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Posted: Sun May 10th, 2009 09:23 pm |
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I thought this was put in the wrong place by What a Crock so I moved it from the topic: Something to Ponder
A few years ago when a certain commercial property owner applied for an historic renovation grant, and received it, Mr. Pressley was hired as the contractor and at the time he was one of the town officials. Wasn't this a conflict of interest?
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Posted: Sun May 10th, 2009 03:49 pm |
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Ourtown wrote: I was looking at the town website, they are all listed, in fact more than 60. I did not see where she took credit for bringing them here, her article said "welcomed".
She is our mayor, why don't we all try to do something positive and help our town. Don't you realize, your post are what is hurting our town and stopping businesses from considering us over other towns. It is time to stop and start putting that energy into doing good things for our town, if you are serious and not just another trouble maker!!
Thank you, Ourtown. It is so unfortunate that we have a few "trouble makers" left that continue stirring the pot, refuse to be positive, and twist whatever the mayor says or does. At least a couple of them have been booted from Council, but they still hang around making things uncomfortable for all those who truly want to support the Town in a positive way.
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Posted: Sun May 10th, 2009 02:33 pm |
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I was looking at the town website, they are all listed, in fact more than 60. I did not see where she took credit for bringing them here, her article said "welcomed".
She is our mayor, why don't we all try to do something positive and help our town. Don't you realize, your post are what is hurting our town and stopping businesses from considering us over other towns. It is time to stop and start putting that energy into doing good things for our town, if you are serious and not just another trouble maker!!
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Posted: Sat May 9th, 2009 03:35 am |
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Two and a half cents wrote: If the burning how much business she brought to town or not. Go down to town hall and ask.
2 1/2 --- You do realize that even the mayor is unable to gain access to official town information, don't you? That should tell the world what the success of anybody else might be.
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Smyrna 1 wrote: While running for election the Mayor was quick to use this forum to address all the issues that she thought were important.
PLEASE NAME THE 60 NEW BUSINESSES THAT YOU MS MAYOR BROUGHT TO OUR TOWN, THEN I WOULD LIKE TO ASK THE BUSINESS OWNERS IF THEY HAVE EVEN HEARD OF YOU, AND THEN PLEASE LIST ALL THE BUSINESSES THAT HAVE LEFT, AND CLOSED UP SINCE YOU TOOK OFFICE 2 YEARS AGO! PLEASE DON'T FORGET THE MONEY FROM THE STATE THAT YOU TOOK CREDIT FOR AFTER THE PRIOR ADMINISTRATION ALREADY HAD SECURED AND WERE JUST WAITING FOR THE COMP PLAN TO BE APPROVED. TIMING IS EVERYTHING!
In case you haven't heard the election is over. Doesn't make a bit of difference what she did or did not do. These questions should have been asked before the election. There were two opportunities to speak with all the candidates and ask questions of them during the campaign. Did you attend any of these? I am not going to ask you if you voted because I am sure that all did.
No matter who would have won there would be B****ing and moaning.
You wanna make it better attend the meetings. Peek in on some of the committees. Take an interest and speak up when you see or hear something that you do not agree with.
If the burning how much business she brought to town or not. Go down to town hall and ask.
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While running for election the Mayor was quick to use this forum to address all the issues that she thought were important.
PLEASE NAME THE 60 NEW BUSINESSES THAT YOU MS MAYOR BROUGHT TO OUR TOWN, THEN I WOULD LIKE TO ASK THE BUSINESS OWNERS IF THEY HAVE EVEN HEARD OF YOU, AND THEN PLEASE LIST ALL THE BUSINESSES THAT HAVE LEFT, AND CLOSED UP SINCE YOU TOOK OFFICE 2 YEARS AGO! PLEASE DON'T FORGET THE MONEY FROM THE STATE THAT YOU TOOK CREDIT FOR AFTER THE PRIOR ADMINISTRATION ALREADY HAD SECURED AND WERE JUST WAITING FOR THE COMP PLAN TO BE APPROVED. TIMING IS EVERYTHING!
