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Post by Venter on Aug 8, 2013 9:40:34 GMT -5
Orrtannaexpat made mention of something that I saw, but didn't have the time to respond to the other day, in this post: boroughvent.proboards.com/post/13625It looks like Jim Paddock is throwing his hat into the ring to run for Cumberland Township Supervisor. He'll be running as an Independent against current Supervisors, Barb Underwood and Tom Shealer. Whenever a group like the "Former-No-Casino/Anti-Chicken-NIMBY-Brigade" votes as a bloc, there is little for others to do other than call their family and friends to support them... and we know how that works  Al Ferranto is a prime example of their efforts. Since there is no concerted effort to re-elect either Underwood or Shealer, we can kiss one of them goodbye! Eventually, there will be an entire crew of "Conservationists" running our Township, and we can look forward to the past once again. Their actions will take us back to the Antebellum Era, as we all sit back and watch the slow strangulation of progress in Cumberland Twp. I guess the people do deserve what they get when they fail to vote, or to vote responsibly. When we get a person with an agenda like Paddock's into a position of power, we lose a good part of our Constitutional Rights. It was obvious when he was a Township Planner, it will be more obvious if he is allowed to become a decision-maker in our township. The least you can do is warn your neighbors, and have them go out and vote in November. It is a prime year for him to slip into office, because there are no major issues at the polls - it's an "off year". All it takes is a lot of sheep to vote together - while the rest of us sit at home watching re-runs. |
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Post by Alex Oreilly on Aug 8, 2013 11:48:23 GMT -5
Is Deb G. running again?
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Post by lifesaver on Aug 8, 2013 13:03:23 GMT -5
Orrtannaexpat made mention of something that I saw, but didn't have the time to respond to the other day, in this post: boroughvent.proboards.com/post/13625It looks like Jim Paddock is throwing his hat into the ring to run for Cumberland Township Supervisor. He'll be running as an Independent against current Supervisors, Barb Underwood and Tom Shealer. Whenever a group like the "Former-No-Casino/Anti-Chicken-NIMBY-Brigade" votes as a bloc, there is little for others to do other than call their family and friends to support them... and we know how that works Al Ferranto is a prime example of their efforts. Since there is no concerted effort to re-elect either Underwood or Shealer, we can kiss one of them goodbye! Eventually, there will be an entire crew of "Conservationists" running our Township, and we can look forward to the past once again. Their actions will take us back to the Antebellum Era, as we all sit back and watch the slow strangulation of progress in Cumberland Twp. I guess the people do deserve what they get when they fail to vote, or to vote responsibly. When we get a person with an agenda like Paddock's into a position of power, we lose a good part of our Constitutional Rights. It was obvious when he was a Township Planner, it will be more obvious if he is allowed to become a decision-maker in our township. The least you can do is warn your neighbors, and have them go out and vote in November. It is a prime year for him to slip into office, because there are no major issues at the polls - it's an "off year". All it takes is a lot of sheep to vote together - while the rest of us sit at home watching re-runs. Could not have said it better myself Venter. First, here is the article that was in the Times, for those who don't get the paper or have an online subscription: I am no longer a resident of Cumberland Township. So why do I care? I care because there are Jim Paddocks all over Adams County, in every township. And if they are allowed to overtake our township and county governments we can kiss progress in Adams County goodbye. If you are a resident of Cumberland Twp. this should scare the bejesus out of you, because one of the obstructionists is already a supervisor. I think most of you will agree that our country is in the toilet because too few of us speak out. Here is a chance for you to make a difference. Encourage your friends, family, neighbors who live and vote in Cumberland Twp. to speak with your voice in November. Remember, Adams County belongs to all of us. Not just a select few. Now, to translate some of Mr. Paddock's statements: "I won't take the health insurance benefits." Translation: I already have health insurance from another source. Don't be swayed into thinking this is a generous move. Only a fool would turn this benefit down if it was an option available to them and they had no other source of insurance. An option, by the way, that would no longer be paid by the township once they stepped down or weren't reelected. I also feel that the above statement infers that a position as township supervisor isn't a position that is worthy of benefits. Heck, you only work a couple of hours a month? Right? Wrong, wrong, wrong. The salary of a township supervisor is a pittance, if you really want to dedicate the time and effort to do a good job. It is a thankless job, especially when you sit in on a township meeting and hear all the armchair supervisors who think they know the laws and workings of the township better than you do. (Which is usually only when there is a hot button topic). I have tossed around the idea of running myself in my township a time or two, but I know right now I don't have the time to dedicate to represent our township effectively. Maybe in a few years, I may.
In his press release, Paddock said: "Public participation has to be more than a show. We need to respect citizen participation in township government. I want to improve transparency by advocating for evening meetings, and for explaining to citizens the details of what the board is considering so they can comment. I'm an Independent so I can listen to the voice of all the people." Since when? Paddock and his ilk have never listened to the voice of all the people. The comment of advocating for evening meetings is laughable. There will never be a time for meetings that most people will agree upon. Don't be fooled. The time of the meetings has nothing to do with transparency. If you care to know, you'll care to find out.
On Monday afternoon, Paddock said he was "quite concerned" about the township leadership, adding that he is not happy with some of the decisions that have been made. What decisions are they Mr. Paddock? Bet I know  Now, how about putting a few statements behind that one, like exactly WHAT decisions you are unhappy with. I've got lots of time. Post them here on BV 
"I can provide the expertise," he said. "I've been involved with development all over the east coast. We're going to continue to have growth for housing, business and farms. But we need appropriate development at the right location." Translation: as long as it's outside a ten mile radius of Gettysburg and the GNMP." Good luck with that.
