Fernando Wins By Decision

Went the distance of 10 rounds

Weekend Laugh

 I love Jim's new letter head. I guess if wasting taxpayer money and protecting his friends is what you sent him to City Hall for he is doing you proud...

Rescue 74 Collision With A House

update..hearing tree and utility pole...the delmar rescue unit is involved

Chamber Of Commerce Candidates Forum

I was late arriving to the event and walked in just as the meeting was closing but managed to get a few pictures before the crowd dispersed. I talked to Joel Dixon who was very nervous as this was his first public forum afterward and shared a laugh with Laura Mitchell and Muir Boda pictured above. Obviously I didn't speak to the Kook from Camden Tim Spies, but Albero buddy and partner Bob Taylor and I exchanged words as he was leaving and I was entering. Bob keep up with the mouth and we will have more fun next time. I have no problem ignoring your dumb ass but if you want to start running your mouth..game on idiot.

Beau Settles Out Of Court

“The lawyers and litigants have settled. Mr. Gulyas is very happy.”

Jim Ireton Vetos Health Insurance Plan

Still protecting Terry and Debbie Jim Ireton vetoed the great Insurance plan which required these two to pay for their own health insurance. Considering Jim wasted 110 dollars on a cake for a bear somehow this doesn't surprise me.

Norm Conway To Vote Against Gay Marriage Bill

Thank you for writing and sharing your views about legislation that is now being considered by the Maryland General Assembly.  I do not intend to vote for the bill which would make same-sex marriage legally valid in Maryland.  The letters and calls I have received from constituents are overwhelmingly in favor of my voting against the bill as it now stands.  There has been a shift in opinion on the issue in recent years and I would support legislation legalizing civil unions.  This would ensure that a couple is not denied rights when it comes to property inheritance, medical benefits,  medical decisions, providing security for their children, etc.

Again, thanks for your letter.  I will keep your comments in mind as this issue is discussed and I will keep you updated.

Norman H. Conway, Chairman

House Appropriations Committee

121 House Office Building

Annapolis, MD  21401

410-841-3407

Would You Pay 110 Dollars For This?

That is a 110 dollar cupcake Classic Cakes made for Poopsie's Birthday. Taxpayers money was spent on that. I have no problem with celebrating Poopsie's birthday but seriously 110 dollars for that?? Nice Job Jim

Remember This Post..Told You So

This was my post from February 11th and the Daily Times picked up on it and has a great article about it today here

Muir Boda Answers To My Set Of Questions

http://www.boda4salisbury.com/

1. Downtown Salisbury. Ideas or solutions to revitalize our Downtown Plaza?

We have had some great ideas and proposals from Urban Salisbury and

others over the years. Yet there has been no consensus on moving

forward with any of the plans. The main concern has been with these

plans: who is going to pay and how?

Secondly, to attract businesses to an area you need to show that

there is plenty of foot traffic. Third Friday should be expanded to

the all weekend, every weekend. This will give a clear picture for

prospective businesses on what to expect.

 Reaching out to national franchises such as Whole foods, Trader

Joe's, Pottery Barn and others, are well known business, that can draw

people. These types of businesses work well with unique local

businesses and are an alternative to the big box retailers.

We should also use some of the ideas that Cambridge implemented and

target individual properties on a case by case basis. If there are

certain that are restricted by state law, then we need to use our

resources in Annapolis to see what types of waivers we can possibly

get on different issues that may arise.

2. Your thought on Crime In Salisbury and plans to combat it.

To combat crime we need to address the root causes of crime. That

being education, economic opportunity and the need for our faith based

community to step up to the plate - these three issues combined are

where our long term focus needs to be as a community. Government in

and of itself cannot fix the issue of crime, unless citizens wish to

live under Marshall law.

In the short term, we need to look at effective initiatives, such as

the High Point Initiative, that have worked in communities nationwide.

Implementing some of the best points from that program into the Safe

Streets program, particularly getting the County and the other

municipalities on board with the program, is a key element. What we do

know is that criminals know no boundaries and we have to step outside

our comfort zone and extend aggressive cooperation between agencies,

our retail community, our faith based community, civic organizations

and all local governments. Crime is not just a city issue.

3. And most important to me can you get along with others? Even if

they disagree with you?  I want people who can walk  in without a tag

team with another candidate and discuss the matters professionally.

Each individual that is on the Council is an individual

representative. Each council member must approach each issue with an

open mind and willingness to listen to other members without prejudice

to their ideas and with respect.

We all are passionate about the issues that we face but we need to

make sure that passion and the expression of ideas does not get

personal. Name calling, accusations and finger pointing must end

because it serves no good purpose. Identifying the root causes to the

issues we face and addressing them is the key to accomplish things in

a respectful and fruitful manner.