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| Who is taking credit for the pet store? We really needed that!
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Posted: Fri May 8th, 2009 06:06 pm |
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NEXT QUESTION? How many businesses left? A better question; how many businesses did not come because of her lack of support, lack of leadership and comments about how bad developers are. Who do you think backs businesses? I think many will be surprised how many stay away now because of her comments. That is why this town is slowly dying again. Look at the boarded up businesses on 13 and the businesses that might have been here. Some can be blamed on the economy, but include her comments and lack of vision, it is a double whammy.
If she wants to claim credit when times are good, she has to take blame when times are bad.
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Posted: Fri May 8th, 2009 03:56 pm |
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cottoncandy wrote: You obviously haven't read the list of accomplishments that the Mayor was able to lead Council to apprve even with the incessant nitpicking and bickering from Mullen, which he continued, as a citizen, at this week's Council meeting/public hearing.
That list was a campaign piece in which all candidates - and esp your inept mayor are expected and permited to s- t- r- e- t- c- h the truth like rubber. Please give the adress of each of the 60 new businesses she brought in to town for instance? I will be waiting.Last edited on Fri May 8th, 2009 03:57 pm by Barney Rubble
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Playing the Game wrote: Maybe your chosen mayor might try to accomplish something this year and make us all go away. b**ching and moaning and groaning doesn't count.
You obviously haven't read the list of accomplishments that the Mayor was able to lead Council to apprve even with the incessant nitpicking and bickering from Mullen, which he continued, as a citizen, at this week's Council meeting/public hearing.
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Posted: Fri May 8th, 2009 01:43 am |
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| Maybe your chosen mayor might try to accomplish something this year and make us all go away. b**ching and moaning and groaning doesn't count.
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My, my....what a bitter bunch of losers (with a capital L) on this blog.
Pat won. It is killing you isn't it? Perhaps all you nasty little gremlins should take a lesson from her - as in manners and respect for others. Ya think maybe that is why she won? hmmmm....too bad your master plan failed, kids!
I personally can't see how she can stomach a few of the nasty, bitter freaks and weirdos that sit up on that podium month after month...I surely couldn't.
Stay the course Pat. Don't let the green eyed meanies get you down!
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Posted: Thu May 7th, 2009 11:05 pm |
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| Here is information from the Delaware code for pharmacies. Looks like there are certified and uncertified technicians. http://delcode.delaware.gov/title24/c025/index.shtml
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Extra Extra Read All About It wrote: cottoncandy wrote:
Pharmacy technicians who work in retail pharmacies have varying responsibilities, depending on State rules and regulations.
CottonC. If she is allowed to mix medications then Rite Aid is in line to loose its pharmacy as only pharmacists can mix medications. She is allowed to count pills which is an elementary function.
I copied this directly from the internet, so if you know that only pharmacists can mix medications, then that must be a State of Delaware regulation. I do not know Mayor Stombaugh's responsibilities at Rite Aid, but I do know pharmacy technicians have a great responsibility for "getting it right" even though the pharmacist checks their work. A very good friend of my family received an incorrect pill size (mg were too high); and she asked why her pills were a different color. If this had been the first time she had the prescription filled and took the medication as was given her, the dosage could have had life-threatening effects.
To denigrate someone's job responsibilities is petty and shows a lack of respect for one's neighbors, especially in this economy when we have well-educated people doing menial tasks because that is all that is available.
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| Like i said on the other post, I think we might have more then one red-neck Git-R-done
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I think that pharmacy techs have pretty important jobs making sure the right meds are dispensed along with their other duties. Wanda at Walgreens will always take the time to do price checks and make sure that everything is what its suppose to be.
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Posted: Thu May 7th, 2009 07:42 pm |
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Extra Extra Read All About It wrote: She is allowed to count pills which is an elementary function.
