tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post8444139874161324145..comments2024-03-29T00:30:47.101-04:00Comments on Lehigh Valley Ramblings: Jennings: "The Slate Belt Has Been Long Neglected by All of Us"Bernie O'Harehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13756311150988957401noreply@blogger.comBlogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-55157443661617939252016-09-09T16:09:16.166-04:002016-09-09T16:09:16.166-04:00Makes sense. Thanks for the clarification!
Hank_H...Makes sense. Thanks for the clarification!<br /><br />Hank_HillAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-85210476709701520192016-09-09T10:17:26.678-04:002016-09-09T10:17:26.678-04:00I am shutting down commentson this thread. Some as...I am shutting down commentson this thread. Some asshole keeps posting the same OT criticism of Jennings over and over. There have been attacks claiming that he lives in a McMansions in LowerMac, when he in fact lives in an Allentown row home. This is an outright lie, and I believe the person who posted it knows it is an outright lie. This is classic defamation, and I know two people who are very good at it. Bernie O'Harehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13756311150988957401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-73123334580989405092016-09-09T08:34:08.489-04:002016-09-09T08:34:08.489-04:00John Brown has caused this uproar by slowly defund...John Brown has caused this uproar by slowly defunding a solid regional program that was supported by the individual boro's. None of this had to happen and it was inevitable that we now face a corporate take over by CACLV as a way of trying to save some essential initiatives. It will fail and the boro's will walk away because they will have little or no say in what happens. Jennings will decide what is needed, not the towns. This power play will fail and rightly so. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-6255466503738828612016-09-08T23:43:59.553-04:002016-09-08T23:43:59.553-04:00The investors will not contribute unless it goes b...The investors will not contribute unless it goes beyond Bangor. I doubt you have the faintest dea what the state will do.Bernie O'Harehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13756311150988957401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-57886015532392890172016-09-08T23:40:55.275-04:002016-09-08T23:40:55.275-04:00NPP is not a regional program. It is target orient...NPP is not a regional program. It is target oriented to a specific area of concern. No way you have an impact across an entire region. The state is not gonna buy a regional deal. Fix the most glaring situation and tthat is downtown Bangor and the rentals close to the business district. Maybe..just maybe..they can put a dent in this thing.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-73658996413248550872016-09-08T23:39:19.014-04:002016-09-08T23:39:19.014-04:00Also, though Bangor certainly looks distressed, th...Also, though Bangor certainly looks distressed, the poverty rates in Roseto and Portland are higher.Bernie O'Harehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13756311150988957401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-52639786847785990272016-09-08T23:36:58.103-04:002016-09-08T23:36:58.103-04:00OMG! A constructive comment at long last! I don...OMG! A constructive comment at long last! I don't think that's his gig, but I suppose inspections will be required for any home rehab. Bernie O'Harehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13756311150988957401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-84610770123678548332016-09-08T23:33:41.209-04:002016-09-08T23:33:41.209-04:00Code enforcement alone is nearly impossible with s...Code enforcement alone is nearly impossible with so many dwellings going uninspected and that leads to safety issues and continuing problems associated with renters who have no stake in the community due to the conditions they must accept. The job is huge. I want to hear what the plan is. Bangor is a mess and is clearly the most distressed boro in the region.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-85428735144144899302016-09-08T23:29:33.373-04:002016-09-08T23:29:33.373-04:00Jennings never suggested he would defeat poverty i...Jennings never suggested he would defeat poverty in the slate belt. But he will bring some $ from local businesses and try to make a difference. You seem to think he shouldn't even bother. That's a shitty attitude.Bernie O'Harehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13756311150988957401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-44542358760564732242016-09-08T23:25:46.201-04:002016-09-08T23:25:46.201-04:00Neglected? We've been used and abused by the c...Neglected? We've been used and abused by the county for decades. HUD rentals alone dominate the boro of Bangor. Slumlords dominate the local scene. Nearly 50% of all residences in Bangor are rentals. That is insane and leads to way too many problems for a small boro to overcome. Jennings gonna change that dynamic?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-20829709389938813852016-09-08T23:06:16.687-04:002016-09-08T23:06:16.687-04:00Just deleted yet another anonymous personal attack...Just deleted yet another anonymous personal attack. They will not be allowed.Bernie O'Harehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13756311150988957401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-27015305779511085312016-09-08T23:00:12.832-04:002016-09-08T23:00:12.832-04:00Lack of further county funding of the current boro...Lack of further county funding of the current boro partnership group led to this take over for obvious financial reasons. Control now goes to Jennings instead of local wishes. John Brown starved the current partnership between the boro's to death. Jennings no white knight and he pays his people less than a sustainable wage. Hopefully the state tells him no. He needs to retire and cede power. The Slate Belt does not need his robin hood act.