tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5926052286620522481.post8011283729325701683..comments2023-11-06T05:41:18.292-05:00Comments on Lockport NY: Proposed Ward RealignmentMJhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08897623569897105078noreply@blogger.comBlogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5926052286620522481.post-12483166022148887922022-12-29T01:48:30.154-05:002022-12-29T01:48:30.154-05:00Travis Scott Jordan
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Good question about th...ok..Thanks for the info...<br /><br />Good question about the AT Large position..<br /><br />I agree At Large should be the first to go.Moenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5926052286620522481.post-982733124774790612011-05-14T17:30:28.142-04:002011-05-14T17:30:28.142-04:00It's been an ongoing theme for Messrs. Chapman...It's been an ongoing theme for Messrs. Chapman and Smith. Ask him - it's what both of them want and I'm not necessarily opposed to a downsizing. They wanted to do it this November but there's a lot of prep work that needs to happen first - like a referendum.Pattinoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5926052286620522481.post-26839761576671514542011-05-14T16:49:42.028-04:002011-05-14T16:49:42.028-04:00I missed it..when did he say he was anxious to red...I missed it..when did he say he was anxious to reduce the number of Wards?Moenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5926052286620522481.post-73734550431804169612011-05-14T16:32:34.390-04:002011-05-14T16:32:34.390-04:00I find it downright silly that Mr. Chapman, who, w...I find it downright silly that Mr. Chapman, who, with Mr. Smith, is so anxious to cut the current number of districts and aldermen now is going to run for the at-large seat which will be the first to go. <br />There has to be something more to it.Pattinoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5926052286620522481.post-80596244687919484952011-04-29T22:11:09.543-04:002011-04-29T22:11:09.543-04:00stupid is as stupid does...The whole thing is a Ka...stupid is as stupid does...The whole thing is a Kabuki dance. You're 100% right when you say Mike Tucker runs the show. The best thing that could happen is for the "Tucker Sun and Journal" to grow-a-pair, and investigate some of the obvious breaches that are taking place....but don't hold your breath.GuyFawkesnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5926052286620522481.post-654114591610675032011-04-29T18:58:55.931-04:002011-04-29T18:58:55.931-04:00Your discussions about the alderman are all for na...Your discussions about the alderman are all for naught.... The problems start right at the top because Tucker thinks he is the greatest and no one else can have a say or an opinionAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5926052286620522481.post-72327297233239124282011-04-27T06:00:43.101-04:002011-04-27T06:00:43.101-04:00I have a great idea...why don't we elect peopl...I have a great idea...why don't we elect people who are capable of doing more than " a pretty good job". I don't know Ald. Pasceri. My opinion is she's "in way over her head."She's not alone however,there are a few others on that council that lack basics like....English, history, social economics. She's my Alderwoman, but I don't need her help to solve my problems. Just remember Mike Tucker is the leader of the pack. Nothing get's done util and unless Mike say's so. He controls the department heads, not the Alder-persons.G.I. Joenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5926052286620522481.post-46722650090027040792011-04-26T16:41:29.945-04:002011-04-26T16:41:29.945-04:00I wouldn't think of even suggesting that you a...I wouldn't think of even suggesting that you automatically like her if she hasn't done what you have asked of her. I'm not saying she's perfect - I just happen to like her as a person and think she does a pretty good job.<br />You might want to try again. Call her at home-she's always taken my calls or called me back-and see if there's something she can do.<br />It can't hurt! Good luck!Xavierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09429144556094825478noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5926052286620522481.post-79131542119338261562011-04-25T11:01:49.459-04:002011-04-25T11:01:49.459-04:00My alderwoman whom I think X is referring to has b...My alderwoman whom I think X is referring to has been useless in helping me, so pardon me if I don't agree with your opinion..Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5926052286620522481.post-81413114889386168392011-04-23T23:24:48.307-04:002011-04-23T23:24:48.307-04:00I finally called my Alderwoman to see what Ward I&...I finally called my Alderwoman to see what Ward I'm in on the new map. I don't have 20/20 vision, but I couldn't make heads nor tails of these, most likely because one side of the street is in one ward and the other side another.