Most pharmacy technicians are trained on-the-job and no additional training or certification may be required. Technicians usually perform routine tasks to help prepare prescribed medication, such as counting tablets and labeling bottles. They also perform administrative duties, such as answering phones, stocking shelves, and operating cash registers.
Yep. About half a head above a day laborer.
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cottoncandy wrote: Two and a half cents wrote: Stombaugh works for Rite Aid. She is a pharmacy tech.
Pharmacy technicians who work in retail pharmacies have varying responsibilities, depending on State rules and regulations. Technicians receive written prescriptions or requests for prescription refills from patients. They also may receive prescriptions sent electronically from the doctor’s office. They must verify that information on the prescription is complete and accurate. To prepare the prescription, technicians must retrieve, count, pour, weigh, measure, and sometimes mix the medication. Then, they prepare the prescription labels, select the type of prescription container, and affix the prescription and auxiliary labels to the container. Once the prescription is filled, technicians price and file the prescription, which must be checked by a pharmacist before it is given to the patient. Technicians may establish and maintain patient profiles, prepare insurance claim forms, and stock and take inventory of prescription and over-the-counter medications.
CottonC. If she is allowed to mix medications then Rite Aid is in line to loose its pharmacy as only pharmacists can mix medications. She is allowed to count pills which is an elementary function.
Most pharmacy technicians are trained on-the-job and no additional training or certification may be required. Technicians usually perform routine tasks to help prepare prescribed medication, such as counting tablets and labeling bottles. They also perform administrative duties, such as answering phones, stocking shelves, and operating cash registers. Technicians refer any questions regarding prescriptions, drug information, or health matters to a pharmacist.
For more facts on what this job entails go to the following link. http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos252.htm
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Two and a half cents wrote: Stombaugh works for Rite Aid. She is a pharmacy tech.
Pharmacy technicians who work in retail pharmacies have varying responsibilities, depending on State rules and regulations. Technicians receive written prescriptions or requests for prescription refills from patients. They also may receive prescriptions sent electronically from the doctor’s office. They must verify that information on the prescription is complete and accurate. To prepare the prescription, technicians must retrieve, count, pour, weigh, measure, and sometimes mix the medication. Then, they prepare the prescription labels, select the type of prescription container, and affix the prescription and auxiliary labels to the container. Once the prescription is filled, technicians price and file the prescription, which must be checked by a pharmacist before it is given to the patient. Technicians may establish and maintain patient profiles, prepare insurance claim forms, and stock and take inventory of prescription and over-the-counter medications.
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Extra Extra Read All About It wrote: Two and a half cents wrote:
Stombaugh works for Rite Aid. She is a pharmacy tech.
What is a pharmacy tech. I was told that it was someone who rang up the sale at the register for the customer's prescriptions. Or is there more to it than that?
That sounds to pretty much be a good match for her capabilities.
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Two and a half cents wrote:
Stombaugh works for Rite Aid. She is a pharmacy tech.
What is a pharmacy tech. I was told that it was someone who rang up the sale at the register for the customer's prescriptions. Or is there more to it than that?
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Playing the Game wrote: Bugs Bunny would probably be the best choice.
DID PAT STOMBAUGH HAVE HER ELECTION SIGNS PLACED CORRECTLY AT THE ENTRANCE TO PLANTERS RUN BUGS?? AFTER ALL PLANTERS RUN IS ONLY 20 MILES FROM SMYRNA BUGS!!! JUST LIKE YOU ARE, THANK THE GOOD LORD FOR THAT!!!
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They are all the same wrote: cottoncandy wrote: It's difficult to show up for an interview when the invitation comes while you are driving to work. The Mayor does not have the luxury of weekends off from her paid job.
What is Ms. Stombaugh's full time job? I thought she was self employed as a real estate agent and she ran her own travel agency. I am sure that WBOC would have gone to either of her places of businesses. It would have been good advertising for them.
Stombaugh works for Rite Aid. She is a pharmacy tech.
