I didn't attend the Board of Aldermen meeting of December 11, 1013 (click here) for one reason; I wanted to see how some aldermen acted when I wasn't watching. I did however, watch the streaming live video and I got an eyeful of the mayor, Nickolas Guccione, and certain aldermen politicizing Wentzville Government. The election is just over three months from now, and as Guccione announced before, he went full-bore trying to discredit President of the Board, Rick Stokes.
Once again, Alderman Sonya Shryock during her "Alderman Report" led Guccione's charge by talking about "Penalties for leaking information from executive sessions. ...I want it to be impeachment or censure worthy..." She mentioned City Hall so I ascertained she wants to point the finger at some alderman for the leak of the location of the new city hall building. I previously speculated that the new city hall building will be on the yet unbuilt Schroeder Creek extension behind Holt High School, and I knew that the final site would be decided during the regular executive sessions. The words in her report came directly to her from Guccione, how do I know this? When she finished her report Guccione said "You forgot something, I'll handle it in my 'Mayors Report.'" Unless he had scripted her report before the meeting, how could he know she'd forgotten something? Incredible!
Back to the point; Guccione is pointing the finger at Stokes and wants to publicly admonish and accuse him of being the leak. Unfortunately for Guccione and Shryock, the information did come to me from two aldermen at different times, and that data was stored until I posted it. The first alderman to give me the location was Cheryl Kross during several of the many meetings we had prior to her flip and subsequent blackout. The second was none other than Shryock who hinted to me about the location, but she said; "You can't tell anybody about this." So, if someone is going to be impeached as Shryock suggests, she needs to put herself and Kross at the top of the list. If you're not going to play nice, I'm going to turn you in.
Guccione is a great one for leaks too, I got verification of Lambi's shenanigans from him. He admitted in public meetings that my speculations were all to true by saying "I didn't leak it to the newspapers, the blog did it." Those in the know still laugh at him after giving the information to the St. Charles County Journal and St. Louis Post Dispatch. It's important to know that Kross was instrumental in connecting the dots of the Lambi investigation.
Even though Guccione says The Wentzvillian is not a member of the press and not a reporter, I still get it correct sooner or later and make it public for our citizens. Any good investigative reporter using carefully worded questions can, and do get "secret" information from an unsuspecting source, in this case it's Guccione, Shryock, and Kross. These three elected officials have given me more fodder than any alderman currently serving in office, simply because they have no sense of how to act during interviews. I'm certain that given the proper circumstances I could get any one of them to sell out their own grandmothers, but I'm not a reporter. I'm just a delusional conspiracy theorist concerned about what these three newly immigrated individuals are doing to Wentzville, they have no idea of what they are doing to the future of our city.
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I hope you take the time to watch the "Mayor's Report," It's worth the time to see the spiteful vengeance he displayed during his attack on President of the Board, Rick Stokes. Guccione's politically oriented aggression is an outrage, he shows his hatred of Stokes publicly trying any way he can to discredit and keep him from being re-elected. Mayor Guccione made a total fool of himself and the office he holds.
Sock-puppet Shryock started the attack in her report and Guccione escalated it during his. Guccione singles out Stokes as the only alderman on the board who is undermining his office. I've got news for the mayor, he doesn't need anyone to undermine his office, he's been doing a great job of it all by himself for over a year-and-a-half. I have to laugh at Guccione, he doesn't have the mental horsepower to spar with Stokes when it comes to government, or anything other than cutting up chickens for that matter. With the exception of Chris Gard, there has never been a more effective alderman in recent history.
Guccione has recruited Shryock to help run interference in taking down Stokes in the coming election and he has guaranteed her his support. I know Shryock, and I cannot believe that she's sold her soul to the devil to keep a job for which she has proven to be so ineffective. Wentzville politics is out of control and I expect that her campaign will be as dirty as any run by Guccione since he's betting the farm on her winning and giving him control of the board.
The push is on, Shryock is being pranced all over town just like Guccione did with Michael Hays. In the coming months leading up to the election you will see Shryock bringing things to the board that Guccione wants and they will continue trying to smash Stokes. Take notice when you watch the meeting video that Guccione gaveled Alderman Forrest Gossett saying, "I'm done with you." Gossett is in his sights and Guccione has candidates lined up to deal with him. Guccione is starting to sound like Lambi did after he knew he'd been caught, it's going to be an interesting and dirty campaign.
More came out of the meeting of December 11th and I'll get to is soon, but I can't get over Shryock. Out of the mouths of babes comes her betrayal of Wentzville and good, healthy government. I hope my readers vote and when they do, remember the sock-puppet who wants to do more damage to an already crippled city government—Shryock.
guccione is trying to get sonya shryock reelected and according to all the polls she's the weakest alderman on the board. there's only one reason anyone would support someone like that and that is, power. what is it that's said about weak minds?
