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Tuesday, April 26, 2016
Breaking: John Parete, former Ulster County Party Boss and Legislative Chairman Calls on Cardinale to Step Down as Dem Boss
County Legislator John Parete who chaired the Ulster County Dem committee for over ten years, when the party was still winning elections, called on embattled Party Boss Frank Cardinale to step down as Chairman. It's been close to a week since Cardinale has been seen, what is he in Witness Protection over here or what?! More later!
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He should step down take Hein with him and his cronies
ReplyDeleteI hope that includes csea pres cimmoreli. Maybe they can all hang out at El Presidente's beach house in Puerto Rico with another layover in cuba along the way
ReplyDeleteDetails please...
DeleteCimorelli own property in Puerto Rico. If I made $37.00 an hour and didn't have to work for it I'd have a condo somewhere to.
DeleteHas the Executive been there?
DeleteNot privy to that information. Not sure what Cimorelli has on the county exec? But this guy does absolutely nothing all day and not a word gets said to him. His coworkers are up on arms about it. He is suppose to be some kind of computer tech but word Is he can't even turn one on.
DeleteThe former CSEA president he was seen walking the rail trail with on Monday lives up by Phoenicia.
Maybe it has something to do with the rail trail. But him and his flunky vp's will be gone soon. Members are tired of them doing nothing and spending thier dues money like it was his own.
He and his vp's are in trouble over how they are spending dues money. Taking thousands of dollars with bogus mileage reports.
Not sure what the union is doing about it but they confiscated his financial books awhile ago. CSEA foiled the county records on when he had use of county vehicle. Seems he is driving a county vehicle and putting in mileage for mileage reimbursement from the union. These are criminal acts if true and the DA's office may have to get involved.
Seems that Cimorelli is quite the bottom feeder. Taking the hard working members of CSEA dues moneysnd spending it on himself. Him and Hein deserve each other. Easy to go away when your stealing people's money. The attorney general needs to investigate both of them.
ReplyDeleteI heard he had a big birthday bash in Boston lasr weekend. I wonder if he tried charging the mileage for that back to the union?
DeleteMaybe he was bring the political action money for Boston Dems. He's on the sixth floor an awful lot lately. Could just be fixing Heins computer. Lol
DeleteHeard he got in a screaming match with a coworker the other day. Seems they are all getting tired of him not pulling his weight. I'll tell Mike Hein on you if you don't do what I say. Was the comment Cimorrelli made.
Typical Cimmorrelli - he pulled the same with his local officers. Called CSEA in Albany every day because they would not go along with his schemes. Then he told them they could not go to the recent conferene in Lake Placid because he's the president and he deides who can go. Funny how some of the county unit officers went but the local officers were denied.
DeleteHe gave himself permission to go on the unit's money. The local treasurer and local secretary had to make their own arrangements. Kudos to City of Kingston and Wallkill for stepping up to the plate and paying for them.
DeleteYes. The local e board had tied his hands and won't let him spend a nickel. Hopefully they will put up a team next year and run the president out of town.
DeletePost more national news like Cahill, why don't you? Someone that follows local politics close enough to recite obscure information better than Mr. Cahill even must follow national elections. Inquiring minds want to know.
ReplyDeleteKnowing more than Cahill is not that big a feat. People don't go on local blogs to read national news, they go on local blogs to read local news and gossip. That why this blog generates thousands of hits and posts get hundreds of comments and Cahill's is read by a handful of people.
ReplyDeleteI think the Dems have there annual dinner this sunday should be interesting
ReplyDeleteLol nice!
ReplyDeleteThey are honoring Mayor DiBlasio I hear!
ReplyDeleteIm sure that Cardinale would like him to be there
ReplyDeleteMaybe Hein's bought and paid for union president will show up. He can disburse the bribe money.
ReplyDeleteHope cimerelli passes out some of those Cuban cigars I'm sure he smuggled in from his recent vacation Just dont ask about how he smuggled them in!
DeleteOnce again Cimorelli has done Hein a favor. Seems he forgets to file grievances on time or move them forward on a timely manner. Making them null and void.
DeletePast presidents had grievance committee meeting once a month. Mr President has them once a year. Only a matter of time before members start suing CSEA for "duty of fair representation".
