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From: MOUSE Topic: Rex Kinneson - September 23, 2000 Jim, For the grand prize for the last one on the island how about an all expense paid cruise on the Nina,Pinta Or Santa Maria to the Houston Ship Channel? I really do have an idea for the Columbus Fleet- we can sell them to well heeled Texans such as Ross Perot and instead of building a mausoleum they can have a Viking Funeral. From: ***~~~WATCHER~~~*** Topic: copper - September 23, 2000 MAN, this the only time I'll ever miss MELODY COPPER...PLEASE ,LAGO BRING HER BACK ..... ( not really ) **~~WATCHER~~** From: rab Topic: B. J. Longoria - September 23, 2000 If there was ever a reason to get anyone off the island, much more the City Council, it would be the do nothing "tax and spend" leftovers from the Rhodes years, the most useless of whom is B.J. Longoria. My reasons are still the same as week 1 with her continued high level of incopentence and unaccountability which Lago used to harp on about concerning the City Council. Of course, due to the name recognition plague in this city and the free advertising she got from the Lago show, she still got re-elected. Thank God she's not running again. From: ***~~~WATCHER~~~*** Topic: (((( CITY COUNCIL )))) - September 23, 2000 :-)~~~~ all of yall ! got the point ! SEE YALL ***~~ WATCHER~~*** From: Bigbob Topic: Mark Scott - September 23, 2000 He is just not interested in the every day people of Corpus Christi and he can only see Packery channel and Padre Island property owners, Hello Mark there are other people in your disrict and we can vote also bye bye to Mark he shoulod be the next one to go From: SERIOUS Topic: NEAL - September 23, 2000 LOOKS LIKE YOU WILL BE LEAVING THE ISLAND THIS WEEK. PLEASE TAKE THE GARBAGE WITH YOU INCLUDING THE CITY MANAGER, THE COUNCIL, THE CHIEF, THE BOYS AT THE COUNTY, MS. COOPER'S PICTURE AND THE NAVY. From: Watcher Topic: Lord Kneel - September 23, 2000 The interesting thing about observing this site is that in almost every message contains an element of desperation and the only solution we continue to turn to is for some government big brother to come bail us out by taxing us more. Would not it be interesting to see what would happen if the government would leave citizens alone. Is not government our servant? Can not the average citizen think for himself? Is not the citizen capable of making the best decision for himself and in his own best interest? The council thinks not..... From: rockyfort Topic: Mayor Loyd Neal - September 23, 2000 He still thinks we can tax ourselves into prosperity. He still is arrogant in his dealings with others. We need people more concerned with the city than how they look on TV!!! From: ~~~***WATCHER***~~~ Topic: *** MAYOR *** - September 22, 2000 They need to have a garage sell and Sell those high back ,leather chair's so we can keep our two day a week GARBAGE pickup ! ahh just TAX us again !!!!!!! :-(~ From: axman4 Topic: From: beachbum - September 22, 2000 can we have a write in candidate and vote suzi off keys? No, you can't. When Suzi runs for and is elected to the city council, then, yes, you can vote her off. Until then, chill out. She is not that bad. She has screwy ideas and is a silly liberal, but, we as a nation need these wackos to let us know how they think. Then we can vote against them. From: Bigbob Topic: Mayor Neal - September 22, 2000 I still think the Mayor should go because he is not what we need as a Mayor and maybe Mark Scott could take the same boat off the island with him they just don't listen to what the people are saying like DUH stick your head in a hole I hear nothing I see nothing what a couple of goof-balls. From: TAXPAYER Topic: MAYOR NEAL - September 22, 2000 MAYOR NEAL WILL BE THE NEXT TO LEAVE THE ISLAND. REX KINNESON WILL BE THE ONE LEFT STANDING WHEN THIS IS ALL OVER. HE'S THE ONLY COUNCIL MEMBER WHO SPEAKS FOR THE VOTERS. From: devonsgran Topic: Henry Garrett - September 22, 2000 A councilperson that when reviewing the amount of traffic fines states"well iff they can't afford insurance, then they sure couldn't afford a $325.00 fine." It should be that the law is they have insurance, so if they can afford to drive part of that cost is insurance. From: Think Positive Topic: Mayor Neal - September 22, 2000 Instead of capitalizing on the positive points of Corpus, He spends all his time trying to sell the people of Corpus ideas and scams the people do not want. I think as one person called him "A Profiteer". From: MOUSE Topic: Mark Scott - September 22, 2000 And they're off!! The Mayor has the lead after the first 1/8 of a mile but that's because he is the front speed. It's a 7 furlong race and I think Mr. Scott is a closer. From: Viejo Topic: Neal - September 22, 2000 Voted for Neal because Cooper not on the Island anymore From: Taxpayer First Agginer Second Topic: Mayor Neal - September 22, 2000 The man never listens to "We the People" when he starts to push his will upon us. He thinks of no one but himself and how he can continue to establish a plan of "I know what is good for them-We the People-: after all they don't know anything. From: Darth Vader Topic: Loyd "Do Nothing" Neal - September 22, 2000 He's just way too arrogant and annoying to be Mayor... and besides kissing up to the Navy, what else has this man done for the city? From: beachbum Topic: longoria - September 22, 2000 can we have a write in candidate and vote suzi off keys? From: Coyote Topic: Responding to "thinking" - September 21, 2000 From: Thinking.... Topic: Neal - September 12, 2000 Thinking said: You know, I remember a long time ago a new pass was dug, jetty's were installed at Mustang Island State Park and LOOK AT IT NOW!!!!!... Coyote said: The Core of Engineers told the city it was being built wrong. The city refused to listen and your right look at it now. Thinking said: the City did not step up to take care of that pass! What makes yall think they will take care of this new channel? Coyote said: A few years ago a businessman offered to open the channel free of charge. His only request was that he could have the sand that was dug out. The city said NO! Now I understand why the city refused his offer. Who says the city doesn't plan ahead. From: pipeline pete Topic: Loyd "Do Nothing" Neal - September 21, 2000 Hell, I'd rather have Neal Trolinger leading the city before Loyd Neal! He sure can't fill Mary Rhodes' shoes! What a limp dick he's been! From: Ron Topic: Mayor - September 21, 2000 He thinks he has all the answers, and when ever he is challenged he gets in a huff.I may not have a solution for everything but I expect the elected officials to do what the people want. From: JUERA Topic: BETTY JEAN LONGORIA - September 21, 2000 I BELIEVE SHE DOES NOT REPRESENT HER DISTRICT OR HER CONSTIUENTS AS SHE PROMISED. From: BigBob Topic: Mayor Neal - September 21, 2000 I think he should be the next one to go, after his Mayors town hall meeting I am sure he should be next to go. He is so arrogant and pompous he thinks he is the best thing that ever sat in his $1,200.00 chair and when he goes he should take the City manager with him because Mayor Neal and the city manager Garcia are just a like. From: MOUSE Topic: Chief Henry Garrett - September 21, 2000 Sorry Chief, but I vote for a different one each day. After this week I should be able to vote for everybody twice. Lago, this is a great idea. Who are we going to put on the island next--the County Commissioners, City Manager and staff, the Sheriff and Police Chief, or the Taxpayers Association. From: F BOMB Topic: NEAL - September 21, 2000 ONLY CARES ABOUT SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS AND HIMSELF. THIS IS THE LAST OF HIS POLITICAL CAREER OF WHICH IS A POOR SHOWING. From: Rainmaker Topic: Buffalo Bob - September 20, 2000 That's the funniest "bull" I "herd" all day!!! From: psj Topic: betty jean longoria - September 20, 2000 need new idea's and challanges;been on council too long. From: psj Topic: betty jean longoria - September 