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1 – 200 of 366 Newer› Newest»re: censure of jeannette lewis (d14)
I am so confused. Why now? Is she not out in a matter of weeks?
What exactly is censure?
In politics, a censure is an alternative to more serious measures against misconduct or dereliction of duty.
Censure is the public reprimanding of a public official for inappropriate behavior.
FUN FACT:
Andrew Jackson is the only sitting President to be successfully censured
If this censure thing in d14 is even true. I will still have to see it to believe it.
I know it will not pass.
It will fail to a vote of 3 to 2.
But, it being public, and getting at least 2 votes will have the desired outcome.
I would be curious if this has ever happened in Adams 14 history?
None the less, a very interesting turn of events.
First things first, is it really true. We will have to find out if it really is on the agenda.
Robert's Rules of Order Newly Revised, 10th ed.
A must read for any and all who want to go into local politics
Marcus, I suggest instead that most of our current politicians and aspiring politicians start by reading a 3rd grade civics text book - we wouldn't want to overload them at first - they would need to work up to Robert's Rules of Order.
What that is so mean.
but.........That is so TRUE!
2011 ACHS Homecoming Events
The community is invited to partake in this wonderful fall tradition, including the annual parade from 64th and Olive to ACHS.
10/01/2011: Parade (64th and Olive to ACHS) 10 a.m. -12 p.m.
10/01/2011: Homecoming Football Game (At ACHS) 1 -3 p.m.
10/01/2011: Homecoming Dance (At ACHS) 7-11 p.m.
Censure Lewis, thats a bunch of hog wash! What has she ever done to deserve nothing but praise from Commerce City? If the Board does this they are nuts, the only people that hate here are those that do not understand she is probably the most intelligent that has ever been on the Board. You people are just plain stupid!
Censure is nothing to be taken lightly. But I agree, there needs to be a reason.
It is like all these Commerce City Council recalls.
Always a recall, but never any good reasons (real reasons) to do one. That is why they always fail.
Censure
To censure Jeannette Lewis would red flag her behavior/ decisions, while on Adams 14 Board and caution others when she tries to venture into political service in the future. I am very concerned for others in her judgmental path in the years to come.
Wow! thank you all. I am now well versed in the idea of censure.
I too would like to hear the reasons why?
Not really because I care that much, I am in 27J, I am just curious.
RSVP
In the past, Council members would RSVP for dinners and events paid for by taxpayer money then fail to attend these functions that were prepaid for them. On the Sept. 26th meeting, council discussed taking Discretionary funds away from those that failed to attend and/or assign someone to go on their behalf. There are many reasons members can not make an event but then assign a taxpayer to attend on your behalf. We would love to go! I agree, that if one fails to attend and fails to assign another person to represent members than that money should come out of one's Discretionary funds. Which means, less taxpayer money spent on the council member and put it back into the General Fund. When a member actually sees the amount of money wasted on events they don't attend they may start to take responsibility for wasting taxpayer's money. If, a member does not use his or her Discretionary fund then it should go back into the General fund and not be given to Charitable donations. That is saying that taxpayer money is selected for personal contribution which to my mind should not be legal.
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funny how these south cc people profess their love for south cc and the good ole days where they had a huge income from the refineries and and industrial businesses but did nothing to improve south cc. They whine about the King Soopers deal that Shea Homes and Reunion brought to the north. CC only signed off on it everything was brokered by Shea but city council wants to take credit for kissing Shea's butt.
So, when giving praise, thank Shea and City Market not the political circus.
Watch, when Kings open in the north the same idiots complaining from the south will shop in the north because they hate where they live despite having a kings and walmart in their own neighborhood.
Received good news a couple of weeks ago. The news was that Dominick Moreno is going to run for State Representative in district 32. I was fortunate enough to attend his kickoff campaign and seen how many people were there to back him in this endeavor.There were also present a lot of persons there that are in political office to back him.
At this time the best decision you can make is to cast your vote for Dominick. He will be one of our greatest Representative ever.
Bob,
He will be one of our greatest Representative ever?
Lets not go over board.
I don't know anything he did on his very very very short time on council being that memorable.
I think TS would be a far better choice.
Curious,
Why would a censure be an agenda item. Why not just bring it up in administrative business? Why let everyone know, isn't element on surprise a better way to go.
*no dog in this one, I am in 27J.