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cottoncandy wrote: It's difficult to show up for an interview when the invitation comes while you are driving to work. The Mayor does not have the luxury of weekends off from her paid job.
What is Ms. Stombaugh's full time job? I thought she was self employed as a real estate agent and she ran her own travel agency. I am sure that WBOC would have gone to either of her places of businesses. It would have been good advertising for them.
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Posted: Mon Apr 27th, 2009 04:31 am |
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Barney Rubble wrote: May the best man win!
That's Mayor Stombaugh .
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Extra Extra Read All About It wrote: she refused to be interviewed by WBOC
It's difficult to show up for an interview when the invitation comes while you are driving to work. The Mayor does not have the luxury of weekends off from her paid job.
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No matter who interviews the mayor, she always comes across as being without knowledge of the town and government functions and responsibilities. Definitely deserves to be retired by the voters on Monday.
May the best man win!
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| Bugs Bunny would probably be the best choice.
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My opinion is that if she had been interviewed you would have found something wrong with it. She has been interviewed in the past and then condemed for the interview. One thing is sure, Stombaugh is the only candidate that does not have special interests and only wants to do the right things for the Town. Both of the other canidates, Pressely especially, have had the chance to do everything they are talking about and didn't. Mayor Stombaugh is the best choice!
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Definitely voting Stombaugh, she's truly looking out for the citizens of Smyrna!
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| No. I think I'll pass on Stombaugh. She's so unsure of herself that she refused to be interviewed by WBOC. Her leadership has been very UNstellar. She is not a leader. Vote for anyone BUT Stombaugh.
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VOTE at the Citizens' Hose Co. firehouse on West Commerce Street, 1 - 8 p.m. on Monday, April 27 (that's tomorrow, folks)
Mullen = higher taxes as he campaigned; broken promises to reduce utility rates; unquestioned loyalty to the town manager
Pressley = wants to take the Town in a different direction (back to Schaeffer, who is campaigning for him??)
Stombaugh = focus on education and health care to provide recession-proof jobs for our citizens with allegiance to no one other than the people of Smyrna
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cottoncandy wrote: I have no issue with giving initial tax breaks for blighted/long-vacant buildings as I said in my post. But the issue at point is the developer who came to Council built on empty lots (not blighted or long-vacant buildings) and asked for 100% tax break (probably because he has not been able to rent them). The Town has asked that builders/developers approach Council prior to building so that negotiations can be held, and I have attended Council meetings where Mr. Pressley has admonished them for coming to Council "late". It appears that he is now willing to give a 75% or 100% tax break whether or not it falls under blighted/long-vacant, which I believe the Town cannot afford and is a slap in the face to those who were given the 50% tax break.
CC --- for what it's worth, you are exactly correct about people seeking tax relief prior to acquiring or building in town. Such relief should not be expected as a matter of course, but should be determined by council before the fact, and never afterwards. Making that decision before the fact can be an inducement for good things to happen, whereas after the fact simply relieves the owner of a financial responsibility.
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He may be a peckerwood but he aint no real redneck. I is.
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Extra Extra Read All About It wrote: It is my opinion that if a property is blighted most people would not want to buy it because of the costs associated with such blight. Common sense and responsibility on the town's part would dictate that concessions would be necessary in order to attract a buyer. Otherwise, we, the taxpayer, will be left to fork out the money in order to demolish and/or clean up said property. A few concessions could save many dollars of taxpayer money.
If this was the concession that was being referred to as 'free handouts to builders' then I think the poster should have thought of all of the downfalls to not having this so-called ' handout."
I have no issue with giving initial tax breaks for blighted/long-vacant buildings as I said in my post. But the issue at point is the developer who came to Council built on empty lots (not blighted or long-vacant buildings) and asked for 100% tax break (probably because he has not been able to rent them). The Town has asked that builders/developers approach Council prior to building so that negotiations can be held, and I have attended Council meetings where Mr. Pressley has admonished them for coming to Council "late". It appears that he is now willing to give a 75% or 100% tax break whether or not it falls under blighted/long-vacant, which I believe the Town cannot afford and is a slap in the face to those who were given the 50% tax break.