20, 2000 need new idea's and challanges;been on council too long. From: Buffalo Bob Topic: Mayor Kneel - September 20, 2000 The only difference between City Hall and the Titanic is that they had a band. PS - Wooden chairs too. From: Mr Wizard Topic: Mayor Loyd Neal - September 20, 2000 Raising Taxes will not stimulate the economy! This is a bill of goods, the last refuge for visionless leaders, control freaks or pander bears seeking higher office. If you take a look back at the economy in the last quarter century, it is REDUCING taxes that has stimulated economic growth. Of course it takes a spine to do the right thing so don't hold your breath. The Aquarium isn't the only place with a Jelly Fish Exhibit. From: The Great One Topic: Heeeeeeeerresss Johnny! - September 20, 2000 So long Loser!!!! From: super citizen Topic: lloyd neal - September 20, 2000 Needs to improve his attitude with us average joe blows. Not everyone has what he has. And we all know that those that are in high places don't always make good choices. Look at the Pipeline. Listen to what people say mayor you may learn something From: Ron Topic: BJL - September 20, 2000 Can we ship Suzi off the island? She adds nothing significant to your show other than rehashing the news every half hour. Her impromptu remarks sound adolescent and whiny. I enjoy your takes however. Keep up the good work, Lago. This "Survivor" thing is very creative and clever. From: Darth Vader Topic: John Longoria - September 20, 2000 He's a lying SOB! From: TAXPAYER Topic: MAYOR NEAL - September 20, 2000 AT LAST NIGHTS MEETING WITH THE PEOPLE AT SCHOOL MAYOR NEAL DID IT AGAIN. HE SHOWED THAT IF THE PROBLEM WITH THE SOIL DOESN'T EFFECT HIM OR THE RICH, IT WILL JUST GO AWAY. IF THE CITY CAN AFFORD TO BUY THOSE 1200.00 CHAIRS WHY, CAN'T THEY PAY FOR A COMPANY TO GO TAKE CORE SAMPLES 15 TO 20 FOOT DEEP TO GET ALL THE FACTS ON THE POSSIBLE SOIL PROBLEM. HOPE WE CAN CATCH JOHN LONGORIA THIS WEEK AND AGAIN GET TO FOR ONE. From: MOUSE Topic: Mayor Neal - September 20, 2000 Sorry Mayor. A vote from your loyal constituent. Since we are talking about "loyal" let's talk about the "loyal opposition". It seems to me that a good number of these people are the ones who pay the least taxes, such as the senior citizen members of the Taxpayers Association. Granted, seniors deserve some relief, but by opposing every bond issue they are shifting their tax burden on people like myself,fifty year olds who are still working. If they want to maintain their tax status they need to support projects that will promote economic growth and an expansion of the tax base. Otherwise, eventually they will have to assist in picking up the slack even if it means cuts in their tax exemptions. Nobody likes additional taxes but we need to move forward. If there is a problem with how and when the money is spent then put people in office who will oversee the proper spending, but to isolate ourselves from the economic boom that the rest of state is experiencing is a crime in itself. Anyway, sorry Mayor, but it's just a game. From: rockyfort Topic: Mayor Lloyd Neal - September 20, 2000 Mayor Neal seems to deliberately create controversy. His comments on the "loyal opposition" seemed very condescending. He has shown rudeness to people speaking at the Council. His reaction to the people on the Westside regarding the Garcia Elementary problem smacked of the kind of arrogance that does NOT need to be part of the Corpus Christi political scene. From: Werin2 Topic: Henry - September 19, 2000 Been to close to power base to be able to see the trees in the forest From: Mike Topic: Mayor Neal - September 19, 2000 As on the Survivor series the strongest should have been voted off first. Melody and Javier went too soon because without the rest they are no threat. They usually follow the crowd. Arnold went at the right time because sometimes he is very dangerous. The Mayor has to go now because he is the next threat. However, the last vote will be difficult since they all need to go. From: Just Passing Through Topic: Neal - September 19, 2000 I would like to make a suggestion that will improve economic development here as much as Packery Channel, and is cheap. Start using the hotel motel money to promote local tourism the way the Texas law describes. Our city council treats hotel motel money like it is some free lance grab bag of goodies. If we actually promoted this city to visitors and conventions, we wouldn't need a TIF zone. The problem according to today's Caller Times is that tourists raise Ozone. This is a quote from Gretchen Arnold. "One theory, she said, is that the ozone is also being blown in from Houston. The winds on Saturday would lend some support to that theory, she said. But the increased traffic from many local events, such as Shrimporee in Aransas Pass, didn't help either. "There was an awful lot of automobile traffic happening in this area," Arnold said. "That could have also contributed to part of that." Mayor Neal demands honesty. Maybe he should ante up himself. If tourism is going to splatter EPA clean air compliance, then let's run them all out. Isn't that what the port and channel industries want? From: T-Rex Topic: BJ Longoria - September 19, 2000 Mr. Kopecky-I did not mean to insult you personally. My point was that the Taxpayers Assoc. do not seem to be able to exert the same amount of influence that their very vocal mouths would have us believe they possess. I have had occasion to meet you and thought you were a nice guy. I listened when you ran for Mayor and thought your idea of a strong mayor form of government had merit. I just think that if you (read "you" as anyone out there) can't come up with a better plan then don't knock others who are really trying to get this city going. As I stated in the last post, I would like to hear someone from the Taxpayers Assoc. give us such a plan. The council has done their part by clearly outlining what they want to do with this bond/sales tax package, what have the Taxpayers Assoc. done? Packery Channel- When I voted against it the first time I didn't like the way it was going to be funded but I liked the idea of the project. Now that I have learned about what a TIF is and how it works I am all for it. Just because something fails in an election doesn't necessarily mean the voters don't like the project or issue. It could mean that they just don't like the way it is going to be funded or the way it was structured. From: WASP Topic: Johnn'eeeeee...... - September 19, 2000 Adios Amigo!!! Say, when do we get to vote on Suzy Koo-ma-choo? She should be next!   From: JLW Topic: John Longoria - September 19, 2000 Hey Johnny..... It's S H O W T I M E !!! Bye Bye JOHNNY From: Rudy b Topic: Mark Scott - September 19, 2000 Mr. Scott has gone along to get ahead for so long that he no longer knows what he personally thinks. He is so far gone that I doubt he can pull himself back up and exhibit a backbone. It's sad that a man of his apparent intelligence has become such a "team player" that he's forgotten From: Morpheus Topic: Lord Neal - September 19, 2000 The mayor has to go for picking these fights with Joe O'brien and then getting his clock cleaned. As far as putting the financing plan for Packery Channel on any kind of ballot, it sounds like you are trying to protect the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. They have been trying to kill this project for years, but greedy politicians keep digging it up. (cha ching) From: Viejo Topic: Neal - September 19, 2000 Voted for Neal, Because Cooper not on the Island. Resurrect her carcass and place her back on the Island. From: Bill Kopecky Topic: John Longoria - September 19, 2000 John's arrogance is enough reason to vote him off. To T-Rex, at least you could spell my name right and have the guts to use your real name. Why won't the Mayor and Council put the Packery Channel TIF on the ballot. Since they won't, expect to see a referendum petition in a few weeks that will hopefully force the TIF onto the April 2001 City