The vote is in--and the no's won.
Jefferson City Prop. A (trash issue)
Yes 1,961; No 5,669.
Because I am a strong supporter of democracy, there will be no sour grapes here. We tried, we lost, and the voters spoke--so I will go along with their decision.
I want to thank everyone who supported this blog. This will be my final blog. That's all.
Thank you.
Tuesday, April 5, 2011
Sunday, April 3, 2011
Vote April 5th
Vote YES on Prop A April 5th.
Vote for choice.
Vote YES because before we had this contract the streets were cleaner--garbage was picked up twice a week; we had larger capacity; we had choice and for many users with little to no garbage, garbage collection was much cheaper.
A vote for YES would be a vote against taxation without representation--and that's what mandatory unit by unit for houses and two unit apartment buildings are forced to contend with.
Vote for choice.
Vote YES because before we had this contract the streets were cleaner--garbage was picked up twice a week; we had larger capacity; we had choice and for many users with little to no garbage, garbage collection was much cheaper.
A vote for YES would be a vote against taxation without representation--and that's what mandatory unit by unit for houses and two unit apartment buildings are forced to contend with.
Wednesday, March 30, 2011
WHY I AM VOTING YES ON PROP A
I decided to start this blog four days after the city council meeting (November 2nd maybe a bit more than a year ago). So let me begin with a brief summary: The Jefferson City Council signed a contract with Allied Waste to pick up the garbage. Before the contract, residents had a choice in their garbage delivery: they could opt out, use a bag system, or subscribe to the service. The service included twice a week pickup with two ninety-five gallon garbage cans. The new contracted service no longer allows any resident to opt out, delivery is now only once a week, the cans are sixty-five gallons (so we lose fifty gallons of volume) and one of the cans is designated for recycling only--but no glass—so really our actual capacity is much smaller. The new service is also more expensive,
I did not even know about this issue.(Perhaps one reason why is because public comments are always at the end of long council meetings—but that’s another issue.) Nonetheless, I do not like the new system. Mandatory does not go well with me, the way the garbage cans are stacked up and down the streets (hence the blog's title--Attack of the Garbage Cans)does not go well with me, the way some cans are already overflowing because of the once a week delivery schedule does not go well with me, the hardship for many residents who cannot afford a mandatory pickup (and I need to let you know every unit in every duplex apartment unit and every home has to have a garbage can for the residents living there--you are not allowed to share garbage cans) does not go well with me.
I've asked around and I understand that even though this process has been ongoing for the last two years, few residents even knew anything about it.
I understand why. At the council meeting I spoke twice--once about the garbage can problem and again about a moratorium on new sidewalk construction. I would never have known about the sidewalk issue--what town does not want sidewalks?-- if I hadn't attended the meeting. Obviously the word did not get out.
VOTE YES ON PROP A.
I did not even know about this issue.(Perhaps one reason why is because public comments are always at the end of long council meetings—but that’s another issue.) Nonetheless, I do not like the new system. Mandatory does not go well with me, the way the garbage cans are stacked up and down the streets (hence the blog's title--Attack of the Garbage Cans)does not go well with me, the way some cans are already overflowing because of the once a week delivery schedule does not go well with me, the hardship for many residents who cannot afford a mandatory pickup (and I need to let you know every unit in every duplex apartment unit and every home has to have a garbage can for the residents living there--you are not allowed to share garbage cans) does not go well with me.
I've asked around and I understand that even though this process has been ongoing for the last two years, few residents even knew anything about it.
I understand why. At the council meeting I spoke twice--once about the garbage can problem and again about a moratorium on new sidewalk construction. I would never have known about the sidewalk issue--what town does not want sidewalks?-- if I hadn't attended the meeting. Obviously the word did not get out.
VOTE YES ON PROP A.
Tuesday, March 22, 2011
Carrie Carroll Replies to This Blog
The following came from Carrie Carroll. Please refer to my blog,
"Carrie Carroll's Fact Sheet and My Rebuttals."
“My name is listed on the fact sheet which is information from the city's website and although I am not the author and cannot take the credit you has given me on your blog I agree with the facts that are stated and that I support our current plan. I am glad I was able to assist you in come corrections such as this does not apply to triplexes (and fourplexes and larger apartments) and it is a great example that people should be sure they are getting facts from verifiable sources.
