tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8599990357132711989.post5829578468827319223..comments2023-03-28T07:08:12.335-04:00Comments on Eye on Downingtown: But We Can't Enforce ItElaine Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12599709990830118179noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8599990357132711989.post-59630749921806336052014-03-23T20:52:18.376-04:002014-03-23T20:52:18.376-04:00The forces of political correctness have even poll...The forces of political correctness have even polluted the little boro of Downingtown! Priorities like keeping the public safe from armed robberies, fixing the streets, and promoting business expansion take a back seat to grandstanding and feel good PC policies.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8599990357132711989.post-27264695025933607232014-03-21T19:14:03.807-04:002014-03-21T19:14:03.807-04:00Lie much, Mr. Mayor?
WCHE Radio Podcast go to 16:...Lie much, Mr. Mayor?<br /><br />WCHE Radio Podcast go to 16:50 http://wche.podomatic.com/entry/2014-03-21T07_08_33-07_00 <br /><br />So, on the radio, Josh says he actually said, “What if longstanding borough events are affected by this.” Funny, I thought that was what Nick Winkler was asking. Let’s go to the tape for a replay, shall we?<br /><br />Youtube of the meeting they were referring to go to 19:18 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tSY9KI6B87I<br /><br />Is a lie really a lie if it's caught on tape? Or is it just someone making a fool of himself?<br /><br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8599990357132711989.post-20808930107914682692014-03-06T10:22:31.616-05:002014-03-06T10:22:31.616-05:00There were several citizens who stood to have thei...There were several citizens who stood to have their concerns heard regarding Ordinance 2014-05. One resident stood up and said, “I have no problem with the ordinance.” (or something similar to that) That was Terry Wesley, who is still trying to muster up the funds to put a one-acre, multi-ton skate park in the floodway in Kerr Memorial Park.<br /><br />Even with the knowledge that the meeting was being videotaped, Council Prez. Gazzerro still pulled a quick “there is a motion on the floor” trick that cut Councilor Winkler off with his question. “Sorry…the vote’s been taken.”<br /><br />There was still a confrontation between the prez and Councilor Feldman who allowed the Mayor to have a say during her turn to speak. Gazzerro was out of line again! His resentment toward Feldman, and now, Winkler, is still leaving bad impressions of him in the minds of the citizens who were present at the meeting. <br /><br />For the most part though, Gazzero and Maxwell were ….let’s just say, behaving better than they had in the past. I believe, as do others, that it has a lot to do with what Elaine Babcock said at the end of her comment (during Citizens to be Heard) on Feb. 5, 2014:<br /><br />Elaine: And I just wanted to make you aware of the tact that it was not and there is a recording..” with the exact minutes of the meeting.<br /><br />Prez: There’s a lot of stuff on there, isn’t it?<br /><br />Elaine: Yes.<br /><br />I, too, agree with her opinion on the meeting of March 5. Feldman and Winkler gave excellent reasons why the ordinance should not be approved – or advertised – as presented. Maxwell and GaZero expressed lame excuses as to why it should stay as is. Councilor Rakoff, I believe he was the author of the ordinance, did come up with semi-valid reasons. It’s not in the PA Human Relations law ,,,yet,. And all municipalities should show their support and be ready when the legislation is changed to include the LGBT community.<br /><br />The problem with the full ordinance is that it presents a group of residents and/or business owners in a Commission that, because of the current nondiscrimination law, cannot help them other than moderate a dispute and refer them to any and all ‘’appropriate social, civic or government agencies for further action.”<br /><br />Oops! BECAUSE of the current law, I don’t think there are government agencies that can help them!<br /><br />The discussion/debate was great to watch. But when all conversation had ended, there was a very quiet motion to advertise with a few adjustments. It was approved 4-2. <br /><br />My mind is still reeling as to how such a poorly written and assembled ordinance could be approved for advertisement in the DLN.<br /><br />PatAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com