Also his yes person is being honored
ReplyDeleteNobles campaign filings need to be looked at. Who was responsible for his filings.
ReplyDeleteDid anything happen at the Democratic Exec meeting? Did Cardinale and the other wannabe big time players resign?
ReplyDeleteTrying to find out, anyone that can provide info on here please do. I did hear that Cardinale took a beating last night at the meeting by the committee.
ReplyDeleteHe will not resign he is to arrogant
ReplyDeleteWho's on the executive committee?
ReplyDeleteThe executive committee is town and Kingston chairs, and county officers.
ReplyDeleteIm hearing little Stevie Nobles good buddy and recently hired Grant Manager Christie Wilson has been double dipping duuring her tenureship here.She is being paid full pay while only working part time at City Hall and working the other half of her day at Cornell Co-operative. Disgraced detective Mathews actually went to prison for the exact same thing. She is also being paid a step 6 when she should be paid a step 1 in her grade level per union contract. This employee is a dept head and is signing off on her paycheck. This behavior constututes a felony but she and her husband are close friend with the Nobles.All that bullshit Noble fed the public about taking resumes was a farce....she had the nob without leavi g the house!
ReplyDeleteHiring your friends is one of the perks of the job and Noble is enjoying those perks......every hire has been a friend of his
DeleteYes,but this friend is stealing from the City, she is working half days and being paid for full days for the past five weeks... It is all coming to light now that the comptroller is calling out the front office. Furthermore, to be continued!
DeleteYou're all idiots. They announced the new people in the paper. No secrecy for any of them. Everyone knew who was hired and when. She started part time so she could finish her previous job and learn the ropes at the new job. No double dipping
DeleteThe issue is that this woman is being paid for FULL days when she is working HALF days!! She is being paid by City when she is at Cornell Cooperative. That is called double dipping, that is what Mathews was jailed for, where you been 2:24? She is also being over paid on top of the double dipping because she is receiving step six salary when it should be step one like the contract says, got it?
DeleteGrant manager is not a union position I believe. Therefore they can pay her whatever they want.
DeleteOn yes it is, better check your facts. Her position is Union. She has worked half days and has been paid full days on a. Hourly rate for WEEKS! All of cityhall knows and it is scandelous. The press should cover this, it is a major discrepency.
DeleteShe is not union and the contract does not apply. Please get a copy and tell me where grant writer is listed. Maybe she has a different title. But grant writer is not listed. Don't care how pissed off city hall people are. Most have never even seen a copy of the contract let alone read it.
Delete2:24..who exactly is she learning the ropes from? Gregg Swanzey was gone. Supposedly she was a "expert" in grant writing. Should be able to step right into the position. Tells me she is small potatoes in writing grants..Not too sure how many million dollar grants she has written while at Cooperate Extension. Haven't seen a lot of big projects coming from Cornell Co-op Extension on a regular basis.
DeleteIf she is a department head 11:43 then she is not a union member. Ergo, the same rules do not apply. You people really need to get your act together.
DeleteY'all have to much time on your hands
ReplyDeleteYes, they do.
DeleteAnd they are not spending it well.
Really? Not spending our time well? You dont think holding an employee accountable that is being overpaid with taxpayer money as time well spent? Your fucking clueless. This employee, Cristine Wilson is currently on a weeks vacation and getting vacation pay after only on payroll for less than two months!! No other employee is able to do so, why her? Because she is nice and cozy with the Nobles. You can sum up the Noble administration thus far as arrogant. This chick needs to be held accountable.
DeleteAnd the mayor`s secretary got two weeks vacation after two months on the payroll and not entitled to it either...
DeleteLook she is not covered under CSEA contract. She is hired at the pleasure of the Mayor. Just like Finkle, Fuentes, Madsen and Swanzy. As long as there is money in the budget the mayor can make almost any deal he wants.
DeleteJust like the computer guy. He makes his own deals. Got a 10k raise a few years ago.
3:56. The computer guy got a raise because he is now working for city hall and the water dept. The two entities split his "raise." SO lets make sure the Mayor has no more money in the budget to hire anymore bodies. Budget time will be coming up soon enough and Common Council must do their job.
