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Mission Statement

RESOLUTION NO. 1487

A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SALISBURY, MARYLAND ADOPTING A MISSION STATEMENT, A STATEMENT OF VALUES AND A VISION STATEMENT FOR THE CITY OF SALISBURY

WHEREAS, the Mayor and City Council desire to set forth for the benefit of the Salisbury community a statement that defines why the City, as an organization exists, a statement of the core principles that guide the City and a word picture of what the Mayor and Council intend the City as an organization ultimately to become; and

WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council decided that, in order to accomplish these goals it would be necessary to develop a mission statement, a statement of core values and a vision statement for the City as an organization;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Salisbury City Council adopts the following Mission Statement for the City of Salisbury:

The City of Salisbury exists to ensure the highest possible quality of life for our citizens. In partnership with our citizens and employees, we will provide safe, livable and diverse neighborhoods. We will deliver efficient and effective municipal services at a high level of customer satisfaction. We will ensure that our infrastructure and services support our residents and businesses. The City of Salisbury will emphasize protecting and enhancing the environment.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Salisbury City Council adopts the following as the Core Values for the City of Salisbury:

Accountability – We accept responsibility for our personal and organizational decisions and actions.

Continuous Improvement – We provide the highest quality service with the resources available by promoting innovation and flexibility to meet the changing needs in the community.

Diversity – We embrace differences and variety in our workforce and community.

Environment – We are concerned about our natural, historic, economic and aesthetic resources and endeavor to enhance the sustainability for future generations.

Ethics – We set high standards for our personal, professional and organizational conduct and act with integrity as we strive to our mission.

Respect – We are honest and treat our coworkers and the public with courtesy and dignity.


Safety – We use education, prevention and enforcement methods to protect life and property in our business and residential neighborhoods, and maintain our
infrastructure and facilities to provide a safe environment in which to live, work, shop and play.

Teamwork – We work together to plan, develop recommendations, deliver services and openly communicate with the public and each other by soliciting feedback and sharing information to achieve our goals.

Trust – We realize the perception of our organization is dependent upon the public’s confidence in our commitment in our core values and to meeting the goals set collectively by the Mayor and City Council.

AND, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Salisbury City Council adopts the following Vision Statement for the City of Salisbury:

The City of Salisbury will remain the medical, educational, cultural and economic center of the Eastern Shore. Our commitment to excellence, innovation and service, combined with sound fiscal management, will ensure Salisbury’s future as a safe,
vibrant and healthy community.


THE ABOVE RESOLUTION was introduced and duly passed at a meeting of the Council of the City of Salisbury, Maryland held on the 26th day of February, 2007 and is
to become effective immediately upon adoption.

ATTEST

Brenda J. Colegrove
CITY CLERK
Michael P. Dunn
PRESIDENT, City Council


APPROVED by me this _____ day of ____________, 2007.

So if you're Black, Female and or in the Linen Business, it might make you think twice about this statement, eh?

Is Crime Up Or Down In Salisbury?

I'll be digging in deep on this subject as the FBI results are in. The last go around Chiefy tried denying we were the 11th Most Dangerous City In America, so there's no doubt there's a lot more to read into with the newest results. Allegedly rape is down in the City but UP in the Salisbury Police Department, eh? More to come......

Bummer!

MORE Fire Department Discrimination?

As desperate at the Salisbury Fire Department is for EMT Paramedics, they recently had what some say were 30 people apply, yet only "2" of them had EMT Paramedic experience.

Comegys has been spouting about how they have BUDGETED for these positions, yet he hasn't been telling ANYONE that they haven't been hiring them because he doesn't want everyone to know the City has been pissing away tax dollars and not getting actual results.

During the recent interview process, one of the 2 actual EMT Paramedics who is going through school to become a Paramedic was asked to do sit ups, in which she could not satisfy them with results, so they let her go.

Now please Folks, do me a favor. Please look again at the photo above and do tell me if YOU believe any one of these LEADERS can in fact accomplish ONE sit up? Then let's talk about some of THEIR education. Chief See, NONE! Yet it is required today to have a Degree to lead such an organization. I provided a link to that article in an earlier Post a few days ago.

Now I'm sure many Fire Fighters will come back arguing you must be physically fit for such a position. I ask you then, why encourage this woman to take the classes if she can't accomplish the physical end of the job???????

