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Wild election comes to an end
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Leander just finished its most interesting council election in memory: four run-off elections after 15 candidates originally ran for five spots.
Along the way things got wild. The candidates formed packs. It was four against four and accusations were flying. If I ever run for public office, which I won't, I will not run as part of a pack! I don't want to put myself in the position of having to stand up for what another candidate says. I believe some of the problems the challengers faced were some of the things Mark Kronkosky said, especially claims that crimes were being committed at city hall.
These accusations resulted in members of the city staff and the firefighters association refuting the information coming out of the challengers' camp. Finance Director Sharon Johnson wrote a letter to the News defending herself and her integrity. The accusations were made by Kronkosky but the whole group had to carry the load over something three of them did not say.
Leander city engineer Wayne Watts also brought the News detailed information about future water rates and debt service to be incurred by Leander to refute claims about the projected water rate increases coming from the challengers.
Another problem occurred when the challengers decided they would not attend a second candidate forum sponsored by the Greater Leander Chamber of Commerce and the Hill Country News. Two of them said in writing they would not attend because they thought the News, Editor Scott McDonald and myself would cheat by giving the questions to the incumbents before the debate.
The News' primary responsibility at the debate was to publicize the event and bring the cookies and soft drinks. Honestly, we let some of the comments get our goat and we were offended that the accusations were made.
The challengers' only reason to complain about the News' coverage occurred when we referred to them as the Old Town candidates in an article on May 14, 2009. This was a tag put on them by their opponents and we should have attributed the reference to the incumbents.
Overall, the News did a good job covering the election and we take pride in an election we put so much time into, which brought out the largest turnout ever in a Leander run-off.
Reader Comments
The following are comments from the readers. In no way do they represent the view of the Hill Country News, Four Points News or Granite Publications.
LarrySchuler wrote on Jun 24, 2009 11:46 PM:
" Dear HCN,
Please know that posting about your silence about our Ctiy Council's multi-million dollar LUXURY SUITE in the new Cedar Park Center will continue on your next story about "Millionaire Arena." "
Please know that posting about your silence about our Ctiy Council's multi-million dollar LUXURY SUITE in the new Cedar Park Center will continue on your next story about "Millionaire Arena." "
LarrySchuler wrote on Jun 24, 2009 11:42 PM:
" And here's how we do it:
An ELECTION LOTTERY!
Voters will be randomly selected to win cash prizes!
But, YOU HAVE TO VOTE TO WIN! "
An ELECTION LOTTERY!
Voters will be randomly selected to win cash prizes!
But, YOU HAVE TO VOTE TO WIN! "
LarrySchuler wrote on Jun 24, 2009 10:18 PM:
" Good idea, but let's be real....
Our local cities ARE NOT even offering a toilet replacement rebate.
Why? Can't afford it in the budget?
I've got an idea (but it's still an attack on someone): LET'S HAVE 6% OF US SHOW UP TO VOTE and kick these idiots out of office. It really is that simple. "
Our local cities ARE NOT even offering a toilet replacement rebate.
Why? Can't afford it in the budget?
I've got an idea (but it's still an attack on someone): LET'S HAVE 6% OF US SHOW UP TO VOTE and kick these idiots out of office. It really is that simple. "
observer wrote on Jun 24, 2009 7:18 PM:
" As far as the water situation goes---why don't they make homes where you can divert the gray water to your yard or garden. For those who may not know, gray water is the water that was used to wash clothes, or sink water and bath-water. As it is, the gray water is sent down the sewer, and then through all of the processes of being cleaned again, when it is entirely safe to use it on a lawn or garden. LCRA allows the use of gray water, as long as it does not create standing water.
Seems to me, that all homes could be built with a valve, so that a home-owner or renter, could open the valve to let the water be used in the yard. Most detergents and other household cleaning agents are now made in ways that are not harmful to the grass or garden. I did this before and it made a huge difference in the water bill, because we did not use additional water to have a nice yard and garden.
