The State of our Economy is ever faltering. 2010 is not off to a good start. During the month of January, the stock markets were down almost 5 percent. More importantly, the state of Fayetteville’s economy is measurably worse over the years. This is indicated by a continued shortfall in tax receipts. The Fayetteville School Board is now embarking on a move to subvert the will of the voters after a September 2009 defeat for a millage increase. The people’s collective wisdom said we were not going into more debt. This was verified by the board’s own poll of the voters amongst other reasons. I read in the Jan. 27 issue of the Northwest Arkansas Times that ...
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Opinion, Pages 5 on 02/08/2010
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Not only no cigar, but not even close. The worn-out tropes of the unpatriotic, America-hating teabaggers do not apply here. This is government doing exactly what it needs to do.
Posted by: alpha_cat
February 8, 2010 at 8:24 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Mr. Laubler, a very well written letter but it will not be possible to " get thru " to every one.
Only about 10 months to go before we have a chance to throw a lotof CROOKS out of office. It is my hope that we will not re-elect any member of the current congress , be they democract or republican and that includes Blance Linclon and John Boozeman
Posted by: maxxey
February 8, 2010 at 9:23 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Laubler, in your next letter, describe how your group small ad in the Times prior to the 20 point millage defeat qualifies you to speak for anyone beyond the TEA party, or its "Board?" Why don't you run for School Board if you speak for so many? Tell the voters that the High School Facilities are fine as they are, and compares favorable to neighboring districts. I too opposed the millage, but I'm a known member of the community. Who are you? If you search on your name, all you find is that you're a retired Green Beret--very laudable--what else do you offer? What do you know about school construction? Why don't you figure out what FPS is getting from its architects that seek bids on projects supposed to cost $10 million, but end up $3 million more? Figure that out--and then write a follow up letter.
Posted by: notthatsmart
February 8, 2010 at 10:51 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
nothtatsmart and ALPHACAT: I've been staying very active with the school district on this issue. My record with a school system my children attended (many years ago) was to find the $1.5M that the schools overlooked from the federal gov't (for us soldiers and fed. gov't employees).
I would run but I'm not sure my health would stand it. We are, however, finding candidates to run and change the weight of the board. There are TWO seats open in September. If you live along a line south or west of Fayetteville, you are probably in that district. Get ahold of me if you are interested.
Who am I? One more citizen with grandchildren in the schools, somebody who can afford the millage increase, but feels fiscal responsibility is also warranted.
NOW the schools are going against the vote. No matter what side, can anybody seriously say they want our elected officials circumventing the popular vote of the people? As I recall, this is a precursor to something other than democracy.
Join us. We always need to be challanged with other sides.
Posted by: sfret
February 8, 2010 at 12:25 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
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