Election. Let the people vote! From: JOHN MUST GO Topic: John Longoria - September 19, 2000 When will John Longoria get the message and leave the city council. JUST GO!!! From: TAX PAYER Topic: MAYOR NEAL - September 19, 2000 ALTHOUGH IT LOOKS LIKE JOHN LONGORIA HAS WON THIS WEEK, BUT MAYBE WE CAN GET BOTH IN ONE WEEK. From: Webmaster at Time and Space Topic: Several - September 19, 2000 I have been monitoring this chat board since this thing launched. I want to commend the participants for staying within certain fairly loosely defined bounds of civilized behavior. There have been zero obscenities. We have not had to delete one F Bomb! This game has been generating a lot of traffic from a lot of places. There have been about 2,400 votes cast. There are many more people observing and not voting. The game has already spawned at least one local clone. I want to thank Jim Lago for coming up with this. I also want thank all the people who keep us informed on the radio, and provide a real Town Hall for people to hash these things out. I also want to thank the founding fathers for kicking off the Bill of Rights with an Amendment that guarantees freedom of speech. If anything here is bothering you, take a breath, relax, and remember it is just a computer game. The real thing comes in November. From: The Great One Topic: J. Longoria - September 19, 2000 Looks like your next to go Johnny! From: Senior Citzen Topic: Henry Garrett - September 18, 2000 I have read some of the negative comments about Henry, mostly from those who have absolutly no clue as to what he's about. I have known Henry for over 40 years. We are very lucky to have someone like him on the City Council. You go Henry, you know who your friends are........And there are many. From: **** WATCHERS**** Topic: TO THE COMMISIONERS - September 18, 2000 HAVE YOU BEEN THREW ROBSTOWN LATELY IT HORABLE THERE ARE POTHOLES LIKE EARTH CRATERS,AND THE DRAINAGE ? WHAT DRAINAGE ----- I WOULD BE VERY UPSET IF I LIVED IN THAT TOWN !!!!!!!!!! THEY HAVE SEVERAL POLITIANS FROM THERE (1) A CONGRESSMEN 18 YEAR (BEFORE THAT A COMMISSIOER , AND SHERIFF TOTAL ABOUT 25 YEARS . (2) COMMISSIONER THE CONGRESSMENS (BROTHER)HE'S BEEN THERE ABOUT 10 YEARS (SHADOW OF THE JUDGE ) (3)THE JUDGE-FROM ROBSTOWN ABOUT 12YEARS AND SEVERL OTHERS THAT CAME FROM THERE !! AND WITH SO MANY OF THESE GUYS FROM THERE ,WHAT HAVE THEY DONE ? LISTEN PEOPLE !!!! NOTHING , NADA , ZIPP. AND YOU PALANCA PULLER OR NOW FLECHA MARKERS~~ KEEP~~ON~~VOTING~~THEM~~IN~~ LISTEN IF THEY HAVEN'T DONE IT IN 25 YEARS NOTHING EVER GOING HAPPEN. BUT THATS OK !!! KEEP ON VOTING THEM IN ...THEY RIPP YOU OFF RIGHT IN FRONT OF EYES! AND THERE ASKING FOR RAISE . THATS MAKES ME SICK ! CORPUS CHRISTI WE NEED THESE PEOPLE ~~~~~~~~~OUT~~~~~~~ VOTE FOR THE PERSON (NOT THE PARTY )THAT YOU THINK WILL DO A BETTER JOB FOR US THE TAXPAYER ..... NOT FOR THERE BENIFT ! ***WATCHER*** From: Taxpayer - Again Topic: All of them. - September 18, 2000 http://www.capitol.state.tx.us/statutes/vn/vn008300.html#vn001.5190.6. (b) This Act shall be liberally construed in conformity with the intention of the legislature herein expressed. (11)(A) "Project" shall mean the land, buildings, equipment, facilities, targeted infrastructure, and improvements (one or more) to promote new and expanded business develpment or found by the board of directors to be required or suitable for the promotion of development and expansion of manufacturing and industrial facilities, job creation and retention, job training, educational facilities, transportation facilities (including but not limited to airports, ports, mass commuting facilities, and parking facilities), sewage or solid waste disposal facilities, recycling facilities, air or water pollution control facilities, facilities for the furnishing of water to the general public, distribution centers, small warehouse facilities capable of serving as decentralized storage and distribution centers, and facilities for use by institutions of higher education, and for the promotion of development or redevelopment and expansion, including costs of administration and operation, of a military base closed or realigned pursuant to recommendation of the Defense Closure and Realignment Commission pursuant to the Defense Base Closure and Realignment Act of 1990 (10 U.S.C. Section 2687 note) as amended, and of facilities which are related to any of the foregoing, and in furtherance of the public purposes of this Act, all as defined in the rules of the department, irrespective of whether in existence or required to be identified, acquired, or constructed thereafter. "Project" also includes job training required or suitable for the promotion of development and expansion of business enterprises and other enterprises described by this Act, as provided by Section 38 of this Act. From: Taxpayer Topic: All of them. - September 18, 2000 The following is what they tax vote is about. I guess the 3/8ths cent tax language lets them tax us on leased stuff and rented stuff too. "There is also imposed an excise tax on the use, storage, or other consumption within the city of taxable items purchased, leased, or rented from a retailer during the period that the tax is effective within the city. The rate of the excise tax is the same as the rate of the sales tax portion of the tax and is applied to the sales price of the taxable items." From http://www.capitol.state.tx.us/statutes/vn/vn008300.html#vn001.5190.6. Check it out From: Back to Basics Topic: Lord Neal - September 18, 2000 The editorial comment in Sunday's paper by the guest in the Forum Section summed it up. Fix our streets, protect our neighborhoods, fix the seawall (on a five year plan), get back to basics. In other words, stop blowing smoke and make the city keep their word. Do what you are here to do, and leave us alone. After you have done your job and kept your promises to the taxpayers, we'll look at supporting the frills. From: Need help. Topic: Mayor Neal - September 18, 2000 He is only interesed in his future. Not those of this city. From: Bigbob Topic: mayor NeaL - September 18, 2000 I THINK THAT the Mayor has his eyes on future things and not on making our city a better place to live and work he acts like he his above the people in this town and I realize that this position does not pay a whole lot but his attitude just unacceptable From: T-Rex Topic: BJ Longoria - September 18, 2000 We once had a ordinance up before Council that pertained to my line of work. When I spoke to BJL about it she said "I don't know much about it. I am just going to follow staff's recommendations." No lie. Since this seems to have also become a forum for discourse on current events please allow me to add my $.02. To all of you who are bashing the bond election...what do you propose in it's place? Give me a specific plan that will help promote growth in the city, not just words like "Use what we've got." To those who continue saying you are overtaxed, take a look at the taxes from other cities. To be fair you have to add the city and county taxes because some cities provide a service that in other areas the county provides and vice versa. When you look at the tax rate as a whole (city, county, school...) we are right about average. When you look at the sales tax most other cities are already at 8.25%, we are just now proposing some proactive ideas that will put us at 8.25%. To those who bash the Mayor and Council...Why don't you run for office? If the taxpayers are so strong and so big why can't they even elect one of their own to office (Kopecke for Mayor?). They can't even vote out a member of council. I have alot of respect for those who volunteer to serve and have the strength of character to sit there every week while the same old people line up to tell them how much they stink. The way the Mayor politely thanks them after their remarks shows true character. Thank you Mr. O'Brien. Thank you Mr. Perez. Thank you Mr. Hasker. Thank you Mr. Marroquin. I don't think I could keep my composure as well as they