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It is my opinion that if a property is blighted most people would not want to buy it because of the costs associated with such blight. Common sense and responsibility on the town's part would dictate that concessions would be necessary in order to attract a buyer. Otherwise, we, the taxpayer, will be left to fork out the money in order to demolish and/or clean up said property. A few concessions could save many dollars of taxpayer money.
If this was the concession that was being referred to as 'free handouts to builders' then I think the poster should have thought of all of the downfalls to not having this so-called ' handout."
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Two and a half cents wrote: cottoncandy wrote: Extra Extra Read All About It wrote: CottonC could you please respond to my question?
I am very curious about your statement regarding 'free handouts to builders.' You repeat this about Pressley time and again. I would like to know what we, the taxpayers, have been giving as free handouts to builders. Please list if you will so that we can see what they are getting.
First, I did not write what you quote. Second, it has been reported that the Business Development Committee (Mr. Pressley is chairman) has decided that the Town needs to be more aggressive in its incentives to developers to attract them to the vacant properties downtown. At a recent Council meeting, one developer came forward to ask for a 100% tax break on his 3 downtown properties. Other Councilmen stated that we have given no more than 50% in the past. Mr. Pressley offered to split the difference by suggesting 75%. Council voted to give 50%, and the developer seemed to be very unhappy with the vote.
I believe that the Town should offer some initial incentives on blighted/long-vacant properties. I fear that the above scenario is indicative of Mr. Pressley's exuberance to grant more concessions than we can afford.
What was the date of this meeting, who was the developer and what properties does he own?
Please check the minutes of the meetings. I believe it was within the last few months.
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cottoncandy wrote: Extra Extra Read All About It wrote: CottonC could you please respond to my question?
I am very curious about your statement regarding 'free handouts to builders.' You repeat this about Pressley time and again. I would like to know what we, the taxpayers, have been giving as free handouts to builders. Please list if you will so that we can see what they are getting.
First, I did not write what you quote. Second, it has been reported that the Business Development Committee (Mr. Pressley is chairman) has decided that the Town needs to be more aggressive in its incentives to developers to attract them to the vacant properties downtown. At a recent Council meeting, one developer came forward to ask for a 100% tax break on his 3 downtown properties. Other Councilmen stated that we have given no more than 50% in the past. Mr. Pressley offered to split the difference by suggesting 75%. Council voted to give 50%, and the developer seemed to be very unhappy with the vote.
I believe that the Town should offer some initial incentives on blighted/long-vacant properties. I fear that the above scenario is indicative of Mr. Pressley's exuberance to grant more concessions than we can afford.
What was the date of this meeting, who was the developer and what properties does he own?Last edited on Tue Apr 21st, 2009 09:13 pm by Two and a half cents
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Extra Extra Read All About It wrote: CottonC could you please respond to my question?
I am very curious about your statement regarding 'free handouts to builders.' You repeat this about Pressley time and again. I would like to know what we, the taxpayers, have been giving as free handouts to builders. Please list if you will so that we can see what they are getting.
First, I did not write what you quote. Second, it has been reported that the Business Development Committee (Mr. Pressley is chairman) has decided that the Town needs to be more aggressive in its incentives to developers to attract them to the vacant properties downtown. At a recent Council meeting, one developer came forward to ask for a 100% tax break on his 3 downtown properties. Other Councilmen stated that we have given no more than 50% in the past. Mr. Pressley offered to split the difference by suggesting 75%. Council voted to give 50%, and the developer seemed to be very unhappy with the vote.
I believe that the Town should offer some initial incentives on blighted/long-vacant properties. I fear that the above scenario is indicative of Mr. Pressley's exuberance to grant more concessions than we can afford.
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CottonC could you please respond to my question?
I am very curious about your statement regarding 'free handouts to builders.' You repeat this about Pressley time and again. I would like to know what we, the taxpayers, have been giving as free handouts to builders. Please list if you will so that we can see what they are getting.