Seriously everyone, you don't realize how powerful your voice can be. Listen, learn, then make an informed vote in November.
Off my soapbox now.
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Post by Venter on Aug 8, 2013 18:26:15 GMT -5
"I have been in the township meeting room when it was full of people and I don't feel the supervisors are listening," Paddock said.
In his press release, Paddock said: "Public participation has to be more than a show. We need to respect citizen participation in township government. I want to improve transparency by advocating for evening meetings, and for explaining to citizens the details of what the board is considering so they can comment. I'm an Independent so I can listen to the voice of all the people."
TRANSLATION:
If the people in the room agree with my views, then I'll bend the rules, or outright ignore the Constitution to give them what they want.
Forget Personal Liberties and Property Rights - if a bunch of NIMBYs ask, they shall receive.
As an Independent, I may "listen to the voice of all the people", but only do the bidding of the Sheeple.
Question...
Is he a "Write-In Candidate", or will he appear on the Ballot?
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Post by Alex Oreilly on Aug 8, 2013 18:27:42 GMT -5
Couldn't agree more with you Lifesaver. You should condense your post and send it to the letter to the editor.
Jim Paddock a independent, hahaha.
If he was so concerned about the Township's debt, he should have wanted Mason Dixon to come into the Township. It was guaranteed one million dollars.
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Post by HoneyBadger on Aug 8, 2013 20:29:58 GMT -5
Mr. Paddock could run as a member of the Bozo the Clown party (some people have implied that I'm a member of this party) and I still wouldn't vote for him.
I've never met him but I don't like him and his wife is a quack...which, sadly, I know from personal experience. The federal government makes many mistakes - big and small - daily. Susan was one of them.
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Post by redlock on Aug 8, 2013 20:30:45 GMT -5
Couldn't agree more with you Lifesaver. You should condense your post and send it to the letter to the editor. Jim Paddock a independent, hahaha. If he was so concerned about the Township's debt, he should have wanted Mason Dixon to come into the Township. It was guaranteed one million dollars. That statement needs to regurgitated over and over against him. Mark this down people as this will be the only time I will write this probably ever. I'm glad I live in Straban Twp. |
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Post by Venter on Aug 11, 2013 10:33:37 GMT -5
One of the main impetuses for the existence of BoroVENT, is Fairness in the application of the law. What I mean is that there should be no Selective Enforcement, or Selective Allowance, according to who you are and who you know. If the group of chicken-shitters wants Paddock to break the law in order to fulfill their desires, will he do it? It looks like he is claiming he will. When a statement is made that "supervisors are not listening to the people", then what else can that mean? In the good old days, they called them "Lynch Mobs" or "Mob Rule". Just because a Vocal Minority finds a voice, doesn't mean it is the Right Voice! Let's see... Jim Jones, Jim Bakker, Jim Crow...  Jiminy Crickets!  Paddock is just one in a long line of Candidates that claim they will "do the will of the people". As long as the first will-of-the-people is to get said candidate elected. There are two kinds of candidates:
Ones who know they are lying when they make promises, and the ones who are stupid enough to believe their OWN bullshit.Not sure where Paddock falls into place here. Either he doesn't know the laws, or doesn't believe the laws apply to him. Can a Supervisor claim to "be doing the will of the people", and therefore wash his hands of the illegalities that may be involved? As we see in Straban Twp. (especially), an overzealous administrator can create a slew of issues in order to interfere with progress. He may, or may not know that his efforts are improper, but when it comes to wearing down the "opponent", these people in positions of "power" have nothing to lose but time. In the mean time, the potential business/event/whatever is on a time schedule. People like Paddock will use any trick they can to interfere - we saw it when he was on the Planning Commission, trying to derail Mason-Dixon Resorts. We don't need his kind again. |
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Post by Alex Oreilly on Aug 11, 2013 14:30:22 GMT -5
Hmmmm, I wonder if Mr. Paddock ever looked up the word recuse yet?
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Post by Venter on Aug 12, 2013 9:05:20 GMT -5
Hmmmm, I wonder if Mr. Paddock ever looked up the word recuse yet? But he had so much "information" to share!  The look on his face was priceless. |
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Post by Alex Oreilly on Aug 12, 2013 11:41:54 GMT -5
Straban and Cumberland Townships Residents need to write letters to editors informing their residents what their officials are doing and what certain candidates running for office really want to do in their township.
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Post by davew on Aug 12, 2013 11:53:41 GMT -5
Straban and Cumberland Townships Residents need to write letters to editors informing their residents what their officials are doing and what certain candidates running for office really want to do in their township. I agree. I grew up in straban and had no idea why development is held up. My parents still live in straban, and I doubt they have any idea, either, but I'm sure they would like to see the development so they have more options. |
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Post by hawg on Aug 13, 2013 22:49:37 GMT -5
All the Cumberland residents need to do is read the Gettysburg Times about what is going on in Gettysburg and they will know exactly what the Township is in for with Paddock in as a Supervisor!!!
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Now, how about putting a few statements behind that one, like exactly WHAT decisions you are unhappy with. I've got lots of time. Post them here on BV 
Jiminy Crickets! 
