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Tuesday, April 10, 2012

Salisbury City Councilwoman Laura Mitchell Abuses Her Power

While it would be very easy for me to file a lawsuit against the City of Salisbury and Councilwoman Laura Mitchell, I have chosen to, instead, expose this information to the "Court of Public Opinion". You see, it's not about any financial gain because I'm confident I would win this case hands down in court. However, why punish the taxpayers for her abuse.

Recently, Laura Mitchell confronted at least TWO of my advertisers and challenged them as to why they advertise with Salisbury News. She went on to say/threaten, you do realize that will hurt your business.

Because the companies that do in fact advertise with Salisbury News SEE the immediate return on their investments, statements like that from Laura Mitchell only make her come off looking like the Idiot that she is. It's been a LONG time since I've used those words but quite frankly she reminds me of John Robinson constantly contacting my advertisers stating he'll never do business with them if they continue to advertise with us.

Yeah, people are going to stop getting a major return on their investment because they're going to lose business from Laura Mitchell or John Robinson, NOT!

What I think is more important is the fact that Laura Mitchell is an ELECTED OFFICIAL and has absolutely no right to interfere with contractual agreements. It's not only against the law for an individual to do so, it's much worse when an elected official attempts to use their power to strong arm someone into stopping people from doing business.

Now, if Laura or John want to stop coming to Salisbury News, that's their right. However, to attempt to destroy someone doing business in the community AND a business who has PROVEN to "Pay It Forward" back into the community, that's a whole different thing.

I think it is VERY important that all of our readers know and understand this information is absolutely factual. We wonder as a community why there are so many For Rent and For Sale Signs everywhere you turn, this is exactly the reason why. Laura Mitchell isn't interested in making this community better. She has absolutely no respect for our freedom of speech.

Just because an elected official doesn't like what I/We have to say doesn't mean they can interfere in contractual agreements, it's against the law. So, as I stated earlier. I will use the Court of Public Opinion to expose her actions. I will also use this platform to warn her, (and the City Taxpayers) that IF she ever attempts to pull this again I will retain a lawyer and sue to defend our rights and laws.

If you have been confronted by Mrs. Mitchell about this same matter please contact me and let me know. alberobutzo@wmconnect.com.


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35 comments:

Anonymous said...

Mitchell is soooooooooo sure that everyone likes her and cares about what she has to say. Wrong! SO, who has the courage to start a recall petition for her seat?

Anonymous said...

Here she was complaining last night about legal fees and she almost got us into a lawsuit for her own stupidity.

Anonymous said...

She has absolutely no class or style. She is a big disappointment as a representative of the people. I did not vote for her as my gut told me she would be a trouble maker. She strikes me as someone whose given a little power and now believes she's the first lady of Salisbury.

Anonymous said...

WOW! I think you are right. Its time for a recall.

Anonymous said...

I say sue her and the City. Boy you sure are playing nice to a real slime ball. Shae is the mayors right hand thang.

Anonymous said...

Don't put up with it. File an ethics complaint.

Anonymous said...

From a woman who doesn't pay her bills. As a Salisbury busness owner I know first hand.

lmclain said...

A deadbeat, a lowlife, a sponge, a cheap piece of trash and a very poor politician, fiscally and morally. Of course thats my opinion, but remember all the people that stood up for this person and said what a breath of fresh air, what a good person she is what a good addition to the Council she would be. They criticized her detractors as rascist, haters, and uninformed gossipers. They can eat their words anytime. No integrity, no class, and did I mention what a piece of trash?? Joe, you've done more good this morning, between 9AM and noon, than she has done in the last 5 years. Plus, YOU pay your bills.

Anonymous said...

I don't know that those comments qualify as interfere in a contract agreement, but they are stupid to have said. I'd like to think they weren't a threat, but the woman is tied with Mike Dunn who has made threats, like to poor old Bob Caldwell and the elderly lady he threw wadded paper at. That speaks volumes to me.

Anonymous said...

What makes her so high and mighty to not pay her bills? Guess she thinks she really is "someone"! Sounds more like a loser to me.............

Anonymous said...

Well the jokes on her. I would do business with your advertisers BECAUSE they are listed on your site.

So glad I live outside city limits so I'm not affected by the sleazeballs associated with that 'city'.

I really don't expect much from people, especially around here, but come on. Even Obammy has a LITTLE leadership in him.

