tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-460062076455326962.post6536554997965297553..comments2023-08-23T10:38:24.775-04:00Comments on London Civic Watch: Of zeroes, cutters and snakesUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-460062076455326962.post-29786918037027386942012-06-27T15:12:16.309-04:002012-06-27T15:12:16.309-04:00I just want to apologize, Mr. Mayor, for all the t...I just want to apologize, Mr. Mayor, for all the terrible things people are saying about you. You're not that bad. I've seen worse...<br /><br />I belong to a union too, and if Mr. Swan needs any help, you can count on me and my shovel, across the board.Pale S.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-460062076455326962.post-6787532666538574742012-06-27T10:19:25.401-04:002012-06-27T10:19:25.401-04:00Arva, ON
June 27,2012
Mayor Joe Fontana this morn...Arva, ON<br />June 27,2012<br /><br />Mayor Joe Fontana this morning denied rumours that the London Knights will become known as the Clydesdales next Fall.<br /><br />"There is zero credibility to that speculation," said the Mayor.<br /><br />Fontana also poo-poohed word that local Zamboni drivers have threatened to strike over anticipated extra, messy work at the Gardens.<br /><br />"I used to be the Minister of Labour," said Fontana, "scare tactics don't impress me. Anyway, Joe Swan has offered to mediate with the union He used to be a socialist."<br /><br />"London is the best city in the world. Why can't we all just get along and accept change as a good thing?" pleaded the Mayor.This just in...noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-460062076455326962.post-8969564573338556902012-06-27T09:10:22.639-04:002012-06-27T09:10:22.639-04:00Since the John Labatt Centre was known as the JLC,...Since the John Labatt Centre was known as the JLC, will the Budweiser Gardens be known as the Bud G?<br /><br />Will the Blue Jays sue?<br /><br />If Polhill voted for this, is he in a conflict of interest?Inquiring Mindsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-460062076455326962.post-50312072335503246472012-06-27T07:53:10.843-04:002012-06-27T07:53:10.843-04:00June 27, a.m.
Hold up the lamp, we have found an ...June 27, a.m.<br /><br />Hold up the lamp, we have found an honest man and he lives in Ward 4.<br /><br />Overcome by qualms of conscience, Steve Orser became ill last night rather than vote for the dreaded zero with all its terrible consquences.<br /><br />It makes me sick too, Steve!Diogenesnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-460062076455326962.post-54860791827627932962012-06-26T12:11:36.768-04:002012-06-26T12:11:36.768-04:00White is not among the brighter lights. Unfortuna...White is not among the brighter lights. Unfortunately, some councillors figure getting elected means they are smarter than folks who do stuff for a living. I mean why do any research before you open your mouth?<br /><br />http://www.governing.com/columns/smart-mgmt/across-the-board-budget-cuts-may-not-bring-real-savings.htmlAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-460062076455326962.post-49773039222703908502012-06-26T11:06:14.353-04:002012-06-26T11:06:14.353-04:00It's increasingly evident there are only about...It's increasingly evident there are only about 5 or 6 Councillors with the intelligence, work ethic and ethics for the job. There are 3 or 4 that are monumentally unfit for the job. All of this exacerbated by a Mayor who is a great cheerleader but not a good planner or team player.<br /><br />Kudos to anyone who would take on a Councillor role but this gang is doing irreparable damage to the city. Arbitrary zero tax increases and ad hoc decision making that overrides every master plan we have are just two elements of the several that are making us a laughing stock. Another key one is the subversion of democracy by a cabal of about 8 idealogues who could give a damn what the public think or staff recommend. All topped off by the UTTER lack of preparation by some Councillors who appear to read nothing that comes across their desk. <br /><br />Sad. something needs to be done. As for the budget, the Mayor and his 0% vanity project will be long gone when future councils have to deal with the fallout of the temporary "fixes" used to get to zero.Shillerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08757363240305888767noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-460062076455326962.post-2870428133065227772012-06-26T10:53:24.084-04:002012-06-26T10:53:24.084-04:00So this is the same council that voted to 'enh...So this is the same council that voted to 'enhance' that stupid water spray in the river that is not all that visible and looks pathetic.<br /><br />Here is my cost saving suggestion. Turn off that dumb water spray, and let the Blackburn's know that their 'gift' is costing us way too much money. <br /><br />Kids need pools and libraries, and we all need better transit. Gifts from rich people that actually cost us more than the gift is worth is not really a gift at all.<br /><br />Our city is going to be a barren wasteland before the 'cutters' are finished, and that will really encourage people to move here, won't it?Interested Partynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-460062076455326962.post-91130153507956381252012-06-26T09:50:17.899-04:002012-06-26T09:50:17.899-04:00An across the board cut was proposed by Sandy Whit...An across the board cut was proposed by Sandy White.Gina Barberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11996751727631968621noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-460062076455326962.post-25456003815861119022012-06-26T09:42:42.463-04:002012-06-26T09:42:42.463-04:00Gee, only zero? Why not minus 5%? what's so ...Gee, only zero? Why not minus 5%? what's so sacred about 0? Oh, that is the collective IQ!!! It would be funny if it wasn't sad. Tell me, who in the private sector would buy a public asset that loses money (convention centre) that if privately owned, would have to pay property taxes, hence, lose even more money? Full time, but part time ability, that's our Orser. And I am waiting for the suggestion to cut across the board. Which penalizes those who are efficient more so than those who are not. Another dumb idea. When they are talking about turning off street lights at night (are you taking note break in criminals?) we are in deep do-do. Yet our clown prince of Mayor wants to shoot off some fireworks in March!! Arrggggh!Cynicnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-460062076455326962.post-27438459731766095952012-06-26T09:37:13.772-04:002012-06-26T09:37:13.772-04:00I still would like a popcorn machine installed on ...I still would like a popcorn machine installed on the third floor, in keeping with the level of discourse at these meetings. This will have the added benefit of forcing the provision of more electrical outlets for observers' devices as they post pictures of the weirdness to facebook.Kathy Cleenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-460062076455326962.post-13342057138630022022012-06-26T09:31:37.190-04:002012-06-26T09:31:37.190-04:00Comment:
Glad to see that Bill Armstrong has seen...Comment:<br /><br />Glad to see that Bill Armstrong has seen the light even if he didn't acknowledge his earlier mistaken votes.<br /><br />Question: What is Dale Henderson on?Veteran observernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-460062076455326962.post-61220161602035742782012-06-26T09:22:23.735-04:002012-06-26T09:22:23.735-04:00The Arva drummer boy must be happy to see that Sna...The Arva drummer boy must be happy to see that Snaky Swan has sunk to his own bottom feeding level and is so willing to do the dirty work for him.As slimy as it getsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-460062076455326962.post-3914878967879136802012-06-26T09:16:39.992-04:002012-06-26T09:16:39.992-04:00Here goes the old merry go round again. I wonder h...Here goes the old merry go round again. I wonder how long Mr. Hayward will stay around before finding a more sane council to work for.skepticnoreply@blogger.com