DeleteYup that's s first. Mayor hiring friends. Sure she was the most qualified. To the victors goes the spoils.
ReplyDeleteI dont think you understand 6:13, everbody knows to the victor goes the spoils in any administation but that is not the primary issue here. This Cristine Wilson is friends with the Nobles, however she has been, and continues to be paid for hours she has not worked and that is against the law. The City Comptroller has discovered this and has called out the Mayor. The Mayor is trying his best to keep this hush hush, but that is impossible in Cityhall. People in this community have gone to prison and or lodt their jobs for exactly the same thing so lets not brush this away so cavelierly. This IS gonna come out, people are pissed in Cityhall and quite frankly it should. We are galjing about taxpayer money being falsely earned, its a crime.
DeleteAnd she know it.
DeleteOk. Then make her pay back the money. Or fire her. If the mayor is involved then he has to go too.
DeleteOops that makes uncle jimmy in charge. If it's on this blog and "true". Why hasn't the attorney General been notified. Quit crying on this blog and do something about it.
He has..
DeleteWell then if it's true we should have a new mayor by the end of the week. But I think you are all on a witch hunt and will come up empty. Little Stevie is smarter than you give him credit for b
DeleteAt least we should be reading something in the paper soon.
Paper don`t report on it
DeleteStop it 10:48. If what is being reported on this blog is accurate then the papers would be all over it. Just like the Mike Schupp truck incident. No proof.
DeleteNo proof and not accurate are too totally different things. The local papers not lifting a finger to investigate is also different than no proof as well.
DeleteThe local papers don't know yet, the comptroller just discovered late last week. Let's make sure our money that she was overpaid gets returned. She is NOT a salaried employee she IS a union member and her position IS part of the CSEA bargaining unit in Kingston. That is a fact, but if your looking in the current contract you are not going to find her position because the contract was printed up before her position was added. Miss Wilson was hired by the Mayor , but does not serve at the pleasure of the mayor.
DeleteWell then the matter is simple. Just file a grievance. Although the Mayor can grant her additional personal time. No limit on how much
DeleteReally!
DeleteYou know this how?
The news paper`s know they look at this blog
DeleteOh please!
DeleteThe Freeman is a poor excuse, and Kingston Times is the furthest thing up Steve Noble's ass since the last guy that fucked him.
Because I've read the contract 5:23. Maybe you should also. While you are at it go to civil service and pick up a job description for grant manager. Doesn't exist. Or see if they ordered the civil service test for that position.
DeleteShe also has up to ten sick days the city can lend her.
ok so your saying that they can hire someone who doesn't have to complete their hours buts its ok because there are ways to get around it? They can give her sick time? Comp time? I would say that giving an employee unearned time would be illegal in itself.
DeleteIt's contractual. Don't hate the player hate the game.
DeleteContracts do NOT over rule law and ethics.
DeleteWhat laws were broken? With all the hoopla about this you would think someone would have been charged with something. At the very least Kirby would have written something.
DeleteYou can not contractually give someone (a No or 1/2 show job) Mayor or not, if in fact that is what's going on. That is the Game!
DeleteI love the smell of impotent rage in the morning.
DeleteSo I guess all the is needed is her pay records from Cornell Cooperative. If it shows she was double dipping then "so be it".
DeleteWhat do you mean 4:14? Mike Hein has given the CSEA president just that. Put him into s title he is not qualified to be in. Paying him over $35.00 an hour for doing nothing for county taxpayers.
DeleteDon't you know this is "One Kingston"? One point of view, one way to do things, one system of corruption, and one person who thinks he can do no wrong.
ReplyDeleteHow sad that the very person "bible pounding" for transparency is turning out to be one of the biggest offenders.
One Kingston sound familiar One New York Deblasio
DeleteA big "amen" to that!! 4:03
ReplyDelete8:21, grant manager has just been added as a position included in the union within last 2 months however you wont find written in this contract. But it is indeed a union position. She does definately need to payback the money and should be fired. She should count her blessings if shes not arrested.
ReplyDeleteStill think you are wrong. Even Civil Service doesn't have a job by that title. Historically those jobs are exempt from civil service do to confidentiality. It's just how it is and it sucks. Sorry they are just not that stupid.