do. From: MOUSE Topic: Ms. Longoria - September 18, 2000 Back to one-a-day voting. The powers to be in this town need to relize there is a whole big world out there outside of Corpus Christi. Let's give them some tourist attractions -not Columbus ships or fishtanks- and reinvest that money to attract solid business with good salaries. The local media, especially the Caller-Times must also share the blame for this small town mentality. I am glad to see that the personal attacks have stopped. From: TAX PAYER Topic: MAYOR NEAL - September 18, 2000 TO RAINMAKER: I GUESS YOUR ONE OF THE GOOD O' BOYS. YOU MAY WANT CORPUS CHRISTI TO LOOK LIKE HOUSTON OR SAN ANTONIO I DON'T. DO YOU NOT SEE THE AIR QUALITY IN BOTH CITIES, HOUR OR MORE DRIVES TO WORK. YES, CORPUS NEEDS TO GROW,BUT WE NEED JOBS THAT WILL PAY $12.00 TO $13.00 PER HOUR WITH HEALTH INS. THE JOBS THAT THIS COUNCIL IS PUSHING FOR OR MEN. WAGE . THAT MEANS THAT THE BIG BOYS WILL GET TAX BREAKES AND THE LITTLE BOYS (TAX PAYER) WILL IN THE END FOOT THE LONG TERM BILLS. ONLY THE PLANED NEW TAX ZONE FOR PADRE ISLAND WILL BE USED TO PAY FOR PACKERY CHANNEL. AS THE SAYING GOES, " DON'T !!!!! DOWN THE BACK OF MY NECK AND TRY AND TELL ME IT'S RAINING". From: linemastr Topic: Betty Jean - September 18, 2000 Sorry Betty. It's not personal. I just think anytime a person has an opportunity to rid anyplace of one more Democrat they are duty bound to act on that,as a public service. From: beachbum Topic: Longoria - September 18, 2000 Please put Suzi on the list.She needs to be banished From: The Great One Topic: Greedy Borchard - September 17, 2000 This guy is just a weasel. Only in this part of Texas can an ex-Robstown sanitation worker be elected county judge. The nerve of him appealing the pay raise. We must not be in that big a finacial bind. I wish everytime the city or county raised taxes, that I could vote myself a pay-raise to offset the tax-hike!! From: You Topic: Mayor Neal - September 17, 2000 Rainmaker is talking about me. From: Chale Topic: Good 'Ole Boy "Henry" - September 17, 2000 Someone needs to explain to Henry the concept of a "City Council". From: Dirt broke Topic: Mayor Neal - September 17, 2000 Reasons have been said so many times prior that they do not need repeating again. Corpus needs to Capitalize on what it has and not on what some politicians want. Let big money do the building and expansion and not the overtaxed taxpayer. Should they loose their shirts, the tax payers would still have their shirts. From: ******* WATCHER ***** Topic: $ MAYOR $ - September 17, 2000 THE TRUTH MUST HURT ! CAUSE YA GETTING SOO UPSET AT THE THOUGHT AND OPINIONS OF THE HIGHLY OVERTAXED CITIZIENS OF CORPUS CHRISTI. WE'RE THE ONES TRYING TO **** SURVIVE**** IN THIS CITY! *** WATCHER*** From: MOUSE Topic: Mark Scott - September 17, 2000 Has attitude that only he knows what's right for us. How about our $5400 per month lobbiests can we put them on the next ballot? From: The Analyst Topic: Neal - September 17, 2000 What is up with Rainmaker, and who is he/she referring to by the repeated assertion "You." "You do this." "You do that." Who is "you?" Rainmaker apparently isn't Berney Seale. Too many correctly spelled words, and at least a 7th grade vocabulary. So far I think Rainmaker wants the people to cough up their money in taxes, but doesn't seem to like the people. They condemn anonymity, and yet choose to remain anonymous. They evidently didn't hear the mayor's bout with Darth Vader AKA Joe O'Brien on KEYS or they would understand it is probably time for a new shakedown strategy. The "we do not like you at all, but we want your money" needs a tune up. They seem to like hurricanes and use the word Proactive a lot. They are somewhat interested in butt size, and bloated government appeals to them. They voted BJ Longoria off the island because the mayor has failed to raise taxes. I can't guess. I think Jim Lago needs to come up with a What's My Line game next. From: Player Topic: Neal - September 17, 2000 A Gomer Pyle From: Rainmaker Topic: BJ Longoria - September 17, 2000 Mayor Loyd Neal is an EXCEPTIONAL leader and a PROACTIVE city representative, despite the ignorant opposition of many people that are actually FROM Corpus Christi. He's tried again and again to pass tax initiatives that would help the city grow into a thriving, bustling destination, just like the ones YOU go to, when you go on vacation. Just like the cities to which newly-degreed professionals, who graduate here, relocate as quickly as possible. If Mayor Neal didn't show his disappointment in the lack of substance from the opposition he receives, he wouldn't be human. He is human before he is mayor. ALL OF YOU WHO BASH HIM FOR HIS DISAGREEMENT WITH YOUR OPINION ARE GUILTY OF DOING THE SAME THING! ONLY YOU EXPRESS YOUR DISDAIN WITH ANONYMITY! NOT PROACTIVE EFFORT. You complain when they do nothing and you complain when they do something. You compalin when they are "yes men" and you compalin when they are proactive. I can't wait until a hurricane comes along and washes all of YOU to a deserted island. Let's see how well YOU would run a community against its own lack of interest in the investment of a future well-being. I can just see it now: "Let's all get together and scout the island for food supplies!" "No, I'd rather sit here until my butt gets even bigger, without having to invest any time or effort for my future security. And quite frankly, you've got some nerve asking me to do so. But let me know what YOU GUYS come up with, so I can still exist." a while later.... "You guys FINALLY decided to get back! I was starting to get hungry! What???! What do you mean I have to pay a tax for my portion of the abundance! I TOLD YOU I DIDN'T SUPPORT THIS. THAT MEANS I DON'T HAVE TO PAY FOR IT, BUT I STILL GET TO ENJOY IT!" Hurricane......soon........please. From: One More Taxpayer Topic: Mayor Loyd Neal - September 17, 2000 It appears he is the leader of all those who do not listen to what the people of the City are saying. He, like Clinton, wants to leave a legacy for the City of Corpus; only he wants a legacy greater than his predacessors. From: Desalinator Topic: Betty Jean Longoria - September 17, 2000 Many thanks for the this web site. Thorns to the Corpus Christi Caller Times and the CVB (Pruett and Seal) for letting me know this site it exist. Beats the hell out of reading the editoral crap in the local rag. I bet you did not spend $100,000 for this Web Site. Have your site on my favorites list. From: " LOYAL OPPOSITION " Topic: MAYOR NEAL - September 17, 2000 AFTER THE NEWSPAPER ARTICAL AND DISCUSSION WITH JOE O'BRIAN ON THE LAGO SHOW MAYOR NEAL SHOWED THAT AS FAR AS HE IS CONCERNED THE VOTERS CAN GO JUMP INTO THE LAKE. LET'S ALL REMEMBER THAT THIS LOWLY "LOYAL OPPOSITION" HAS BEEN ON THE WINNING SIDE ON THE LAST CITY BOND,TAX ELECTIONS. THATS THE ONLY REASON THE "HIGH MAYOR" AND THE REST OF THE COUNCIL WOULDN'T DARE PUT PACKERY CHANNEL ON THE NOVEMBER BALLOT. I WOULD HAVE TO EXCLUDE MR. KENNESON FROM THE ABOVE. HE'S THE ONLY COUNCIL PEPSON WHO LISTENS TO THE VOTERS. WON'T BE LONG THOU BEFORE HE IS SLAPPED DOWN BY THE REST OF THE COUNCIL. IT ALWAYS HAPPENS TO THOSE WHO STAND WITH PEOPLE. From: *** Watcher*** Topic: Mayor - September 16, 2000 I think Mr.Lago should have a BIG Brother survival show where we The Tax payers have them ( Live )with cameras at on every corner of the room, have all the walls padded! and take there $ 1,000 chairs away.When they loose they have the chance to take a TRIP to one of OUR SISTER CITIES AROUND THE WORLD WITH A ONE WAY TICKET THERE !!NOW THATS WHAT I CALL (CORPUS CHRISTI TAXES AT WORK).