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-27475206107379913162016-09-08T22:35:35.203-04:002016-09-08T22:35:35.203-04:00No need to be defensive. LVEDC exists primarily to...No need to be defensive. LVEDC exists primarily to attract bigger businesses, as Cunningham demonstrated quite effectively in his recent presentation to local governments. It still does work the slate belt, to be sure. Bernie O'Harehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13756311150988957401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-55695345569945957332016-09-08T22:15:40.758-04:002016-09-08T22:15:40.758-04:00In defense of LVEDC, their staff has been working ...In defense of LVEDC, their staff has been working in the Slate Belt for years. The Portland Industrial Park was built with the guidance and help from a LVEDC staffer. The Techo-Block project was built on land the county owned but the Green Knight EDC used LVEDC staff to draft the incentive program they used to assist the actual developer. LVEDC also managed a year long employment incentive program for Techo-Block. If I am not mistaken, LVEDC staff also assisted in the formation of the original Slate Belt Council of Governments.<br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-51241686214437273822016-09-08T20:30:20.101-04:002016-09-08T20:30:20.101-04:00Looks like CACLV is packing up their tents and mov...Looks like CACLV is packing up their tents and moving on to the Slate Belt now that the West Ward Neighborhood Partnership failed to maintain sponsorship.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-7129976052886020642016-09-08T19:55:00.704-04:002016-09-08T19:55:00.704-04:00Hank, There is a consortium of four boroughs who t...Hank, There is a consortium of four boroughs who teamed up for regional efforts, and they were making annual contributions to fund them. East Bangor and Roseto said No, mist likely bc their finds are too limited. They might very well seek an opportunity to participate. Bernie O'Harehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13756311150988957401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-51771913648800580832016-09-08T19:40:07.989-04:002016-09-08T19:40:07.989-04:00Not a fan of the narcissistic, often uniformed and...Not a fan of the narcissistic, often uniformed and bad mannered Alan--isnt 32 years doing the same shtick long enough? <br /><br />However promoting economic development in the Slate Belt is in the region's interest and particularly Northampton County. While everyone laments the alleged "neglect" of the northern tier when there was the possibility (in the late 90s) of actually measuring--quantifying in dollars and cents--the County's dollars spent in the slate belt (think employees and their benefits; paid vendors, grants, allocation of state program funds, allocation of hours spent by departments) it was Slate Belt council people who resisted. Hmmmm perhaps we would find a very generous slice of the County pie (in excess of their actual percentage of the County population) has been consumed by the good folks of the northern tier.<br /><br /> Regardless kudos for doing something constructive.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-756131963679023342016-09-08T19:00:16.667-04:002016-09-08T19:00:16.667-04:00It's an interesting change in tone, very conse...It's an interesting change in tone, very conservative. Use private funding, lower taxes. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-46090239175858943412016-09-08T17:57:39.195-04:002016-09-08T17:57:39.195-04:00Any reason East Bangor or Rosetp aren't includ...Any reason East Bangor or Rosetp aren't included? Or are they considered part of Bangor for this. Or did I miss something all together. <br /><br />Also, I have always thought Portland has great potential, but figured it was handicapped by flooding issues.<br /><br />Hank_HillAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-28378271672230491562016-09-08T13:26:24.427-04:002016-09-08T13:26:24.427-04:00Mr Jennings intentions are the purest of pure!Mr Jennings intentions are the purest of pure!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-22186561627617430352016-09-08T12:30:08.825-04:002016-09-08T12:30:08.825-04:00Just deleted a number of anonymous personal attack...Just deleted a number of anonymous personal attacks posted by cowards. Bernie O'Harehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13756311150988957401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-16930084621001957792016-09-08T12:29:17.490-04:002016-09-08T12:29:17.490-04:00Kudos for Alan Jennings. He's doing what Don ...Kudos for Alan Jennings. He's doing what Don Cunningham and the LVEDC should have bee doing for years.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-21503919610277559042016-09-08T12:25:22.998-04:002016-09-08T12:25:22.998-04:0012:34, Repeating an ignorant comment does not make...12:34, Repeating an ignorant comment does not make it wise. This is NOT outside what Jennings does. He runs three of these already. You question his personal integrity and don't say who you are? That's rich. Bernie O'Harehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13756311150988957401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-84579691577316202962016-09-08T10:22:15.373-04:002016-09-08T10:22:15.373-04:0012:34am Bernie Ohare:
No one is against helping t...12:34am Bernie Ohare:<br /><br />No one is against helping those in need, but this is outside of what CACLV is best at doing and just a way for Jennings to power grab. Remember, your original take on mayor Pawlowski was positive. Just saying you should be wary of Jennings' motivations, not CACLV.<br /><br />The Slate belt knows their issues best and could set a up a joint main street program on their own. This would NOT be dependent on State main street funds. Jennings is seeking long term commitments from businesses, the slate belt boroughs could set something up to do the same and maintain local control of their own main street business development program. <br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-65472141145913080452016-09-08T09:28:56.252-04:002016-09-08T09:28:56.252-04:00Perhaps this will expedite some warehouse developm...Perhaps this will expedite some warehouse development up that way.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com