DeleteWhy should Crooked Kristen show up for work today? She is entitled to a no show job.
ReplyDeleteSottile tried to bring someone on at top of the scale a few years ago. Union complained and the person was dropped to the right grade. Took about 3 hours.
ReplyDeleteThere's more to it than that , she has been paid money for working eight hrs a day and only putting in 4 hrs a day. She has been paid an hourly rate while working at Cornell Co- operative . That is a major issue. Also, Grant manager position was posted back in February. Def. a union position .
DeleteSure they have the cover up complete by now.
DeleteSo what isn't the union CSEA doing something about this. Noble continues to do as he pleases with no accountability.
ReplyDeleteWhy should they. Not a union issue. Call Tinti.
Deleteha ha ha ha ha ha !!!
DeleteCall Walter Maxwell, and then he can put Tinti on the radio and fire the question at him there and then. This is good in case you like to hear jokes early in the morning.
DeleteSo what went on at the Demo dinner last night. Was Cardinale present and his cronies
ReplyDeleteSo when is something going to be done about this grants writer, that Noble hired. Or is Tuey going to be on the why out for bringing this up.
ReplyDeleteNothing will be done.just like all the rest of the corrupt assholes in this city
ReplyDeleteReally agree with you 2:26. Funny thing is I just can't believe anyone is that stupid
ReplyDeleteSo whats screwed up about this matter is our panzy mayor hustled the people with that " im taking resumes " bullshit routine and he shafts us with hiring Kristn Wilson who sucks as a grant writer. Oh and her job was posted a couple of months ago, saw it on the board in Cityhall so her job is union. What we have is a tree hugging, unqualified " Im learning the ropes" crooked employee working part time hours and getting paid fulltime hours and we are supposed to be cool with that? Un uh!
DeleteAre you that stupid 3:18. You actually believed a politician would have a level playing field??
DeleteBreaking news in the daily paper about Ms. Wilson being overpaid. Now, let's see how this plays out. Get the payroll records and timesheets. Time and attendance documentation is important here. Of course the kid mayor didn't know anything about complaints. Why would he? He's very seldom in the office anyway. Bet there will be a slew of grievances to boot.
DeleteThe hits just keep on coming, turns out the newly minted county legislature from the City of Kingston Jennifer Schwartz Berky has been residing with her boyfriend outside of the district and city limits.
ReplyDeleteThis disqualifies her to represent the district, a number of years ago a city alderman had to step down for the same reason.
this seems to be a democrat thing lately, thumbing their noses at the rules. Bob Senor was living with his fiance in Hurley and he was allowed to stay on the council until he decided not to run again. Only person who resigned when they moved outside of the city limits was Alderwoman Ball. Kudos to her for doing the right thing.
DeleteThe rules don't apply to these people because their cause is so fucking pure and noble
Delete
DeleteGood ole Berky, living outside the district she represents, not fixing or paying taxes on city auction property, being removed from the county building by men with nets...
No by the men in whit coats.
DeleteWell is Tuey in trouble for bringing this up on the grants manager?
ReplyDeleteNo. He's one of the few department heads with a contract. And he didn't leak the info.
DeleteGo for it Brian Woltman, get her.
ReplyDeleteHe's a good one. Wouldn't let his buddy Steve, I stole from my Mothers, Aaron, take his beating on speak out. Maybe needs some cash to run for legislator in 2 years.
DeleteYeah well maybe he did let Steve Aaron off the hook, but he does live in the district, and his heart is in the right place.
DeleteThey can re-appoint Provenzano Heins yes person
ReplyDeleteshe was living out side of Kingston even when she ran. fact the house on hone street has been empty except for picking up mail.
ReplyDelete11:02..that is interesting...is that where her business is on Hone St? that doesn't qualify as a residing citizen.
ReplyDeleteThen this needs to be addressed by the Chairman Cardinale who is under fire with the Mayor of NYC.
ReplyDeleteThere are no rules in this city or county just like in albany do as you please and hope you don't get caught. Sooner or later it will come around.