$$$$$$ THE COMMISIONERS SHOULD TAKE THIS TRIP (JUST BECAUSE)!WHAT YA RAISE *** WATCHER*** From: JMartinez Topic: Henry - September 16, 2000 One of the posts here says what I have been thinking for a long time. Henry was a good police chief but he is lost on the council, does not have a clue. By the way Lago, this was a great idea, and thanks for leaving the tribal hut up. I was concerned for a while that it was getting nasty, but it looks like things have cleaned up. Now let's clean up "the island" who is NEXT! From: Neo Topic: Neal - September 16, 2000 Hey, there are a bunch of rats missing from Cole Park. I heard on the TV that they ate rats on the Survivor show. Now the city council is doing Corpus Christi survivor. This is digusting. From: flyonthewall Topic: - September 16, 2000 say goodbye to viva gaming, friday night was a disaster, typical of most things bought here by the city. Ship will be bankrupt by spring break 2001. you heard it here first, John L must be involved, big big failure Texas Treasure From: Concerned Citizen Topic: Clarification - September 16, 2000 In regards to the question about how much does it take for Lago to "sell out," I suggest you direct this and all other advertising rate questions directly to KEYS or Lago. :-) As for the "Silent Majority", they are neither. From: Tax Payer Topic: Henry Garrett - September 16, 2000 I feel that Mr. Garrett should go, due to the fact that he doesn't seem to bring much to the council meetings. Only time you hear him speak is if the item is on Packery Channel or the police dept. We will never have a council for the regular rank an file untill you can run a campain without spending twenty to thirty thousand dollars to get elected. From: LINEMASTR Topic: BETTY JEAN - September 16, 2000 I'm sorry Betty. It's really nothing personal. I just think any time you have an opportunity to evict a democrat you need to act on it. From: ***WATCHER*** Topic: MAYOR - September 16, 2000 MAN THIS IS FUN !!!! MR. LAGO IS A GREAT COMMUNITY SERVICE YOU NEED ONE OF THESE FOR THE COMMISIONERS !BUT NEED A REAL ISLAND TO PUT THEM ON THERE ARE TONS OF SMALL ISLAND OFF THE SHORE CAN YOU PICK ONE ! PLEASE . ONE WITH SHARKS ALL AROUND. AND A GAME THAT THE'LL NEVER GET KICKED OFF!!!! SOUND GOOD TO ME ! From: ******WATCHER******* Topic: $$$$<--- MAYOR--->$$$$ - September 16, 2000 ( SHOW ME THE TAX PAYERS MONEY ) THAT SHOULD BE THE BE THE CORPUS CHRISTI SLOGAN, THEY SHOULD HAVE A BILL BOARD COMING OVER THE HARBOR BRIDGE AND ON 37 READING WELCOME $$$ SHOW ME THE TAXPAYERS MONEY $$$ WE ARE THE HIGHEST TAX CITY TEXAS PLEASE STAY AT ANY OUR OVER TAXED HOTELS WE WELCOME YOU WITH OPEN ARMS WE ARE A TAX FRENDILY CITY ! PLEASE ENJOY YOURSELF AT ANY OF THE SIX MUSEUMS ALL LOCATED IN HALF A BLOCK AREA! PLEASE VIST OUR BEAUTIFUL BEACHS... THERE IS PLENTY OF SUN,SAND,DUNES SEAWEED,DIRTY SKIDOCAN,AND TRASH SO PLEASE BRING YOUR OWN TRASHBAGS ****please don't drink the water**** WE HOPE YOU ENJOY YOURSELF!!! BECUSE WE'LL ENJOY YOUR TAX DOLLARS! YALL ,COME BACK YA HEAR!!!! ------ sudblimital message--------- ( please move to corpus christi) ( please move to corpus christi) ------------------------------------ THANK YOU FROM THE BEAUTIFUL CITY OF--------- CORPUS CHRISTI------- **** HOME OF SELENA **** **** WHATABURGER **** ( please move to corpus christi ) ( we have NO RATS-RATS-RATS ) ( we have a great school addministation ( NO rats HOPE YOU ENJOY the ** WATCHER** From: Objective Viewpoint Topic: THE LIST - September 16, 2000 Now is the time to take a realistic look at the remaining tribal council members. It appears as if we are moving down the list and John Longoria will be the next member banished. My observations are as follows: 1. Henry Garrett - During council meetings he can be compared to a bump on a log. He might have been an effective police chief but he doesn,t have a clue about city politics or how to manage a city. 2. Mark Scott - Except for his good looks and boyish charm, this man has nothing to offer. The majority of the time he appears as confused as a deer in the headlights. He offers no original ideas but indication is he will grab hold of and hang on to the coat tails of the BIG BOYS. 3. Betty Jean Longoria - We are all aware that she will not run again. She has not been a competent nor effective representative of the Northwest area. 4. Mayor Loyd Neal - Between his Viewpoint article and the debate with Joe O,Brian he is in dire need of a public relation firm. Perhaps C.P.L. will retain one for him. He might listen but it is apparent he does NOT hear what the citizens of CC are saying. 5. Rex Kinison - I predict he will be the lone survivor. The man is intelligent, has the courage to stand up to the City Manager, and has the foresight to understand the City has to be financially responsible. He reflects intelligence, courage, and the willingness to listen and work for the people of Corpus Christi. It is time our elected officials realize the days of the "GOOD OLD BOYS" are a thing of the past. As taxpayers, we have the ability to elect representatives to move Corpus Christi into the 21st century. From: ***WATCHER*** Topic: <--------mayor---------> - September 16, 2000 JUST LOOK AT From: Tax Payer Topic: Mayor Neal - September 16, 2000 Mayor Neal seems to have forgot what he told the citizens when he asked them to reelect him to this high post. We must all remember that no matter who is elected to any elected office you are there due to the voters. Let's remember the vote of the people on the Packery Channel issue. No matter what Mayor Neal says there was a vote on Packery and it did not pass. I thank Mark Scott will be the next voted off. Mr. Scott also seems to forget things. From: Disgruntled Topic: Neal - September 16, 2000 Neal couldn't lead a rat to a piece of cheese. From: Ombudsman Topic: None - September 16, 2000 They're all doing a good job. Most of all, Lago and Bill Glass are to be commended for keeping this website up and its political purpose in the forefront. It strengthens the integrity of the site and those who design/operate it. From: Easy Money Topic: Desalinazation Goldmine - September 15, 2000 Why can't the citizens of the coastal bend join together with the city and county in a joint venture to buy a piece of land complete with mineral rights, on the bay or gulf. We could fuel the plant cheaply by drilling for natural gas on site. Biblically speaking, there is a huge drought a coming, we could help the region as well as ourselves. Creating wealth and tax revenues. bottled water, beer breweries,high tech mfg, using pure water. From: Simple Simon Topic: Loid Neal - September 15, 2000 Since The 2 new power plants in Gregory were possible only because of the pipeline, why doesn't the regional leaders strike a deal to set up a manufacturing enterprise zone next to the powerplants offering cheap electricity and raw water? The power plants could offer electricity at the same price they sell it to cp&l. Manufacturing creates wealth and tax revenue. From: Ignored in District 5 Topic: Henry Garrett - September 15, 2000 Dumber than a stump. From: Centuron Topic: All - September 15, 2000 Largo you are editing and selecting comments. What it take for you to sell out? From: One Tax Payer Topic: Mayor Neal - September 15, 2000 Mr. Mayor: I feel you should be voted off the island due to the folling: (1) If the Packery Channel is such a good thing let the tax payers vote on it. If it passes than the citizens have spoken. If it fails than forget above it. (2) Complete all the 86 bond projects first than find other ways to waste tax payers money. (3) Give the house holes the twice a week trash pick as promised when the council passed the .68 cent hick. Don't come back with-in 3 months an tell us it won't work unless the city raises the fee again. From: Peace Maker Topic: All - September 15, 2000 How about a little civility on this site. Now that we got it, use it for a constructive purpose. These are real problems and real people. Getting on an elected person for not doing his job or arguing about his ideas is great. Attacking people in a mean way is unconstructive. Free speech is a right and a responsibility. This is a great place to argue ideas and tell the world what you think about politicians. We should hold them accountable. Being rude and telling the truth may come close to the same words, but we don't have to cross the line. From: who's money is it