<br />She confirmed that I stay with her - which is fine with me because I believe she does as good a job as anyone. I sure wouldn't want that amount of aggravation for such a paltry salary.Xavierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09429144556094825478noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5926052286620522481.post-11468483282311790032011-04-12T19:37:45.430-04:002011-04-12T19:37:45.430-04:00We're not going to be able to lose the at-larg...We're not going to be able to lose the at-large seat this election. This election should include a referendum to eliminate the spot. THEN they can lose the spot. IMO Joe does a lot less harm than most anyone else would. Some of these people are a joke and a half.<br />Get rid of Joe? Who do you get? He's safe and we can't afford more guys who take weeks to understand the tiniest little thing - or who beat up on people 'cause they simply don't like the guy or don't approve of what he had for dinner. (sarcasm) You all really should go to some of the other meetings and see how they grind the sausage - it IS ugly.<br />I now recognize that my comment reads like an absolute "in the bag" idiot. Sorry 'bout that. Happy to take my deserved slaps. I don't think he's ineffective - he gets a lot of stuff done and is a font of information. G-d help us when Dick Mullaney retires.Xavierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09429144556094825478noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5926052286620522481.post-67444250111853044542011-04-12T16:42:26.067-04:002011-04-12T16:42:26.067-04:00"Joe wants one more term. I like Joe and woul..."Joe wants one more term. I like Joe and wouldn't disagree with this...& he's a nice guy." <br /><br />C'mon now, that's why we have the problems we have in politics. I don't want to waste money on a "nice guy". That is a poor excuse to keep someone who is ineffective in.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5926052286620522481.post-70225403817838091592011-04-12T16:11:47.685-04:002011-04-12T16:11:47.685-04:00In other words...we should expect politician to ac...In other words...we should expect politician to act like something other than politicians?<br />Joe Kibler.. Nice guy yes...an integral part of city government? That would be stretching it a bit. I do resent the Kabuki Dance that is referred to as a council meeting. Sometimes it's down right scary to hear some of the comments emanating from the dais. Six minutes..and it's over. It's quite a show.Maybe we should wipe the slate clean and start over..G.I. Joenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5926052286620522481.post-86929148060685649912011-04-12T13:41:14.115-04:002011-04-12T13:41:14.115-04:00Again save us a couple of bucks and let Joe bow ou...Again save us a couple of bucks and let Joe bow out gracefully. The man doesn't know what's going on most of the time anyhow and gives out missinformation. He admitted on WLVL that he's not running to help the city but feels that because he's home and retired that he is more accessible than anyone else. He can still oversee the Community Pride but doesn't need to do it as an alderman. In my book, he's been nothing but a Mayoral Mouthpiece this past term anyhow.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5926052286620522481.post-91217535190478039962011-04-12T10:36:33.253-04:002011-04-12T10:36:33.253-04:00Thanks MJ - will do.
The consensus in City Hall is...Thanks MJ - will do.<br />The consensus in City Hall is that the at-large seat will be dropped in 2 1/2 years. Joe wants one more term. I like Joe and wouldn't disagree with this. He does a lot that the citizens don't see. He's a valuable resource & a nice guy.<br />Legally-this sort of thing has to be run by the voters in a referendum so, right there, we're not losing the seat until some time has passed.<br />Joe - I do not disagree with you.Xavierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09429144556094825478noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5926052286620522481.post-43782168934173784922011-04-12T09:38:55.663-04:002011-04-12T09:38:55.663-04:00At Large should go..I agree with you. The Common c...At Large should go..I agree with you. The Common council President is as you stated, appointed by the Mayor, and that process is unlikely to change. I don't have anything positive to say about that position..so I wont say anything. I listen closely to Mayor Tucker when it comes to his idea of who runs the city...it's simple ...he does. Each Councilperson only represents the population in his or her ward. They have no power. If you remember, the Mayor told them (council) they couldn't contact department head's because their is only one BOSS...and that is Mayor Tucker. Mike runs a "tight ship", and he is definitely in charge. No dis-loyalty goes un-punished. As I've said before..if you don't like it..don't vote for him.G.I. Joenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5926052286620522481.post-80543755855520759012011-04-12T08:26:47.852-04:002011-04-12T08:26:47.852-04:00Get rid of the at-large position, it's not nec...Get rid of the at-large position, it's not necessary and can save us a couple of dollars. Also why allow our Mayor to choose the Common Council President each year? That position is supposed to represent the council not the Mayor! Let the council vote on who they want as their president? This is a serious flaw in our charter that should be addressed.