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Beinging fairly "new" to the area, I have read the posts on Smyrna's blogs.
One of my most sincere concerns - have some of you talked or looked at this guy you want to elect as our mayor?
A poster talked about Stombaugh's dress (I must say, every time I have seen her, she was properly dressed and attractively dressed), this guy Pressley needs some serious lessons. A poster talked about a word that was spelled wrong, (When talking to Pressley, my thought, "I can not believe he would be the spokesman for our town". I do not think he can learn enough English before next Monday. Talk about embarrassment!
I have talked to Mullen once. It just seemed to me that he was not listening to what I was saying. When he answered, it was so off base from what I was talking about. Seems like a "know it all" type of guy.
I still believe the best person for the job is Stombaugh.
Also, have talked to DeFeo, haven't been able to find Raddaugh to talk to him. DeFeo seems like a sincere person with the best interest of the town at heart. I hear Raddaugh has only been to one council meeting and hasn't even attended since filing for the election. Doesn't seem like much dedication there.
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Extra Extra Read All About It wrote: cottoncandy wrote: Let's use a little logic here: You equate leadership with the role of Mayor = since the people elected her Mayor, they also elected her their leader.
Cottoncandy - you most definitely have become a legend in your own mind. Stombuagh was elected mayor with the help of her once friend Mullen who helped her with her supposed leadership strategy. Since her defection as his friend, she has lost his input and is floundering in her own inadequacies. She has proved her lack of leadership and has stated this fact repeatedly in her posts and interviews in that she says she has good ideas but EVERYONE else refuses to vote her way. This is a glaring vote of no confidence by all and by her own admission.
I am very curious about your statement regarding 'free handouts to builders.' You repeat this about Pressley time and again. I would like to know what we, the taxpayers, have been giving as free handouts to builders. Please list if you will so that we can see what they are getting.
You are really messed up because Pat Stombaugh got herself elected as mayor by going door to door 2 years ago. Her supposedly friend did not help her at all and as soon as she was elected he started harrassing her and has tried to run things ever since causing all the commotion.
Since it is known that our former mayor is campaigning for Pressley, the building and developers are automaticly tied to him. Mr. Pressley is a contractor himself. The developers here have small impact fees, which should definitely be raised.
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cottoncandy wrote: Let's use a little logic here: You equate leadership with the role of Mayor = since the people elected her Mayor, they also elected her their leader.
Cottoncandy - you most definitely have become a legend in your own mind. Stombuagh was elected mayor with the help of her once friend Mullen who helped her with her supposed leadership strategy. Since her defection as his friend, she has lost his input and is floundering in her own inadequacies. She has proved her lack of leadership and has stated this fact repeatedly in her posts and interviews in that she says she has good ideas but EVERYONE else refuses to vote her way. This is a glaring vote of no confidence by all and by her own admission.
I am very curious about your statement regarding 'free handouts to builders.' You repeat this about Pressley time and again. I would like to know what we, the taxpayers, have been giving as free handouts to builders. Please list if you will so that we can see what they are getting.
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Observant wrote: cottoncandy wrote: You can't win the argument about leadership, since the citizens voted Mayor Pat as their leader and most of the Councilmen have chosen to ignore the will of the people to advance their own agenda.
No -- the town citizens elected her mayor, but she is not the leader. She is also not a leader.
Let's use a little logic here: You equate leadership with the role of Mayor = since the people elected her Mayor, they also elected her their leader.
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Extra Extra Read All About It wrote: This is probably the worst NO WIN election in the history of Smyrna. Mayor Stombaugh has not proven that she has leadership skills. She has flunked this test many times. She cannot persuade anyone to follow the leader in order to vote for the items she wants done. Without that skill she worthless as our mayor. Anyone would be better for that reason alone. If Pressley or Mullen can do this one task, then they would make a better mayor.