anyway? Topic: the mayor - September 15, 2000 instead of attacking the taxpayer's association, or any other people that disagree, why not try solving the problem? From: Beachmon Topic: RE: Ashamed (and Disqusted - September 15, 2000 From: Disgusted Topic: RE: Ashamed - September 15, 2000 Your obviously on the city council(Is this Ms. Cooper?)This is something sneaky that she would do by pretending to be someone and saying how great she is. The city council members are on the council for their personal gain, you know it and I know it. They are not there out of the goodness of their hearts From: Concerned1 Topic: Loyd Neal but would consider removal of everyone on the council - September 15, 2000 I do not feel any of our city fathers have done a particular decent job in representing any of our residents. I lived in a suburb of Houston for 5 years. My taxes were $2.89/hundred and we had our own MUD, concrete curbed and guttered streets, private police force, and street lights every 4th home. I know it sounds if I do not appreciate Corpus Christi but, I love the area, the people, and I want to continue to make living our community. We need to bring in more commerce and raise our quality of life. You will never get businesses in the area by taxing them to extinction before they make an initial investment in the community. Wake up city council... From: silent majority Topic: - September 15, 2000 I think that JR Lago should be voted out of town. I am embarrassed by a web site like this. Everyone knows the problems that we have in this city, but supporting your city council and offering fair, realistic solutions is the answer. Regardless of who you voted for last year, you should call your city council person and thank them for all their hard work. From: Tax Payer Topic: Mark Scott - September 15, 2000 Right there with the Mayor. They both need to go not just off the island, but out of Corpus Christi.   From: Disgusted Topic: RE: Ashamed - September 15, 2000 Your obviously on the city council(Is this Ms. Cooper?)This is something sneaky that she would do by pretending to be someone and saying how great she is. The city council members are on the council for their personal gain, you know it and I know it. They are not there out of the goodness of their hearts. They are there for the free trips, new chairs and free publicity for their own egos. Name one council member that has put the needs of this city above their own personal wants. We need some people that really care about our city on the council. Until we get rid of the political wannabes on our council our city will remain a joke. Our council is a disgrace to our city. From: bojac Topic: J Longoria - September 15, 2000 When do we get to vote on Susie From: Taxpayer 1st. Topic: L. Neal - September 15, 2000 This man can not be trusted to keep his word to the people of Corpus Christi. It ha been said, "He speaks with forked tongue". He not only should be voted of the Island, He should be,and will be, voted out as Mayor. From: The Great One Topic: John Longoria - September 15, 2000 ONE BIG SELL OUT!!!! From: Rick Topic: B. J. Longoria - September 15, 2000 As I said in week 1, she is a continuing example of the old "tax and spend" council that had no desire to be accountable for their actions. She failed to support her constituents in NW Corpus Christi, especially in regards to the expediting of the Leopard Street improvements. I noticed that I wrote the longest explanation for my vote in week 1. Too bad the council personell read the constructive criticisms with less than a grain of salt. It might help them to see why the citizens of this city don't trust them. From: WATCHER Topic: Betty Longoria - September 15, 2000 Her first then him. From: Woolagan Topic: Re: Ashamed - September 14, 2000 Yes I'm Ashamed of a few members of this council just like many others in the city. Ashamed that they repersent Corpus Christi, Ashamed of what they have and are doing to the city, Ashamed that outsiders could judge us for who the are, Ashamed of the people who support them, Ashamed of....... Yes I will move from this area that I have lived for the past 50 years. From: Tax Payer Topic: Henry Garrett - September 14, 2000 Don't see him do much at council meetings. As he lives on Parde Island I can understand why he believes Packery channel is such a great idea. When are henry and the rest of the council going to find high paying jobs for Corpus Christi. If all we get are boat passes,hotels,bars than only minimum pay will follow. We can not continue paying high city,ccicd and county TAXES on this pay scale. Austin and San Antonio have gone out and brought high skill workes to there cities thats where all of our young people are moving. Ever check out the empty office space here? From: The Great One Topic: poor ol' Johnny - September 14, 2000 Why can't Johnny read? From: Ashamed - Update Topic: - September 14, 2000 For those of you who noticed it is DESERVE A LITTLE RESPECT! From: Ashamed Topic: - September 14, 2000 This is really a disgrace to our council people who for some reason spend their free time trying to take care of this city. What a thankless job. And shame on those of you who have made this personal. They are human and desire a little respect.       From: one tax payer Topic: mayor neal - September 14, 2000 After reading his artical in the caller and hearing his comments on the lago show I felt that he needs to be voted off the island. Even if you don't agree with a certian group of people you should be able to speak to them and about them in a manner fitting an electied offical not a arrogant person.       From: Leave John Longoria Topic: John Longoria - September 14, 2000 If John Longoria had a nickel for every time he said something dumb, he would be paid like a county commissioner. From: Just Go Topic: Betty Jean - September 14, 2000 Been there way to long. Look at streets, drainage in her district. From: THEMAN Topic: JOHN LONGORIA - September 14, 2000 John Longoria reminds me of an empty suit. Not much going on upstairs. Wait that might be an insult to empty suits around the world.   From: just go Topic: mark scott - September 14, 2000 Seems that Mr Scott is trying to move into Ed Martins old place on the council. Just help the big money boys.As far Ms. Copper, all of the people talking about all the bars she goes to, how do you know all of this unless you are right there with her. What this town needs is jobs that pay a wage of around 11.00 to 12.00 dollars per hour. Bringing in more hotels, bars for the out of towners won't bring that type of pay for people. The only ones that will make money are the big boys.   From: The Great One Topic: John Longoria - September 13, 2000 Are you sure he's not a Noyola? Could be the long lost step child........   From: Joe Twelve Pack Topic: Mayor Lord Neal - September 13, 2000 After hearing the mayor debate Mr. OBrian on the afternoon program, I think the mayor should leave the island on the next high tide. His beligerant rudeness was as unbecoming as Melody Cooper's new hairstyle.   From: LAKER547 Topic: COLMENERO - September 13, 2000 HE'S STUPID! From: JTXBrown Topic: - September 13, 2000 make that rhetoric From: JTXBrown Topic: Arnold Gonzales - September 13, 2000 Would you please put Arnold's picture back up so I can vote him off again? Maybe have a Sea of Shame and put him there just so I can get some relief from his relentless, mindless, retoric. His performance at the last council meeting was historic in it's idiocy. Will Rogers should have had the pleasure of meeting the good "doctor".     