The lack of water is becoming more and more of a reality. What happens if Lake Travis gets so low that they can't pump out water for us?
Can everyone try ot come up with solutions instead of just attacking each other? "
Seems to me, that all homes could be built with a valve, so that a home-owner or renter, could open the valve to let the water be used in the yard. Most detergents and other household cleaning agents are now made in ways that are not harmful to the grass or garden. I did this before and it made a huge difference in the water bill, because we did not use additional water to have a nice yard and garden.
The lack of water is becoming more and more of a reality. What happens if Lake Travis gets so low that they can't pump out water for us?
Can everyone try ot come up with solutions instead of just attacking each other? "
parmer101 wrote on Jun 24, 2009 6:33 PM:
" Yeah, your character is pretty evident Watchdog. Keep up the attacks, challenges and petty dribble. "
watchdog wrote on Jun 24, 2009 12:34 PM:
" amen Larry!
So, when the headlines read "Bankrupt!", do you think they will be saying "look what I've done" or will be looking for them in a remote place located outside of the country??? Or perhaps a remote room with four walls and a commode???? "
So, when the headlines read "Bankrupt!", do you think they will be saying "look what I've done" or will be looking for them in a remote place located outside of the country??? Or perhaps a remote room with four walls and a commode???? "
LarrySchuler wrote on Jun 24, 2009 6:59 AM:
" The BCRUA plan, just like the "Millionaire Arena" aka Cedar Park Center, is nothing more than this: Today's elected leaders saying "Look what I've done!"
They won't be here when the manure hits the turbine...
In the future, it will be our grandchildren - or somebody else's grandchildren - who will pay the bills for these poorly-thought-out adventures. "
They won't be here when the manure hits the turbine...
In the future, it will be our grandchildren - or somebody else's grandchildren - who will pay the bills for these poorly-thought-out adventures. "
LarrySchuler wrote on Jun 24, 2009 6:53 AM:
" I went to Lake Travis this weekend too - twice.
I can't say much about the LCRA and their management of lake levels, but know this: LCRA does not have the power or authority to MAKE IT RAIN.
Cities that THOUGHT they could rely on rain water for their population and growth: Los Angeles, San Diego, Phoenix, Tampa, Atlanta, Charlotte... ALL those efforts FAILED because of natural causes: NO RAIN (or snow)...
Our future depends upon TWO sources of water - NOT JUST ONE. The BCRUA and its supporters are wishing, hoping, daydreaming, and apparently gazing into a very cloudy crystal ball.
We will all pay the price for their folly in the future. "
I can't say much about the LCRA and their management of lake levels, but know this: LCRA does not have the power or authority to MAKE IT RAIN.
Cities that THOUGHT they could rely on rain water for their population and growth: Los Angeles, San Diego, Phoenix, Tampa, Atlanta, Charlotte... ALL those efforts FAILED because of natural causes: NO RAIN (or snow)...
Our future depends upon TWO sources of water - NOT JUST ONE. The BCRUA and its supporters are wishing, hoping, daydreaming, and apparently gazing into a very cloudy crystal ball.
We will all pay the price for their folly in the future. "
watchdog wrote on Jun 24, 2009 1:59 AM:
" Hey Larry,
I went to my favorite spot on Lake Travis last weekend. There was a time that when I parked my truck I walked only a few feet to the water. Now, it's a quarter mile trek just to find the water! There have been many 'predictions' made, especially by Parmer (i think they have a crystal ball), but know this, it doesn't take a crystal ball to know that Lake Travis might one day be dry and it might be sooner than some think.
So what are they going to do? Open the gates and let more water flow down? Are people on Applehead Island and Horseshoe Bay going to give up their constant level luxury? "
I went to my favorite spot on Lake Travis last weekend. There was a time that when I parked my truck I walked only a few feet to the water. Now, it's a quarter mile trek just to find the water! There have been many 'predictions' made, especially by Parmer (i think they have a crystal ball), but know this, it doesn't take a crystal ball to know that Lake Travis might one day be dry and it might be sooner than some think.