Concern of CC Mayor,
Mayor abruptly left the Blue Stem Dinner. Was wondering if all is okay. I don't think they even touched their salads.
I know the current CC mayor would not want to stick the tax payers with a wasted $100 dinners. So something must have come up.
hmmmmm.
Love the guy in the 9 story about 27j carnival.
I would owe a bunch more of taxes because I owe a bunch of properties.
Imagine that.
I agree with Team Tracey. Frankly, as a citizen of Ward 1, I am very dissapointed at Dominick wanting to bail on us not even halfway through his first term. Tracey has done a ton for our City, and she has done it in spite of a major medical injury. She came right back, and hasnt stopped. That is a leader. If you want a bailer, vote for Dominick. Maybe he will serve for a year and decide that the State isnt good enough for him, either. If you want a leader, vote Tracey. She will stick by us and not bail out!
I agree with Mayor Pro Tem Snyder, and what she said Monday night, in regard to the discressionary funds. She said "its not our money, its the people's money". She is right. At least one person on the Council understands that!
That is why we like her so much. She has a heart for our City, if something isnt working right, she tries to fix it, and she isnt afraid to admit when something isnt going right and find another way. She will stand up to the rude, like Benson (who tried to bully her again on Monday night, but she stands up to him) and she wont back down when she believes in something! She does a great job when she is Mayor. That is a leader!
I found this on the internet. It is from the your hub.
I am shocked that past commerce city council did this. Where was the accountability?
Natale said one of the first things he did as mayor was to end the practice of having limousines waiting for City Council members when they arrived in Washington, D.C., for business. He was stunned the first time it happened after he was elected to the council.
“They argued that it was cheaper than a taxi,” he said. “Well, not when you have a limo for each council member.”
Aaron,
About limo service,
Mayor Natale was talking about some of the current ones too, Teter, Bullock and Snyder. As all of them were on when Natale was.
(Moreno was not on, just keep that in mind when deciding your House 32 choice, if your a democrat.)
Team Tracey is getting a great deal of attention, and I can say I see why. In addition to all the great things they say about her, has anyone noticed the way things go on Council? Tracey has all of her discressionary funds in her account. Dominick has used almost all of his, to travel with, as he stated a few weeks back. Tracey asked the Council if she could attend an Econimic Developement two day conference, recommended by Brittany Morris, our ED Director, and the Council said no. So does anyone see some favortism here? Has anyone seen any benefits from these trips Dominick Moreno takes? I would think we would be much better off learning every bit we could about how to move our City forward with new business.
Now Benson asks the Council to sent him on a "high speed rail" conference that is after the election! They dont even know if he will be on Council in November! Jim has no business going to a conference that E 470 did not even choose him to go to! Does anyone see high speed rail coming to Commerce City?
I think we would be much better off learning about how to bring business to Commerce City than we would be spending money on high speed rail!
Also it really is upsetting that they again would not let Tracey use her available funds to purchase school supplies for kids in need, so she did it with her own money. Something is seriously wrong here! Let Dominick run around all over the place, on the City dime, but not allow Tracey to give our kids some school supplies?
Tracey you keep going! Most of us are smart enough to see what is going on! You have a bright future, and we are very proud of you!
What the hell!
NO Jim cant go to something after the election, he most likely be a regular citizen.
"Benson asks the Council to sent him on a "high speed rail" conference that is after the election!"
Not to mention, your right, when the hell is a high speed rail coming to Commerce City, much less Colorado!
I am personally voting for Kristine Sumner for Ward II
Commerce City At-Large Candidate Joe Sandoval withdraws his name from the 2011 Elections... More information to follow...
GN,
Adams Sheriff had a call last night on scanner. Possible DUI with JS.
Vote No on 3D
Decades of increasing school funding has not increased student test scores. It has created jobs for teachers and revenue for their unions that almost exclusively support Democratic politicians. These politicians sustain tax-funded schools as a monopolistic cartel that squashes competition and limits choice for parents and taxpayers.
Nationally, per-pupil spending has more than doubled since 1973, according to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES). Meanwhile, standardized test scores have been stagnant.
According to The Nation's Report Card, 2008 math and reading scores were "not significantly different from" scores in the early 1970s.
