Another month has passed and once again it has been a very interesting education of your thoughts and concerns. Thank you to all that have posted and we look forward to hearing more of your comments and concerns.If you are confused about how to post on the blog or feel more comfortable e-mailing me your comments and concerns, please do so and we will post it for you.
E-mail: dustin.mcintyre@yahoo.com
Dustin McIntyre, Gateway News and gatewaynews.org
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Just because someone says something, it does NOT make it true, just makes it their opinion!
I have heard little pieces of truth woven into large tapestrys of lies, over and over in this city!
Have you seen all the political signes for Robert Romine along
Hwy.2 and other places in the city?
There`are a lot less of them now that were there on Monday of this week.
ARE SOME OF HIS OPPONENT'S REMOVEING THEM?
No that isnt what is happining. There is an ordinance forbiding any posting signs on fences or on public right of way.So the City has given him notice to remove them and if he doesnt comply the City will remove them. Robert claims to know a lot about City ordenance's.How did he miss this one?
I dont know Romine that well, but have to say, his political signs are out of control.
Rhonda, Commerce City
Hate to be the one to stir up something, but how can Sean Ford run if he has only been out for 2 years?
Tim Dalton
how is it possible that the former mayor can run?
I thought charter didn't allow?
Hyde
Sean Ford Running? Did I read correctly?
Marcus
Ford can run for council? What about the term limits?
HEY GATEWAY!
It is like BOMBSHELL FRIDAY for you guys,
Last Friday was Rene now Sean!
Whats next Friday Busby?
DeeDee
Gateway News Twitter just said "Former Mayor Ford picked up a elections packet"
How is this possible if, he can not run?
Clarification Needed, How can Mr. Ford run?
I am not against him running, I was under the impression that he could not for 2 more years?
Please Explain
Seth, Reunion Colorado
All that happened is Sean Ford picked up a packet, that does not mean anything, except for Sean Ford picked up a packet.
Clarification:
Reported that Former May Sean Ford Picked up a packet, nothing more as of yet.
Gateway News Twitter: # Former Commerce City Mayor Sean Ford picks up candidate packet for November 2009 elections. about an hour ago
I heard he likes to follow Benson's lead.
A long time ago he stated he would run and make the city sue him not to.
I don't see how the city clerk can allow this, since the charter makes specific rules to be eligible to run, one is off council for 4 yrs.
Sean follow the rules!!
What about the mysterious water deal with commerce city, was that part true?
Gateway!
Keep em HONEST!
Gateway News,
Thank you for the clarification in the Water Man Impostor.
Erin NW
Romine comments. sooooo commerce city.
Did you not think someone would actually check it out?
Yuri
I've heard Mr Ford is up against it for money? Dosen't he live in his parents place?
That concerns me for his motive to be on council, what deals does he plan to make to finance himself?
I dont remember Sean being that bad.
salty dog
I think Mr. Ford just pulled a packet for information. I don't think he will actually run.
Nobody can do anything these days without the entire world knowing about it in minutes.
Yuri
Has there been no press releases from the City in over a month? I went on to the city website today and clicked on 'News'. There was no news since July. Is that true?
OMG city bronco video is hilarious
Is Bronco Video CC did a serious thing,
I cant believe this is a real thing
nothing will bring in business like the Commerce City Bronco Video!
WHOAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!
GO C TOWN, BRONCO COUNTRY!!!!!!
City Staff is Funny as Hell!
GATEWAY GET THAT VIDEO!!!!!!!
Gina
Can you guys post that video on your website?
Dusty,
How was the staff guy in the Bronco Video
The STAR in the Bronco Fan video was Ross Hilker
I think he did a wonderful job!
Dustie McIntyre, Gateway News
LOVE the video, GREAT JOB Commerce City.
Needs to be put on YouTUBE!!!!!
Wes
Salty Dog, your name lends the idea you have some, let's say experience. Could be those years of experience have also left you forgetting Mr Sean's many, many faux pas.
why was councilman scott jaquith allowed into executive session to talk about the city manager's contract? i thought that he was going to be working for the city and since jerry flannery was going to be his boss soon, he would not be allowed? did everyone forget that?
thank you city council for allowing the water to be bought! this is a good move and good for the city. finally some good common sense strategy.