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5926052286620522481.post-31525420235790530372011-04-12T08:09:51.069-04:002011-04-12T08:09:51.069-04:00Click on the PDF link to see th ehigher res versio...Click on the PDF link to see th ehigher res version and the text version.MJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08897623569897105078noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5926052286620522481.post-10286780175614759692011-04-12T08:08:52.978-04:002011-04-12T08:08:52.978-04:00A valid point GI, but I'm not sure how "a...A valid point GI, but I'm not sure how "affluent" the new on is. It does make some logistical sence in that it follows S. Transit and Main, the "commercial" corridor. Except for a few blocks east of Transit and South of Willow I'd say a majority of the new 2nd is not what I would consider "affluent" in both land mass or number of residents. And I would be in that new ward.<br /><br />And when Gerrymandering was brought up, it was noted it would be wrong to make sure either party had a strong hold. We may want to do some "good" gerrymandering bymaking sure a minority group is fairly represented etc. I'm not convinced yet that this map shows any bad intentions. <br /><br />To Anon: There are currently 5 wards. Lockport is not losing any. We have 5 aldermen (1 per ward) and one "at-large" alderman. Nothing is changing in that regard. But I've always wondered: why have an even number panel?<br /><br />And incase no one knew, off to the left is a link to the current ward map and aldermen.MJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08897623569897105078noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5926052286620522481.post-19177874430648936612011-04-12T06:54:27.185-04:002011-04-12T06:54:27.185-04:00gerrymandering, manipulation, what ever you would ...gerrymandering, manipulation, what ever you would like to call it, it should be of concern to anyone seeking equal representation. My main concern is when the status quo is suddenly questioned, and changes are considered relative to circumstance that have remained unexplored and unchanged until now...We suddenly have descending votes on the council and if we don't have everyone agreeing Mike Tucker get's nervous. In my humble opinion changing the second ward from an inner-city ward to a ward that includes a more conservative, and more than likely affluent Republican population does not figure in favor of the re-election of Jack Smith. If I'm wrong shame on me..I'll go sit in the corner.G.I. Joenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5926052286620522481.post-8490024045300964632011-04-11T19:07:48.272-04:002011-04-11T19:07:48.272-04:00If we are going to be cut down to five wards.
What...If we are going to be cut down to five wards.<br />What is to become of the 8 ward members we currently heve.<br />Will they have to cut them or are they going to try and split the districts.<br />Or are they going to try define special jobs for these people.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5926052286620522481.post-33741858204789030022011-04-10T19:38:21.838-04:002011-04-10T19:38:21.838-04:00Sorry - my computer illiteracy is denying me acces...Sorry - my computer illiteracy is denying me access to any but the map above and I can't read the street names.<br />I managed to secure the written descriptions of the Ward boundaries - the two combined give me a basic idea but I still can't find specifics, particularly when it comes to changes to the current set-up.<br />Is there any way MJ can do an overlap of some sort? Preferably with street names? IDK - I know you can go to City Hall and see it on the wall but, if it could be done here, it would save me the trip!Xavierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09429144556094825478noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5926052286620522481.post-53079892255761241562011-04-10T15:36:03.134-04:002011-04-10T15:36:03.134-04:00It is a big change though so I do find it valid to...It is a big change though so I do find it valid to be questioned. I just see as being less gerrymandered than the old map.MJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08897623569897105078noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5926052286620522481.post-84966195315498826642011-04-10T15:31:58.442-04:002011-04-10T15:31:58.442-04:00"Gerrymandering may be used to achieve desire..."Gerrymandering may be used to achieve desired electoral results for a particular party, or may be used to help or hinder a particular group of constituents, such as a political, racial, linguistic, religious or class group."<br /><br />Accomdating current incumbents also stops the party in majority from unfairly drawing representatives out of districts. It is a valid law which makes sure voters can decide who represents them and not the ruling party.<br /><br />This map is pretty clean geographically except for the small part of pink and tan which go a couple blocks into another district. Part of which I think is meeting the incumbent law.<br /><br />Lockport is too small to have any real democratic or rebublican strongholds, so I fail to see where any gerrymandering exists.<br /><br />What do you propose would be a better map outline?MJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08897623569897105078noreply@blogger.com