Colorado is similar. Between 1997 and 2008, per pupil spending increased by 21%, according to inflation-adjusted NCES data. But the Denver Post reported that "scores on Colorado's annual academic assessment again came back flat, a trend that continues year after year. The announcement of no change in scores has become a yearly mantra."
If standardized test scores don't track with increased tax funding for schools, what does? Here's what: teacher’s union contributions to political candidates who support the public school cartel. Inflation-adjusted teacher’s union contributions have almost doubled since 1990, according to OpenSecrets.org. In each year, at least 94 percent of contributions are toward Democratic candidates.
Last year, the Colorado Education Association gave "$1 to Republicans for every $235 given directly to Democrats," reports IndependentTeachers.org.
What do Democrats tend to do after teachers unions help get them elected? Last year's "teacher bailout" is an example. A Democratic Congress and president sent states $26 billion in tax money to prevent teacher layoffs. These bailed out teachers pay union dues to again support politicians to further entrench the cartel.
But while test scores have been flat, unionized teacher employment has soared. According to NCES data, student-teacher ratios have decreased from 21 in 1973 to 15 in 2008. Using NCES data, education policy analyst Andrew Coulson found that government school employment doubled since 1970, while enrollment increased by only 10 percent.
If you really care about supporting children's education, you should not tolerate government's requiring you to fund schools just because you live near them. This is counterfeit caring — like saying you want to see good movies, but having a stranger choose which movies you see. Voting for 3D would perpetuate such counterfeit caring and cripple the ability to make a real difference.
If I wanted to enrich unions and politicians who support a wasteful public school cartel, I would vote for 3D. But since I want better education for all children, I ask my politicians to support education tax credits, which promote diversity and choice for Colorado's families.
Joe,
Many support you no matter what you do.
Wishing nothing but the best no matter what your facing in life.
God Bless you!
IMPORTANT VOTING INFORMATION FOR Adams 14 VOTERS
If you did not vote in the 2010 General Election, did not vote in a sub sequent election or have not returned the postcard mailed to you by the Secretary of States Office requesting a mail in ballot you may get a ballot from the Adco Elections Office, (Adams County Service Center) 4430 So. Adams County Parkway, just north of 120th and Sable
VOTE EARLY --- MAIL IN YOUR BALLOT IF YOU RECEIVED IT IN THE MAIL OR YOU MAY DROP IT OFF AT THE COMMERCE CITY CIVIC CENTER (City Hall), IF YOU DID NOT RECEIVE A BALLOT YOU CAN VOTE AT THE FOLLOWING LOCATION - Motor Vehicle Office 4201 East 72nd Ave, (72nd and Colorado Blvd.)
Larry Quintana
Candidate for Adams 14 BOE
Anonymous,
Great piece on no on 3D.
Nice to know others have the same ideas as me.
God Bless Joe! Please let him find the help he needs.
God Bless Joe!
Joe Sandoval is doing the right thing by dropping out and concentrating on himself. I hope he will be okay.
Help is only a phone call away.
Joe S.
You can't change your past and it is all in the past. But you can change your future.
Good Bless you too and please seek help.
Many are still supporting you!
You are a good guy.
Heard Commerce City is working for an ordinance requiring foreclosing lenders to maintain their foreclosed properties.
That would be a good Idea.
Vote no on 3d?
Really?
Did you know school district 27J currently receives $53 per student. This is the lowest out of 15 front range school districts.
YES on 3d
Joe just proves we all have "demons" in our life we must deal with.
Best to you, as you face your struggles.
For Robert Toavs,
Sorry for you loss!
About limo service...
Are we not tired of this subject? Ok, so I spoke to some people and this is what I found out. The City had a contract for many years, and many Councils, with a towncar service in DC. And Tracey Snyder and Kathy Teter said that when they went out there, the schedule was set up so that Councilmembers flew together and took the same towncar to the hotel, thus saving the City money! Towncars!! Not stretch limos as some would have you believe! And in groups, not one for each Councilmember!
And if anyone decides to base their choice on the House District race on this lame story, they need help. Snyder is way more qualified than Moreno. End of story.
What is Robert Toavs Loss?
Mr Sandoval,
I don't know if you have God in your life. But he is there for you. You do not need to walk this journey alone.
I will pray for you.
Fred A. Commerce City
only in commerce city would this guy be a hero.
He might be the nicest guy in the world, but he could have killed someone.
lets not lose the gravity of the situation.
