Middletown Forum : GAME ON! It's election time!! http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/ This is an XML content feed of; Middletown Forum : City Council : GAME ON! It's election time!! Tue, 06 Oct 2026 23:47:55 +0000 Tue, 06 Oct 2009 12:00:13 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 10.12 360 www.middletownusa.com/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=2051 Middletown Forum http://middletownusa.com/images/blog-logo.jpg http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/ GAME ON! It's election time!! : randy- wonder why we keep seeing... http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2051&PID=11949&title=game-on-its-election-time#11949 Author: VietVet
Subject: 2051
Posted: Oct 06 2009 at 12:00pm

randy- wonder why we keep seeing the same names popping up with all forums, community functions and city-wide agenda items? Why--- uhh- I'm sure it couldn't be to provide more control over questions screened to protect the chosen few's (MMF boys and girls) choices for candidates--or could it??? There are always people in any town willing to be the power broker's stooges. Perhaps Pratt, Williams and Stewart are those chosen to be the go-fers for them this time. ???? Give them credit. They appear to be good little soldiers for the cause.

As a side note- wonder what Armbruster can do for Pratt that Pratt will support him for Council? Got to be a reason other than truely believing he is qualified. ]]> Tue, 06 Oct 2009 12:00:13 +0000 http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2051&PID=11949&title=game-on-its-election-time#11949 GAME ON! It's election time!! : Mike- this must have been a misprint... http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2051&PID=11948&title=game-on-its-election-time#11948 Author: VietVet
Subject: 2051
Posted: Oct 06 2009 at 11:49am

Mike- this must have been a misprint on the Armbruster quote. Should have read- "SELECTED, INNER CIRCLE, CITY HALL FRIENDLY citizen lead campaigns and committees to be proactive in reaching common goals and stimulating the economy". The street repair committee last year,led by Becker, had Marconi and Scott-Jones as members, along with Gilleland, Ginger Smith and many city supervisors and other city personnel. There was but a handful of citizens on this committee. When I asked about the Public Works budget concerning the staffing and the management to worker ratio, I got either silence, resentment from some of the city road supervisors or a feeble explanation from Smith as to why it was staffed that way. They do this so that the inquisitive citizen will stop asking questions. It was like talking to a wall in relation to a two way conversation. These people were DOA as to communication. I gave up. Armbruster continues to live in a clueless vacuum and should be removed. Anyone who thinks this guy is a viable representative and can do the city some good is not being honest with themselves. Just get rid of him ( and all incumbants) in November. Let him plant flowers and trees and smell the roses into retirement. Mercy!]]> Tue, 06 Oct 2009 11:49:55 +0000 http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2051&PID=11948&title=game-on-its-election-time#11948 GAME ON! It's election time!! : I have just learned that the... http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2051&PID=11947&title=game-on-its-election-time#11947 Author: randy
Subject: 2051
Posted: Oct 06 2009 at 11:25am

I have just learned that the panel members for tomorrow nights candidates forum will be..

Mike Williams

Greg Pratt

Verlina  Stewart
]]> Tue, 06 Oct 2009 11:25:28 +0000 http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2051&PID=11947&title=game-on-its-election-time#11947 GAME ON! It's election time!! : “Citizen led campaigns and... http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2051&PID=11945&title=game-on-its-election-time#11945 Author: Mike_Presta
Subject: 2051
Posted: Oct 06 2009 at 10:49am

“Citizen led campaigns and committees to be proactive in reaching common goals and stimulating the economy.”  ...Councilman Armbruster, from the above-mentioned campaign flyer

Exactly how many of the council committees (such as finance, streets, etc.) have even ONE single “citizen” on them let alone one that “leads” the committee! If any citizens do find out about meetings of such committees and attend, the citizens are “tolerated” at best!

According to Mr. Becker at a Street Committee meeting “two council members constitutes a quorum” and “ONLY council members are allowed to make or second a motion“!!!

Mr. Armbruster, are you simply OUT OF TOUCH with the facts, or are you trying to FOOL THE PEOPLE???