So what are they going to do? Open the gates and let more water flow down? Are people on Applehead Island and Horseshoe Bay going to give up their constant level luxury? "
watchdog wrote on Jun 24, 2009 1:45 AM:
" Hey Parmer, your back
HCN did a crappy job, no doubt. No two ways about it.
I see you've ignored my challenge. You questioned my character and yet you still hide behind this blog. I've signed my name to my blogs which says I am willing to defend all that I've said. Too bad you can't say the same.
This is as bad as Carl Wake taking resposiblity for Dave Siebold's blogs. I hope it pays off for him in the next election. I think he'll find out how sticking his neck out on the line with information he couldn't have possibly known, is really going to bite him the buttocks later on. Silly, silly man.. "
HCN did a crappy job, no doubt. No two ways about it.
I see you've ignored my challenge. You questioned my character and yet you still hide behind this blog. I've signed my name to my blogs which says I am willing to defend all that I've said. Too bad you can't say the same.
This is as bad as Carl Wake taking resposiblity for Dave Siebold's blogs. I hope it pays off for him in the next election. I think he'll find out how sticking his neck out on the line with information he couldn't have possibly known, is really going to bite him the buttocks later on. Silly, silly man.. "
parmer101 wrote on Jun 23, 2009 8:50 PM:
" Yes, HCNews did do a good job covering the run-off. The last article with the signs along the tracks had high journalistic appeal. It's unfortunate you could not deny fear mongering advertising by third party sources hell bent on denying Leander access to Lake Travis.
Hey Larry, one question. Is it common for the "owner" of such a facility to have box seats? Would be unfortunate to spend so much energy bashing the "norm." And if Cowman and Lemon, or Cedar Park and Leander for that matter, become BFFs due to the box seats we'll all be laughing. "
Hey Larry, one question. Is it common for the "owner" of such a facility to have box seats? Would be unfortunate to spend so much energy bashing the "norm." And if Cowman and Lemon, or Cedar Park and Leander for that matter, become BFFs due to the box seats we'll all be laughing. "
LarrySchuler wrote on Jun 23, 2009 8:07 PM:
" HCN PRE-ELECTION Editorial: "...If things get tough, WILL THEY AVOID THE HCN AND TAXPAYERS?"
What drievel... "
What drievel... "
LarrySchuler wrote on Jun 23, 2009 8:04 PM:
" After reading the comments of other readers and candidates, especially concerning the cancelled forum, I am reminded of last year when I ran for council in Cedar Park...
At the Candidate Forum, Mr. Caputo PREDICTED THE FUTURE by saying property taxes would not increase due to the Cedar Park Center.
The News printed his prediction WITHOUT QUOTES, as IF IT WERE FACT - for all their readers to see... "
At the Candidate Forum, Mr. Caputo PREDICTED THE FUTURE by saying property taxes would not increase due to the Cedar Park Center.
The News printed his prediction WITHOUT QUOTES, as IF IT WERE FACT - for all their readers to see... "
LarrySchuler wrote on Jun 23, 2009 7:58 PM:
" If I lived in Leander, I would be apologizing to the citizens of Volente for the dismal voter turn out over such a pivotal matter as DRAINING LAKE TRAVIS. "
watchdog wrote on Jun 22, 2009 12:11 AM:
" Funny Mr. Moore.
Seems running as part of pack were my words. Seems that the events, meaning the stories and the strong relationships between the HCN and the incumbents were reason enough for the mistrust.
Corrections. Not only did you dub them 'old town', but you failed to get quotes from them and only printed "quotes' from the provided via the mouths of the incumbents.
i.e. Michell Cantwell said "they think they can lower the water rates by 50%". Never did that come from the mouths of the opponents.
Another mistake, you printed that Ms. Hampton "owed' John Cowman $20. Now, if we could depend of proper recording of council meetings, unlike the time 'technical difficulties' had occured when Laura Wicket tried to get the recording for the meeting regarding Winding Creek, then you might have been able to exercise accurate reporting.