From: darth vader Topic: Mayor Loyd Neal - September 13, 2000 He's been simply ineffective... I think He's too old to relate to the new blood on the council.... he's just another good ole boy, feeding at the public trough. Humm, maybe I should have voted Longoria off.. can I have 2 votes? Look, if this city is ever going to progress and prosper, we need the likes of Melody Cooper, Rex Kinnison, Mark Scott and Javier Colmenero... that is if he can get out of Arnold G's hip pocket. But of course, Melody won't be running next time.. because she can't.. term limits.. GOD, I hope we can get someone worthwhile to run in her place! Melody has been just fine, on the other hand.. what has John Longoria done but emabarass us (the city) and himself? From: darth vader Topic: Mayor Loyd Neal - September 13, 2000 He's been simply ineffective... I think He's too old to relate to the new blood on the council.... he's just another good ole boy, feeding at the public trough. Humm, maybe I should have voted Longoria off.. can I have 2 votes? Look, if this city is ever going to progress and prosper, we need the likes of Melody Cooper, Rex Kinnison, Mark Scott and Javier Colmenero... that is if he can get out of Arnold G's hip pocket. But of course, Melody won't be running next time.. because she can't.. term limits.. GOD, I hope we can get someone worthwhile to run in her place! Melody has been just fine, on the other hand.. what has John Longoria done but emabarass us (the city) and himself?   From: dictator Topic: Mayor Loyd " HUH?" Neal - September 13, 2000 He's been a "Do Nothing" loser ever since he became Mayor.... even David Noyola would have been better than this lethargic "Ego Maniac."   From: marlyn Topic: mayor neal - September 13, 2000 i think mayor neal seriously misjudged who the "loyal opposition" is. There is a much broader cross-section of the voting public that believe in fiscal reponsibility. we also are "pro" growth..prudently managed. From: JUST TIRED Topic: MAYOR NEAL - September 13, 2000 WELL I DIDN'T THINK I WOULD BE VOTING FOR THE MAYOR, BUT AFTER HIS ARTICAL IN THE CALLER SUNDAY I HAD TO. WHEN IN THIS CITY IS IT WRONG TO DISAGREE WITH THE ELECTED OFFICALES? TUESDAYS COUNCIL MEETING NOW TALKING ABOUT ONCE A WEEK TRACH PICKUP. DIDN'T WE JUST GET A .68 INCREASE TO CONTINUE TWICE A WEEK PICKUP. NOW WE HAVE A ON WAKE ZONE AT PACKERY. JUST TELL WHO IS GOING TO ENFORCE IT? C.C.POLICE, COUNTY? WHAT A JOKE   From: spoon Topic: J. longoria - September 12, 2000 This guy nearly destroyed the boys club. This guy might as well be a Noyola!   From: The Great One Topic: Heeeerrrrreeeeee's Johnny - September 12, 2000 He needs to get a real job!!   From: Tax Payer Topic: The Mayor - September 12, 2000 Listened to him on the Von Wade show Monday when he challenged the great "Man of the Taxpayer" Mr. Joe O'Brien. Now I am sure the City is Broke and in need of funds.   From: New Taxes! Topic: Mayor - September 12, 2000 Hey, I am all for tax increases for special needs such a the sea wall repairs and other capital improvements! BUT...when the work is completed and the bills are paid...give back the tax increase!!! This is how big government is created...think about it...a 20 million bond issue and tax increase for numerous projects...what happens to the money when the projects are done and the bills are paid???? It goes into the operating budget for the city!!!! THINK ABOUT IT!!!! From: New Taxes! Topic: Mayor - September 12, 2000 Hey, I am all for tax increases for special needs such a the sea wall repairs and other capital improvements! BUT...when the work is completed and the bills are paid...give back the tax increase!!! This is how big government is created...think about it...a 20 million bond issue and tax increase for numerous projects...what happens to the money when the projects are done and the bills are paid???? It goes into the operating budget for the city!!!! THINK ABOUT IT!!!! From: Thinking.... Topic: Neal - September 12, 2000 You know, I remember a long time ago a new pass was dug, jetty's were installed at Mustang Island State Park and LOOK AT IT NOW!!!!!...the City did not step up to take care of that pass! What makes yall think they will take care of this new channel?   From: MOUSE Topic: Mark Scott - September 12, 2000 WE have seven days to vote so I am voting out one a day. The trouble is that the ones that we vote at at the ballot box will probably turn up as a County Commissioner at a substantial raise---and still do nothing. From: CORPUS CHRISTIAN>>> Topic: TO ALL A JOYFUL TIME ! - September 11, 2000 THANK YOU FOR THE All 6 MUSEUM'S UNDER THE HARBOR BRIDGE. HOW MUCH MORE FUN CAN WE HAVE .WHAT IS THERE TO DO ? BEACHES ARE SO BAD (SEAWEED)AND THOUSANDS DOLLARS ON CLEANUP! IS THERE ANYTHINGS ELSE ? OH I'M SORRY THERE IS THE MALLS ,NIGHTLIFE (CLUBS)YOU'LL FIND MANY OF OUR CITY OFFICALS SOCIALIZING AND MAKING THERE DECISIONS THERE! AFTER A FEW... WHAT YEA!!! WE NEED MORE TAXES AND MORE TAXES HOW MUCH 3-NO 5-NO- 7-NO-10 percent .YEA YALL NEED A RAISE WELL DESERVED ONE !!!!   From: Time for a change Topic: John Longoria - September 11, 2000 I hope John Longoria does not run for City Council District 3 anymore. He has not been a good advocate for the needs of his district. He will not and can not win in this district anymore. He has taken money away from schools that are in his district. He should be ashamed. From: Mr Nice Guy Topic: Neal - September 11, 2000 Suddenly under pressure from the contractors and such who get the tax money to spend (the truly needy) the mayor seems to have miraculously rediscovered economic development! Of course it goes without saying, he wants to do it for the children. PULLLLEAZE!   From: more than they think Topic: neal - September 11, 2000 he and the council think that if they just throw more money at it the problem will get solved. probelm is it is my money they are throwing. but lets just blame the problems on the taxpayers association 'cuse they are really the problem. if they would they would just shut up and go away then the city could steal in silence     From: Citizen Y Topic: Mayor Neal - September 11, 2000 In 1997, we voted for a one eighth cent tax increase for a "Crime Control District." Results? Corpus Christi crime is out of control. National average down 10% since 1999. CC up 17%. Now the mayor and his pals are running the same game this November, empty promises, higher taxes, threats of doom if we do not bend to their will. Adios Loyd. Take CPL with you.   From: reg.voter Topic: BETTY JEAN - September 11, 2000 JUST GO. From: samd Topic: mrs longoria - September 10, 2000 Come on people Tell me one thing this person has done for her district. I'm glad to see that the shoulders on leopar are getting up graded. Thats a laugh.But it should shut them up for awhile. Wakeup Annaville!! You need real representation.   From: Heat Sink Topic: La-la-la-loyd - September 10, 2000 After reading his ranting today, it is obvious that he is scared to death that the imploding of the city is happening on his watch. Speaking not as a member of his favorite heat sink (the Taxpayer's Association), it might be the case that if the council looks in the mirror they may not see the CCTPA but themselves. If Lord Neal and the Council had any good ideas that improved the city they would not have to blame the CCTPA. They are just angry that they haven't fixed anything since coming to office and want to blame someone else for their failures. Buffoonish if you axe me. Ought to Packery them all up in a bundle and use them as fill for the seawall repair. From: NEW COUNCIL Topic: JOHN LONGORIA - September 10, 2000 THERE WILL NEVER BE A HISPANIC MAJORITY ON THE COUNCIL WITH JOHN LONGORIA. HE HAS SOLD OUT. From: GO JOHNNY GO Topic: JOHN LONGORIA (SELL OUT) - September 10, 2000 J.LONGORIA HAS SOLD OUT TO C.P.&L. J.LONGORIA HAS SOLD OUT TO THE BUSINESS ALLIANCE. J.LONGORIA SOLD OUT TO SPECIAL INTERESTS. LONGORIA GOT THE BOYS & GIRLS CLUB IN DEBT...AND HAS HE PAID THE DEBT TO MR. NUGENT? JOHNNY MUST GO!!!   From: FLUSH THE JOHN Topic: J. LONGORIA (ITS TIME FOR HIM TO GO) - September 10, 2000 DISTRICT 3 DESERVES A COUNCIL PERSON THAT WILL REPRESENT THE WORKING MEN AND WOMEN OF OF THE WESTSIDE. JOHN CATERS TO THE RICH AND POWERFUL. LET'S KICK LONGORIA OFF THE ISLAND AND OFF THE COUNCIL.   