Can't you local yokels TRY to set a good example?

Anonymous said...

Mitchell and Ireton are joined at the hip with Obama -- and they want to split Salisbury into more election districts to make sure that it's an all-Obama City government.

Anonymous said...

take her to court

Anonymous said...

I want to know some facts about this not paying bills allegation.

Anonymous said...

She's representative of the cancerous "me first, gimme, gimme" mentality that is the bane of Salisbury. A Dunn clone and a lying, contentious, wicked little opportunist. She has to go. If not go, she has to be challenged, at least, at every turn. The more the public is educated about her the better for the public.

Anonymous said...

Joe, Someone like Laura Mitchell should not worry you. She is so insufficient compared to you.

Anonymous said...

You can put lipstick on a pig but at the end of the day it is still a pig.

Anonymous said...

DISTRICT COURT OF MARYLAND
Go Back
Case Information
Court System: DISTRICT COURT FOR WICOMICO COUNTY - CIVIL SYSTEM
Case Number: 020300068482011Claim Type:CONTRACT
District/Location Codes: 02 / 03Filing Date:10/21/2011Case Status:ACTIVE
Complaint, Judgment, and Related Persons Information
(Each Complaint, Hearing, Judgment is listed separately, along with each Related Person)
Complaint Information
Complaint No: 001(DELMARVA CHIROPRACTIC, PC) Vs:(MITCHELL, LAURA )
Type: REGULAR CLAIM
Complaint Status: JUDGMENT IN FAVOR OF PLAINTIFF ENTERED
Status Date: 03/09/2012Filing Date:10/21/2011Amount$954.49Last Activity Date:03/30/2012
Scheduled Event/Hearing Information
(Each Open, Future hearing for the complaint is listed seperately)
Date: 04/27/2012Time:01:30 PMRoom:03
Location: 201 BAPTIST STREET SALISBURY 21801-0629
Est. Duration: Type:HEARING ON MOTION
Judgment Information
Judgment Type: DEFAULT JUDGMENT ENTEREDJudgment Date:03/09/2012
Judgment Amount: $954.49Judgment Interest:$0.00Costs:$68.00Other Amounts:$0.00
Attorney Fees: $0.00Post Interest Legal Rate:X Jointly and Severally:In Favor of Defendant:
Possession Of Property Claimed valued At: $0.00Is Awarded To The:Together With Damages Of:$0.00
Value Of Property Sued For: $0.00Plus Damages Of:$0.00Is Awarded To The:Dismissed With Prejudice:
Replevin/Detinue Amount: $0.00
Recorded Lien Date: Judgment renewed Date:
Renewed Lien Date: Satisfaction Date:
Related Person Information
Name: WILLIAMS, JOHN H
Connection to Complaint: ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFF
Address: 31550WINTERPL PKW,POB843
City: SALISBURYState:MDZip Code:21803-0843
If Person is Attorney: Attorney Code:008578Attorney's Firm:JOHN H. WILLIAMS, P.A.
Name: MITCHELL, LAURA
Connection to Complaint: DEFENDANT
Address: 1309 MIDDLENECK DR.
Address: APT. J
City: SALISBURYState:MDZip Code:21804
Name: DELMARVA CHIROPRACTIC, PC
Connection to Complaint: PLAINTIFF
Address: 1324 BELMONT AVE. #102
City: SALISBURYState:MDZip Code:21804

Anonymous said...

DISTRICT COURT OF MARYLAND
Case Information
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Court System: DISTRICT COURT FOR WICOMICO COUNTY (SALISBURY) - TRAFFIC SYSTEM
Citation Number: 000000FN99476Case Status:CLOSED CASE
Violation Date: 11/12/2008 Violation Time: 10:13 AM
Violation County: WICOMICO COUNTY (SALISBURY)
District Code: 02 Location Code: 03
AgencyName:BARRACK E (SALISBURY)
Officer Name:PERRO, D
Officer ID:2507
Defendant Information
Defendant Name:MITCHELL, LAURA HILL
Address:1309 MIDDLENECK DR APT J
City: SALISBURYState:MDZip Code:21804
Race:WHITE,CAUCASIAN,ASIATIC INDIAN,ARAB
Sex:FHeight:503Weight:210
DOB:07/1965
Charge Information
Charge: Article:TASec:21Sub-Sec:801.1Para:Code:
Description: DRIVING VEH. ON HWY. AT SPEED EXCEEDING LIMIT
Speed Limit: 40 Recorded Speed: 056
Location Stopped: S ZION CHURCH NEAR RT 346
Contributed to Accident?: NO Personal Injury?: NO
Fine: 90
Vehicle Tag: 8CGE30 State: MD Vehicle Description: 03FORD

Anonymous said...

