I Stand Corrected

Whoa! I got a few emails last week concerning my latest post. Looks like I got a few things wrong and I have no problem setting it straight.

My rant about the cost of the new BPD video was slightly off the mark. The video was shot with the help of NESCOM students and actually only cost a few hundred bucks. Still, not money well spent, but not a huge waste. The Dept's new Public Relations position has been working on this for a while. Now there's the waste of money, the PR guy. Does the City really need a Police Department PR guy? Another example of the Chief pissing away our tax dollars. Thanks Ronnie, your the best.

On to the fire boat debacle. Now Chief Cammack is calling this a fire-rescue boat. That makes more sense. We have had a few bridge jumpers, and the waterfront is extremely busy these days, so a rescue boat is probably needed. But fire boat, no way. In gambling terms, this ones a push.

Hollywood Slots is pushing for table games at the downtown casino. I'm sure the Chief will scream about crime and the need for MORE police. Same old rhetoric from the midget. I'm all for the table games. The casino has been a very responsible neighbor so far, so why not go with them? I don't see allot of negatives on this one.

Gerry Palmer has announced he wont seek another Council term. Really? Really? He'll be back at it in a few years for sure. This blow hard loves to talk to much to retire. I will say that Gerry truly loves the City and has worked hard on its behalf. I think he is mis-guided on several issues, but his heart in in the right place. If he'd stop wearing those pink crocs, he might have a little more credibility.

Summer is in full swing so get outside and enjoy the City. The American Folk Festival is in a few weeks and the Senior Little League World Series kicked off the other day. The Kah Bang festival was a big hit with the 20-30 somethings and I have heard only good reviews of the event and the management team. Hopefully this this survives and can come back next year.

That's all for now, keep the faith people...........