You talk about how the opponents had to take responsibility for what Kronkosky said. Make no mistake, the rates are going up and would be no matter who held office. Water became a moot point, but the HCN pressed on anyhow. You make no mention of the other incumbents having to take responsibility for the horrible lies that John Cowman had spread, mainly being the one, that the whole town knows about, about Andrea Navarette. How do I know about it you might ask? John Cowman....
Now...You make no mention that the Williamson County Association of Realtors had to call for a special interview of the mayoral candidates because they were so appalled that a FELLOW Realtor, John Cowman would try and pass a Real Estate Transfer tax and they decided to endorsed Vic Villarreall instead of Cowman. You also didn't report that Cap Metro (JOHN COWMAN SITS ON CAP METRO BOARD) union guys endorsed Iris Davis.
So, when you boast about how 'fair' you are, I would think twice. There are many who will not read your paper, due to the irresponsible reporting and apparent favoritism played throughout this past election. Let's hope journalism isn't like this everywhere.
I will expect this blog just like the many others just as this will soon disappear. No worries, there are other places to blog, other newspapers to print in and websites that will gladly record the truth. "
Seems running as part of pack were my words. Seems that the events, meaning the stories and the strong relationships between the HCN and the incumbents were reason enough for the mistrust.
Corrections. Not only did you dub them 'old town', but you failed to get quotes from them and only printed "quotes' from the provided via the mouths of the incumbents.
i.e. Michell Cantwell said "they think they can lower the water rates by 50%". Never did that come from the mouths of the opponents.
Another mistake, you printed that Ms. Hampton "owed' John Cowman $20. Now, if we could depend of proper recording of council meetings, unlike the time 'technical difficulties' had occured when Laura Wicket tried to get the recording for the meeting regarding Winding Creek, then you might have been able to exercise accurate reporting.
You talk about how the opponents had to take responsibility for what Kronkosky said. Make no mistake, the rates are going up and would be no matter who held office. Water became a moot point, but the HCN pressed on anyhow. You make no mention of the other incumbents having to take responsibility for the horrible lies that John Cowman had spread, mainly being the one, that the whole town knows about, about Andrea Navarette. How do I know about it you might ask? John Cowman....
Now...You make no mention that the Williamson County Association of Realtors had to call for a special interview of the mayoral candidates because they were so appalled that a FELLOW Realtor, John Cowman would try and pass a Real Estate Transfer tax and they decided to endorsed Vic Villarreall instead of Cowman. You also didn't report that Cap Metro (JOHN COWMAN SITS ON CAP METRO BOARD) union guys endorsed Iris Davis.
So, when you boast about how 'fair' you are, I would think twice. There are many who will not read your paper, due to the irresponsible reporting and apparent favoritism played throughout this past election. Let's hope journalism isn't like this everywhere.
I will expect this blog just like the many others just as this will soon disappear. No worries, there are other places to blog, other newspapers to print in and websites that will gladly record the truth. "
watchdog wrote on Jun 20, 2009 7:23 PM:
" no worries larry..
seems they are still playing favorites. Some of my blogs that were perfectly clean and informative have been removed.
yet, because some person by name of blondie that apparently has some real anger issues, is allowed to have a blog remain that refers to me as a sl...t and wh....re.... go figure.
And you are right, more people should have gotten involved. It's hard to compete with money provided by Crystal Falls and Grand Mesa...I guess it's true what they say...The people with the most money, always win. I wonder if that is true when we go. Seems you can't take it with you. I would rather leave behind a decent legacy and good name than tainted money....that's just the way I feel about it... "
seems they are still playing favorites. Some of my blogs that were perfectly clean and informative have been removed.
yet, because some person by name of blondie that apparently has some real anger issues, is allowed to have a blog remain that refers to me as a sl...t and wh....re.... go figure.