ReplyDeleteHere's one for the Heinbots! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gdt0gmFuwoA
ReplyDeleteOk. Someone explain this to me. Silver is convicted in November and was sentenced to 12 years in prison. Why was he getting into a cab? I thought after you got sentenced you went to jail not home.
ReplyDeleteWhat is being done with Schwatz-Berky?
ReplyDeleteNothing. You have to prove your facts.
DeleteThe war has begun... Stay tuned
ReplyDeleteYou mean continued. Noble won the battle and got himself elected. Now everything he does is under a microscope. That's why smart people stay out of politics.
DeleteYou end up with idiots like Trump and Clinton running for president. Hein Bernardo county exec. Gallo Noble Polocco for mayor Berky Woltman legislators. Put them all together and s flea has a bigger brain.
Berky Schwartz going after MAC fitness for transgender issues...looking for boycott of MAC..a local business. nothing like being a job killer individual. She probably never met a protest she didn't like..lives for these issues.. Probably will get Ms.Martin in the mix.
DeleteEx city and county employee Candice Teesel is suing I here.
DeleteSo give the facts on Schwartz-Berky as she does not represent the resident of Kingston.
ReplyDeleteWhat war?
ReplyDeleteHow about Gilfeather giving a CITY OWNED lawn mower(not a cheap push mower) away to department employee, and I stress "giving" as in free,without it going up for auction as does every other piece of equipment the city owns,unless it just disappears to Highland.
ReplyDeleteThe guy just borrowed it. It was returned.
DeleteThat's laughable! Of course he did when word got out! Come on man.... And secondly,where do I inquire about "borrowing" CITY OWNED AND MAINTANED equipment!
DeleteIt was broken and he took it home to fix it on his own time. Dedicated city employee.
Delete5:11. That my friend is the biggest crock of shit I've ever heard! It was not broken.It was fully operational and was set to be used as a spare when this dedicated employee abused and broke something on the one he uses on a daily basis. Give me another one
DeleteYou seem to know it all 5:21. So who did what?
DeleteSo who did he give the lawn mower to. This is owned by the residents,so what is being done about it. Oh Schupp takes equipment home to?
ReplyDeleteWhere is Cardinale?
ReplyDeleteThe tale of "Crooked Kristen" made the paper.
ReplyDeleteGreat article. Doesn't sound like a lot of money but she should be made to pay it back.
DeleteThe last time this happened under the Sottile administration it wasn't caught until thousands of dollars were paid out. Kudos to union reps for bring this forward.
Once again Blaber's blog or readership ahead of main papers this must burn trolls like Barton and Cahill they could just as easily talk to them. If this is Jeremy's blog. I like the blog regardless of who writes it because it allows for the most part an open uncensored discussion and it's opinion articles pull no punches. There hasn't even been a post on Kristen on this blog and it still was first talked about on here and has generated hundreds of comments. There's a reason for that. Keep up the good work!
DeleteSo nothing will be done with her.
ReplyDeleteCrooked Kristen needs to pay back the money she owes, period. The asshole Mayor has the nerve to play dumb about the contract. Hes been on the City payroll for yrs, please dont bullshit us!
ReplyDeleteThe vast majority of union members have never even seen the contract, let alone read it. Simple mistake. Problem solved. Let's move on to the next issue.
DeleteLame excuse that the kid mayor didn't know. Bull...
DeleteThat's what he has corporation counsel for to look over every agreement before he signs on the dotted line. So guess that means counsel is useless too.
The problem seems to be how civil service posts the jobs or how the memo was written. Very misleading. Maybe posting should have said starting pay $41,537.00 period.
DeleteMayor is still green. He's an intelligent man and so is his council.
To 3:53pm you must be joking intelligent more like a snick council intelligent don`t make me laugh..
DeleteNoble was intelligent enough to get himself elected and it bet corporation council can mail a letter on time. We are ahead of the previous administration already.
DeleteHe will learn from this mistake and move on. No intent to steal from the taxpayers.
4:38 not for long
DeleteWell at least 3 years 8 months. 5:03.
