Middletown Forum : Final council candidates http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/ This is an XML content feed of; Middletown Forum : City Council : Final council candidates Tue, 06 Oct 2026 22:57:02 +0000 Tue, 06 Sep 2011 06:20:18 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 10.12 360 www.middletownusa.com/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=4102 Middletown Forum http://middletownusa.com/images/blog-logo.jpg http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/ Final council candidates : I can see the way that the questioning... http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4102&PID=29524&title=final-council-candidates#29524 Author: VietVet
Subject: 4102
Posted: Sep 06 2011 at 6:20am

I can see the way that the questioning for this candidate forum is shaping up.

Mr. Gordon: The first question is for Ms. Mort. Ms. Mort, do you think that we have too many Section 8 voucher holders residing in Middletown?

Ms. Mort: Yes.

I'm not so sure Ms. Mort would answer "yes" to that question as "too many voucher holders in Middletown could possibly paint the town in a negative light and we all know she just delivers "THE GOOD NEWS". Plus, she would never answer that question with a yes as that would give a black eye to the slum lord friends of the city leaders. They would never direct her to say that. Nothing negative from Ms. Mort. She is a member of the rose-colored glasses group.

Mr. Gordon: Mr. Mulligan, how many Section 8 voucher holders currently reside in Middletown?

Mr. Mulligan: One thousand, six hundred and sixty-two


Ms. Mort would disagree with Lawrence and attempt to alter those numbers using her "estimated event counting methods" she is so well-known for. ]]> Tue, 06 Sep 2011 06:20:18 +0000 http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4102&PID=29524&title=final-council-candidates#29524 Final council candidates : Richard Saunders wrote: I... http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4102&PID=29523&title=final-council-candidates#29523 Author: Mike_Presta
Subject: 4102
Posted: Sep 05 2011 at 10:55pm

Originally posted by Richard Saunders Richard Saunders wrote:

I can see the way that the questioning for this candidate forum is shaping up.

Mr. Gordon:  The first question is for Ms. Mort. Ms. Mort, do you think that we have too many Section 8 voucher holders residing in Middletown?

Ms. Mort:  Yes.

Mr. Gordon:  Mr. Mulligan, how many Section 8 voucher holders currently reside in Middletown?

Mr. Mulligan: One thousand, six hundred and sixty-two.

Mr. Gordon: Okay, Presta.  Name them!

Actually, I know the correct answer to that question, should it be asked:
Mr. Gordon, I'm afraid that there are some privacy concerns that prevent me from giving you the NAMES of the Section 8 residents, but the addresses and owner's name of each Section 8 rental is a matter of public record and available upon request from City Hall.  I last requested that information a couple of years ago, so I'm afraid that the information that I have may be out of date. 
 
Big%20smile
]]> Mon, 05 Sep 2011 22:55:29 +0000 http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4102&PID=29523&title=final-council-candidates#29523 Final council candidates : As an important measure of... http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4102&PID=29522&title=final-council-candidates#29522 Author: spiderjohn
Subject: 4102
Posted: Sep 05 2011 at 7:00pm

As an important measure of fairness, it is crucial to have a strong group choosing from the submitted ?s to be asked.
 
Since I have no financial commitment or endorsement to any candidate, I would like to be considered for that position. I am a lifelong resident and business owner who has lived and operated in every corner of this city.
]]> Mon, 05 Sep 2011 19:00:51 +0000 http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4102&PID=29522&title=final-council-candidates#29522 Final council candidates : I can see the way that the questioning... http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4102&PID=29521&title=final-council-candidates#29521 Author: Richard Saunders
Subject: 4102
Posted: Sep 05 2011 at 5:50pm

I can see the way that the questioning for this candidate forum is shaping up.

Mr. Gordon:  The first question is for Ms. Mort. Ms. Mort, do you think that we have too many Section 8 voucher holders residing in Middletown?

Ms. Mort:  Yes.

Mr. Gordon:  Mr. Mulligan, how many Section 8 voucher holders currently reside in Middletown?

Mr. Mulligan: One thousand, six hundred and sixty-two.

Mr. Gordon: Okay, Presta.  Name them!

