Who should be our next Mayor?
#51
Posted 26 April 2011 - 08:41 PM
What is the reason or context for your "A" above? Were motorcycles a topic of debate?
#52
Posted 26 April 2011 - 09:03 PM
I didn't see the debate. I hope they replay it.
What is the reason or context for your "A" above? Were motorcycles a topic of debate?
No. But too much debate on Gas Wells. (In my opinion of course) To me, natural gas is the best near-term solution for reducing pollution. And without natural gas Fort Worth would be a ghost town in this economy.
And most motorcycles pollute more than a string of cars. (A few rare exceptions)
#53
Posted 01 May 2011 - 07:46 AM
http://www.star-tele...orth-mayor.html
#54
Posted 01 May 2011 - 11:00 AM
I like Dan Barrett for mayor. He seems to be the most pro-streetcar of the bunch and the most aggressive at dealing with the pension issue. Unfortunately, the front runners seem to be Lane and Price.
I think all of the candidates except for the filmmaker are qualified to serve as mayor. Also, I found Cathy Hirt's answers to the Fortworthology interview to be condescending. And why is she bringing up education issues when the Fort Worth ISD is an independent entity? Not to mention that FW is served by quite a few other ISDs.
#55
Posted 03 May 2011 - 10:44 AM
I think any of three candidates (Lane, Price, Barrett) are capable of doing the job well, but I think the best overall package is Betsy Price. (Not that my endorsement amounts to a hill of beans.)
I don't care if you agree with me or not, but make sure you go to the polls and make your choice!
#56
Posted 03 May 2011 - 01:24 PM
#57
Posted 03 May 2011 - 06:18 PM
And most motorcycles pollute more than a string of cars. (A few rare exceptions)
I can't find any data on that... or at least none on models 2000 and newer, no two strokes included and comparing cubic inch to cubic inch?
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#58
Posted 03 May 2011 - 07:25 PM
http://www.latimes.c...0,1076364.story
#59
Posted 03 May 2011 - 08:02 PM
Would seem they're all pointing to that 2006 Swiss study, which is junk science at best, any vehicle you have to mix oil in with the gas is going to put out a ton of pollution.
Wonder if there are there any candidates that ride?
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#60
Posted 03 May 2011 - 10:28 PM
A pretty big deal in Fort Worth this morning. The Star Telegram endorses Betsy Price for Mayor.
http://www.star-tele...orth-mayor.html
The S-T always endorses incumbents. And if there's not an incumbent the endorsement will go to the one most like an incumbent. Betsy has absolutely zero city experience and her biggest accomplishment is efficiently running a small office with a budget 1/100 the size of Fort Worth's. Based on experience she would not be in the running for an assistant city manager job. However the endorsement is no surprise.
They pointed out that Lane's sponsorship by city employee almost-unions (2/3 of his funding) would present a conflict of interest. Duh. Even if he's not bought (and he's not; Jim's a good guy) there would always be a cloud.
And apparently the Ed Board could find no fault with Hirt or Barrett so just ignored them. I guess that's a backhanded compliment to them both.
#61
Posted 14 May 2011 - 09:44 PM
It would appear based upon the results coming from the early election return that Fort Worth has in my opinion unfortunately rejected any of the progressive candidates for mayor. By doing so Fort Worth has demonstrated that it is really where the west begins (too West Texas-like). The problem with this trend is that it is exactly opposite of the trends taking place in all of Texas' major big cities. How am I able to believe this? By analyzing the elections result of the 2008 U.S. Presidential Election compiled by the New York Times. In 2008, Houston, Dallas, San Antonio, Austin and El Paso voted for Obama; only Fort Worth voted for McCain alone with Amarillo, Tyler, Abilene and Midland. Texas' large cities are trending progressive. Of course, why should this matter? It should matter because the U.S. population is trending towards more and more progressive ideas because of newer and younger voters, more diversity. How am I able to believe this? From a list of the election results from the fifteen largest states in the 2008 U.S. Presidential Election: Obama: California, New York, Florida, Illinois, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Michigan, North Carolina, New Jersey, Virginia, Washington, Massachusetts & Indiana. McCain: Texas & Georgia. BTW, you can include the cool and fun states of Colorado, New Mexico and Hawaii as Obama states. Some of these states can and may switch in 2012, but I unless there are some exceptional circumstances, I don't really see the results being much different than the 2008 results; and which leads me to the question that I now have: Can Fort Worth expect to have the ears of decision makers when progressive and sustainable projects are being discussed and publicly/partially funded when Fort Worth is so clearly trending in an opposite direction of even its sister cities in Texas and the largest share of the country's population?
