Comments by lamplighter
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Big deal, so Greg Hall has run for more than one elected office. How many other people have done the same thing..let's see, Sidney Johnson, Charlie Shields, Ken Shearin, Wayne Wilson, Glenda Kelly..and I could name more. Mr. Hall must be a talented fellow, a regular jack of all trades. If he can work to get our assesments down and do so in a courteous, efficent and transparent manner..he deserves a vote.
On Experience, economy square off in assessor’s race
gop guy..I stand humbled by your legal argument and expertise.
On Wall becomes a battleground
I'd like to repond to shockedandamazed. The property owner is well within her right to put ANY sign she chooses on HER OWN PROPERTY. The building obviously isn't a building for Republicans..there are other businesses located there and.. it sounds like one of the owners is a Democrat..the Republican club only leases a space in the building and that space is on the other side of that building and those windows are festooned with signs. That is the right of the Tenant. The Tenant's lease and right to free speech does not trump the Property Owner's right to exercise her right to free speech by placing her choice of signage on her own property, regardless of the entity she choses to lease a portion of the building..everyone involved needs to show respect for each other..
On Wall becomes a battleground
I'll check with an attorney, but I thought when leases allow for signage, the signage needs to be business related, for instance..a sign with the name of the business. I don't think " big city liberal " qualifies. Some other things to consider..did the sigange installers have owner permission to screw holes into the brick wall? Have the new signs become part of the property since they have been permanently attached? If so, does the property owner have a legal right to remove the signs? Is Bob Ott a licensed attorney? Do the tenants have a right to the whole building or only the outside walls adjacent to the space they rented? This isn't free speech, this is juvenile and possibly vandalism and property destruction under law. What useful purpose has any of this served, except to make the property owner and tenants angry and amuse the public. Most thinking people are worried about the economy and stupid people tricks like this reflect poorly on local candidates.
On Wall becomes a battleground
As a former Andrew County resident, I appreciate Mr. Sheehan's approach to the issues that affect the 28th District. He is an optimistic person with a firm grasp of the needs of rural Missourians. He's lived there and walked the walk and been honest in his talk. There's no hidden agenda or axe to grind in his positions on district issues. He is the kind of legislator we need in NW Missouri.
I haven't heard any comments publicly on the fact Dr. Schaaf is alleged to own /be involved (in) an insurance business with a local attorney. The attorney in question has sued Heartland on a number of occasions. I also heard he no longer accepts medicaid and medicare patients because their insurance doesn't pay enough. What's the real story behind those rumors?
On Schaaf not afraid to go against grain
When will the voters ever see a diverse group of people appointed to city committees and task forces? This commment isn't meant to take away from the fine men and women who have been appointed and serve their community by giving of their time and knowledge, but rather take a jab at the same old regurgitated names appearing consistently on many committees. Can some of these appointments be considered cronyism? Cronyism with an agenda? Where is a true composit of St Joseph residents?
On More Background on City Charter Committee
Most companies are going to look at the demographics of the area: particularily economic, but including factors such as traffic pattern and highway access before making a decision about investing a large amount of resources into a particular location. They look for surrounding business complimentary to their own, another draw for shoppers. When you factor in the down turn in the national economy with many stores closing, higher fuel costs and job layoffs, St Joseph doesn't have the requirements necessary for Ann Taylor Loft, BR, and other retailers. Smaller more diverse restaurants and shops would be a draw to the south end of the Belt attracting people from the university, travellers, and residents of homes being built to the south and east of St Joseph. I'd drive there for a good Thai restaurant and fun shopping.
On What do you want to see on the South Belt?
I agree with you, Wildwest. it's time to move on and find a proactive way to revitalize the mansion and museums. Instead of spending thousands of dollars on attorneys, set up a trust for the preservation of the mansion, appoint NEUTRAL trustees to oversee, set conditions for dispersal of the funds and challenge the general public and museums members to match the funds in the trust. There are lots of ways to turn negatives into positives, but, personalities have to stay out of the fight and everyone needs to begin with a positive/cohesive frame of mind.
On Council narrowly approves pact with Museums Inc.
"If at first you don't succeed, try try again" seems to be the rally cry/ motto for Mr. Cross. I'm curious, do the other members of the " friends" feel the same way or is this a one man band, so to speak. There has been good faith negotiation on this issue and all parties have reached agreement. At this point, I don't want my tax dollars going to defend another silly lawsuit brought by people who didn't like the agreed upon outcome. If Mr. Cross starts down this path, I would support a petition calling for the sale of the mansion. This is simply a fight that is costing the citizens of St. Joseph too much money, time and dividing our community. If the council, Musuems Inc, Friends of the Museum can't figure this out, let the voters decide.
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