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On the article Vote for Best Frozen Treats
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On the article Mayor: Former HR Director 'Has a Lot of History'
Stephen Kelley
10:44 pm on Tuesday, June 12, 2012
Mr. Cohen,
The last I knew, Mr. Gajewski was a citizen of Rockville. I believe that gives him the standing to comment on our local politics. It is no secret that Mr. Gajewski and the Mayor saw things differently when they served together on the Mayor and Council. It is not unreasonable to believe that those differences still exist. I think you are wrong to say that Mr. Gajewski is bitter for losing the election simply for his voicing his opinion, which clearly is different from yours.
p.s. I find your descrption of the Mayor as having "shown leadership" amusing!
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On the article Mayor: Former HR Director 'Has a Lot of History'
Stephen Kelley
10:22 pm on Tuesday, June 12, 2012
Piotr,
You hit the nall on the head! Blame, deflect, bllame.
I am not an expert on which city employees have left over the years but, as a casual observer, it certainly seems there have been more of them, at higher levels, since Mayor Marcuccio was first elected. (Perhaps its just my perception.) But I don't think that can be a good thing.
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On the article Mayor: Former HR Director 'Has a Lot of History'
Stephen Kelley
10:14 pm on Tuesday, June 12, 2012
I could have been more clear in my comments. I didn't mean to suggest that the council was investigating the allegations of harassment. I would suspect, however, that the firm conducting the investiagation would have made its first stop at the office of the human resources director.
You are correct, Mr. Jordan, I can't read the Mayor's mind. I often find it difficult to understand what the Mayor says and does.
In re-reading my commments, I don't see where I blamed anyone, not even the Mayor, for anything. I find it interesting that you chose to find someone to blame.
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On the article Mayor: Former HR Director 'Has a Lot of History'
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On the article Mayor: Former HR Director 'Has a Lot of History'
Stephen Kelley
12:29 am on Tuesday, June 12, 2012
ReplyI would love to know why the Mayor hopes there's no reason to talk to the former HR director during an investigation of harassment and discrimination under her administration. In fact, according to the article, the Mayor hopes it won't be necessary to talk to him once the investigation is complete. So there are no plans to talk to him before the investigation is complete? How about he's interviewed DURING the investigation, Mayor? Perhaps I'm missing something but it seems to me to be another reason she is unfit to serve as Mayor of Rockville. It's there something to hide, Mayor?
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On the article Restaurant Roundup: Pizza Parlors
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On the article Without Gas Tax, Purple Line Faces Uncertain Future
Stephen Kelley
1:10 am on Thursday, May 31, 2012
ReplyThe gas tax hasn't increased since 1992? Say it ain't so! It is likely the only tax that hasn't increased in that time. (I'd love to know how many new taxes have been implemented since then.) How about using some of the funds from the original Dedicated Transportation Fund formed in 1971 to fund transportation? Oh, right, that's been raided over the years so there's no money left there. Control the spending and we wouldn't be in this position!
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On the article Hometown Holidays Showcases a Diversity of Cultures and Fun
Stephen Kelley
3:49 pm on Monday, May 28, 2012
ReplyFantastic event, as usual! Excellent job to all who put it together!
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On the article County Council Approves Ambulance Fee
Stephen Kelley
10:10 am on Wednesday, May 16, 2012
" What is currently happening is that we residents of Montgomery County are paying for these services twice; once in taxes and once in insurance premiums."
There's your answer, Lens5417. Why should we pay twice? Seems to me the Council can eliminate the taxes we pay for this service under the same legislation where they implement an ambulance fee. But there's no chance that will happen. This county will never reduce taxes. They keep spending and finding new ways raise money in the form of taxes and fees to continue this ridiculous spending. If Mr. Elrich really believes that this ambulance fee will reduce taxes then he should see to it that the fire services tax is eliminated. My opinion has nothing to do with our "self serving" volunteers who risk their lives on a daily basis to keep safe the citizens of this county. It does, however, have everything to do with the out of control spending that this county can't seem to stop.
Stephen Kelley
7:04 pm on Sunday, June 17, 2012
Carmen's. Hands down!