I believe the loss for Toavs is that his mother has past away.
I don't think J. Sandoval should drop out!
I say stick it out.
But I think he has made his decision.
Either way, I back you!
response to limo service
I didnt know it was already talked about. sorry about that.
Larry Quintana is right. Please vote early. When you get your ballot in the mail. Fill it out and mail it or drop off as soon as you can. If you put it off, you'll forget or it will get lost.
I know because it has happened to me.
Also remember to put the correct about of postage on it.
Last point, Mon. is the last day to register so please do so if you have not already.
Meet & Greet Electoral Candidates
Saturday, October 8 · 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Mugsy's Coffee
7191 Holly Street
Commerce City, CO
Meet & Greet Electoral Candidates & then stay and enjoy open mic night with the Award Winning Musician Richie Castro; aka History Hunter!
isn't joe sandoval the guy that commerce city council chose as one of their finalists for the appointed seat left open by tony johnson?
i guess the rest of us who applied were not up to the commerce city council standards?
Sad news about Joe S., but I bet Gene Leffel is very happy!
From the 9 news comments:
"Commerce City is a toxic waste dump in every sense of the word. Why would it surprise anyone that the people running it are toxic waste too?"
Looks like we need to keep on that whole image idea.
Things are getting better, but obviously we still have more work to do.
does absolutely no good to re-post the comments from other websites here. we know all denver media websites bash on cc!
I understand,
I was making a point about our image. You missed my point.
Joe Sandoval is a good man, who has served his community for a long time.
Thank you Joe!
Good for Steve Douglas gettin some facetime on channel 7 about Joe's story.
site-selection analyst Eva Laurence of Ernst & Young said incentives are overrated.
I beg to differ Eva. They are working just fine in Commerce City.
Colorado in the running for 600-job solar plant from a foreign country!
Maybe China! I think CC really has a shot at this.
Cross your fingers!
Be Careful
Be very careful what you say about Jennette Lewis and Censure in writing over a blog or any where else in public. Some people just bait others to say things they can attack them for or sue them over. I was very sad to hear about Joe Sandoval. He is a good guy and needs to get into treatment this really is an illness.
anyone see the hispanic comic at the Sinbad show over the weekend?? Was hilarious and sure some toxic waste dump south CC material. Just talking about CC had the audience ROTF, rolling on the floor for the elderly...
My guess,5 years the north will be able to dump CC and form its own city. Be nice if sooner.....
Disappointed in Commerce City Council. I do not think it is right to end the retirement fund for elected officials.
Rene is getting royally screwed!
great some comic making fun of cc?
that with stupid youtube video is almost too much.
Cant wait until Dog track in developed. Then they will see it is not what they think it is!
I love the Commerce City is able to continue the quality for a lifetime grants.
A great city program.
I dont think anyone else is doing anything like this.
Way to go Commerce City. Great, Great, Great program!
Paul Natale is an absolute !@#$%^&*()+. How dare you Natale even put your face in public and complain about the use of the rec center for a memorial for Bobbie Crall. Yes "city" make sure that "someone" pays $400 for the use of the people's facility. OMG!!! You could not be more disrespectful to Bobbie Crall if you tried Natale. No wonder she did not want you to speak at her memorial. You did not and do not deserve anyone's respect. Don't the let door of city hall hit you on your way out. Cannot imagine how you sleep at night.
Jeanette Lewis is an elected official. Say whatever you want until November 1 because then she will be out of office. And then the party is over finally!!!
I thought Rene was going to get the full 4 years he was just elected to included in his retirement.
I believe that was the council decision.
Wow, I listened to the council meeting last night.
Sounds to me like the entire council planned the travel and discretionary funding with Sean Ford's mayorship in mind.
Way to go. If the rules are followed he won't be able to waste my dollars.
I was told by a candidate for Commerce City that because neighborhood services is not bring in enough revenue to sustain it. They would consider getting rid of it.
okay Commerce City first Joe Sandoval and now Robert Toavs. What the hell! Is there something in the water?
Vote Toavs!
Perfect Mayor to bring us to the next level.
Concern about the one guy who said it might be justified. Whoa!
Gateway, Did Robert Toeves even vote in the last two elections? Shocking stuff.
What the hell!
Damn, this is stupid.
Nice Commerce City!
you all still think that toavs can be controlled with the right staff and council around him?