ReplyDeleteI have just learned that Mayor Guccione signed a contract for $9,000 for an independant firm to assess why the employee morale is so low. Why doesn't he ask me, I would have done it for $50?
ReplyDeleteI assume since taxpayers footed the bill for this investigation it will become public record. I can't wait until the Wentzvillian posts the findings. I would bet money that the number one reason is our mayor.
DeleteIf the taxpayers are paying for this then it does become public record and the results are available to made public in it's entirety. Is that correct Mr.. City Attorney??? We hope you did counsel the Mayor on his request????
DeleteIs it true that the Mayor is assissting the firm he hired to evaluate why morale is so low by helping to write the questionnaire so the answers will be biased to make it look like he is doing a good job and the problem is with the aldermen? We hope the questionnaire and interview questions become public info so the citizens of the city can judge for themselves what the real problem is. Watch out HUMPTY-DUMPTY all the kings horses and all the kings men won't be able to you back together again.
DeleteHere's another tid-bit just learned: An email was sent to the entire city staff from Accounts Payable/Receivable, Manager, Ms. Jackie Summers. It reads in part: "... this is my last day." Another one bites the dust. Guccione's administration keeps driving them out faster than he can hire them. God save Wentzville ... Amen.
ReplyDeleteMs. Summers was the replacement for the Accounts Payable/Receivable Manager that walked after Dana Belaska and Dennis Walsh took a powder, leaving an absence of the entire Finance Department. This is a second generation finger in the face of Gooch!
DeleteIf something isn't done soon, Jeff Lenk and his new assistant Finance Director might just follow Ms. Summers for smoother water. The water is getting pretty rough for the employees. The only reason I stick around is because I've never seen anything like Gooch's administration — EVER! (it's fun to watch)
I watched the video and when Guccione was attacking Gossett, Shryock put up her tiny hands and with her cutest little voice she squeeked; "I didn't mean to start all of this!" I seem to remember the last time she brought up the ethics policy and Guccione went in the attack mode against Gossett, she did the exact same thing.
ReplyDeleteDear Mrs. Shryock,
What did you expect? When you throw in with a politically confrontational snake like Nick Guccione you'd better get used to it. SO SHUT UP!
You are either with the program are you aren't. You are either an unethical creep or you aren't. You my dear, can't play both sides of the fence and Guccione is going to use you to grease the chute so he can look like he didn't start it. So if you're going to play hardball with the Gooch, you'd best be wearing your mask, mit, and chest protector, or get out of the game. His game is no place for a cute little girl.
It's been heard that a former Ward 2 Alderman is having an interest in running again because he is so fed up with the damage Ms. Shryock is doing to his city. He was a good alderman back when he was in office and he is getting support from other city past politicians to return quality leadership to Ward 2. "Come on down and let's make a deal to put her out to pasture".
ReplyDeleteAre you referring to Vann Sample?
Deletei hope so
DeleteHeard that Mr. Sample was at the Wednesday meeting and was even acknowledged by the Mayor at the beginning of the meeting. Believe he stayed to the end and saw the debacle of the Mayor's folly. Question really is--Does he care about the city enough to step in and win #2 and help straighten out the city's mess or are the headaches worth the loss of sleep??
DeleteVan Sample wasn't the best alderman on the board but he is heads above Sonya Shryock. She started the whole mess when she started following Cheryl Kross and then jumped on board with Gooch.
DeleteShe is responsible for much of the unrest with the employees and getting rid of Wentzville's leagal services team. The city will be paying them long after they find replacements. She has also stirred up the police department when she meddled in Chief Harrisons private life. I know she, and the city hasn't heard the last of that costly blunder.
Shryock is writing checks for the taxpayers that the city is having to cover. She really thinks that being cute is all she needs to hold a seat on the board.
Shryock needs to go, and if Vann Sample will run against her I know the city employees would support him.
Ms. Shryock is nothing more than a pupit in the hands of the ringmaster. This election is going to cost her plenty both in money, ethics, and then abuse her family will take. She and her family best be strong of nature to take what is going to happen. Ms. Shryock please ask yourself if this association is really worth it to you. The money you make as an Alderman is a pitence compared to what kind of emotional hits you will have to endure when the mud starts to fly.
ReplyDeleteToo bad, so sad for you.
Watching that video was like watching a skit from Saturday Night Live.We could say Live from Wentzville its Wednesday Night LIve!! So sad. Kross trying to coordinate field trips? and corralling builders? come on there are more important issues to be addressed.Builders go looking for lots to buy where they can build a house and make a profit.She needs to stick with what she knows, if she knows what that isl Shyrock is a disgrace. She gets up and leaves after stirring the pot???and Nick its okay to surrender... throw in the towel...save yourself and our city. You look like an idiot attacking alderman that are a step ahead of you. Face it your not that smart.
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