Middletown Forum : Will Becker resign? http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/ This is an XML content feed of; Middletown Forum : City Council : Will Becker resign? Tue, 06 Oct 2026 05:22:53 +0000 Fri, 15 Jul 2011 18:46:36 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 10.12 360 www.middletownusa.com/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=3988 Middletown Forum http://middletownusa.com/images/blog-logo.jpg http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/ Will Becker resign? : Mr. P I will go out on a limb... http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3988&PID=28549&title=will-becker-resign#28549 Author: ground swat
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Posted: Jul 15 2011 at 6:46pm

Mr. P I will go out on a limb and say Mr. Allen will not run.]]> Fri, 15 Jul 2011 18:46:36 +0000 http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3988&PID=28549&title=will-becker-resign#28549 Will Becker resign? : TudorBrown wrote:Don't... http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3988&PID=28548&title=will-becker-resign#28548 Author: Mike_Presta
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Posted: Jul 15 2011 at 5:35pm

Originally posted by TudorBrown TudorBrown wrote:

Don't forget about Josh Laubach, we've got to reelect him along with Anita.  Is he running again? 

To summarize:

The three at-large seats are up for grabs this November:

Lawrence “not for mayor” Mulligan has announced that he will seek reelection for mayor. Neither Bill Becker nor Anita Scott-Jones have announced plans regarding their at-large seats, although there are published reports that Becker will be accepting the Deerfield Township Administrator position on August 1, which would be incompatible with being a councilman in another city.

Mr. Eddie Todd Moore of Wilbraham Road has filed his petitions to run for an at-large seat, and Dan Picard of Sherman Avenue has pulled petitions to run for an at-large seat but has not yet filed.

The Ward seats have over two years remaining on their terms (they expire on 12/31/2013). They are currently held by Tom Allen-Ward One, A. J. Smith-Ward Two, Josh Laubach-Ward Three, and Dan Picard-Ward Four. However, Mr. Allen’s Ward One position is an “appointment” to the Late Jim Armbruster’s seat and that seat is therefore also up for grabs this November. Mr. Allen has not announced his intentions regarding the November election, but he has not pulled petitions to date.

(Unlike Mr. Picard, neither Mr. Laubach nor Mr. Smith have pulled petitions to run for an at-large seat while they still have over two years remaing on their Ward seats!!!)]]> Fri, 15 Jul 2011 17:35:25 +0000 http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3988&PID=28548&title=will-becker-resign#28548 Will Becker resign? : Be a cold day in Hell that... http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3988&PID=28542&title=will-becker-resign#28542 Author: LMAO
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Posted: Jul 15 2011 at 2:59pm

Be a cold day in Hell that I vote for Anita scott Jones she talks with fork tongue.LOL]]> Fri, 15 Jul 2011 14:59:18 +0000 http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3988&PID=28542&title=will-becker-resign#28542 Will Becker resign? : acclaro wrote:There will... http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3988&PID=28540&title=will-becker-resign#28540 Author: Bocephus
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Posted: Jul 15 2011 at 2:33pm

Originally posted by acclaro acclaro wrote:

There will be no quality horses in the race, there never are, never will be.
 
MMF and the Middletown Social Network-   1
Eeveryday Citizens of Middletown-   0
 
Checkmate, MMF wons...again. Too many by-standers on sideline.  
 
I think a lot of people in Middletown could care less about what is going on in this City as long as it doesn't interfere with thier section eight,food stamps,free medical care or all day/night cook outs and drunkfests.
]]> Fri, 15 Jul 2011 14:33:37 +0000 http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3988&PID=28540&title=will-becker-resign#28540 Will Becker resign? : spiderjohn wrote:fellow freedom... http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3988&PID=28539&title=will-becker-resign#28539 Author: TudorBrown
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Posted: Jul 15 2011 at 2:16pm

Originally posted by spiderjohn spiderjohn wrote:

fellow freedom fighters--this mission may be diificult and bloody, though it is also clear and simple.

Anita Scott Jones must be re-elected to whatever position she chooses to run.
Mr.Allen's seat must be filled by someone sympathetic to the overall public and be of stellar character and intent(Ground Swat for example). There isn't much interest within the ward, and this is only a 2-year term.
Mr.Picard must be defeated if he chooses to run at-large.
 
I like Mr.Picard, however he can be beaten. He hasn't accomplished anything of note, was absent throughout the Supthin St.disaster, and has offered little to businesses within his ward. Plus--he may seek to abandon his supporters who put him in office, and the position for which he took oath of office. If he chooses this path, we must ? his intent and pay very close attention to his campaign supporters(and $$$ of course!).
 
Hopefully Mayor Mulligan will be challenged. He may trumpet his accomplishments, though the door will be opened to ? his decisions and ability to serve evenly as a uniter of Council, rather than pushing his personal agenda. Watch his cash situation also, though he may be flush from his last run. Keep in front of everyone his "My way or the highway" speech.
 
