tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post3528378254034610707..comments2024-03-28T04:58:30.734-04:00Comments on Lehigh Valley Ramblings: NorCo Council's Sneaky Name Change QuestionBernie O'Harehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13756311150988957401noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-76073644544995254762021-05-04T21:37:07.666-04:002021-05-04T21:37:07.666-04:00Well, the mail is actually a selling point for the...Well, the mail is actually a selling point for the name change. That wouldn't have happened if they were commissioners, instead of Council. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-89216571664580741712021-05-04T01:45:50.396-04:002021-05-04T01:45:50.396-04:00Lehigh County also has home rule, and as far as I ...Lehigh County also has home rule, and as far as I know, has always called its nine legislators "commissioners."Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-83926085804087832472021-05-03T21:15:26.902-04:002021-05-03T21:15:26.902-04:00I don't believe, but know, it was introduced b...I don't believe, but know, it was introduced by Lori Vargo-Heffner. I know it was adopted unanimously in August. I also know that McClure, if he opposed it, did so very quietly. I have always opposed this ridiculous idea, which has come up in the past and under different Execs.<br /><br />I oppose one-man rule, and NorCo's HRC prevents that sort of thing. An Executive gets nothing done unless five council members go along. This is infinitely preferable to two-man rule, in which two Commissioners make all the decisions, both administrative and legislative. The current set up is just a better form of government. I believe, however, that a home rule charter study is a good idea. The Charter needs an overhaul and am perfectly willing to put everything on the table. Bernie O'Harehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13756311150988957401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-91902043501912235962021-05-03T19:57:48.304-04:002021-05-03T19:57:48.304-04:00By law, if you change the title to commissioner, a...By law, if you change the title to commissioner, aren’t you misrepresenting the commissioner form of government?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-28024097714149628422021-05-03T16:41:22.173-04:002021-05-03T16:41:22.173-04:00I believe the lawyer wrote the question. I believe...I believe the lawyer wrote the question. I believe it was the Hefner lady who introduced the measure. It is really harmless and O'Hare is only going nuts because McClure is opposed to it.<br />If they are smart they will push for the Study and end one man rule in the county.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-30958544452472834912021-05-03T15:04:58.822-04:002021-05-03T15:04:58.822-04:0011:49 vote early and often. The new American way !...11:49 vote early and often. The new American way !!!<br />Bernie, Great “Sneaky” description. Do you recall the council vote to put this on the ballotAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-35589287132074029622021-05-03T14:57:41.945-04:002021-05-03T14:57:41.945-04:00I've suspected for some time that McGee is act...I've suspected for some time that McGee is actually unaware of what body he's a member. His council antics make much more sense now. I hope he gets well soon, or those near to him have the decency to tell him he's past his effectiveness date. Getting old sucks. We all have plastic bendy straws in our future. Looking at you, Tara.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-23733248941450690152021-05-03T14:25:53.674-04:002021-05-03T14:25:53.674-04:00You have to question who is proofreading these mai...You have to question who is proofreading these mailers before they are sent out. Who is McGee's campaign manager? He/She should be fired. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-6848265998018981712021-05-03T13:24:51.740-04:002021-05-03T13:24:51.740-04:00"While we’re cracking open the charter let’s ...<em>"While we’re cracking open the charter let’s add an elected to Sheriff to the mix"</em><br /><br />I support a Home Rule Charter Study Commission. I agree all questions should be on the table, including a return to a Comm'r form of government. That possibility terrifies Council, but it's time. <br /><br />I support the current form of government. I'd oppose an elected sheriff because it is too political. I would change how he is selected. First, courts should have no role in the selection bc sheriffs are potential witnesses in cases. Second, the appointments should be staggered so that it is not political either. In other words, they would serve a set term of five years and not at the pleasure of the Exec. Bernie O'Harehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13756311150988957401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-61582037167815900452021-05-03T13:14:59.265-04:002021-05-03T13:14:59.265-04:00I voted "no." I think they may have shot...I voted "no." I think they may have shot themselves in the foot with the confusion of how many. If people misread it as additional members being added they'll probably be against increasing the number.