"Thank you!
"Carrie
"Carrie Carroll
4th Ward City Council"
"Carrie Carroll's Fact Sheet and My Rebuttals."
“My name is listed on the fact sheet which is information from the city's website and although I am not the author and cannot take the credit you has given me on your blog I agree with the facts that are stated and that I support our current plan. I am glad I was able to assist you in come corrections such as this does not apply to triplexes (and fourplexes and larger apartments) and it is a great example that people should be sure they are getting facts from verifiable sources.
"Thank you!
"Carrie
"Carrie Carroll
4th Ward City Council"
Thursday, March 17, 2011
Why I'm Voting For Tyler Woods
Tyler Woods is definitely the best candidate for the First Ward. When I met with him recently he expressed amazement that city council members were paid monthly. He was prepared to volunteer. Already I was all ears.
It's very seldom to meet selfless individuals who care more about their community than they do themselves. He is one of them--willing to actually serve our community and work for the people, not the status quo.
I am not a one issue voter, but he is voting "yes" on Prop A (which this blog is all about). He also understands the community and is willing to go out of his way and meet everyone. He understands how the sound ordinance works, for example, and how the powers to be ignore it. He understands parking issues and how they impact on handicapped drivers.
I like that in a candidate--an open honesty and a willingness to do the best he can do.
What else impressed me--he gave out his contact info to everyone, he actually asked what issues concerned me, and he listened--and not the way a politician listens (what's in it for me), but how a human being should listen--with concern, empathy and understanding.
The present First Ward candidate has to give up his seat in two years due to procedural rules. Then the mayor can appoint someone he wants. Tyler Woods will be eligible for the entire eight years.
I'm voting for him.
If you need more reasons please read the following quote: “If I am elected, I promise to maintain a policy of open communication. This is one of the cornerstones of public service. (Please feel free to contact me: 573-230-3072 or tyler.m.woods@gmail.com.) I also promise to research all issues before taking action and to represent the First Ward to the best of my ability, but I cannot do this without you. Please vote for me—and better city government—April 5th.”
It's very seldom to meet selfless individuals who care more about their community than they do themselves. He is one of them--willing to actually serve our community and work for the people, not the status quo.
I am not a one issue voter, but he is voting "yes" on Prop A (which this blog is all about). He also understands the community and is willing to go out of his way and meet everyone. He understands how the sound ordinance works, for example, and how the powers to be ignore it. He understands parking issues and how they impact on handicapped drivers.
I like that in a candidate--an open honesty and a willingness to do the best he can do.
What else impressed me--he gave out his contact info to everyone, he actually asked what issues concerned me, and he listened--and not the way a politician listens (what's in it for me), but how a human being should listen--with concern, empathy and understanding.
The present First Ward candidate has to give up his seat in two years due to procedural rules. Then the mayor can appoint someone he wants. Tyler Woods will be eligible for the entire eight years.
I'm voting for him.
If you need more reasons please read the following quote: “If I am elected, I promise to maintain a policy of open communication. This is one of the cornerstones of public service. (Please feel free to contact me: 573-230-3072 or tyler.m.woods@gmail.com.) I also promise to research all issues before taking action and to represent the First Ward to the best of my ability, but I cannot do this without you. Please vote for me—and better city government—April 5th.”
Friday, March 11, 2011
Town Hall Meeting Tomorrow
The Citizen's Action Committee Against Ordinance Number 14487--the trash ordinance on the ballot as Prop. A--will hold an informational meeting about the proposition Saturday, March 12th, from 10:00AM to 12:00PM at Johnny's Buthcher Shop, 2314 Lorenzo Green Road in Jeff City.
Vote yes for Prop A.
Vote yes for Prop A.
Contact Info
I would like to contact someone in reference to Prop. A prior to the election. Apparently the city is not willing to clarify exactlty what is meant and involved here and I am grossly unhappy about this. Please post info for the general public on how to contact! How can I contact the troops AGAINST this "forcing residents to take trash service"? THANK YOU.
Contact Arthur Brown at 353-3039 or 635-7207.
Contact Arthur Brown at 353-3039 or 635-7207.
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