We must unite behind specific qualified best-interest candidates, and enlist public service and city employees to bring about proper change.
 
It can be done with little to no $$--to prove another important point.
Simply takes organization, information, relentless persistency and personal commitment in what you believe to be the proper course for our city.
 
Trust me--no one is overly satisfied with our current elected situation.
All incumbants and those affiliated are ripe and ready to be plucked from their positions.
Accomplishing this should not be difficult.
 
jmo


Don't forget about Josh Laubach, we've got to reelect him along with Anita.  Is he running again? 
]]> Fri, 15 Jul 2011 14:16:22 +0000 http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3988&PID=28539&title=will-becker-resign#28539 Will Becker resign? : There will be no quality horses... http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3988&PID=28533&title=will-becker-resign#28533 Author: acclaro
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Posted: Jul 15 2011 at 8:42am

There will be no quality horses in the race, there never are, never will be.
 
MMF and the Middletown Social Network-   1
Eeveryday Citizens of Middletown-   0
 
Checkmate, MMF wons...again. Too many by-standers on sideline.  
]]> Fri, 15 Jul 2011 08:42:10 +0000 http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3988&PID=28533&title=will-becker-resign#28533 Will Becker resign? : Fair enough and understandable,... http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3988&PID=28531&title=will-becker-resign#28531 Author: spiderjohn
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Posted: Jul 15 2011 at 7:50am

Fair enough and understandable, swat.
Still--we need quality horses in the race to have any chance at a win.
 
As for Councilman Becker---while he will have a clear conflict, I would rather see him retain his seat as opposed to having our Mayor pick his replacement. I see Mr.B as understanding our direction over his long run, and possibly being more receptive to our thinking. Wouldn't it be sweet to watch Mr.Allen and him go out with a late swing our way? Surely they are fed up with the secrecy and nonsense(not to mention the results of their effort and commitment)..
]]> Fri, 15 Jul 2011 07:50:07 +0000 http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3988&PID=28531&title=will-becker-resign#28531 Will Becker resign? : SJ- thanks for those kind words... http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3988&PID=28528&title=will-becker-resign#28528 Author: ground swat
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Posted: Jul 15 2011 at 5:51am

SJ- thanks for those kind words but I have way to much rage. And for someone who can't even figure out how to use spell ck or start a thread on this site I doubt I'm suited for the job. To many chef's in the kitchen for me right now. At this point I almost wish for a dictator, which I do NOT want to ever see happen or hope for it. Whats sad IMO is if we had a STRONG city manager that could make decisions and follow the "MasterPlan"  and not use council as a part of her staff. I'm not saying council shouldn't ask questions but now we have a council "women" I better not get that wrong, who wants to cater to each home owner for sewage hookup or lamp install. The first is a state mandate, so at "the end of the day" she makes staff look like 3rd graders. Know wonder a few of the others don't say much during council. This was not intended to pile on about Jones but to make a point that this city manager is weak and a has our city staff wondering whats going to change the next hour. Full moon is awesome time to go row with the rest of the slaves.]]> Fri, 15 Jul 2011 05:51:33 +0000 http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3988&PID=28528&title=will-becker-resign#28528 Will Becker resign? : well vor--I value honesty, integrity,... http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3988&PID=28526&title=will-becker-resign#28526 Author: spiderjohn
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Posted: Jul 14 2011 at 11:25pm

well vor--I value honesty, integrity, fairness and compassion.
Tech support can be purchased cheaply.
 
This election and the precluding public discourse should be very interesting.
A lot of hard ?s will be asked.
Failed policies don't make for much of a resume.
 
r u happy with the current community situation?
If not--whom might you hold responsible?
ANY change would be an improvement.
 
Our problems were being created over decades--those in their first term, while not blameless in the lack of solution, are not the core issue here. Those up for election now must face the ?s towards their direction and past decisions. We will deal with other names/faces in 2 years. Their time will come also.
 
jmo
]]> Thu, 14 Jul 2011 23:25:28 +0000 http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3988&PID=28526&title=will-becker-resign#28526 Will Becker resign? : In regards to Picard, thanks for... http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3988&PID=28524&title=will-becker-resign#28524 Author: ground swat
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Posted: Jul 14 2011 at 10:02pm

In regards to Picard, thanks for that 4th ward support.? IMO if this guy can get elected again, this town deserves the respect it's been getting for the last 10 years for another 10 years.  We will be the ones to blame, but this is the system thats out there.  Tony vs Dan tickets on sale Aug 1st.   Good God! ]]> Thu, 14 Jul 2011 22:02:30 +0000 http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3988&PID=28524&title=will-becker-resign#28524