Middletown Forum : Bye Bye Billy Boy http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/ This is an XML content feed of; Middletown Forum : City Council : Bye Bye Billy Boy Tue, 06 Oct 2026 05:22:34 +0000 Thu, 26 Feb 2009 10:46:31 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 10.12 360 www.middletownusa.com/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=959 Middletown Forum http://middletownusa.com/images/blog-logo.jpg http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/ Bye Bye Billy Boy : I think we have some very dedicated... http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=959&PID=4555&title=bye-bye-billy-boy#4555 Author: John Beagle
Subject: 959
Posted: Feb 26 2009 at 10:46am

I think we have some very dedicated council members. Many are new. But I am not pleased with their efforts to work with the Monroe community.

I live in Monroe, but I work in Middletown. I'm Stuck in the Middle]]> Thu, 26 Feb 2009 10:46:31 +0000 http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=959&PID=4555&title=bye-bye-billy-boy#4555 Bye Bye Billy Boy : We citizens of Middletonw need... http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=959&PID=4554&title=bye-bye-billy-boy#4554 Author: retired co
Subject: 959
Posted: Feb 26 2009 at 10:12am

We citizens of Middletonw need to do a house cleaning where city council is concerned . we have term limitations on state elected officials why not in the cities ,villages counties,and townships. New blood new ideas not the same old song and dance we been getting for years. When is that bunch going to wake up to the fact downtown is dead quit spending money on a loser. ]]> Thu, 26 Feb 2009 10:12:29 +0000 http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=959&PID=4554&title=bye-bye-billy-boy#4554 Bye Bye Billy Boy : spiderjohn wrote:Shouldn't... http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=959&PID=4427&title=bye-bye-billy-boy#4427 Author: Mike_Presta
Subject: 959
Posted: Feb 19 2009 at 10:43am

Originally posted by spiderjohn spiderjohn wrote:

Shouldn't Mr.Becker be replaced by the next-highest at-large vote getter?
If I were that person, I would express interest through the MJ(if that person wanted the job). 
If not, let's pick the replacement!
Guesses?
According to law, the council gets to pick any registered elector to fill a vacated seat.  (Becker's seat is an "at large" seat, so as long as the appointee has been both a resident of the city and registered to vote for at least a year, no "Ward" residency is required.)
 
The "appointed" council  person's term lasts only until the next scheduled city-wide election.  Someone would be elected at the next election (assuming someone runs) to fill the remainder of the unexpired term, until December 31, 2011 in the case of Becker's seat.
]]> Thu, 19 Feb 2009 10:43:26 +0000 http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=959&PID=4427&title=bye-bye-billy-boy#4427 Bye Bye Billy Boy : I think that Bill Becker would... http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=959&PID=4425&title=bye-bye-billy-boy#4425 Author: John Beagle
Subject: 959
Posted: Feb 19 2009 at 9:25am

I think that Bill Becker would be qualified for the position if he resigned from Council and any other public office he may hold.

]]> Thu, 19 Feb 2009 09:25:39 +0000 http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=959&PID=4425&title=bye-bye-billy-boy#4425 Bye Bye Billy Boy : Shouldn't Mr.Becker be replaced... http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=959&PID=4424&title=bye-bye-billy-boy#4424 Author: spiderjohn
Subject: 959
Posted: Feb 19 2009 at 9:22am

Shouldn't Mr.Becker be replaced by the next-highest at-large vote getter?
If I were that person, I would express interest through the MJ(if that person wanted the job).
 
If not, let's pick the replacement!
Guesses?
]]> Thu, 19 Feb 2009 09:22:39 +0000 http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=959&PID=4424&title=bye-bye-billy-boy#4424 Bye Bye Billy Boy : According to a story in todays... http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=959&PID=4422&title=bye-bye-billy-boy#4422 Author: Mike_Presta
Subject: 959
Posted: Feb 19 2009 at 8:43am

According to a story in todays E-Journal:
"Meanwhile, the EMA board is awaiting clarification from the county prosecutor's office whether Becker could serve as director or interim director while holding his elected office. Turner has cited a 1958 Attorney General's opinion that says he can't, while Becker points to the state law that only bars the city's chief executive."
 
I don't know which law Mr. Becker "points to", but I can point to one that seems perfectly clear:
 
 

705.12 Qualifications of members of legislative authority.

Members of the legislative authority of a municipal corporation shall be electors of the municipal corporation. They shall not hold any other public office or employment, except that of notary public or member of the state militia, or state or county central committeeman of a political party, or state or county executive committeeman of a political party, or state or county officer of a political party, and shall not be interested in the profits or emoluments of any contract, job, work, or service for the municipal corporation. Any member who ceases to possess any of the qualifications required by this section shall forthwith forfeit his office. Any contract in which any such member is or becomes interested may be declared void by the legislative authority.

Effective Date: 08-21-1973

 
]]> Thu, 19 Feb 2009 08:43:52 +0000 http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=959&PID=4422&title=bye-bye-billy-boy#4422 Bye Bye Billy Boy : "Go through the Motions"... http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=959&PID=4420&title=bye-bye-billy-boy#4420 Author: Pacman
Subject: 959
Posted: Feb 19 2009 at 7:29am

"Go through the Motions" is probably a good way to describe it.]]> Thu, 19 Feb 2009 07:29:18 +0000 http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=959&PID=4420&title=bye-bye-billy-boy#4420 Bye Bye Billy Boy : OK- today's paper- They are... http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=959&PID=4417&title=bye-bye-billy-boy#4417 Author: VietVet
Subject: 959
Posted: Feb 19 2009 at 6:57am

OK- today's paper- They are now hiring for the EMA DIErector's slot. Becker says he's qualified, but as yet, undecided. Anyone taking bets on his departure from the Council and his arrival at the EMA slot? Kind of see it coming can't we? Now, who will replace the Beckerman? An appointment by Council, no doubt. History shows, it will be a club member with the same ideas as the rest of the pack.    Think they'll open it up to the public to apply and go through the motions to interview people for citizen appeasement, then choose a club person? ]]> Thu, 19 Feb 2009 06:57:39 +0000 http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=959&PID=4417&title=bye-bye-billy-boy#4417 Bye Bye Billy Boy : Billy Becker may leave Council... http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=959&PID=4278&title=bye-bye-billy-boy#4278 Author: VietVet
Subject: 959
Posted: Feb 11 2009 at 6:58am

Billy Becker may leave Council to become EMA Director as he has previous experience with the neighboring police and fire dept. leaders.He can add another $60-75,000 to his wallet for doing so. He also brings with him, his warm dynamic personality which should help bring logical,focused,open-minded progressive thinking (similar to city council) to the system. Looks like it's a lock for Bill. Congratulations, in advance, Mr. Becker. Hopefully, that's one down, and six to go on the dis-assemble/re-construct of Council. ]]> Wed, 11 Feb 2009 06:58:41 +0000 http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=959&PID=4278&title=bye-bye-billy-boy#4278