Here she is not paying her bills under her maiden name.

DISTRICT COURT OF MARYLAND
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Case Information
Court System: DISTRICT COURT FOR WICOMICO COUNTY - CIVIL SYSTEM
Case Number: 020300022442003Claim Type:CONTRACT
District/Location Codes: 02 / 03Filing Date:04/29/2003Case Status:ACTIVE
Complaint, Judgment, and Related Persons Information
(Each Complaint, Hearing, Judgment is listed separately, along with each Related Person)
Complaint Information
Complaint No: 001(WILMINGTON TRUST CO) Vs:(HILL, LAURA )
Type: REGULAR CLAIM
Complaint Status: JUDGMENT IN FAVOR OF PLAINTIFF ENTERED
Status Date: 08/08/2003Filing Date:04/29/2003Amount$11557.79Last Activity Date:03/12/2009
Judgment Information
Judgment Type: AFFIDAVIT JUDGMENT ENTEREDJudgment Date:08/08/2003
Judgment Amount: $11,557.79Judgment Interest:$2,519.96Costs:$0.00Other Amounts:$0.00
Attorney Fees: $1,733.66Post Interest Legal Rate:X Jointly and Severally:In Favor of Defendant:
Possession Of Property Claimed valued At: $0.00Is Awarded To The:Together With Damages Of:$0.00
Value Of Property Sued For: $0.00Plus Damages Of:$0.00Is Awarded To The:Dismissed With Prejudice:
Replevin/Detinue Amount: $0.00
Recorded Lien Date: Judgment renewed Date:
Renewed Lien Date: Satisfaction Date:
Related Person Information
Name: KUVSHINOFF, NIC B
Connection to Complaint: ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFF
Address: P. O. BOX 229
City: SALISBURYState:MDZip Code:21803
If Person is Attorney: Attorney Code:006411Attorney's Firm:NIC B. KUVSHINOFF, P.C.
Name: HILL, LAURA
Connection to Complaint: DEFENDANT
Address: 413 DEBORAH DR #D
City: SALISBURYState:MDZip Code:21804
Name: WILMINGTON TRUST CO
Connection to Complaint: PLAINTIFF
Address: 1100 N MARKET ST
City: WILMINGTONState:DEZip Code:19890

Anonymous said...

Who is the fat guy with the gray sweatshirt and gray cap? Pretty rude of him to wear a cap inside a building.

Anonymous said...

Even her husband doesn't pay their bills.

DISTRICT COURT OF MARYLAND
Go Back
Case Information
Court System: DISTRICT COURT FOR WICOMICO COUNTY - CIVIL SYSTEM
Case Number: 020300075732011Claim Type:CONTRACT
District/Location Codes: 02 / 03Filing Date:11/21/2011Case Status:ACTIVE
Complaint, Judgment, and Related Persons Information
(Each Complaint, Hearing, Judgment is listed separately, along with each Related Person)
Complaint Information
Complaint No: 001(MAIN STREET ACQUISITION CORP) Vs:(MITCHELL, MIGUEL )
Type: REGULAR CLAIM
Complaint Status: ACTIVE
Status Date: 12/19/2011Filing Date:11/21/2011Amount$3540.83Last Activity Date:02/21/2012
Related Person Information
Name: MULLER, MARION DERE
Connection to Complaint: ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFF
Address: ONE CHURCH STREET, #802
City: ROCKVILLEState:MDZip Code:20850
If Person is Attorney: Attorney Code:003658Attorney's Firm:ATTORNEY AT LAW
Name: MITCHELL, MIGUEL
Connection to Complaint: DEFENDANT
Address: 1309 MIDDLENECK DRIVE APT J
City: SALISBURYState:MDZip Code:21804
Name: MAIN STREET ACQUISITION CORP
Connection to Complaint: PLAINTIFF
Address: PO BOX 2529
City: SUWANEEState:GAZip Code:30024

Anonymous said...

Yep, another deadbeat that doesn't like to pay his bills. Husband and wife are true sponges off society.