EMAIL CONCLUSION City Atty Bob Gehler cautions council members to not discuss with each other in emails. Rather send their emails to the city manager and let him distribute so there is no potential violation of the open meeting laws. So end of the email saga!
Looks like the voters in Commerce City will get to possibly vote on allowing a third term for mayor and city council members, thereby abolishing term limits as they stand now. I think this is a pretty good idea actually.
CONGRATULATIONS!!! TO COMMERCE CITY AS YOU BLEED ORANGE AND BLUE AND WON WITH YOUR VIDEO THE BIGGEST BRONCO FAN CITY. GREAT JOB ROSS HILKER AND ALL CITY STAFF WHO DID SUCH A GOOD JOB ON THE WINNING VIDEO!!!!
The following is a list of Commerce City 2009 Candidates who have submitted sufficient petitions and whose names will be on the ballot in November.
Commerce City Ward 1 Candidates Include: Gene Leffel, Mac McFarlin, Dominick Moreno.
Commerce City Ward 3 Candidates Include: Kerstin Berlinski, Jadie Carson, David Pocs, Joseph Sandoval, Guillermo Serna.
Commerce City At-Large Candidates Include: Jason McEldowney, Rene Bullock, Steve Douglas, Andrew Hahn, Robert Romine, Colby Trull.
Good Luck to all the Candidates.
Orval Lewis, if you don't want to be a council member anymore, resign!
Tim Dalton
The election is important for the city and as a voter I would like to know the financial stability of the candidates. How a candidate manages their finances relates to character and will carry over into decisions made for the benefit of the city. We definitely don’t want someone who has financial difficulties and just in need of the money. Those are the people we read about after they are busted for taking bribes to push a cause and or they stole a bunch of money from the city. Can you publish this info Gateway news? I would think since they are running for public office the info can be published??
Thanks,
C_City Voter
I’m not sure if this is directed at me or someone else who may be running for city council but in the recent past I have had an issue with my financial situation and I will offer my explanation now, to allow all the voters to make their decision if they feel that this has tainted my character and would alter my decisions for personal gain. On July, 18th 2007 by no fault of mine I was in an automobile accident. Because of this accident I received medical treatment for over 8 months. Thru my treatment I was unable to dedicate much time to my job. After 9 months I did get behind on my house payment and nearly lost my home. For nearly 2 years I was in the fight of my life I was not going to lose everything I worked for. I am not a quitter, I worked harder and my family sacrificed and we came back. This chapter in my life has made me a better person; it has made my resolve stronger. It has taught me to not be judgmental of people but to lend a helping hand and not to put a person down but to help him up. I have been humbled and have a greater sense of compassion for people faced with adversity. That’s why I say I am a candidate that can help turn adversity into opportunity. I feel it is how a person works through adversity that makes up his or her character and in turn helps a person make decisions in a more thoughtful and thorough way. I would not assume that a person who has had financial difficulties is a bad person. Bad and unfortunate things happen to good people. I hear the stories of the people that have survived tough financial times and have come back and have the resolve to help others. I prefer to look at the positive in people and not try to drag people down with the negativisms that surround a few people. I know most of the candidates they are all good people wanting to throw their hat into the ring to help make Commerce City a better place for all. It’s not about the money, it’s because we care. Good luck to my fellow candidates. Please before you judge me, meet me; ask me your questions and learn who I am and then make a judgment where my heart is.
Andrew Hahn 303-331-8040 or my email ha101@comcast.net
Dusty please publish this right under the post that address’s this matter
All, my financial information blog is NOT directed any anyone in particular. I don’t personally know any of the candidates. The request is to help formulate an intelligent decision about who can best represent our city. To Andrew: Your post is what I'm looking for and it shows real character, thank you. Hell, I had huge student loan payments years ago with no job to make them and I’m sure most of had some issue in life. It’s called living.
There are people out there (hopefully not running) that avoid their responsibilities. I want to make sure that type of person (if running) doesn't get my vote.
