Well the week that was is over and we're now starting the week that will be.
Noteworthy this past week was a flurry of blog posting by Assemblyman Green. At the end of this blog are two excerpts.
The one on the 23rd was remarkable because it identifies Counselor Storch as a "closet Republican". I suppose that is something akin to being an alter ego of the devil. But is it a fact?
Not withstanding in a posting as a rebuttal to my report on the Council meeting he chastises me for accepting as fact a statement made by a citizen addressing the Council. Jerry Green knows that every citizen has a right to speak on any subject as long as it is not offensive.
What Mr. Hagg objected to was a piece of legislation that appear to be affecting his position as a member of the Board of Education. Since this legislation was sponsored by Assemblyman Green with whom in the past at the local level he has had political differences , I for one felt that his remarks were justified in substance and not lies.
Once again Mr. Green blasts the Council "for doing nothing". It was not until this Council sent a letter to the state regarding a longtime vacant position of chief financial officer that the mayor finally appointed a qualified individual. It was not until this month that the mayor filled the vacant position of director of administration & finance. And we have just learned that an apparent superior Director of Public Works etc.after nine months of office submitted his resignation for "personal reasons". It would seem to me that any dysfunction In the city government, comes from the top of Administration.
Mr. Brown undoubtedly was frustrated by the apparent condoning the stonewalling by the Supervisor of Recreation of the councils requests for meetings. He must also have been upset by the "incubator" finagling along with the flunkies who came to praise it at the latest Council meeting even though the council had already voted to honor its contract and fund it. He may also had to accept responsibility for the belated seasonal starting of the repavement of Watchung Avenue.
Of course assemblyman Green claims that he has no input into Plainfield city affairs despite the fact that at her inauguration the Mayor acclaimed since she had had no previous elected office except on the Board of Education that Mr. Green was her mentor . The Mayor has never professed that she is no longer seeking his advice.
The Assemblyman's remarks regarding the council do merit an imminent opine blog. That will be next.
"The following letter is being sent to the 2010 Republican Candidates for Union Countywide Office. Ironically the one name missing from those referenced within the letter is that of Cory Storch - a closeted Republican in Democratic sheep's clothing". {11/23/10, Jerry Green's Page)`
"As usual Doc, when I received word that the Council allowed this issue to be discussed at a Council meeting with false information, it showed me that the Council is more adamant about listening to misinformation and lies than they are about running the City. It is obvious that they are not concerned about the public image of this City. We are going into the 12th month of this year and the Council cannot show me anything that they have accomplished, other than feeding into this type of nonsense".(11/24/10 Jerry Green's Page)
Typo corrections 10:30 AM 11/28
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Don't know if you read my blog post on Jerry's comments about Storch. Hope you did. The visit to my house by Jerry was the best.
ReplyDeleteThe city of Plainfield is in crisis and Jerry Green is noticeably absent. He is alive and well taking cheap shots from his blog but I did notice his presence at the funeral of the young men who were murdered. However, he sent a representative. Interestingly, he cosigns a bill that will have an affect upon an active board member. Jerry Green is an absolute embarrassment for the city and county. His personal attacks and rumor-mongering is unacceptable! It is time to send him and his cronies packing.......
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you recognized that part of the reason Mr. Brown is leaving is because of what dave wynn in recreation is allowed to get away with. His hands were tied as were Bibi Taylor's in trying to correct an obvious wrong. But it does appear that not only the Council are on to him but also CBAC and the Recreation Committee. It's because of nonsense like that that keeps Plainfield losing good people like Mr. Brown. I wish him well in an environment that will appreciate his talent.
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ReplyDeletedr,emc2, I would hope that your last two blogs have been widely read. Each one is a concise essay on its specific subject.
Nat S., I did not post your last comment since as you wrote it was not related to this posting. However, I would submit that neither the GOP's exclusion of the wealth from high income tax payments or the social reformers entitlements without consideration of financing except for mortgaging the future represent a road to economic recovery.