DeleteReally, an intelligent man? He just totally fucked up the sales tax situation and became Mike Heins bitch in the process. He every local Town Supervisor behind him and he dropped the ball! He just showed us he is out of his league and he is a not ready for prime time player. Lets face it, he tried to slip his girl Kristen Wilson in at top pay and got caught. She neexs to pay back the money she owes and start at step one like all the other employees on the payroll have. Its just plain arrogant to think otherwise.
DeleteResignation time.
Delete5:07 you got it wrong it`s 3 months 8 days.
DeleteSale tax deal needs approval from the common council. They will check the numbers and make the final decision. The mayor just brought it back to them. This kid doesn't intimidate anyone. And he can't bully the way Gallo and Gallo could. So sit back and enjoy the ride. Hearing CSEA and the freeman are back in bed together again. New story everyday. Stay tuned.
Delete2:30 move on?! He is the Mayor he campaigned that he was qualified he should have read the contract. Ignorance is not an excuse. Is this how he he gave himself the payout? He read that part didn't he?
ReplyDeleteThis whole situation is laughable and exudes ineptness. Didn't know due to his "limited time in office"? No excuse for a Mayor. But wait, wasn't he always a civil service employee? what didn't he understand after being almost 10 years on that job.Sure knew about getting payouts... Now that you are Mayor that is what you have corp counsel for. Noble in such a haste to continue the friends and family plan at City Hall. And wasn't Ms. Wilson working PT here and other hours at Cornell co-op extension? How is that allowed?
DeleteYes it is laughable 5:50, this Mayor is a bit of a stupid sonofabitch isnt he? He just got taken to school by Mike Hein too. All of the Town Supervisors think hes a schmuck. Maybe he ought to stick to doing dumb fashion shows like he has in the past and playing show and tell with rocks and sticks, turtles and such.
DeleteMaybe it`s time for a resignation and apology
DeleteHis friends think he's doing a good job,but what about the people who pay the bills around here?
DeleteNo he didn't. Wasn't entitled to the payout.
ReplyDeleteBoy, that Kristen Wilson has some ugly mug on her in the Freeman today. I bet she doesnt shave her legs either.
ReplyDeleteWilson and Noble should both resign "transparency"
ReplyDeleteNoble isn't going to resign. He is too busy with April Fools pranks and spending tax payers money like it is unlimited. He pulled the wool over the voters eyes. If you voted for him just because you didn't like Gallo you should be ashamed. You are getting exactly what you wanted.
ReplyDeleteWhat a shame. So many people held out high hopes for the new mayor. Unfortunately the farce of "One Kingston" turns out to be nothing more than a facade, a gimmick, and a cute little moniker which conceals an administration just like all the others--riddled with corruption, scandals, deceit, favoritism, cronyism, and outright lying to the people.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations Steve Noble--Boss Tweed is smiling in his grave.
Sounds like your on the outside looking in. Sucks to be you. I am fine with all of this.
DeleteAngry losers - can't stand to be out.
DeleteAngry losers? Are you referring the tax payers who are going to have to pay the expenses of the mayor's mistakes. Look around here and realize that we don't have the luxury of foolishly spending. The argument that Kristen is nice and should be paid more is insane. Start the pay lower and let her prove she is worth the raise. The very nature of her job will provide a raise of she is good at it.
DeleteYou sound like someone on the inside benefitting from the favoritism off the backs of taxpayers.
DeleteIf you consider a taxpayer on the outside, then you need a reality check.
10:33 well said!
DeleteThe previous administration left behind hundred or thousands of dollars of debt. In four years the city will be such good shape you Gallocrats will all be gone. Have your fun now it will be short lived.
DeleteHe also screwed the tax payers out of 3 hundred plus thousand with chris rea case. a friend of his and his family.
Delete12:24 keep drinking the kool-aid
Delete10:31. Why not complain about Hein putting that idiot Cimorelli into a no work job. He's not even qualified to do the job that he's not doing. This is almost a $70,000.00 a year position. To ride around all day or take a walk on the rail trail. Get your priorities straight. What did Kristen get. 6 or 7 hundred bucks.
DeleteChri was guilty. no shit
DeleteYes 12:36 Gallo screwed the city big time. Chris Rea was guilty of nothing. 60 some charges and the hearing officer, that Gallo hired, said he did nothing wrong. That's a fact jack
Delete12:58 bull shit keep drinking that kool-aid
DeleteProve me wrong 1:06. The hearing examiner found Rea innocent of all charges and ordered Gallo to put him back to work. Maybe your the one drinking the kool-aid.