And you are right, more people should have gotten involved. It's hard to compete with money provided by Crystal Falls and Grand Mesa...I guess it's true what they say...The people with the most money, always win. I wonder if that is true when we go. Seems you can't take it with you. I would rather leave behind a decent legacy and good name than tainted money....that's just the way I feel about it... "
LarrySchuler wrote on Jun 20, 2009 7:37 AM:
" Dear Readers,
Sorry for the repeating comment.
But, as I said, the HCN has resisted and refused to acknowledge in print the existence of the MULTI-MILLION DOLLAR LUXURY SUITE that the City of Cedar Park owns in the new Cedar Park Center. Specifics on the "Owner's Suite" (the owner of the arena is the City) is contained in the original agreement between the City and Hicks.
The LUXURY SUITE has 14 seats, comes with 7 parking passes, and will require event-related expenses when used by anyone - Mayor or guests - which will be billed to the City.
Will Mayor Lemon invite Mayor Cowman? Maybe to the first event that Mrs. Lemon would rather skip (rodeo? fake dinosaurs? who knows...)
That's part of the rub: Who's controlling the guest list, who gets to go, who's butt-buddies are on the list? Our city will need a full-time assistant just to manage the City's LUXURY SUITE.
And... this is going to go on for the next 25 years!?! "
Sorry for the repeating comment.
But, as I said, the HCN has resisted and refused to acknowledge in print the existence of the MULTI-MILLION DOLLAR LUXURY SUITE that the City of Cedar Park owns in the new Cedar Park Center. Specifics on the "Owner's Suite" (the owner of the arena is the City) is contained in the original agreement between the City and Hicks.
The LUXURY SUITE has 14 seats, comes with 7 parking passes, and will require event-related expenses when used by anyone - Mayor or guests - which will be billed to the City.
Will Mayor Lemon invite Mayor Cowman? Maybe to the first event that Mrs. Lemon would rather skip (rodeo? fake dinosaurs? who knows...)
That's part of the rub: Who's controlling the guest list, who gets to go, who's butt-buddies are on the list? Our city will need a full-time assistant just to manage the City's LUXURY SUITE.
And... this is going to go on for the next 25 years!?! "
observer wrote on Jun 20, 2009 2:21 AM:
" Mr. Schuler,
Is the luxury suite for the mayor and council of Leander or Cedar Park or both? "
Is the luxury suite for the mayor and council of Leander or Cedar Park or both? "
LarrySchuler wrote on Jun 19, 2009 3:43 PM:
" AND, WHY does the Hill Country News refuse to acknowledge this fact:
The new Cedar Park Center contains a MULTI-MILLION DOLLAR LUXURY SUITE for the Mayor and City Council.
If common-minded people were elected to our State Legislature, we'd have a law that requires an election to motivate a simple majoirty of the voters, or the election is NULL. Voter turnout in Leander set a record, and was PITIFULLY SMALL. Likewise the bond election held years ago for an arena in Cedar Park... "
The new Cedar Park Center contains a MULTI-MILLION DOLLAR LUXURY SUITE for the Mayor and City Council.
If common-minded people were elected to our State Legislature, we'd have a law that requires an election to motivate a simple majoirty of the voters, or the election is NULL. Voter turnout in Leander set a record, and was PITIFULLY SMALL. Likewise the bond election held years ago for an arena in Cedar Park... "
LarrySchuler wrote on Jun 19, 2009 2:24 PM:
" AND, WHY does the Hill Country News refuse to acknowledge this fact:
The new Cedar Park Center contains a MULTI-MILLION DOLLAR LUXURY SUITE for the Mayor and City Council.
See, nobody cares...
It must be nice to publish (and RULE) in a community to busy to bother to notice... "
The new Cedar Park Center contains a MULTI-MILLION DOLLAR LUXURY SUITE for the Mayor and City Council.
See, nobody cares...
It must be nice to publish (and RULE) in a community to busy to bother to notice... "
LarrySchuler wrote on Jun 19, 2009 2:22 PM:
" AND, WHY does the Hill Country News refuse to acknowledge this fact:
The new Cedar Park Center contains a MULTI-MILLION DOLLAR LUXURY SUITE for the Mayor and City Council.
