tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post9103903617560922873..comments2024-03-28T07:21:48.354-04:00Comments on Lehigh Valley Ramblings: Who Will Get Bob Donchez' Council Seat?Bernie O'Harehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13756311150988957401noreply@blogger.comBlogger81125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-1803547187698357362013-12-01T12:43:47.802-05:002013-12-01T12:43:47.802-05:00I say Morales gets it. He RAN, LOL!
The others are...I say Morales gets it. He RAN, LOL!<br />The others are simply second thoughts. <br />Wrong Party or not, it's a tough field if they all register as a Democrat. A fresh new voice would be exciting.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-75057088443358204892013-12-01T11:49:43.885-05:002013-12-01T11:49:43.885-05:00I like that idea very much.I like that idea very much.Bernie O'Harehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13756311150988957401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-65929988483879131942013-12-01T11:45:28.270-05:002013-12-01T11:45:28.270-05:00We could use a Morales or even a Lump on council. ...We could use a Morales or even a Lump on council. Both are small businessmen and our downtown areas both north and south are going to need small business friendly thinking moving forward if we are going to survive. The two hospitals and the Sands can't carry all the weight. The self employed, independent contractor and small business revenue generator needs to be strong. Council needs those who don't think of taking over profitable private sector activity - think trash hauling - but make it grow.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-8064338006752441682013-11-20T16:42:03.794-05:002013-11-20T16:42:03.794-05:00The Lighthouse suggests that he either wants Queen...The Lighthouse suggests that he either wants Queen hunter(a Dolan clone) or Shanker's wanker(power bottom).<br />We shall see. At the end of the day, most observers believe the pick will be orchestrated by Wee Wille Reynolds.<br /><br />If the Hispanic woman Jennings and Dolan are pushing gets the appointment you can expect about ten people running in 2015. Willie would be safe but his butt buddy Richutti cheese could have problems in he primary. A strong candidate but not super strongis needed. Also no more political ladder climbers. Room at the top 8is getting crowded.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-20431646595390793282013-11-14T22:38:23.212-05:002013-11-14T22:38:23.212-05:00"I believe if Bob resigns before the end of t..."I believe if Bob resigns before the end of the year and his seat is filled, a special election will be held next year 2014"<br /><br />Municipal elections can only be held in odd years. His seat is filed through 2015 by council. <br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-5258600245301058242013-11-14T20:26:41.029-05:002013-11-14T20:26:41.029-05:00"So Bethlehem isn't a Catholic Town? How ...<em>"So Bethlehem isn't a Catholic Town? How soon we forget.<br />Don't you remember when the City used to send the snow removal over to Saint Anne's Catholic Church to plow all the snow for the priests?"</em><br /><br />Bethlehem was owned, liberally, bu the Moravians. I recall very clearly that a LHS student was always selected to be mayor for a day (Freedom did not exist), and Beca was ignored. Bernie O'Harehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13756311150988957401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-35114510121931140092013-11-14T19:21:34.151-05:002013-11-14T19:21:34.151-05:00Time to take your pills "Charles!" Your...Time to take your pills "Charles!" Your nasty is showing.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-75202394405710257032013-11-14T16:47:57.692-05:002013-11-14T16:47:57.692-05:00Bob would never resign. That is a bold move, and h...Bob would never resign. That is a bold move, and he doesn't do bold moves. He will sit back and watch. There are only 6 people who will have a say on the seat. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-39273178827365405282013-11-14T16:23:31.466-05:002013-11-14T16:23:31.466-05:00I believe if Bob resigns before the end of the yea...I believe if Bob resigns before the end of the year and his seat is filled, a special election will be held next year 2014.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-35611271426677549602013-11-14T16:22:09.028-05:002013-11-14T16:22:09.028-05:00There is the old trick. Put in someone to get a he...There is the old trick. Put in someone to get a head start on the election. it is not a "reelection" if they were never elected to begin with. I predict there will be a vigorous campaign for the seat no matter what.<br /><br />Which ever puppet Reynolds puts in to fight Donchez will be challenged.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-7757302698832935282013-11-14T16:15:52.664-05:002013-11-14T16:15:52.664-05:00So Bethlehem isn't a Catholic Town? How soon w...So Bethlehem isn't a Catholic Town? How soon we forget.