Delete8:38 and 10:24 Who writes shit like that? You take pride in a nascent administration that already appears incompetent and corrupt? That has its balls in the vice grip of some fat chick who promulgates fear and cranks out bullshit on social media? That denies its constituents the transparency it campaigned on? That's seldom called out and criticized by local newspapers because they support his agenda? Calling citizens who voice legitimate concerns"losers"? I've never been political in any way other than exercising my right to vote, but if this crap continues in city hall, I'll do my best to marshal everyone I know who feels as I do and and get a whole new slate of actors to represent us in the next election.
DeleteWTF are you talking about 12:24PM? The previous administration had a AA- credit rating which was unheard of during previous administrations. In four years moving forward this city as we knew it will be bankrupt and you can thank kid noble for it. He is inexperienced and unqualified. He bullshitted his way to the office and his term will be short-lived.
Delete1:56..My friend I need to buy you an adult beverage!
DeleteOnce again this payout needs to be investigated.
ReplyDeleteNoble said given his limited time as mayor he didn't think to consult the contract. What about the police promotions that was his first act as mayor. Did he act within the Charter and law with that decision? Can't blame Corporate Counsel he didn't have anyone then. Good luck Kingston! Gallo called it when he said God help Kingston!
ReplyDeleteeven corp counsel is finding their way..has had some missteps...new people in high places learning on the job..not good for Kingston. definitely amateur hour.
DeleteThe kid mayor will say he's hired his key staff because they are the most qualified with their background and experience. His choices thus far have fallen short.
Deleteamateur hour for sure leading the city to backruptcy
ReplyDeleteYeah 1:56. We own this town for the next 3 years 8 months. If you don't like it take a hike or ride your bike on the green line. Say what you want about the staff. By the time the next election cycle we will be purring like a little kitten. And cruise to another 4 years.
ReplyDeleteSo get your team together "loser".
I think I just came. Thank you and yes.
DeleteThats what little Stevie said when Hein finished with him.
DeleteLooks like 1:56 hit a nerve
Delete5:48 - sorry - couldn't hear you with that union dick in your mouth.
DeleteThe Mayor screwed up by putting that job title in the bargaining unit.
DeleteWasn't smart for the union going public with this. With their contract set to expire this year doesn't make sense to bite the hand that feeds you. The Sottile administration canned twenty of them when they pulled this crap a few years ago. Their president has been thrown out of the civil service office for being obnoxious. The messages he left for the Mayor you couldn't even understand.
5:04, sounds like something Miley Cyrus would tweet out to Taylor Swift
Delete2:56: you are forgetting that this new Mayor doesn't have the same mindset as previous administrations. He appears to hide and let his press secretary do the speaking. He is not confrontational and does not appear strong to do what you said Sottile did. And believe me..when the new budget process is started again some "new" positions will have to go.people are already complaining about the rising school and property taxes which is on the horizon. His planned spending for "projects" are truly concerning..should be saving for that rainy day.
DeleteThe new positions you speak of simply replace other positions that were already budgeted for. No increase in this years budget.
Delete11:39.. that was then, this is now..The city has had more infrastructure expenses since 2015/2016 budget. New budget process starts at the end of this summer 2016/2017. You are missing the point. Budgeted doesn't mean you have to spend it. Exactly what position was replaced ?? past administrations did without a communications director/community engagement coordinator. We did need a grant writer but Noble didn't keep Swanzey in place who was experienced. Now we have some part time jobs here and there..The Hodge has PT help. a clerk got a raise who is an support position for there and Parks and Rec.and now possibly engineer dept. and a new Business support office.(has not been filled yet)..some kind of made up job title. Add in benefits and the expenses rise.
DeleteJust because city budgeted and has a possible excess of money from a previous year does NOT mean we have to spend it. Due to numerous necessary bonding issues the city has debt mounting and it gets paid off by the taxpayers thru property taxes. Sales tax formula will be felt as budgets go forward. Why not put the funds towards those type of expenses. The biggest possible expense coming is the re-negotiation of contracts for KPD,KFD and DPW. Always on the horizons are employees retiring and the payouts they get when they leave. Rumor has it that possibly there will be 6 retirees from several depts. Oh, and of course there is the electric car for KPD traffic enforcement? Seriously? The last time I looked KPD did not have a traffic division.