Keep Fort Worth folksy
#62
Posted 15 May 2011 - 08:31 PM
#63
Posted 15 May 2011 - 08:46 PM
What is the math formula that determines a need for runoff? Betsy's percentage looks like a solid win to me.
You need 50% of the vote.
I am pretty disappointed that I have another day of playing Election Judge. Not that we all didn't know there was going to be a runoff.
#64
Posted 16 May 2011 - 11:17 AM
#65
Posted 17 May 2011 - 02:22 PM
#66
Posted 17 May 2011 - 05:59 PM
I don't know many Democrats that are Tea Party candidates (Less government, less taxation) and have never known Laura Miller to lose anything.
#67
Posted 20 May 2011 - 05:55 PM
#68
Posted 19 June 2011 - 08:04 AM
I have been a big fan of Mike Moncrief. I feel grateful that his support for Betsy Price will likely make for a smoother transition as the top spot changes hands. After many years. I do hope Mr. Moncrief can stay involved in the City.
She surely has her work cut out for her. Getting city spending under control, number one.
Had my long 14 hours at the polls yesterday here downtown. It is a great time to visit with my neighbors.
#69
Posted 19 June 2011 - 10:36 AM
Congratulations to our next Mayor, Betsy Price.
I have been a big fan of Mike Moncrief. I feel grateful that his support for Betsy Price will likely make for a smoother transition as the top spot changes hands. After many years. I do hope Mr. Moncrief can stay involved in the City.
She surely has her work cut out for her. Getting city spending under control, number one.
Had my long 14 hours at the polls yesterday here downtown. It is a great time to visit with my neighbors.
That 105 degree walk was fun, was even warmer in the shop... just sucks the energy right out of you.
Kudos to Betsy Price, Mr. Moncrief has been such an asset for the city of Fort Worth and I'm confident Betsy will prove herself to be invaluable to the city of Fort Worth.
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#70
Posted 19 June 2011 - 11:56 AM
#71
Posted 21 June 2011 - 09:43 AM
Better Business Bureau: A place to find or post valid complaints for auto delerships and maintenance facilities. (New Features) If you have a valid gripe about auto dealerships, this is the place to voice it.
#72
Posted 21 June 2011 - 05:34 PM
I'm puzzled. You're a big fan of Mayor Moncrief, yet feel Ms. Price needs to get the city's spending under control. Doesn't Mr. Moncrief bear some of the blame for the out of control spending?...I have been a big fan of Mike Moncrief. I feel grateful that his support for Betsy Price will likely make for a smoother transition as the top spot changes hands. After many years. I do hope Mr. Moncrief can stay involved in the City.
She surely has her work cut out for her. Getting city spending under control, number one.
Had my long 14 hours at the polls yesterday here downtown. It is a great time to visit with my neighbors.
Thanks for serving at the polls.
#73
Posted 21 June 2011 - 08:55 PM
And I surely think, as our biggest budget buster is our Police and Fire departments, Jim Lane would not have helped the taxpayers at all. I think Betsy will. Their pension plan is main component in the City being broke. And broke for the rest of my life. Shameful. And most of that money is carried away from Fort Worth. Mostly the cops and firefighters don't live in the city they swear to serve.
But the thing that really turned me against Lane, besides him being an attorney, is that he has sued Fort Worth more than once. Deal killer to me.
Somehow I think Moncrief has really helped Fort Worth's image. I truly believe he served only because he loves this city. (Surely not for the pay) No doubt, a very good man whether or not he voted responsibly.
#74
Posted 22 June 2011 - 04:42 PM
Better Business Bureau: A place to find or post valid complaints for auto delerships and maintenance facilities. (New Features) If you have a valid gripe about auto dealerships, this is the place to voice it.
#75
Posted 23 June 2011 - 09:05 AM
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