Also, to the people reading this article outside of the Fire Department, about 90% of the actual calls to the Fire Department require EMT Paramedic Responses. THAT'S how desperate they are for these professionals, yet they keep hiring Fire Fighters and NOT EMT Paramedics. Stupid is as stupid does.

So Chiefy & Gordy, how many sit ups can you do?????

The Daily Times Is Too Easy To Read

Yesterday I was reading the Grapevine and I said to my Wife, how much money do you want to bet the front page news tomorrow will be pictures and news about the demolition of the Old Mall?

Of course she agreed right away as soon as she saw the Grapevine Comment as well. This has been their track record for quite some time. They use Poll Questions and then the Grapevine to LEAD into their top stories.

Oh, sorry, I'm not supposed to be that smart, that's right. Stupid me! LOL

Considering you PAID for that paper and they didn't deliver you photos of the actual PROGRESS, I've provided them for you. UNBELIEVABLE!

Terry Cohen Discusses Racial Workforce Diversity

When asked what their top goal would be for 2008 in yesterdays Goal Setting Session, Terry Cohen said she didn't want to take sides but we do need to work on workforce diversity and that racism is still a problem in Salisbury.

Of course she was referencing the most recent Fire Department situation but without all the information necessary she didn't want to elaborate on it any further.

Do notice how The Daily Times and other News Sources have completely stayed away from such a challenging subject. It's no wonder the Blogs are here to stay. We'll tackle such said subjects while the rest collect money from you for their version of what they call news and information.

I sat down one on one with Shanie Shields referencing this subject yesterday and came to learn Lorenzo is her Cousin. We discussed the process, rather than the actual test results and what good it would have done to have promoted him while they're relocating to the West Side and how positive a ROLL MODEL he could have served for other Black Youth in that community to step forward and participate in volunteering.

Then again, that could and probably would upset quite a few of those WHITE Fire Fighters making such stupid and discriminating remarks here on this Blog. Here's my tip to those individuals. Being a BIGOT is very similar to an alcoholic. Denial is the first thing you'll see out of these people. "We can't force them to move here. We can't force them to sign up. Blacks want to work off the Government. They're lazy." I could go on and on but these are just some of the STUPID examples sent in.

I even got this statement in a direct e-mail. "I do not use the “N” word unless it is directed as it is truly meant in Webster’s dictionary…which, if you will read, relates more to IQ points and has nothing to do w/ skin color."

Yeah, these people don't have issues. Keep up the good work Terry Cohen and let's hope Shanie Shields gets on board as well?

Something I Never Knew About

If you're a local business owner in the City of Salisbury, I think it's important you go to this Site every morning and get an update as to the Most Wanted Criminals in the Salisbury Area. GO HERE to see them regularly and let your local Law Enforcement know the moment you happen to see one or more of these Wanted People.

Welcome Back To The Downtown Plaza

Trust me, I have many more photos of the Plaza looking like crap. However, the beer cans have been down there for days and I have personally been picking up and throwing away trash from the Deli down there daily as well. They serve the people but they don't clean up their outside mess. The one fountain near the GOB end of the Plaza has not been working for months too? Oh well, Barrie doesn't get out much, obviously.

City Employees & The Blogs

Just a short Post about something I thought was quite interesting.

Mayor Barrie Tilghman and her Administration demanded NO ONE from the Fire Department and or City Employee may visit my Blog any longer.

It seems to be convenient to let them do so whenever they're attacking me for something I've said. Not that I care about someone giving me some of my own medicine. More so that no one listens to the Mayor's demands and or she's behind them doing so without punishment.

Now watch everyone claim they were all at home when they did so. LMAO!

A History Lesson

A little history lesson: If you don’t know the answer make your best guess. Answer all the questions before looking at the answers. Who said it?

1) “We’re going to take things away from you on behalf of the common good.”

A. Karl Marx
B. Adolph Hitler
C. Joseph Stalin
D. None of the above

2) “It’s time for a new beginning, for an end to government of the few, by the few, and for the few…and to replace it with shared responsibility for shared prosperity.”

A. Lenin
B. Mussolini
C. Idi Amin
D. None of the Above

3) “(We)…can’t just let business as usual go on, and that means something has to be taken away from some people.”