He is NOT perfect!
He felt bad.
He deserves a second chance.
VOTE TOAVS!
Whatever!
I dont like either one of them!
I am not voting for anyone!
Commerce City has disappointed me!
Why should the voters trust you?!
Maybe because you are in control of the entire Budget!
I know people do not like this.
But, again the comments on 9 news are horrible against Commerce City.
I am not going to be hard on the guy.
I say Commerce City is a city of second chances.
He deserves it.
I have no problems with if you did the crime and did the time, you are okay by me.
Second Chance?
Okay what about 10 times?
Is the 11th chance the cut off?
Toavs Website:
"Robert Toavs affirms the importance of working together to find solutions and vows to operate lawfully and respectfully in all matters."
Call me crazy, but I believe him.
Vote for him as Mayor Commerce City PLEASE!
If Toavs is the next mayor, we will need to get a nerf gavel.
Question is,
Should the voters have all the information about their candidates.
Including criminal history?
Joe all of a sudden isn't looking too bad, he should get back in the race. Hell they might both get in!
It drives me absolutely crazy to hear people make excuses for breaking the law because they had a bad life.
I had a terrible life and I have never once broke the law!
It is all about charter.
All of this can be easily found out in this digital age.
Bottomline:
If you are going to run for public office, assume that your record will come out.
That is why it is public, for the public to see.
really wished one of the ward 2 girls would have ran for mayor.
What a mess.
was coming on to tell everyone about the mayor story.
I guess I am a little late.
I have to say I am lenient, but dude, come on!
learn a lesson?
I think we all learned a lesson.
I with the guy who is not voting for either of the mayors this time around.
I too am voting my heart.
I am NOT voting for either Ford or Toaves.
Are the only ones going to the URA meetings in Commerce City just developer types or real citizens?
Exciting News for Boys & Girls Club.
If this is anything like what Commerce City can expect. It should be really exciting.
http://yourhub.denverpost.com/lakewood/boys-girls-club-has-been-hit-lakewood/oeoWaotDrO0tvgPQhEOnOK-story?source=DPWidget
my only comment is
The Pen (or the "anonymous tip") is mightier than the sword.
So I say the "reporter" is more dangerous that Toavs!!
Interesting election.
One candidate for at large will most likely lose his job.
One candidate for mayor may lose his job.
One candidate for mayor will get a job, finally!
Gotta love CC politics!
Something from the "past" has nothing to do with how one would act as a leader.
I would like to remind you all of a group of outlaws that took on the British.
They were called "our founding fathers".
Think about it.
I check in every once in a while to see how good ole Commerce Town is doing.
Looks like I got out at the right time.
Love,M
From Texas
Recall?
How I wish things were different for CC voters for Mayor! Everyone deserves a second chance but the best predictor of future behavior is past behavior. Sean Ford's council forgot to pass an admissions or seat tax on the Kronke facility to the tune of millions of dollars of missed taxes for CC. Which is worse? A failure to protect the taxpayers or an arrest record? Sort of the pot calling the kettle, black! When, voters petition for a Recall they have to have a certain percentage of petition signers of the actual votes cast for said person in an election. I am not going to vote for Mayor in this election so that if the voters have to do a Recall it will not take as many signatures. I was also wondering about a write in vote?
Of course their is talk of a recall already.
It is Commerce City.
How many times every time do we do this.
Don't forget to stop by our building at 7450 Hwy 2 for our estate/garage sale today and Friday from 8-4 and Saturday from 8-noon. Tell a friend and stop by and say hi! Find some great bargains and get a free cup of coffee or hot chocolate!!! Those wishing to help volunteer, contact Kristi or Steve Douglas at 303-745-8103 or Reba Drotar at 303-921-1972.
See you there!
Whoever wins the D14 board seats.
Can they fire the football coach?
Just watched the 9news video of Toavs and Ford. We're in trouble if Toavs win and Ford just seems like the lesser of two evils.
OMG, are Ford and Toavs our only choices?
How much do CC Mayors make? If it will cover my lifestyle, I'm running next time around.
Ok. This is funny but I have to say how I feel after watching Lewis on Ch 8. She is mad it's called Robert's Rules of Order and not the Jeannette Rules of Order. I just thought you all could use a giggle today.