IMO, you are willing to sacrifice the comfort of our citizens by increasing property taxes and utility rates (Mullen) and providing concessions to builders who whine to Council that they need assistance (Pressley). No one has come forward to articulate the leadership qualities of Mullen and Pressley since they have been on Council and chaired several of the Committees. Mullen campaigned on higher taxes (done) and lower utility rates (NOT) and Pressley wants to take us in another direction (straight back to Schaeffer who is campaigning for him). Mayor Pat is working with Del Tech to create a Smyrna/Terry Campus, and with Christiana Care and Bayhealth to expand their facilities. Education and health care are two of the most recession-proof areas in which to grow our wonderful small Town.
- Mullen = higher taxes and utilities and unquestioned loyalty to the town manager.
- Pressley = more concessions to builders with Schaeffer's oversight.
- Stombaugh = focus on education and health care to provide jobs for our citizens with allegiance to no one other than the people of Smyrna.
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Virginia wrote: To the kind people of this little town of Smyrna; you are all being made fools of by the current council, the town manager, and the Mayor. WAKE UP PEOPLE !!! Did you not learn anything for the last several years. Every one of the block heads has issues in their past, by you stepped right up and elected all of them. Gene and his rant to be the best mayor several years ago, (NOT) Cherv was to be a workhorse for the township ( NOT) Julia and Pat her mud slinging husband were to be the best politaco sounding board for the commminty ( NOT) and then there is Fuzzy for peaceful Smyrna, slinging BS in every breath. O then there is Hot flash, voted Miss Congenility ( what a crock of BS) She has the most to say and is the most bitter of them all on this little site of deceit. WOW you folks have alot to learn about the friends you choose and the company you keep. All twelve of you, and yes there are 12 of you, I can name them all, run around in this little town, to CVS , Acme, and the local pizza joints and the local bar and tavern, trying to keep it all in secret and confide in the very people that hate your freaking guts, and your all to stupid to know what you say to whom and how that travels right back to the hive to start the entire process all over again. I love to sit back and watch you all tear each other and the town apart. You think you might have learned something in the past several years, you HAVE NOT LEARNED SQUAT!! Try this, see if you can come together as enemies and place a moratoruam on this little den of hate for a couple of weeks so that Smyrna can not be the laughing stock of the entire east coast in a very nasty , pubic display of the internet. Your all are so wrapped up in your personal agendas, you cant do it, it is a fact, your just to stupid to see your own falts and weakness. It will destroy this little town and all of the residents if you do not stop. its your challange to make. Get "R" Done!
Long live the KING ( Elvis I mean) roflmao You have the nerve to anyone selfish racist or redneck. LQQK at all the posts on this site, WOW
Perhaps you would care to elaborate on the BS that I allegedly sling. Care to cite examples? Probably not - SENIOR DOETTE. Really, IMHO you do have a problem - multipersonality disorder at the very least based on your myriad of different avatars.
And, BTW, there is NO CVS in this town.
And oh yes, the only persons that I appear to "hate" are the people who lived in the yellow modular saltbox - and for good reason, since you, I mean they, were the best at slinging mud, and more at other people.
Come on, name names - I'd sure like to see who my other 11 enemies of you are.
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In my opinion, our council,which includes our mayor, have done little to really solve the issues facing our town. They continue to raise taxes, increase utility fees, and purchase unnecessary equipment and other frivolous items. No one has taken the town manager to task and required that he live within our means. A reasonable budget without new hires, new trucks, etc. would be a start. They have had 2 years to accomplish this task. One would think that they would begin at the beginning which would be to scrutinize the performance of the town manager and review his management and budgetary skills.
This is probably the worst NO WIN election in the history of Smyrna. Mayor Stombaugh has not proven that she has leadership skills. She has flunked this test many times. She cannot persuade anyone to follow the leader in order to vote for the items she wants done. Without that skill she worthless as our mayor. Anyone would be better for that reason alone. If Pressley or Mullen can do this one task, then they would make a better mayor.
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