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-773232775440985522021-05-03T12:06:32.475-04:002021-05-03T12:06:32.475-04:00What happened to the plain English requirement? T...What happened to the plain English requirement? The structure of this question is unclear and misleading. It's also very difficult to overcome people's natural compulsion to answer in the affirmative at every possible opportunity, and especially when it doesn't directly affect them. This is well known in marketing and politics. People just like to say yes. Most ballot questions are won when the wording is determined. They'll get their official name change. But I'll continue calling them assholes. Every. One. Of. Them.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-77611050139233425882021-05-03T11:49:25.299-04:002021-05-03T11:49:25.299-04:00i voted yeas all 3 times i voted
Now what?i voted yeas all 3 times i voted<br />Now what?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-3898020617637743762021-05-03T11:36:18.236-04:002021-05-03T11:36:18.236-04:00This would a great idea. Having only one person wi...This would a great idea. Having only one person with all that power is not productive to the residents. Northampton County should also elect their Sheriff. Under the Home Rule Charter the Sheriff is appointed by the County Executive and answers to the County Executive. The Sheriff should be accountable to the residents of Northampton County. Northampton County is only one out the 67 that does not elect their Sheriff.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-58723150994477771032021-05-03T11:26:05.166-04:002021-05-03T11:26:05.166-04:00While we’re cracking open the charter let’s add an...While we’re cracking open the charter let’s add an elected to Sheriff to the mixAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-10622502175178227432021-05-03T11:25:01.218-04:002021-05-03T11:25:01.218-04:00Commissioner Gordon?Commissioner Gordon?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-76452474876201512682021-05-03T08:37:38.751-04:002021-05-03T08:37:38.751-04:00You are right. The language of the amendment coul...You are right. The language of the amendment could be interpreted to mean that there are additional members to county council. The amendment should have stated that the word”member” will be hereafter changed to the word “commissioner “. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-4710058323706174812021-05-03T08:35:09.252-04:002021-05-03T08:35:09.252-04:00I voted no as did my spouse. I remembered your pos...I voted no as did my spouse. I remembered your post about this name change stupidity. Most people will vote yes and not know why. Council should be ashamed to see this on a ballot. What a waste of tax payer dollars to foist this inanity on us at this time.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-25401419998771004412021-05-03T06:47:38.763-04:002021-05-03T06:47:38.763-04:00This is the mindset that ignored the Gracedale hol...This is the mindset that ignored the Gracedale holocaust. No sitting member of county government should be returned. Investigations are what they richly deserve. They should be called "indicted."Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-60359691217149128892021-05-03T06:42:11.321-04:002021-05-03T06:42:11.321-04:00“Rose is a rose is a rose is a rose”. Thank you Ge...“Rose is a rose is a rose is a rose”. Thank you Gertrude Stein for recognizing that despite the outcome of this election, a rose will still be a rose.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-11625358354996763262021-05-03T05:49:10.462-04:002021-05-03T05:49:10.462-04:00Not only is the wording sneaky, but they've ch...Not only is the wording sneaky, but they've chosen to put it on the primary ballot when they know fewer voters, and FAR fewer independents, will be voting.<br /><br />There's obviously no urgency to having this placed on the ballot now, as opposed to on the general election ballot.<br /><br />All-in-all, they should be ashamed of themselves.<br /><br />Hopefully, the only thing the voters will be voting yes for is the opponent of anyone who voted for this.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-81622268893522117052021-05-03T00:25:00.389-04:002021-05-03T00:25:00.389-04:00Thanks to your coverage of this "story" ...Thanks to your coverage of this "story" previously, I remembered (delayed) what this question was related to, and voted "no". But not before looking at the current charter, and seeing there are 9 members. It is just so in your face stupid. Commissioner, my ass.<br /><br />Yes, these ballot questions are very often hard to decipher, and appear "sneaky". I thought I heard the wording is in some way related to the law governing ballot questions. Or is this one in fact sneaky by design? Could the question have been something like "do you favor changing the office of county council to county commissioners" so voters could see just how stupid and petty the proponents are?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com