DISTRICT COURT OF MARYLAND
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Case Information
Court System: DISTRICT COURT FOR WICOMICO COUNTY - CIVIL SYSTEM
Case Number: 020300074772010Claim Type:CONTRACT
District/Location Codes: 02 / 03Filing Date:10/15/2010Case Status:CLOSED
Complaint, Judgment, and Related Persons Information
(Each Complaint, Hearing, Judgment is listed separately, along with each Related Person)
Complaint Information
Complaint No: 001(CAPITAL ONE BANK) Vs:(MITCHELL, MIGUEL O )
Type: REGULAR CLAIM
Complaint Status: DISMISSED (RULE 3-506)
Status Date: 12/07/2010Filing Date:10/15/2010Amount$1519.44Last Activity Date:12/14/2010
Judgment Information
Judgment Type: COMPLAINT DISMISSED (RULE 3-506)Judgment Date:12/06/2010
Judgment Amount: $0.00Judgment Interest:$0.00Costs:$0.00Other Amounts:$0.00
Attorney Fees: $0.00Jointly and Severally:In Favor of Defendant:
Possession Of Property Claimed valued At: $0.00Is Awarded To The:Together With Damages Of:$0.00
Value Of Property Sued For: $0.00Plus Damages Of:$0.00Is Awarded To The:Dismissed With Prejudice:
Replevin/Detinue Amount: $0.00
Recorded Lien Date: Judgment renewed Date:
Renewed Lien Date: Satisfaction Date:
Related Person Information
Name: PEROUTKA, STEPHEN G
Connection to Complaint: ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFF
Address: 8028 RITCHIE HWY,STE 300
City: PASADENAState:MDZip Code:21122
If Person is Attorney: Attorney Code:001114Attorney's Firm:PEROUTKA & PEROUTKA
Name: MITCHELL, MIGUEL O
Connection to Complaint: DEFENDANT
Address: 1309 MIDDLENECK DR APT J
City: SALISBURYState:MDZip Code:21804-3988
Name: CAPITAL ONE BANK
Connection to Complaint: PLAINTIFF
Address: 1680 CAPITAL ONE DRIVE
City: MCLEANState:VAZip Code:22102

Anonymous said...

ugly is, as ugly does ,
her person and her looks ,
If you knew her , you would puke.

Anonymous said...

I think it's beneath you to confront this woman legally.She does enough things that prove her insignifcance.

Anonymous said...

Most people call her Larry Mitchell , just take a good look at the picture , man or woman?

Anonymous said...

Oh yeah, Mitchell and Shields are really something for Salisbury to be proud of huh?

I have relatives from Ocean View to Wilmington, from Ocean City to Baltimore, Salisbury is a laughing stock. People actually know this place is the septic tank for life in Maryland.

Who would have thought that Gov. Schaffers comments were that of a profit, he called this an outhouse decades ago.

Anonymous said...

This type of thong happens everywhere. Administrators at the board of education advised current employees to "not contact" their friends who have been terminated. Truly is power and the fear of unveiling truth.

Anonymous said...

No wonder she doesn't mind stiffing the city attorney. Fascinating.

Anonymous said...

I Watched her on all the debates before her election, and did not vote for her if you trully listened and watched back then she wouldn't be in office. I too often heard she was like a breath of fresh air, and that's not what she is. I do encourage you or some of the ones she approaches to record her mouth in action, and take that to court for real it is time. The proof will be known then and no way out!

Anonymous said...

The HYPOCRISY of this woman is UNBELIEVABLE!!!!!

She and her buddy Shanie tried to shame Tim Spies at every turn for his "court" involvement.

Seems she has QUITE A BIT of her own "court" time!!!!

At least Mr. Spies TRIED to do the RIGHT thing!!!

Anonymous said...

Anonymous said...

This type of thong happens everywhere. Administrators at the board of education advised current employees to "not contact" their friends who have been terminated. Truly is power and the fear of unveiling truth.

April 11, 2012 11:06 AM

Thong? Are you trying to imply that Mitchell wears a thong? That is the worst mental image imaginable!!

Anonymous said...

Please move this back to the top. This parasite needs more attention.

Anonymous said...

Why does everyone keep saying she doesn't pay her bills? ??
Just curious

Anonymous said...

Me too!

Does she have a paying job?
She doesn't pay bills?
How's that? That sounds like a good deal! Lol
How do I get in on that??? Lol