]]> Mon, 05 Sep 2011 17:50:25 +0000 http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4102&PID=29521&title=final-council-candidates#29521 Final council candidates : haha yea was not planning on entering... http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4102&PID=29505&title=final-council-candidates#29505 Author: da120757
Subject: 4102
Posted: Sep 04 2011 at 1:21pm

haha yea was not planning on entering the race was just asking the questions.  Good Luck in the race Mike You never know!!!!
 
 
]]> Sun, 04 Sep 2011 13:21:44 +0000 http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4102&PID=29505&title=final-council-candidates#29505 Final council candidates : NOTE: No animals were harmed... http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4102&PID=29500&title=final-council-candidates#29500 Author: Mike_Presta
Subject: 4102
Posted: Sep 04 2011 at 3:24am

 NOTE:  No animals were harmed in the production of this art!!!  (The girls' dog, Ringo, likes Mike, too!)
]]> Sun, 04 Sep 2011 03:24:22 +0000 http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4102&PID=29500&title=final-council-candidates#29500 Final council candidates : da120757 wrote:How many petition... http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4102&PID=29499&title=final-council-candidates#29499 Author: Mike_Presta
Subject: 4102
Posted: Sep 04 2011 at 1:42am

Originally posted by da120757 da120757 wrote:

How many petition signatures and what kind of Financial Backing do you have to have to run for City Council?
Ms. Da 120757,
One needs the valid signatures of fifty registered voters who reside in the City of Middletown (or in a particular Ward, in the case of a Ward seat).  It is recommended that one gather about 75 signatures, as the Board of Elections will check each one and it is not unusual for some to be disallowed.  (Perhaps the person has moved and has not re-registered, or whatever.)
 
What kind of "financial backing" is required is debatable.  Some say that a candidate must spend several thousand dollars to wage a successful campaign.  Some spend over ten thousand.  I plan to spend less than one thousand .. way less than one thousand.  Of course, I may not be successful.  That remains to be seen.
 
Unfortunately, it is too late for you to enter the race this year.  The deadline has passed for filing your petitions.  Your next opportunity will be for the election in November of 2013.  Give it a try!!!
]]> Sun, 04 Sep 2011 01:42:49 +0000 http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4102&PID=29499&title=final-council-candidates#29499 Final council candidates : How many petition signatures and... http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4102&PID=29493&title=final-council-candidates#29493 Author: da120757
Subject: 4102
Posted: Sep 03 2011 at 11:48am

How many petition signatures and what kind of Financial Backing do you have to have to run for City Council?
]]> Sat, 03 Sep 2011 11:48:20 +0000 http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4102&PID=29493&title=final-council-candidates#29493 Final council candidates : Key word to focus on " Moderator"... http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4102&PID=29489&title=final-council-candidates#29489 Author: ground swat
Subject: 4102
Posted: Sep 02 2011 at 8:14pm

Key word to focus on " Moderator"  He or she who TAKES control and MOVES on when a question has been answered.  STICKING to time limits and saying to bad Times up!  Sumbit questions first?  Can you do that before a council meeting other than that night before citizen comments.  Seeing the answers before the TEST. Not feeling the true meaning of OWNERSHIP to your beliefs.]]> Fri, 02 Sep 2011 20:14:12 +0000 http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4102&PID=29489&title=final-council-candidates#29489 Final council candidates : Here's what the League of... http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4102&PID=29487&title=final-council-candidates#29487 Author: DuaneGordon
Subject: 4102
Posted: Sep 02 2011 at 6:20pm

Here's what the League of Women Voters (which organized the presidential debates of the 1970s and 1980s) says about taking audience questions in a candidate debate or forum in its recommendations: "Usually, there needs to be some control over the questions. Audience questions may be unclear, hostile and bullying, or attempt to draw attention to the questioner. Although asking audience members to submit questions in advance may sacrifice some spontaneity, it allows the sponsor to screen for repetition, clarity and appropriateness and to make sure each candidate gets approximately the same number of questions." ]]> Fri, 02 Sep 2011 18:20:32 +0000 http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4102&PID=29487&title=final-council-candidates#29487