Albany Herald | Comments by wonderbread

wonderbread 1 month ago on Love entering Ward II race

Love entering Ward II race

Commissionder Hines has a lot of wisdom and seems to make rational decisions. The people of Ward 2 really like him. Demetrius and Bobby are friends of Henry Mathis - nuff said!

wonderbread 4 months, 3 weeks ago on City, county face budget challenges

City, county face budget challenges

Taylor needs to look in the mirror! He was there as an Assistant City Manager while the staff built up their employees from 860 to 925. The staff recommended Pay Study 1, Pay Study 2, and a 2% COLA and he supported it. There goes 2/3 of the MEAG money off the top! He knows that the growth of employees is the primary fiscal problem. Yet instead of making the tough decisions, he comes to the Commission and asks to cut Retirees' pay, 4th of July fireworks, the Flint Riverquarium, and, raise taxes. He tries to placate the staff under him while they manipulate. The City staff generally are unconcerned about the citizens they work for. They are bureaucrats who put themselves first. When Taylor wakes up and realizes that he and his employees are the root of City fiscal problems, he will be able to better deal with the situation.

wonderbread 4 months, 3 weeks ago on UPDATE: Clinton defends handling of Benghazi attack

UPDATE: Clinton defends handling of Benghazi attack

thats a poor way to refer to our next and first woman President - hopefully the Secret Sevice doesn't scan these blogs:) or the Arkansas mafia or whatever caused all those Clinton critics to disappear. I think Joe Biden would beat Hillary anyhow so you don't have to worry:)

wonderbread 5 months ago on State unemployment up slightly in December

State unemployment up slightly in December

It is clear that Governor Deal's policies are failing. Lets hope the 2013 Georgia General Assembly can bring some common sense to Georgia's economic development strategy.

wonderbread 5 months, 1 week ago on Shockwave continue hot start to inagural season, move to 7-1 following Thursday's rout

Shockwave continue hot start to inagural season, move to 7-1 following Thursday's rout

hope they continue their success and come back to the civic center!

wonderbread 6 months ago on WG&L crew provides Sandy relief

WG&L crew provides Sandy relief

Thank you, Jimmy Norman and WGL crew for representing WGL, Albany, and our area so well. You delivered a major Christmas present to those folks.

wonderbread 6 months ago on Fears over gun control just shooting blanks

Fears over gun control just shooting blanks

they should at least restrict "crazy shooters" like the Newtown, Connecticut 20 year old from living in a household with a gun. psychiatrists and mental institutions need to be more proactive about protecting innocent people instead of worrying about the rights of "disturbed" individuals.

wonderbread 6 months, 1 week ago on Two officially qualify for special election to fill Bulloch's seat

Two officially qualify for special election to fill Bulloch's seat

lisa collins. an economic development expert. seems to be a good candidate. didnt keown lose a special county commission election last year?

wonderbread 6 months, 1 week ago on RiverQuarium gets $150,000 from city

RiverQuarium gets $150,000 from city

Lets see, Langstaff Marketing is paid by Chehaw ($1 million/year) and Mr. Langstaff suggests that Chehaw take over the Executive Director position at the FRQ. Conflict of interest?

wonderbread 6 months, 3 weeks ago on Elected officials: Tough choices come with job

Elected officials: Tough choices come with job

the City Commission is being fed misinformation by the staff. They have identified the biggest cut necessary - reducing the number of employees from 910 down to 860. When the City achieves that the shortfall goes away. The Civic Center is wasting money and there is no interest in reducing the $1 million thrown at Chehaw every year.

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