Commerce City is going to have an Executive session for the purpose of receiving legal advice pursuant to C.R.S. 24-6-402(4)(b) concerning the proposed medical waste disposal facility.
If they would have just listened to Gene Leffel and passed a ordinance that prohibited such a facility from a residence of lets say 1000 feet.
It would have been all over.
What happened at the Adams 14 board meeting that made Lewis madder than usual? I didn't see it.
I have a question,
How many of you believe in rehabilitation?
I would like to talk about financials when it comes to the mayor candidates of commerce city.
I will start with the fact that Robert has no baggage. He is a clean new voice.
Also a fact that we all need to remember is that Robert will only be one of nine.
Yes I believe in rehabilitation.
But I see no place for it when deciding a mayor.
You always hear about this abuses of the old mayors.
Lets see some facts.
Lets see some examples.
The limo thing that Natale brought up in the bartels "im sorry for callin you sticky town" article was not entirely truthful.
I for one do believe in second chances.
I want a new voice. I want a voice that is of the people.
I am tired of the same old people running.
I am voting for Toavs and I am proud to say it.
my prediction,
Sean
Crystal
Diaz
Teter
Benson
Take it to the bank.
Mark your calendars for Friday, October 21st from 6pm to 8pm.
October 21st will be the last “Coffee with a Commerce City Cop” in 2011. We will be at Starbuck’s Coffee, 10339 Tower Road. Come and meet members of the Commerce City Police Department, have your questions answered, and give your suggestions for the 2012 programs.
whatever kyle,
my prediction is too legit to quit.
Toavs - Mayor
Leffel - At Large
Elliott - At Large
Sumner - Ward 2
Teter - Ward 4
A good question for one of these upcoming candidate events.
Which Commerce City council candidates favor a raise for council members?
I strongly believe that anyone who finds God can change.
We all stray from the path time to time.
If we get back on it and learn from our mistakes.
We all deserve a second chance.
Please vote Robert Toavs for Commerce City Mayor.
Good to see even current mayor is getting involved! I would like to know more about what he means by financials>
mayorpaulcc: Wow is the election getting ugly. One side and blog bringing up record. Other side should bring up financials - Thursday, October 06, 2011
I personally know Robert Toavs (candidate for mayor)
He does have God in his life. He has changed.
Most important, he has no baggage. He will not "owe" anyone anything when he gets elected.
He is not perfect, but he is willing to stand up for the people and what is right.
He does have a past. But we all make mistakes.
Robert Toavs is not a politician, he is just a good regular guy.
I am voting for Robert Toavs.
I urge all of you who are not voting for anyone to really think about it.
Robert will make a good mayor.
Toavs says "There's no future in our past."
Tell that to Michael J. Fox!
All should be watching this news about Denver and the National Western Stock Show. At the end, it might have some impact on Commerce City.
I have met and talked with Toavs.
Don't judge a book by its cover.
He is a honest, responsive person, who really doesnt owe anyone in this city.
He will run it honestly.
I will vote Toavs. I want a clean start.
Ford was rotten for his comments about Toavs.
I am too voting for toaves.
We all are!
New Voice. We had 8 years to hear ford's voice. Now it is someone else time.
Commerce City Mayor and Council are figure heads at best. Commerce City Staff will and should do all the work. That is why we pay them as tax payers.
At least with Toavs we will not owe anyone anything.
Do not be afraid to vote Toavs.
He will be surrounded by council and staff. No one can act alone. We are a team.
Warren,
I'm pretty sure what the mayor means is one of the candidates for Mayor is bankrupt, has no career or any prospects, lives off his fathers name and is the most financially corupt Mayor the city has ever seen.
Does that answer your question?
Reunion Forum
One of the few privileges we have left to us from our forefathers in America is the right to vote. I urge everyone to get themselves informed by attending the Reunion Forum on Saturday, Oct. 8th between 10 am and 1pm at the Reunion meeting center. Every candidate is important to our future as a city. We could put Commerce City back ten years depending on who we vote for. Someone on this blog had mentioned our forefathers that first gave us the right to vote. Our first leaders were wealthy landowners with lots of Indian lands under land grants from the King of England of which several were blackmailing each other for inappropriate behavior with each others wives. William Penn was one of the good guys, Lords Baltimore and Delaware not so hot. One will find even in history the good, the bad and the ugly. That is what each one of us needs to decide for ourselves. I wish each candidate right along with their declaration to run for office would declare the truth about them selves and their political records. Both, Joe and Robert should have held a news conference and said this is part of my record, etc. Sean has so much of a financial mess dragging behind him, I don't know how he expects to overcome that with the taxpayers! People want to bad mouth Jim Benson but he is squeaky clean compared to Sean Ford.
