Recall Posse.org
June/30/2009 18:22
A blog reader sent in a link to very interesting web site that I recommend for your perusal: Recall Posse.org. The organization touts itself as ‘A quickly moving force of “tireless” individuals to unseat those who feel accountable to no one’.
I wonder if the Recall Posse is going to be riding into Grosse Pointe Shores? I am sure they would find a few people that meet that description to round up! I certainly concur with the banner on the Recall Posse site that says “ Allowing more of the same is not an option”
I am glad to see that recall movements are gathering steam in other areas, including in the adjacent city of Grosse Pointe Woods. Nancy Hames is spearheading the recall of two council members who voted to increase property taxes there. Last week Wayne County officials approved the Woods recall language, a step required before petitions can be circulated. The approved reason for recall in the Woods was merely that the council member voted to increase taxes for the next fiscal year.
Having such petition language already approved in the Woods should make it easier for us to get through the same hurdle. I would like to thank Nancy for being so willing to share what she has learned in the recall process with her neighbors in the Shores. Her help will certainly facilitate our effort.
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John Booth offered the following clarification on the harbor funding issue he brought forth yesterday:
Bob,
I have now reviewed the actual borrowing and repayment schedule for the harbor renovations.
The monies for this project came from a newly issued general revenue Village bond with a face value of 3.8 million dollars.
When the principal payments start in two years, the Village debt service on the bond goes up an additional $50,000.
You should place this information on the blog.
John Booth
I wonder if the Recall Posse is going to be riding into Grosse Pointe Shores? I am sure they would find a few people that meet that description to round up! I certainly concur with the banner on the Recall Posse site that says “ Allowing more of the same is not an option”
I am glad to see that recall movements are gathering steam in other areas, including in the adjacent city of Grosse Pointe Woods. Nancy Hames is spearheading the recall of two council members who voted to increase property taxes there. Last week Wayne County officials approved the Woods recall language, a step required before petitions can be circulated. The approved reason for recall in the Woods was merely that the council member voted to increase taxes for the next fiscal year.
Having such petition language already approved in the Woods should make it easier for us to get through the same hurdle. I would like to thank Nancy for being so willing to share what she has learned in the recall process with her neighbors in the Shores. Her help will certainly facilitate our effort.
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John Booth offered the following clarification on the harbor funding issue he brought forth yesterday:
Bob,
I have now reviewed the actual borrowing and repayment schedule for the harbor renovations.
The monies for this project came from a newly issued general revenue Village bond with a face value of 3.8 million dollars.
When the principal payments start in two years, the Village debt service on the bond goes up an additional $50,000.
You should place this information on the blog.
John Booth