]]> Tue, 06 Oct 2009 10:49:06 +0000 http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2051&PID=11945&title=game-on-its-election-time#11945 GAME ON! It's election time!! : randy wrote:Mike, It was never... http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2051&PID=11944&title=game-on-its-election-time#11944 Author: Mike_Presta
Subject: 2051
Posted: Oct 06 2009 at 10:46am

Originally posted by randy randy wrote:

Mike, It was never the pdf I was conflicted about posting it was the email I received with it. the email says nothing earth shattering, but I do like to ask before posting things such as that. I did try to contact that person that sent it to me but was unable so I made a judgment call. I hope it does not deter this person from future emails 
Randy,
I received a copy of the very same email, but WITHOUT the attachment.  (Perhaps I didn't scroll down far enough?  My source is very reliable.)  I think that you are on firm ground!
]]> Tue, 06 Oct 2009 10:46:07 +0000 http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2051&PID=11944&title=game-on-its-election-time#11944 GAME ON! It's election time!! : Live Coverage of TVM/Middletown... http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2051&PID=11937&title=game-on-its-election-time#11937 Author: randy
Subject: 2051
Posted: Oct 06 2009 at 10:08am

Live Coverage of TVM/Middletown Journal Candidates Forum on Wednesday, October 7 at 7 p.m. Election Day – Tuesday, November 3 – is fast approaching, and we know there is a great interest in the Middletown City Council and Board of Education candidates and the Middletown charter changes. You can hear what the candidates have to say on Wednesday, October 7 during live coverage of the  TV Middletown/Middletown Journal 2009 Candidates forum.  The forum, which will take place in City Council chambers will also air at 11:30 p.m. on Wednesday, 3 p.m., 7 p.m., and 11:30 p.m. on Thursday, October 8, and at 3 p.m. on Friday, October 9. Additional air times will be scheduled for later in the month.

Greg Pratt will be on the panel, his name is also on the Armbruster support flyer
]]> Tue, 06 Oct 2009 10:08:25 +0000 http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2051&PID=11937&title=game-on-its-election-time#11937 GAME ON! It's election time!! : Pacman wrote:So who are the... http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2051&PID=11936&title=game-on-its-election-time#11936 Author: randy
Subject: 2051
Posted: Oct 06 2009 at 9:55am

Originally posted by Pacman Pacman wrote:

So who are the panel members for tomorrows forum?
I am working on that pacman?
]]> Tue, 06 Oct 2009 09:55:09 +0000 http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2051&PID=11936&title=game-on-its-election-time#11936 GAME ON! It's election time!! : So who are the panel members for... http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2051&PID=11934&title=game-on-its-election-time#11934 Author: Pacman
Subject: 2051
Posted: Oct 06 2009 at 9:50am

So who are the panel members for tomorrows forum?]]> Tue, 06 Oct 2009 09:50:40 +0000 http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2051&PID=11934&title=game-on-its-election-time#11934 GAME ON! It's election time!! : Mike, It was never the pdf I was... http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2051&PID=11932&title=game-on-its-election-time#11932 Author: randy
Subject: 2051
Posted: Oct 06 2009 at 9:40am

Mike, It was never the pdf I was conflicted about posting it was the email I received with it. the email says nothing earth shattering, but I do like to ask before posting things such as that. I did try to contact that person that sent it to me but was unable so I made a judgment call. I hope it does not deter this person from future emails ]]> Tue, 06 Oct 2009 09:40:11 +0000 http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2051&PID=11932&title=game-on-its-election-time#11932 GAME ON! It's election time!! : Here you go you tell me what you... http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2051&PID=11931&title=game-on-its-election-time#11931 Author: randy
Subject: 2051
Posted: Oct 06 2009 at 9:34am

Here you go you tell me what you think?


Hi Randy,

I thought this might interest your MiddletownUSA readers. Enclosed you will find a document with Mr Armbruster's supporters. On numerous occasions Mr Armbruster has stated that there was no good ol boys club in Middletown. I would say that several names on his list would constitute a good ol' boys club. It is for reasons like this that we cannot have fair elections in Middletown. I would say with the list of supporters that Mr Armbruster has would probably equate to $10-20,000 in contributions for a seat that only pays $5000 a year. I know that people have the right to support whoever they wish but I also find it interesting that for Wednesday nite's forum that one of the panelist is also on Mr Armbrusters supporter list. I feel a bit of nepotism is going on but I will have to assume this person will be impartial come Wed. nite. Thank for your time.
Concerned citizen for fair voting.

See attached document Armbruster Support Flyer





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