I think it's very peculiar that the George Strait concert story disappeared... just because of a few unflattering posts!
SHAME ON YOU, HCN. Your readers and local citizens deserve better. "
The new Cedar Park Center contains a MULTI-MILLION DOLLAR LUXURY SUITE for the Mayor and City Council.
I think it's very peculiar that the George Strait concert story disappeared... just because of a few unflattering posts!
SHAME ON YOU, HCN. Your readers and local citizens deserve better. "
LarrySchuler wrote on Jun 19, 2009 2:17 PM:
" AND, WHY does the Hill Country News refuse to acknowledge this fact:
The new Cedar Park Center contains a MULTI-MILLION DOLLAR LUXURY SUITE for the Mayor and City Council.
I think it's a shame that the Lemons, the Caputos, the Powells, the Mitchells, the Fullers, the Thomas' and the Moores can't afford to buy tickets to the George Strait concert. It would only be about $4,000... plus parking. "
The new Cedar Park Center contains a MULTI-MILLION DOLLAR LUXURY SUITE for the Mayor and City Council.
I think it's a shame that the Lemons, the Caputos, the Powells, the Mitchells, the Fullers, the Thomas' and the Moores can't afford to buy tickets to the George Strait concert. It would only be about $4,000... plus parking. "
LarrySchuler wrote on Jun 19, 2009 2:13 PM:
" AND, WHY does the Hill Country News refuse to acknowledge this fact:
The new Cedar Park Center contains a MULTI-MILLION DOLLAR LUXURY SUITE for the Mayor and City Council.
I think the HCN staff should have read the agreement between our City and Hicks BEFORE you thought it was a great idea... "
The new Cedar Park Center contains a MULTI-MILLION DOLLAR LUXURY SUITE for the Mayor and City Council.
I think the HCN staff should have read the agreement between our City and Hicks BEFORE you thought it was a great idea... "
LarrySchuler wrote on Jun 19, 2009 2:11 PM:
" AND, WHY does the Hill Country News refuse to acknowledge this fact:
The new Cedar Park Center contains a MULTI-MILLION DOLLAR LUXURY SUITE for the Mayor and City Council.
I think City Council meetings should be held in the MULTI-MILLION DOLLAR LUXURY SUITE that the City owns in the new Cedar Park Center. Move out of the Library! "
The new Cedar Park Center contains a MULTI-MILLION DOLLAR LUXURY SUITE for the Mayor and City Council.
I think City Council meetings should be held in the MULTI-MILLION DOLLAR LUXURY SUITE that the City owns in the new Cedar Park Center. Move out of the Library! "
LarrySchuler wrote on Jun 19, 2009 2:09 PM:
" AND, WHY does the Hill Country News refuse to acknowledge this fact:
The new Cedar Park Center contains a MULTI-MILLION DOLLAR LUXURY SUITE for the Mayor and City Council.
I think the HCN should do a story on: How are City elected leaders going to avoid violating the State's Open Meeting Law when they go to sit in the CITY'S MILLION DOLLAR LUXURY SUITE at the Cedar Park Center? "
The new Cedar Park Center contains a MULTI-MILLION DOLLAR LUXURY SUITE for the Mayor and City Council.
I think the HCN should do a story on: How are City elected leaders going to avoid violating the State's Open Meeting Law when they go to sit in the CITY'S MILLION DOLLAR LUXURY SUITE at the Cedar Park Center? "
LarrySchuler wrote on Jun 19, 2009 2:08 PM:
" AND, WHY does the Hill Country News refuse to acknowledge this fact:
The new Cedar Park Center contains a MULTI-MILLION DOLLAR LUXURY SUITE for the Mayor and City Council.
I think the HCN should do a story on: How are City elected leaders going to avoid violating the State Gift Law when they go to events at the Cedar Park Center? "
The new Cedar Park Center contains a MULTI-MILLION DOLLAR LUXURY SUITE for the Mayor and City Council.
