Actually, I've done more for this town than you think I have.
In fact, I would wager I've done more for the youth of this town over the last 15 years than you could begin to guess. I would go so far as to say I've done more for this town than you have and I have no clue who you are.
But it doesn't change the fact that this town is poorly run and - honestly - the population is clueless about what happens beyond the city limits.
Before you give Dorathy too much credit for making the cuts, remember that he kept those schools open for several years because it would 'only' save the district about $200,000 a year to close them. (I think that was the number when they did their study.) He said at that time that he felt it was worth it to the district to keep them open.
I'm not going to stir up that old debate...but Dorathy didn't want the political battle associated with closures so he agreed to continue to spend $200k a year (that's a paultry $1 million over five years.)
He's not as bad as Jim White, who spent money we didn't have, but he is a spender.
Pretty sure Apple would employ your fellow citizens as well. It's not like there are hundreds of un-employed bus drivers living in Johnson County who would want to get up at 4:30am to drive to Baldwin to make table-scrap money.
I agree with your comments but you're wasting your breath. More than one of us spoke out about the ignorance of taking on $23 million worth of debt on the cusp of a recession that most reasonable people saw was coming. Look up the articles from 2008 on this site and you'll see the comments.
Not only did the 'leadership' of the community ignore it, so did the majority of the voters in the election held to decide whether to do it or not.
Despite experiencing the recession up-close, some people in this town continue to live in a vacuum and at times act as if everything is ok here in Baldwin while the rest of the world is suffering.
“It’s for when we need a four-wheel drive,” Police Chief Greg Neis said of a 1992 Army surplus Hummer. “Not this winter but the two years before, there were blizzards when we needed a four-wheel drive to get around.
“We figured going this route was a whole lot cheaper than spending $30,000 to $40,000 on a new four-wheel-drive vehicle.”
Are you questioning whether they need a 4-wheel drive vehicle? Or are you simply questioning whether or not it was cost effective to get a HMMWV?
Baldwin Junior High and High School football camps stress the basics
Well, Junior High Football didn't cost $23 million and the participants gained more from it than a bunch of new buildings.
July 20, 2012 at 12:24 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Baldwin Junior High and High School football camps stress the basics
I'll start my campaign by suggesting you attend some adult continuing education classes.
July 20, 2012 at 12:23 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Baldwin Junior High and High School football camps stress the basics
Hard to believe that a decade has passed since Baldwin added junior high football.
Good luck to all.
July 12, 2012 at 7:29 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Council envisions elite bedroom community, business park in Baldwin City's future
Actually, I've done more for this town than you think I have.
In fact, I would wager I've done more for the youth of this town over the last 15 years than you could begin to guess. I would go so far as to say I've done more for this town than you have and I have no clue who you are.
But it doesn't change the fact that this town is poorly run and - honestly - the population is clueless about what happens beyond the city limits.
June 25, 2012 at 11:36 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Council envisions elite bedroom community, business park in Baldwin City's future
So we want to be 'Lawrence the Lesser' but more expensive?
Great idea!
June 22, 2012 at 10:43 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Architect offers to draw plans for Baldwin Junior High auditorium remodel at no cost
Before you give Dorathy too much credit for making the cuts, remember that he kept those schools open for several years because it would 'only' save the district about $200,000 a year to close them. (I think that was the number when they did their study.) He said at that time that he felt it was worth it to the district to keep them open.
I'm not going to stir up that old debate...but Dorathy didn't want the political battle associated with closures so he agreed to continue to spend $200k a year (that's a paultry $1 million over five years.)
He's not as bad as Jim White, who spent money we didn't have, but he is a spender.
June 18, 2012 at 8:58 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Company pitches contract bus service to Baldwin USD 348 board
Pretty sure Apple would employ your fellow citizens as well. It's not like there are hundreds of un-employed bus drivers living in Johnson County who would want to get up at 4:30am to drive to Baldwin to make table-scrap money.
June 7, 2012 at 10:49 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Baldwin board agrees to put Marion Spring on market
1776attorney:
I agree with your comments but you're wasting your breath. More than one of us spoke out about the ignorance of taking on $23 million worth of debt on the cusp of a recession that most reasonable people saw was coming. Look up the articles from 2008 on this site and you'll see the comments.
Not only did the 'leadership' of the community ignore it, so did the majority of the voters in the election held to decide whether to do it or not.
Despite experiencing the recession up-close, some people in this town continue to live in a vacuum and at times act as if everything is ok here in Baldwin while the rest of the world is suffering.
It's sad.
May 24, 2012 at 11:37 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Construction of multi-use building among recommendations in Baldwin school district administrator facility report
Why not?
It's for the kids!
April 26, 2012 at 4:54 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
None
“It’s for when we need a four-wheel drive,” Police Chief Greg Neis said of a 1992 Army surplus Hummer. “Not this winter but the two years before, there were blizzards when we needed a four-wheel drive to get around.
“We figured going this route was a whole lot cheaper than spending $30,000 to $40,000 on a new four-wheel-drive vehicle.”
Are you questioning whether they need a 4-wheel drive vehicle? Or are you simply questioning whether or not it was cost effective to get a HMMWV?
April 12, 2012 at 11:34 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )