tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post8553189383149797547..comments2024-03-28T13:56:22.953-04:00Comments on Lehigh Valley Ramblings: Despite $5.2 MM From Casino, Bethlehem Finishes '09 in $8.5MM of Red InkBernie O'Harehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13756311150988957401noreply@blogger.comBlogger50125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-18295341864053393442010-08-14T01:39:41.755-04:002010-08-14T01:39:41.755-04:00Anon 10:50 aka the "jeroff troll", O'...Anon 10:50 aka the "jeroff troll", O'Hares record speaks volumes as to his character and ability to rationally view a topic.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-43582308914278067162010-08-13T11:58:20.740-04:002010-08-13T11:58:20.740-04:00Bernie
What's going to happen to this $9M debt...Bernie<br />What's going to happen to this $9M debt? How is this handled? Why didn't council know about it?<br />How could that happen? Aren't they given some type of monthly report?<br />Will this woman resign or be fired? Does council have the authority to fire her? Wish she would quietly resign and allow council to move forward. Please keep us informed. No one else will,Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-45532512815445510342010-08-13T11:26:17.776-04:002010-08-13T11:26:17.776-04:00I think why this is a bigger issue than it normall...I think why this is a bigger issue than it normally would be is because 1) Council was surprised at the amount of the deficit and 2) the budget was just flat out wrong. <br /><br />To me, that blame rests on staff, i.e. Reichard for preparing a crappy budget and not communicating with Council. It's amazing how rosy their estimates were for income from building permits, etc.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-85768033729190440162010-08-13T10:59:41.802-04:002010-08-13T10:59:41.802-04:00Maureen-
Thanks fofr the disclaimer stating who y...Maureen-<br /><br />Thanks fofr the disclaimer stating who your mom was. Would never have been able to figure out by the tirade that you had a horse in this race.<br /><br />(Ha)<br /><br />Really- She wanted the position badly...the mayor wanted her badly...now they have each other.<br /><br />How's that working out?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-4560711021057652952010-08-13T02:24:02.859-04:002010-08-13T02:24:02.859-04:00Anon 10:50 the jerkoff may be the guy who is censo...Anon 10:50 the jerkoff may be the guy who is censoring the comments he doesn't want folks to read.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-81273240922700007212010-08-12T22:50:26.059-04:002010-08-12T22:50:26.059-04:0010:20 pm Jerkoff -
Most of us know the story. T...10:20 pm Jerkoff - <br /><br />Most of us know the story. Those who don't can easily research it.<br /><br />It is tired, and it is old, and even those who disagree with him on every issue don't want to deal with it anymore.<br /><br />But you get yourself off on your own monotonous posts, because that's what jerkoffs do, right?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-88862769005811470202010-08-12T22:20:21.601-04:002010-08-12T22:20:21.601-04:00Bernie, I love how you are calling people out on t...Bernie, I love how you are calling people out on this. Weren't you disbarred? Why exactly was that?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-41869185726277617612010-08-12T22:08:53.303-04:002010-08-12T22:08:53.303-04:00Yeah, when he spoke about offering early retiremen...Yeah, when he spoke about offering early retirements yesterday, I could not help thinking that he should start with himself. I do not think he "gets it," and should retire. He's worked for the City for 30 years, so I don't think he'd be hurting.Bernie O'Harehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13756311150988957401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-60290364960616959132010-08-12T22:04:49.378-04:002010-08-12T22:04:49.378-04:00It's obvious that the City needs a new busines...It's obvious that the City needs a new business administrator. I get the shortfalls and the economy but the budget estimations were obviously very ridiculous.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-78361860443948579632010-08-12T21:30:28.549-04:002010-08-12T21:30:28.549-04:00Yep. I'm writing it up now.Yep. I'm writing it up now.Bernie O'Harehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13756311150988957401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-30307734658588541052010-08-12T21:28:12.340-04:002010-08-12T21:28:12.340-04:00Bernie
Did you see this:
Morning Call