I don’t want is some financially irresponsible person or persons sitting on our council making decisions on taxes, business deals…etc that will affect our growth.
Thanks,
C_City Voter
I am disappointed that a WM truck was on I76 West with trash flying out into the HWY. No way to keep the trucks from doing this?
It was yesterday at 6:15pm
Truck number was 313626
Fred A. fred303@mail.com
Fred A. You can call Public Works or Waste Management with your complaint. Seems like you have enough info for them (W/M) to check out the vehicle in question to see if there is some faulty equipment. I would recommend calling Public Works at 303-289-8150, they'll take the report and contact W/M. They probably have more clout than you or I do.
I've called PW before when trash trucks were driving on the sidewalks, and breaking concrete.
Mac
Check out the political candiate sign at 62nd & Holly. After being told that his previous signs were in violation of city codes. They were removed and new signs put in place. The size of the signs and the quality of them sure fit the mentality of the person involved.
Can you link to the Commerce City News electronically?
Stanley Cobswick, Commerce City
Dusty can you put the city Bronco video up?
Andy
I am wondering if anyone has heard anything about the walmart in the Northern Range?
Wes
I heard it was still planned, that Walmart is working on the time table.
Too slow....for me!
The last Walmart guesstimate was building in 2012.
In reference to the city manager evaluation: Maybe council will finally get the city manager to pay interest on his housing loan. And I hope coucil keeps in mind that many of us have not seen a raise this past year- when we get to keep our jobs. PLEASE do not give any increases to the city manager.
That hardly seems fair.
Because some don't get raises, everyone should not be rewarded for a job well done.
I don't know if the city manager deserves a bonus/raise, but if the evaluation determines he does, by God give it to him if the city can afford it.
I am getting sick of the socilist idea that everything for everyone should be equal!
The request to not give the city manager a raise does not seem to be elitist or even socialist. The city council has an opportunity to demonstrate their courage and understanding of the current tough times. The city manager has an opportunity to be a role model- show his understanding of the financial situation of many of the residents. And when staff has cut so many $$$ out of the city budget, why not keep a salary of $160000 plus a rich benefit package flat? Makes good policy.
Thinking of CC
There was a comment about Scott Jacquith working for the city manager so he should not go into executive session. Does anyone know what that is about?
Reference Mr Jaquith working for the city.
Yes that was a lie from Councilwomen Reba Droter, who made a leap from a comment of interest made by Mr Jaquith.
Someone told me that the City Manager said he wasn't intending to take any raise or bonus. He showed me an integrity on the video that I can see that to be the truth.
hey gateway,
wasn't scott in on the jerry executive session? I thought he removed himself? can he do that? just go in and out?
very unclear
We went to the Zoppe circus at the Mile High Market (old flea market). It was great!!
Like going back to the old time circus.
Close in seating and our kids had a ball! It was great family fun that we would recommend.
They will be there for 2 more weekends,
The election will be upon us before we know it. This year’s election is a mail in ballot, so watch your mailbox and hold onto your ballot until you feel well equipped to make some of these most important decisions regarding the future of our county, cities, and schools.
So far there appears to be a large slate of candidates for the positions of city council for both Brighton and Commerce City, as well as the position of mayor of Brighton.
At this point there will also be at least one question about term limits being changed to three terms at the Adams County level. This next week, the city council in Commerce City is also addressing this issue. This gives us all some time to open up the discussion and look at both sides of the issue, before we vote.
Personally, I think it is a good idea to allow for a third term. Also, every politician has term limits automatically by having to run for office upon completion of each term. I think that the experience lost when we limit to two terms is a huge disadvantage to our cities and county.
These are positions that mostly require attendance at a meeting once a week, and not every week actually. So the first term for each elected official is truly a learning experience, the second term they can really start to understand the issues they are dealing with and voting on, and a third term would give us very experienced representatives that really can handle the issues that are brought to them. Also after a first and second term, the elected officials can actually get to know their constituents and understand what their needs are and how they are thinking.