A. Nikita Khrushev
B. Jose f Goebbels
C. Boris Yeltsin
D. None of the above

4) “We have to build a political consensus and that requires people to give up a little bit of their own…in order to create this common ground.”

A. Mao Tse Dung
B. Hugo Chavez
C. Kim Jong Il
D. None of the above

5) “I certainly think the free-market has failed.”

A. Karl Marx
B. Lenin
C. Molotov
D. None of the above

6) “I think it’s time to send a clear message to what has become the most profitable sector in (the) entire economy that they are being watched.”

A. Pinochet
B. Milosevic
C. Saddam Hussein
D. None of the above

Answers:

(1) D. None of the above. Statement was made by Hillary Clinton 6/29/2004
(2) D. None of the above. Statement was made by Hillary Clinton 5/29/2007
(3) D. None of the above. Statement was made by Hillary Clinton 6/4/2007
(4) D. None of the above. Statement was made by Hillary Clinton 6/4/2007
(5) D. None of the above. Statement was made by Hillary Clinton 6/4/2007
(6) D. None of the above. Statement was made by Hillary Clinton 9/2/2005

Mayor Tilghman Clobbers SU Mascot

Mayor Barrie Tilghman clobbered the SU Mascot during the Governor's visit earlier this week. I think he gave her the bird?

Lorenzo Cropper Or Barrie Tilghman????????

I can clearly understand Shanie's stress. I mean, how can someone like her just sit there doing NOTHING about the people that got her into that seat in the first place?

Then there's the thought of how Barrie Tilghman had such a strong voting presence within the Black Community.

So do tell me Shanie & Barrie, what have you done for the Black Community lately? Oh, that's right, Louise Smith organized a clean up around Church Street, Barrie showed up and walked away immediately as soon as she thought she got her Photo Op. Sadly, just like the other day when the Governor visited and only one person, (white)applauded the Mayor when the Governor announced her presence, the Press refused to show up for that Church Street PROPAGANDA Photo Op.

So Shanie, do call me and let me know your intentions towards STANDING UP for Lorenzo Cropper, the ONLY Paid Black Fire Fighter on the Salisbury Fire Department. I'd love to discuss this with you.

Lorenzo Cropper or Barrie Tilghman?????????????????

The Price Of Gas Is Killing Everyone

I noticed at a Gordy Mart they have a Hearse that was just sitting there. I mean, why not go to the most stressful place on earth today and wait? Makes a lot of sense. However, I'd have them advertise GORDY MART all over the side of the Hearse.

There's A Lot Of Injured People Working At Wilber's Office!

I can see where ONE employee was injured and needed special attention but clearly and regularly these yellow bags are on these meters in front of City Solicitor Paul Wilber's Office. I better be careful NOT to say he's a FOB too because Barrie might sue me again. LMAO!

Are YOU A FOB?

Wait till you see thre next Post. Seems to me people are getting special favors all over Downtown Salisbury.

Kenny Beck Moves On

Yesterday afternoon Mr. Kenny Beck had his final broadcast on 47 News and the Staff held a small party to wish him well in North Carolina.

I've learned a lot from Kenny Beck over the past couple of years and yesterday we talked one on one about his career. He explained to me how his Mother and Father are both Teachers and after his Sports Career he chose to go into Teaching as well. His Parents taught him throughout his life time how to be passionate about the things that interest you most.

After Sports, Kenny thought he'd get into Sports only Broadcasting. When this market didn't have anything available sports wise, he got a call asking if he'd be interested in an anchor position and he thought, what the heck.

Well, it's been a home run ever since. He found he actually loved doing that even more than the Sports. However, "If ESPN called tomorrow I might have to reconsider that statement."

Good Luck Kenny.

Now This Cracked Me Up!

Yesterday I was walking around Downtown when this bashed up vehicle pulled up. I noticed the Detailing signs in his back window and couldn't help but stand there and burst out in laughter.

Now I'm not at all saying this guy doesn't do good work BUT if this vehicle is an example of his final product, well, I know I wouldn't hire him. Thanks for the laugh though.

Today's Wildlife Photo

Only In The South!

I took this photo on my way down to Florida. Heck, I knew guys in Da Bronx that would do this job if you didn't pay them back a hundred bucks.