GOP head ca...Bernie<br />Did you see this:<br /><br />Morning Call<br />GOP head calls for ethics probe of Allentown mayor<br />Updated: 21 minutes ago<br /><br />The head of Allentown's Republican Party claims Mayor Ed Pawlowski failed to get timely building permits on two of his home improvement projects and got a "questionably low" bill from a contractor whose employees contributed to Pawlowski's political campaigns, according to an ethics complaint filed Thursday.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-72435534042619307562010-08-12T20:13:21.225-04:002010-08-12T20:13:21.225-04:00If you think this is bad, wait until someone with ...If you think this is bad, wait until someone with some balls looks into the mess in Northampton County. So far County Council, the Controller and the media have been drinking at the Stoffa love trough. Mr. Stoffa received a $43 million surplus in 2006 and every year after he got taxes albeit reduced, plus he crows about all the savings he found.<br /><br />Somehow now he is $10million in the hole and must sell Gracedale.<br /><br />Maybe we can get Digi to come to Northampton County. Of course with Stoffa, O'Hare would condemn Digi instead of praise him, whomever tries to get at the truth in the County is maligned on this blog.<br /><br />When the light finally shines on the County mess, Gracedale will be the least of the problems. And Bethlehem will seem like a fly on an Elephant.<br /><br />Oh Yeah!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-86134422218618842522010-08-12T20:11:58.585-04:002010-08-12T20:11:58.585-04:00"Perhaps you simply aren't qualified? Wha...<i>"Perhaps you simply aren't qualified? What makes you think you are better than anyone who chooses to work in government? Judging by your spelling, you'd be lucky to find any job that requires communication."</i><br /><br />Willie Reynolds is that you? Why are you on this blog? Shouldn't you be defending the Mayor who gave you $5000.00? (only a substitute teacher would point out typos and dismiss the content)<br /><br />BTW, I'm better because I can make it in the corporate (real) world where I don't need a union to be employed. I also know how to conduct myself with integrity, ethically, and professionally, all while working hard and not getting fired. Things most city workers would never be able to do. That's why they work for the city and join unions.<br /><br />Do you really think these people would still have a job in the private sector? Get real!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-31423209113118130812010-08-12T20:07:22.044-04:002010-08-12T20:07:22.044-04:00That was Beth Tp Manager Jon Hammer.That was Beth Tp Manager Jon Hammer.Bernie O'Harehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13756311150988957401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-35130398205637561572010-08-12T20:01:40.051-04:002010-08-12T20:01:40.051-04:00I remember LC Commissioner Browning and some local...I remember LC Commissioner Browning and some local Township manager writing about the impending financial disaster years ago. I think the manager had it published in the Wall Street Journal or some other major publication.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-56543022709634099772010-08-12T18:15:12.042-04:002010-08-12T18:15:12.042-04:00Nevada, New Jersey, California, Michigan, Illinois...Nevada, New Jersey, California, Michigan, Illinois, and New York are in much more dire straights than Pennsylvanians.<br /><br />And all but Nevada (too dependent on tourism) are big government, left-wing asylums that have brought their own problems upon themselves.<br /><br />Yet there are still fools on this blog and in out in leftyland advocating for even more spending to fix a spending problem.<br /><br />Stupid or corrupt, no matter. That thinking is destroying this country, from Washington to Bell, California, to Bethlehem, PA.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-41100116708593819352010-08-12T17:59:45.352-04:002010-08-12T17:59:45.352-04:00maureen,
mommy show an imature lack of class by t...maureen,<br /><br />mommy show an imature lack of class by trying to pin this mess on a dead manAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-82828721715460144182010-08-12T17:52:47.229-04:002010-08-12T17:52:47.229-04:00This is very embarrasing for Pretty Boy John. Beth...This is very embarrasing for Pretty Boy John. Bethlehem, the "jewel" of the LV with its upscale restaurant row, Musikfest, a casino and just about every other advantage is swimming in red ink. Now Callaham wants to go to Washington to add to the deficit there. Wake up 15th Congrssional District! No number of Bill Clinton cash parties will overcome Callahan's incompetance.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-3376400419080304532010-08-12T17:23:18.446-04:002010-08-12T17:23:18.446-04:00Perhaps Mrs. Holland may wish to consider resignin...Perhaps Mrs. Holland may wish to consider resigning to focus on her well-regarded independent CPA firm as we can't imagine anyone doing this job on a part-time basis and still manage another professional business and still have free time to care for one's family. Something had to give. <br /><br />"Meg Holland's position is part-time and she spends at least 30 hours a week working on City of Bethlehem business -- she is onsite at her office at the city at least all day every Tuesday and Thursday and her private practice is blocks away from city hall - she does significant work from there and at home at night and on weekends."Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-89352762114035888012010-08-12T16:01:05.997-04:002010-08-12T16:01:05.997-04:00Honnestly = HONESTLY