When your Mayor you can do whatever you want. If you don't like the direction the City moving in leave. Or stay here and pull your hair out (oops) watching the show. The previous administration left the city in bad financial situation. The Chris Rea debacle cost the taxpayers 300k plus legal costs.
DeleteA lot of people aren't happy with you guys and it's not because you're winners
ReplyDeleteLook it's the same people that weren't happy with us before we won. Sit back grab an adult beverage and enjoy the ride.
DeleteThe people don't care about Kristen getting a couple hundred bucks more. The don't care that Hein is paying $70,000.00 a year to keep the union in check. People don't care except for the few that read these blogs. And that's not enough to make a difference is it?
Considering the Gallo/Clement election was decided by six votes you can't really say the blogs don't matter. Especially a blog drawing as many comments as this about a small subject, clearly people are reading. I hear about this damn blog from people all the time. I never admit I read it but I do.
DeleteWhat a bunch of whiney bitches. This is pathetic.
ReplyDeletebut yet here you are.
DeleteI agree with 5:14. Because I am here does make me a whiny bitch like those aholes who can't seem to live with the reality of having lost the last election. Fucking man up, take it like a man, and STFU already. Get yourself elected and do things differently. If you are one of the bitter ones sitting in City Hall complaining then fucking quit! Noble is the boss, deal with it.
DeleteTotally agree 1:06. This is this is petty bs from "the losers". Have the Gallocrats put everything in the paper whiny crying bitches. Grow a set and get over it. Lifers at City Hall should just go away. It's only going to get worse for you over the next 3 and a half years. We know who you are.
DeleteFunny thing...haven't heard a peep from Gallo since Jan 1 unlike Sottile who chimed in constantly.
DeleteSome people have a sense of when to shut up, and others don't. That's life!
DeleteYikes!! That is soooo scary.... Whats the half a fag Mayor gonna do, tickle us to death with a peacock feather?
ReplyDeleteCest'la vie, Mayors come and go, life is good! We are just sitting back, having a beverage and watching the show.
I wouldn't worry about him 4:28. But that wife of his. She's the balls and brains behind this operation. Hearing she has her sights set on a couple of Gallocrats working for the City. Armed with Martin and her followers with cell phone video it's only a matter of time.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the heads up, we will be sure to be on our best behavior 2:44. Its nice to be stalked by a woman with a nice ass like her. However, she seems lime a cold fish, she probably eats an apple and looks at her watch when Stevie is hitting it. Too bad , shes built for good times!
DeleteYou seem a little nervous hitting the wrong keys. She's more "like" a shark.
DeleteSome of us have been swimming with sharks for years. My motto is never leave the house without a spear gun.
DeleteShe doesn't like people messing with her man. She knows exactly the 2 or 3 Gallo backers making all the noise. It's going to be a long 4 years for them. If they servive?
ReplyDeleteYou have our competitive juices flowing now, looking forward to the hunt! You know that is a two way street though, your math is off, there is much more than two or three of us. We are watching too! Happy hunting!
DeleteCut off the head and the body dies. Tick tock
DeleteWhen the hell is washinton ave gonna open up? I thought sidewalks were being put in?
ReplyDeleteShould be opening any day now. Although Council just oked another 500k into this project. Im getting heartburn thinking about it!
ReplyDeleteChiming in with absolutely nothing so I can be comment number 199.
ReplyDeleteAnd chiming in again with even less so I can be comment number 200.
ReplyDeleteNot a city resident, so this doesn't affect me, but I would have serious concerns about this sales tax deal, if I were on the Common Council. There are two major taxes that provide ongoing revenue...property tax and sales tax. If sales tax is capped, there is only one way to pay for increases in labor contracts, and that is by raising the property tax. Leads to decrease in property values and loss of business. Essentially a disaster in 2017. Great political entertainment, but feel sorry for my Kingston neighbors if this deal is signed.
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