So I would encourage everyone to vote YES to a third term for our politicians, while keeping in mind, if they are not doing a good job, if they are not listening to you, if they do not represent you well, then don’t vote for them when they run. But if they are doing a good job, then this gives us all the opportunity to keep the good guys and gals.
Robert Romine is complaining about the Bronco Video? As what a Nazi video?
Am I getting this straight?
Tim Dalton
Thank goodness that we get to redo our video with the Broncos, so all complaints will now stop. We are a really cool city though because we are the biggest Bronco fans no matter what anyone says about our winning video.
ROBERT, Give it up. it was not what was not the intention.
Hyde
How much was the United Power check that the city of Commerce City got? Mine was only $20 and they did not come to my house to deliver it. I guess some cooperative members get special treatment and others do not.
Gateway,
Now you have to put up the Bronco video!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Multiple choice for ordinanace, thats cool. So if they change their minds later like the pit bull ordinance, they have another version to fall back on. Good thinking! From Poodle Lover in the Core City
From Baby and Babette at Gateway News. Let the cats of Commerce City vote on pitbulls being legal. We should have a say or a meow if you will.
Robert, that is ridiculous! that is not at all what I got from the video.
Collete
put up the video?
cc makes nazi type video? I am so confused.
what the hell is Robert ROmine talking about
Robert you are so Brave, I am so sorry about the city's actions.
ccSpeaks
SHAME ON THE CITY!
Get rid of the video!
Thank you Robert!
you go robert!
shame on city for not having the fore thought.
shame shame shame
COMMERCE CITY SHAME ON YOU
We have two candidates running in Commerce City whose names are spelled almost the same. Gene and Rene. Try pronouncing them the opposite way. You get Jenay and Reen.
Scott are you saying. Not to vote on DRCOG? Because it doesn't matter?
Is this the first Commerce City is addressing council policies?
DAMN!!!!!!!!!!!
Robert should be ashamed at trying to find and issue every week to get up and pontificate about. He has broken every rule for his ridiculous signs,(notice they keep being removed by all of the jurisdication that code he is violating) Is there nothing to low that this guy won't stoop for publicity! Any news coverage is good and free publicity, huh?
what does sean ford have of the cities! should it not be given back?
ANYONE?
bob reads the blog!!!!!
OH GREAT!
Marcus
I am beginning to LOVE politicis
so what now paul and jim are best friends now?
yes I agree each mayor is unique!
Fred A. fred303@mail.com
I agree ORVAL! lets get going
Ryland
wow orval lewis reads the blog too!!!???
hey orval the blog is the people and the issues out there. so the city council better be aware of the blog. DAMN AWARE!
Tim Dalton
City Council is getting a little Dry, can we play the bronco video again?
Yuri
Good shot Orval.
Just what is a Philadelphia Lawyer? The West Encyeopedia of America discribes it as a shrewd attorney adept at the discovery and manipulation of legal technicalities.
WoW!!!
If I had the time I would ask Jim Benson to explain it to me in more detail
Robert Romine
It might be a good time for you to get some advice from a Philadelphia Lawyer about the Bronco video. Maybe you both could sue the City for presenting it.
I find Romine boring.
He gets up every week to talk about his life and his personal opinions.
Robert the city council isn't your personal twitter.
I didn't find the video the least bit offensive. Those few that found it so are LOOKING to find problems.
People need to get all of their chips off the shoulders. Life can be fun.
Regarding the question of Medical Marijuana we were asked to give a Support or Oppose answer.
I would like to follow up with this statement. My first thought would be to oppose a Medical Marijuana Dispensary in city limits of Commerce City, before I would make any judgment on any issue I would look at all the facts to be able to render a fair decision on this or any issue, and as a representative of the people I would listen to what my constituents would have to say so that I would be representing the opinion of the people. In this process I would bring their questions and concerns to the table so they could be addressed as well. In turn the people who are presenting this request would need to show to the people and the city how and why this should be allowed. Some concerns regarding this request would include; security, location and verifications would certainly need to be addressed. With that said please contact me educate me on your proposal so that I may better make a determination on this issue.
303-331-8040 or ha101@comcast.net
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