<br />Don't you remember when the City used to send the snow removal over to Saint Anne's Catholic Church to plow all the snow for the priests? The protestants paid the bill as wel as all the other religious denominations. The picture of the snow removal was on the front pages of the newspapers.<br /> Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-18857461879950532142013-11-14T13:59:51.807-05:002013-11-14T13:59:51.807-05:00It would be in the best interest of Reynolds and R...It would be in the best interest of Reynolds and Richutti to pick someone that would be a strong candidate for re-election. That would discourage and challenge in the primary two years from now, when those three seats are up. Someone who can raise money but won't piss off Donchez enough that he puts up a candidate. As he did in this election with the Melnick campaign. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-23376387776777234342013-11-14T11:18:38.874-05:002013-11-14T11:18:38.874-05:00Bernie, it is only a TWO YEAR appointment, Bobs co...Bernie, it is only a TWO YEAR appointment, Bobs council seat expires in December 31, 2015 so they are filling it for his remaining term of 23 months (filled for February 1st) <br /><br />It is open to ANY citizen from Bethlehem and they will accept resumes' and they get a ton of them. then they get vetted at a meeting and stand up and address council as to why they should be picked, council votes and we now have a new member<br /><br />KKAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-34833710519924856792013-11-14T09:14:32.452-05:002013-11-14T09:14:32.452-05:004 years. Sg=he just won overwhelmingly, pretty muc...4 years. Sg=he just won overwhelmingly, pretty much proving you're full of shit. You tee off on her and don't even know she was just re-elected. You must be very informed. Bernie O'Harehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13756311150988957401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-72956886315031088022013-11-14T01:46:33.999-05:002013-11-14T01:46:33.999-05:00Easy to handle. The person they pick agrees not t...Easy to handle. The person they pick agrees not to run for the seat. Now that would "really" be non-political.<br /><br />There is very little Karen Dolan does that is not politically motivated. So her "person" is already suspect for numerous reason.<br /><br />When is the election for the seat?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-51745430240337348352013-11-14T01:36:32.779-05:002013-11-14T01:36:32.779-05:00To Anon 10:52, to clarify Bernie's response; A...To Anon 10:52, to clarify Bernie's response; Any Bethlehem citizen can apply for the open seat on council. In fact, the woman Dolan has been "shopping around" has no political experience at all. She's what you might call a "citizen," a finance professional but a total unknown, so probably this potential appointee will go nowhere, swallowed up by Deb, Joe, Olga, Adrian, Ron, Lump, blah blah and the others who are more political. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-39191888105266125802013-11-14T01:29:12.624-05:002013-11-14T01:29:12.624-05:00I agree with Terry and lighthouse.
Queen Hunter f...I agree with Terry and lighthouse.<br /><br />Queen Hunter for city council!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-23496973336165496842013-11-14T01:20:58.844-05:002013-11-14T01:20:58.844-05:00As an insider in city council, these blog posts ar...As an insider in city council, these blog posts are about 90% hilarious nonsense. Anonymous posters just make this stuff up! Joe Kelly and a Latino woman and Dolan's pick and Shanker are each a shoe-in. Huh? Guess what? No one on council knows who will be chosen because unlike the fantasies of the paranoids and know-it-alls who dominate the posts here, there is no "fix." No sides chosen. No cliques. Believe it or not, Bethlehem's legislative branch is a democracy. An imperfect one, but functioning, and happy about it. But, that's a good thing, so the anonymous bloggers will tell you it can't be true. It's hilarious, unless you believe it. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-52974232166549200212013-11-13T21:25:47.119-05:002013-11-13T21:25:47.119-05:00Terry M does not exist. Terry M does not exist. Bernie O'Harehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13756311150988957401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-26421523405092768792013-11-13T21:17:48.847-05:002013-11-13T21:17:48.847-05:00This is a fun game. This is a fun game. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-4572695501814539822013-11-13T20:48:20.209-05:002013-11-13T20:48:20.209-05:00The Kraft-McClure-Dertinger crowed may have played...The Kraft-McClure-Dertinger crowed may have played their games during the County race, however, to be vindictive in the kind of way advocated by Terry M doesn't seem to be in Hunter's style from what I have seen of her, nor necessarily in the best interest of the Dem party. I perceive her as interested in good government, not for any personal power trip nor game playing. But, if you really want to know, I guess you'd have to ask her, and not my observations.