are all over Facebook.
Perhaps we will see many of you at Tuesday’s 10:00 a.m. Council Meeting to support the man you elected to lead Wicomico County, Bob Culver.
Perhaps we will see many of you at Tuesday’s 10:00 a.m. Council Meeting to support the man you elected to lead Wicomico County, Bob Culver.
Originally published 2-20-17 at 9:11 PM
37 comments:
10am what am i supposed to take off from work to place a boot up the council arse. Is that not why we have a executive? He needs to place that boot where it belongs
I am more concerned about the pay raises than I am with Sheriff Lewis officiating a wedding for a member of the council....Cannon can't pass the Sheriff's budget by himself. To me that is not a conflict.
That's politics. Have to watch your back.
John is part of the good ole boy network.
Mr. Cannon? We're all ears.
The CE and Council are so busy not offending one another the voters get screwed and the politicians get overpaid!
I have known John Cannon since elementary school and I will point out a few things based on first hand knowledge. John is a habitual liar! Joe you will know about the look John Cannon gives people when they are opposed to him I have seen it all my life. When John Cannon puts his hands to his face almost as if he's praying, or being contemplative regarding what is being said or a question is directed to him by a person that is opposing him. Each one of these habitual acts that appear natural are actually things his father taught John and his twin brother to make people feel like he's paying attention or even that he agrees with what is being said actually these disarming behaviors are a look into someones sick demented mind who is actually contemplate ways to F*#K anyone that dare oppose him! John Cannon has made himself successful through intimidation and crushing those who dare oppose him. Mike Lewis is a saint compared to John! DO NOT make the mistake so many others have and let him off the hook watch his body language it will be obvious! He is already plotting who he will ruin next. Sorry if I am not giving you much, but he will most likely read this and if I disclose to much he will hurt me in some sick way.
Thanks, Ann S.
Good ole eastern shore tactics at work in John Cannon - that is exactly why he is President of the Council - anyone who dared to oppose him would have been ruined forever. 1:44 AM, you are brave to have posted your name.
Where is it on Facebook? I couldn't find it?
Got Rope?
6:25, Good Lord, do you realize how much of an Idiot you look like, not putting up your own name?
good luck to mrs cannon
Does she realize he is a slumlord ?
How would Bob do his job without you to cover his back. Excellent job Joe.
Mr & Mrs Slumlord.
Anonymous said...
Good ole eastern shore tactics at work in John Cannon - that is exactly why he is President of the Council - anyone who dared to oppose him would have been ruined forever. 1:44 AM, you are brave to have posted your name.
February 21, 2017 at 6:25 AM
Anyone could have posted "their name."
John D.
I find it ironic that you find so many hypocrisies in our local government but fail to acknowledge those in our federal.
Not only do they try to sneak things in the don't use coding violations already on the books. If the Council can't make them abide by rules already existing, why add more stuff all the time. The city codes and everything under the heading the City of Salisbury needs to be picked apart like a fine tooth comb, to coin an old phrase do away with things that don't work, critique ones that could work, and only add new items where nothing already exists. Duh.
He is a POS.
Joe, this is "small town" America. There are going to be times when people know each other or are freinds or even family who may seem too close for comfort. I personally have never had an issue with John but have witnessed many self-serving instances with Limelight Lewis, that would border on ethics violations.
8:06, Look at the header. It Says Salisbury News, NOT ABC, NBC, CBS, FOX, etc. Do me ONE favor. Please show me ONE article where WBOC, WMDT or the Daily Times even touches on information like this article delivers. Oh wait, you can't. By the way, I think we deliver plenty of challenging articles on a national level every single day. Perhaps I'm not pleasing the Liberals here on the Shore, GOOD!
8:22, you are absolutely right. All I'm trying to say is, someone really could make an issue over Mike & John. THINK about it. John could've brought in any official qualified person to officiate this marriage. The mere fact that he conveniently asked/chose Mike in such a high political position, (both of them) shows favoritism, one hand washes the other. That being said, how many other weddings has Mike officiated????
Agreed. I see your point.
Anonymous Anonymous said...
Not only do they try to sneak things in the don't use coding violations already on the books. If the Council can't make them abide by rules already existing, why add more stuff all the time. The city codes and everything under the heading the City of Salisbury needs to be picked apart like a fine tooth comb, to coin an old phrase do away with things that don't work, critique ones that could work, and only add new items where nothing already exists. Duh.
February 21, 2017 at 8:15 AM
Do you realize this is the County and not the City we are talking about?? DUH.
How many times has cannon and mikey been Married ?
To try to make some sort of ridiculous point about Lewis officiating Cannon's wedding is an example of all that's wrong with you, your blog and partisan political nonsense these days.
8:50, that's interesting. Let's see, Mike is a republican. John is a republican and guess what, I'm a republican.
Are you suggesting I should get on my knees and praise them unconditionally just because they are republicans?
I also disagree with Governor Hogan's decision not to support President Trump. However, I firmly believe Governor Hogan is the best damn Governor the state has ever seen.
Learn to AGREE TO DISAGREE people.
she loves him because of him being a slumlord - big big money in that around here. the more trash houses he owns - the greater the love, get it?
The point is; everything does not revolve around politics and government. Friendships and personal relationships trump implied conspiracy theory. For crying out loud, the man asked his friend to officiate his wedding, nothing at ALL wrong with that. Get a life.
9:39, that was just a stupid comment. In this case, EVERYTHING revolves around politics. If John asked Mike Lewis for a AR15 and a Vest, should he give it to him? If he was caught drinking and driving, should he get a free pass and a ride home? Finally, let's NOT FORGET who picked up Davis Ruark after his DUI in OC, another so called friend. But I get you, not everything is political, right?
Anonymous said...
she loves him because of him being a slumlord - big big money in that around here. the more trash houses he owns - the greater the love, get it?
February 21, 2017 at 9:02 AM
She is also a real estate agent and they can get the good deals before the property hits the market.
Anonymous Anonymous said...
The point is; everything does not revolve around politics and government. Friendships and personal relationships trump implied conspiracy theory. For crying out loud, the man asked his friend to officiate his wedding, nothing at ALL wrong with that. Get a life.
February 21, 2017 at 9:39 AM
They've never been close friends and I don't think they are even the same age. I do find this newfound relationship quite odd that John would ask the Sheriff to marry him instead of a priest. He did say she was Italian.
John is setting himself up to be on the City Council/Mayor. He knows he is done with the County Council, now that he has moved in the city limits. People just wise up he is a rino and will always be.
Anonymous said...
John is setting himself up to be on the City Council/Mayor. He knows he is done with the County Council, now that he has moved in the city limits. People just wise up he is a rino and will always be.
February 21, 2017 at 9:58 PM
Oh Ok... That must be a long pipestem annexation all the way out to Kensington Woods!
John Cannon had Jake Day and Mike Dunn on his VIP list at his wedding and didn't even invite the County Executive and his bride to be.
why would john live in Kensington woods when he owns so many beautiful properties in salisbury
Why is everyone making such a huge hoopla about John Cannon? We all know the guy's a RINO. He's also a slum lord marrying a real estate agent. Ooolala! Where were they married? Looks like that rock club downtown. Nice. Couldn't even foot the bill to get married at Green Hill or that place out on Route 50 designed to host weddings. Keep it classy.
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