From: Mouse Topic: All of them & the county commissioners too! - September 9, 2000 We need to get rid of them all. While we're at it lets add the County Commissioners,esp.Joe"Patron" McComb and throw in some of the City staff. Anyone who thinksm that the Old Courthouse and the Columbus Ships are major tourist attraction is an idiot. If they are serious about tourism they should lobby for casino gambling (not Boats) and take some of that money and use it for tax abatements fot some real, high tech business taht will generate some goo paying jobs, not some chain eateries that we are hailing as "major economic developement"   From: Cactus Kathy Topic: John Longoria - September 9, 2000 Only crooks can be elected to run cc. How do we vote out Judge Borchard, the leader of the pack!!!   From: Numb Skull Topic: Neal - September 9, 2000 Promises, promises, unkept promises. Owned by the Ortiz, Bore-chirt, Jeff Montegomery clan. Are you better off since he became mayor? He is web-a-phobic too.   From: Spoon Topic: John Longoria - September 8, 2000 John Longoria nearly bankrupted the boys and girls club. I cannot believe he continues to be in public office. From: The Great One Topic: J. Longoria - September 8, 2000 Remember The Boys Club!! From: bluff rat Topic: - September 8, 2000 how do we remove susie camacho??????????   From: Concerned Citizen Topic: Mark Scott - September 8, 2000 "I WOULD SUBMIT TO YOU".. He only says what he thinks you want to hear. We need people in there to get things done, not to be a yes man.   From: Thomas Moore Topic: Mayor Lloyd Neal - September 8, 2000 He hs lied about the Desalination platform that he was elected for.He is NOT doing anything about promoting desalination.He will NOT be elected again. From: Time To Go Topic: Betty Jean - September 8, 2000 Nothing personal Betty Jeans just been there to long. From: Time To Go Topic: Betty Jean - September 8, 2000 Nothing personal Betty Jeans just been there to long.   From: JACKIE BROWN Topic: MAYOR NEAL - September 7, 2000 STILL PROTECTING HIS INDIRECT INTEREST AND FRIENDS AT CP&L. EVEN THOUGH THE AEP MERGER WENT THROUGH HIS FRIENDS DON'T GET GOLDEN PARACHUTE UNTIL CORPUS CHRISTI VOTES YES ON RENEWAL OF FRANCHISE.VERY GOOD AT SLIDE-OF HAND. CITY IS BANKRUPT BUT HE WANTS TO FLOAT A NEW BOND ISSUE. FISCALLY IRRESPONSIBLE. EXPECT YOUR ELECTRIC BILL TO CONTINUE TO INCREASE 20% PER YEAR AS LONG AS HE IS MAYOR. From: The Great One Topic: John "sold out" Longoria - September 7, 2000 This guy is one big con-artist. He has sold himself to the highest bidder. I haven't forgotten the boys club scandel that was swept under the table. He is just another crook on the city council!! From: RON Topic: MAYOR NEIL - September 7, 2000 NO BACKBONE WILL NOT DO WHAT THE PEOPLE WANT From: DirtyO Topic: Henry Garrett - September 7, 2000 Garrett is a wolf in sheeps clothing. Don't be fooled. He fooled the majority of the people while he was police chief, but this is a man that cost taxpayers a huge sum of money due to his idiotic decisions at the police department.   From: j b Topic: Betty Jean - September 7, 2000 Second best hair-do on the council, but even that is not enough to make up for her poor performance. Sorry, honey.   From: concerned citizen Topic: b. longoria - September 7, 2000 she tries to reflect the views of her district, but often times she gets all confused, and therefore gets the community confused.   From: Average taxpaying citizen Topic: Mrs. LongoriaI - September 7, 2000 We in the NW part of town do not see many resultof BJL representation. We are still the step-children of CC.   From: TUFBOY Topic: BETTY JEAN - September 7, 2000 I JUST FEEL THAT EACH COUNCIL PERSON SHOULD ONLY STAY FOR TWO TERMS. BRING IN NEW PEOPLE NEW IDEAS.   From: Taxpayer 1 Topic: All off them - September 5, 2000 If they were all seen walking on water, still no one would believe them. From: irate Topic: all of them - September 5, 2000 can anyone name one thing these numb skulls have done? that is, except for buying new leather chairs. the only thing different from the titanic and city hall is that they had a band. at least we got new chairs to rearrange on the deck.   From: art menton Topic: mark scott - September 5, 2000 It must be very reassuring to already know everything we need to do to build a better community--with everyone elses money. From: BJ Topic: Mark Scott - September 5, 2000 If he would just pay one ounce of attention to some other parts of his district besides Padre Island and the Packery Channel he just might find out there are other people in this town and we do have a voye From: Big BOB Topic: Mayor Neal - September 5, 2000 I don't think he cares what the people of the area want and what the people are tellng him,he just doesn't care also he i so wrapped with big business he just doesn't care about the average person   From: maamaroo Topic: scott, and gonzales - September 5, 2000 scott: he's rude; gonzales - a no brainer   From: Red Owl Topic: Betty Jean Longoria - September 4, 2000 What ,if anything,has she done for her district?Doesn't seem to be much.Maybe she's too busy at Metals,Inc.   From: J Topic: John Longoria - September 4, 2000 Johm Longoria is a total sell out. He has never and will never represent the people who blindly vote for him. If he has any shred of decency left, he would resign and let someone else who actually cares about the people of Molina, represent the district. John go to @#$%%$@#!   From: stlag Topic: betty jean - September 3, 2000 has not done anything for her area. leopard still outdated, bridges with extemely low weight limits, neighborhoods without street lights, curb, or gutters. Major streets in area that flood at the slightest rain. she's useless. glad she,s not running again. From: stlag Topic: betty jean - September 3, 2000 has not done anything for her area. leopard still outdated, bridges with extemely low weight limits, neighborhoods without street lights, curb, or gutters. Major streets in area that flood at the slightest rain. she useless. glad she not running again.   From: Amorak13@aol.com Topic: Betty Jean - September 2, 2000 What does she do?   From: Amendment One Topic: - September 1, 2000 Great site. This is what we have needed for years. A great place to make real coments. KEEP IT UP!!!!!! Feel the real pulse of the community. From: Amendment One Topic: - September 1, 2000 Great site. This is what we have needed for years. A great place to make real coments. KEEP IT UP!!!!!! Feel the real pulse of the community. From: Amendment One Topic: - September 1, 2000 Great site. This is what we have needed for years. A great place to make real coments. KEEP IT UP!!!!!! Feel the real pulse of the community.   From: rab Topic: B. J. Longoria - September 1, 2000 She was a major part of the tax and spend council and still has that mentality. She is all talk and no real action. She has failed to represent her constituents and has often sold the Northwest CC sside of town out in favor for more improvements to southside because Rhodes wanted her to. She also failed to keep tabs on what was happening to the Leopard St. improvements and lied to me and others in saying that the improvements were underway in 1997 and would be finished by 2000. Of corse we all saw that Oscar wanna-be performance in early 1999 when she found out there was no money left from the bond to do the improvements. I had asked her Sept. 1998 as to where were the improvements she had promised would happen and she gave me a song and dance about how it was in planning with engineering. She is an example of the incopentence of the so-called 'leadership' of CC. If the Northwest CC area had its own representation (like Flour Bluff does) she wouldn't have been re-elected in '98. Lago talks about lack of responsibility in city government...she's a prime example...but because of Paul doesn't have the guts to say so. Oh, she's afraid to accept my phone calls also.   From: Bo Topic: John Longoria - September 1, 2000 My wife & I went to the Executive Surf Club (our one and only time) and we saw John there with several young women hanging all over him. We found that disgusting.

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