<br /><br />I understand that Adrian S has been a strong ally of rising force Reynolds, however, I am not aware (correct me if wrong) of him holding public office(elected or appointed) that would give some practical experience to lessen any curve on City Council and hit the ground running. Activists have their strengths in mobilizing people and advocating causes, and he has helped candidates--I believe even Ms. Hunter-- but that doesn't always translate with the give and take of governing. He may indeed be suited for Council. However, my point was that Hunter was on the Naz School Board (before all these taxes Terry, and another during the County campaign, raise). That required learning and understanding the complexities and nuances of large multi-million dollar public budgets. She was also on the County Authority that had to develop the by-laws and implement the dispersal of millions of dollars of casino funds to municipalities. Finally, she was on the new COB Human Relations Board before stepping down to run for the County. I think she has the experience to be an effective team player on City Council. When it comes to fiscal decisions, I do not see her as an "ultra liberal tax and spend Democrat." I wouldn't support her if I did.<br /><br />Kelly, I agree would be hard to refuse if he wants it. Heckman, I always associated with the County and Human Services. The others I just don't see as able to be as effective, contributing, good government types that can fit in and fairly play with the varying dynamics on Council. And "young and moldable" reads, "yes man/woman" in my eyes. <br /><br />Quite honestly, not even sure Hunter would want it, but I think she is qualified enough to be at least considered. Lighthousehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05346747286241817118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-61815777619289628442013-11-13T18:26:55.182-05:002013-11-13T18:26:55.182-05:00I enjoy reading your blog and am familiar with &qu...I enjoy reading your blog and am familiar with "the lighthouse" and his observations. I have followed with Greta interest the Northampton County races. I also know some of the players.<br /><br />I am unsure what "the lighthouse's" point is?? He seems to have a hardon for Ms. Hunter, as he has pushed this type of thing for months.<br />By his own figures all three Hunter, Heckman and <br />Borzo have the numbers to be considered for the Bethlehem seat. As to "experience", he points out Hunter as opposed to Shankar's "activism." What experience? In a uber taxing Nazareth school District. Hunter is an ultra liberal tax and spend Democrat. Borzo has as much experience as Hunter.<br /><br />Hunter should run against Kraft because she would win. So would Borzo but Borzo is Krafts creation and won't go for it. The Kraft connection screwed over Hunter in the primary and the general and she knows it.<br />So once again "the lighthouse" is confusing.<br /><br />Terry M.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-57288953307356731082013-11-13T15:19:10.498-05:002013-11-13T15:19:10.498-05:00As far as the Dems who ran for County Council ment...As far as the Dems who ran for County Council mentioned here. I just looked at the NorCo election results, and if I wrote them all down, I added the totals for the three in the 27 precincts, and came up with:<br /><br />Hunter 3,038 votes<br />Heckman 2,955 votes<br />Borso 2,928 votes<br /><br />Considering its a Dem city, if Kelly indicates he's interested for some reason (?) I am sure its his. If not interested, I would think Hunter would be a natural choice of those mentioned,thus far, though Shanker does have some pulling for him, too. Depends what they are looking for, activism or experience.<br /><br />Re 9:07, from her campaigning, I do not think she would be the type to want to cause such division within the Dems, and she's way too pragmatic to think unions and their money would abandon Kraft. There shouldn't be a rift on that front.<br />Lighthousehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05346747286241817118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-62371462520918212232013-11-13T14:32:24.798-05:002013-11-13T14:32:24.798-05:00Spoken by a jealous person.Spoken by a jealous person.Bernie O'Harehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13756311150988957401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-80605778940603686752013-11-13T11:10:23.077-05:002013-11-13T11:10:23.077-05:00Karner is her own biggest leak. Her arrogance lead...Karner is her own biggest leak. Her arrogance leads her to talk a lot about her super bright future.<br /><br />Let her deny the story. Since it is her story.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com