I think the HCN should do a story on: How are City elected leaders going to avoid violating the State Gift Law when they go to events at the Cedar Park Center? "
LarrySchuler wrote on Jun 19, 2009 2:06 PM:
" AND, WHY does the Hill Country News refuse to acknowledge this fact:
The new Cedar Park Center contains a MULTI-MILLION DOLLAR LUXURY SUITE for the Mayor and City Council.
Now with only one HDN a week, I guess THE CITY OF CEDAR PARK can no longer HIDE PUBLIC NOTICES in that paltry "Weekender" subscription copy that had a circulation of ... a few hundred papers? "
The new Cedar Park Center contains a MULTI-MILLION DOLLAR LUXURY SUITE for the Mayor and City Council.
Now with only one HDN a week, I guess THE CITY OF CEDAR PARK can no longer HIDE PUBLIC NOTICES in that paltry "Weekender" subscription copy that had a circulation of ... a few hundred papers? "
LarrySchuler wrote on Jun 19, 2009 1:48 PM:
" AND, WHY does the Hill Country News refuse to acknowledge this fact:
The new Cedar Park Center contains a MULTI-MILLION DOLLARS LUXURY SUITE for the Mayor and City Council.
The City of Cedar Park is now in the CONCERT PROMOTION business! Go to: http://www.cedarparktx.us/cp/default.aspx - and see for yourself! "
The new Cedar Park Center contains a MULTI-MILLION DOLLARS LUXURY SUITE for the Mayor and City Council.
The City of Cedar Park is now in the CONCERT PROMOTION business! Go to: http://www.cedarparktx.us/cp/default.aspx - and see for yourself! "
LarrySchuler wrote on Jun 19, 2009 1:45 PM:
" AND, WHY does the Hill Country News refuse to acknowledge this fact:
The new Cedar Park Center contains a MULTI-MILLION DOLLARS LUXURY SUITE for the Mayor and City Council.
When will HCN report on who controls the guest list to the City's LUXURY SUITE, who's on it now, and how do taxpaying citizens get an opportunity to enjoy OUR TAX MONEY AT WORK? "
The new Cedar Park Center contains a MULTI-MILLION DOLLARS LUXURY SUITE for the Mayor and City Council.
When will HCN report on who controls the guest list to the City's LUXURY SUITE, who's on it now, and how do taxpaying citizens get an opportunity to enjoy OUR TAX MONEY AT WORK? "
LarrySchuler wrote on Jun 19, 2009 1:42 PM:
" AND, WHY does the Hill Country News refuse to acknowledge this fact: The new Cedar Park Center contains a MULTI-MILLION DOLLARS LUXURY SUITE for the Mayor and City Council.
If I post this enough times, will you take down your editorial too??? "
If I post this enough times, will you take down your editorial too??? "
LarrySchuler wrote on Jun 19, 2009 1:41 PM:
" AND, WHY does the Hill Country News refuse to acknowledge this fact: The new Cedar Park Center contains a MULTI-MILLION DOLLARS LUXURY SUITE for the Mayor and City Council.
If I lived in Leander, I would be apologizing to the citizens of Volente for the dismal voter turn out over such a pivotal matter as DRAINING LAKE TRAVIS. "
If I lived in Leander, I would be apologizing to the citizens of Volente for the dismal voter turn out over such a pivotal matter as DRAINING LAKE TRAVIS. "
LarrySchuler wrote on Jun 19, 2009 1:38 PM:
" AND, WHY does the Hill Country News refuse to acknowledge this fact: The new Cedar Park Center contains a MULTI-MILLION DOLLARS LUXURY SUITE for the Mayor and City Council.
I guess maybe HCN is looking forward to sitting in that suite too, paid for by present and future taxpayers of Cedar Park. "
I guess maybe HCN is looking forward to sitting in that suite too, paid for by present and future taxpayers of Cedar Park. "
LarrySchuler wrote on Jun 19, 2009 1:36 PM:
" AND, WHY does the Hill Country News refuse to acknowledge this fact: The new Cedar Park Center contains a MULTI-MILLION DOLLARS LUXURY SUITE for the Mayor and City Council.