Government should be limited...Honnestly = HONESTLY<br /><br /><i>Government should be limited at all levels, civil servants should make no more or less than the average person in the community (I don't get a company car and Cadillac medical benefits)</i><br /><br />Perhaps you simply aren't qualified? What makes you think you are better than anyone who chooses to work in government? Judging by your spelling, you'd be lucky to find any job that requires communication.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-84656226781542457532010-08-12T15:58:23.890-04:002010-08-12T15:58:23.890-04:002:22 PM - It's "gall." And you are...2:22 PM - It's "gall." And you are calling other people out?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-78564287038266759272010-08-12T15:57:37.029-04:002010-08-12T15:57:37.029-04:00Maybe one positive outcome from yesterday's me...<i>Maybe one positive outcome from yesterday's meeting is that no single person can realistically be expected to do either of these jobs on a part-time basis. Maybe city council needs to revisit the entire financial department's responsibilities and revamp all the jobs to reflect more realistic expectations.</i><br /><br />No! Haven't you heard? We need to SLASH government. All of these people are feeding from the trough. They are all lazy, get six figure salaries, reside in lavish offices, and have martini lunches. We could have high school interns do the work and give a rebate to the taxpayers.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-51695544639214163852010-08-12T14:22:21.639-04:002010-08-12T14:22:21.639-04:00" ... but you're all too stupid to realiz...<i>" ... but you're all too stupid to realize it."</i><br /><br />That just made your rant even more arrogant and pompous than I first thought! Congratulations sweet pea, mommy got the job she so desperately wanted.<br /><br />Honnestly, you have the gaul to preach to the taxpaying public about how your mother was going to change the world. Newsflash; your mother never asked for an investigation of misapropriated funds. Also, in all honnesty, your mother is probably too busy with her private practice to give the attention required to matters which the part time job isn't allowing for.<br /><br /><i>"Don't you understand? All civil servants are mindless drones with no experience who simply suckle at the teat of the taxpayer. They have no competence and need to take a paycut or better yet be fired.<br /><br />Welcome to the tea party movement."</i><br /><br />The Tea Party members believe competent people who are selfless and aren't looking to simply advance their careers at the cost of taxpayers should be getting these jobs. <br /><br />Government should be limited at all levels, civil servants should make no more or less than the average person in the community (I don't get a company car and Cadillac medical benefits), and government agencies should only perform the duties they are responsible for. (like fixing pot holes and plowing snow, not things like building skate parks)<br /><br />I find it insulting that more than half of the members of council are already planning for when they become mayor or go to D.C. with Mayor Callahan. Do the job you panhandled for!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-57500896692904963522010-08-12T14:21:45.762-04:002010-08-12T14:21:45.762-04:00Maybe one positive outcome from yesterday's me...Maybe one positive outcome from yesterday's meeting is that no single person can realistically be expected to do either of these jobs on a part-time basis. Maybe city council needs to revisit the entire financial department's responsibilities and revamp all the jobs to reflect more realistic expectations.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-147618030221644172010-08-12T13:29:36.558-04:002010-08-12T13:29:36.558-04:00Maureen Thomson said...
All of you seem to ha...Maureen Thomson said...<br /><br /> All of you seem to have no idea what goes on in the City of Bethlehem<br /><br /><br />This seems quite true as an independent auditor revealed yesterday.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com