The Wentzvillian has been receiving comments to posts by folks who are obviously supporting certain candidates for the 2012 election, and their opinions are welcome here. However, if these opinions are lies, or criticism of reports here, they had better include proof that what was stated here is not true. If they want to cry about how some elected officials (or candidates) are being falsely reported on, prove it! If they feel that some are getting unfair treatment and others are being supported they are wholly mistaken.
The Wentzvillian is going on record to say; a promise was made to all of the candidates declaring for mayor, except one. That promise was: "never to take sides" and to this date that declaration has been kept. Since that time when the promise was made, some things have come to light that seem to need clarification to any and all mayor candidates:
- If a candidate lies about anything (on the record), that lie will be brought to citizen readers through this blog and proof will be given.
- If a candidate panders to a special interest group and assembles them before the board to politicize the candidate's support for that group, it will be brought before the citizens readers to judge here.
- If the candidate offers any legislation which will have a negative impact on taxpayers, it will be vigorously criticized here.
These rules of operation are not negotiable and any candidate participating in anything on the aforementioned list should expect to see their name here in connection with whatever subject may be on the table. The Wentzvillian will not cover up any shady or inappropriate behavior or turn away from any bad decisions or choices made by the candidate. Believe it or not, The Wentzvillian is not here to make friends and stupid is not a good reason to be mayor, the city already has that problem.
For too long, this city has been run by special interests and lies—that needs to end now. If this blog has any credibility or influence with voters it's because the truth is spoken here. If by some chance a candidate doesn't want to hear the truth it is suggested they change the channel. We have a great board of aldermen core (Stokes, Kross, Tow, and Guard), probably the best in recent history. We need a mayor who will work with this board to get the city back on track. I trust the voters to choose the correct person for the job and weed out candidates who are weak or deceptive.
The Wentzvillian hopes that no enemies are made with the truth but this blog can not stand by and assist insanity to rule Wentzville any longer. If you as a candidate feel you are unjustly treated I'm sorry but it won't change the things that are stated here. If by some chance you get elected you should already know, The Wentzvillian is not intimidated by the title; Mayor!
I would like to hear more about our candidates. How can I find this information? Thank you for your attention to our city.
ReplyDeleteI believe if you go back and review some of the Board of Aldermen meetings in the past you'll see that this Board, specifically, Stokes, Gard, Sample, and Tow (this political season) will be endorsed by the Home Builders Association. As such, they reduced/limited the building codes (Kross and Guccione eventually, too) so the developers can build less quality homes. And you think this is a great Board? I totally disagree as you must also be in the pockets of HBA.
ReplyDeleteTo the anonymous post above: You have fallen prey to, and are contributing to, dishing out the Kool-Aid propoganda about the HBA (Home Builders Association) and their requests to revise the building codes. The BOCA codes adopted by the city quite a few years back are so full of boilerplate and bullshit, no one can afford to build in Wentzville. There are a great number of home-buyer and small businesses that would like to build here but won't because Wentzville's building codes make it cost prohibitive. Do something about the 3000 undeveloped lots in Wentzville without the HBA and see how far you get.
ReplyDeleteYou and others like you use the term; "...developers can build less quality homes," to put a negative spin on the concept. In reality what you should be saying is that "developers can build more economic (smaller) homes" that people in Wentzville can afford. First-time and retired buyers don't want, nor can they afford the $250,000 plus homes with three car garages and built in swimming pools. There is very little of that kind of home built in Wentzville and that's where the HBA has discovered the market. If you want to have continued growth, you are going to have to address that sector of the market. You however probably have a three car garage, a built in swimming pool and want to rename the place Wildwoodville, the "Lurchettes" tried that a few years back.
Now for me being in the HBA's pockets: I can only wish, from what you say they don't need me. You spin the HBA as the Wicked Witch of the North when they supoport candidates. Is it any better than when the Unions, NAACP, or NRA suppoprt campaigns? I disagree with support from any organization to politicians but guess what, it's called American Politics. Maybe when you put down your Union gun, they'll put down their HBA gun.