Comments about the LUXURY SUITE made to the George Strait story... DISAPPEARED! Huh?! "
Comments about the LUXURY SUITE made to the George Strait story... DISAPPEARED! Huh?! "
LarrySchuler wrote on Jun 19, 2009 1:34 PM:
" AND, WHY does the Hill Country News refuse to acknowledge this fact:
The new Cedar Park Center contains a MULTI-MILLION DOLLAR LUXURY SUITE for the Mayor and City Council. "
The new Cedar Park Center contains a MULTI-MILLION DOLLAR LUXURY SUITE for the Mayor and City Council. "
LarrySchuler wrote on Jun 19, 2009 1:34 PM:
" AND, WHY does the Hill Country News refuse to acknowledge this fact: The new Cedar Park Center contains a MULTI-MILLION DOLLARS LUXURY SUITE for the Mayor and City Council. "
observer wrote on Jun 18, 2009 5:59 PM:
" You really need to get some of the facts straight.
First, the candidates did not form groups. The incumbents did, and said that they were opposed to the other group. So, you took the incumbents word for it, that the challengers were a group and published that mis-information.
You say that Mark caused problems with his accusations. Time will tell. For the years that I have known Mark, he has never lied to me. I cannot say that about the mayor, members of the council, or the HCN. As far as the firefighters association, Mark never mentioned it to me in all of the times that we discussed the political issues. UNTIL, he told me that Cowman had started rumors with the fire department, in order to turn them against him. Again, I am going to believe the person who has always been truthful in the past.
After the way that the HCN was printing whatever the incumbents told them, and the HCN dubbing the challengers as the Old Town group---how can you blame them for not trusting you? From the first time that I read the the terms "Old Town Group", I wondered how that came to be, as only one of the challengers lives in Old Town. Now you say that the incumbents tagged the others as Olld Town Group! As an eaditor, you didn't see any point in asking the persons involved?
I'm glad for you, that you credit yourself for the large voter turn-out. Hope your arm doesn't get strained by patting yourself on the back. Quite frankly, I would be ashamed of how the yellow journalism made your paper appear to readers. I have gone to council meetings and Planning and Zoning meetings. Then I read the HCN and have to wonder if your writers went to the same meetings. Your obligation to the readers is to report fairly and accurately. You have failed in your obligations. "
First, the candidates did not form groups. The incumbents did, and said that they were opposed to the other group. So, you took the incumbents word for it, that the challengers were a group and published that mis-information.
You say that Mark caused problems with his accusations. Time will tell. For the years that I have known Mark, he has never lied to me. I cannot say that about the mayor, members of the council, or the HCN. As far as the firefighters association, Mark never mentioned it to me in all of the times that we discussed the political issues. UNTIL, he told me that Cowman had started rumors with the fire department, in order to turn them against him. Again, I am going to believe the person who has always been truthful in the past.
After the way that the HCN was printing whatever the incumbents told them, and the HCN dubbing the challengers as the Old Town group---how can you blame them for not trusting you? From the first time that I read the the terms "Old Town Group", I wondered how that came to be, as only one of the challengers lives in Old Town. Now you say that the incumbents tagged the others as Olld Town Group! As an eaditor, you didn't see any point in asking the persons involved?
I'm glad for you, that you credit yourself for the large voter turn-out. Hope your arm doesn't get strained by patting yourself on the back. Quite frankly, I would be ashamed of how the yellow journalism made your paper appear to readers. I have gone to council meetings and Planning and Zoning meetings. Then I read the HCN and have to wonder if your writers went to the same meetings. Your obligation to the readers is to report fairly and accurately. You have failed in your obligations. "
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watchdog wrote on Jun 25, 2009 9:49 PM:
I really do hope that you find the help that you need. If you ever need someone to talk to, observer and I will be here for you. You see, we believe in helping our neighbors.
God Bless you Parmer... "