Adams County School District 14 Agenda for Oct 11th Meeting Includes "Possible Motion for Censure of Board Members"...
http://t.co/Sruzsl8G
Free Day at the Land Fill
Take out the trash for free on Saturday, Oct. 22 from 7 a.m.-3 p.m.!
Commerce City residents:
Proof of city residency required (Colo. driver's license/tax statement)
Must wear reflective safety vest while unloading -- bring your own or purchase for $1
No charge for trash hauled in cars, pickup trucks or pickup--size trailers (5 cubic yds)
Appliances with refrigerants (air conditioners, refrigerators, etc.) must have certification of chlorofluorocarbon removal.
NON-ACCEPTABLE ITEMS
Tires
Car batteries
Used oil
Hazardous materials/liquid
For additional information, call 303-371-2887. The landfill is located on 8480 Tower Road.
Any truth to the post that the mayor candidate is in deep financial trouble? Also overheard rumors someone on council is in financial ruin also and 9 news is going to run a story on a NASCAR connection??
Is anyone else embarrassed being linked to the horrors of this city? I am ready to sign a recall petition right after the election.
I won't vote for Jim Benson as ward 2 council but I would support him as mayor...hint...hint
Board Member(s) with a "s"
Is it more like Censure me? I will Censure you!
is there already a recall committee in place? Before we even know who is going to be elected?
re:Recall in Commerce City.
Cry Wolf enough times and it gets old.
Yes, of course, we elected someone that some don't like, usually personal reasons and we try to recall.
So goes the circle of life in Commerce City.
I think you got to wait 6 months before you start recalling the winners.
RECALL talk, CENSURE talk.
Where the hell do I live?
Whatever happened to being positive and staying on the right path, laughing to the bank, best city in all of the land?
One of our counsel persons will be leaving office in November due to term limits.The person is Kathy Teter.
During her time as counsel person many things were accomplished for the good of Commerce City and Kathy was fully involved in all of them.
She worked only for the good of the City as well as the Citizens. We have lived in Commerce City since 1956 and have seen many different people in the counsel positions. There is not one of them that could outshine her. After the election We feel sure that Kathy will still be involved with good things for Commerce City. THANK YOU KATHY.
Bob & Nance Zeiler
We are supporting Sean Ford. He took this city further than anyone dared to dream. Its pretty easy to continue to make up stuff about him and his family. For the record, they have received every honor the area has to offer by groups and people of integrity.
I'm an oldtimer and I know just about everyone involved in politics for about 5 decades. My vote goes to Sean Ford. He has always kept his word.
No one in their right mind would vote for a person who has a multiple arrest record and just beat up someone a few months ago. I heard that the victim had to go to the hospital. Is this true? The pressure on a person in public office is often overwhelming and is certainly not for a person prone to this type of instability.
Reunion's Meet and Greet
I attended Reunion's Meet and Greet and wanted to pass on information to those that could not make it. I believe transparency in politics is needed for trust to develop between candidates and voters. I can understand why a candidate running for office would be reluctant to bring up his or her arrest record first thing. But, eventually, one has to open up to the public. In truth, many of us have experienced the same kind of things as Robert Toavs, only, we did not get arrested for it. A divorce that turned ugly over community property; drugs found in a vehicle, doesn't matter who put them there; trying to help friends and family members and trouble over renters, etc. and come to the attention of the law. The difference is that most of us settle these things without coming to legal attention. Once a person comes to the attention of the law they are more likely to repeat those contacts over again. Robert is a work in progress and trying to find a balance in his life. I believe he is sincere in wanting to make a difference in his community. Moreover, we all need to take responsibility for our actions and poor choices. So, there it is folks, now, let's move on!
I found the ladies running for school board,Mary and Anita, to be committed and ready to make some changes. We may never know the complete damage to Adams 14 SD by Jeannette Lewis but we need to rebuild from here. We need to take advantage of Larry Quintana's experience and knowledge. I have known Larry for years and he is a good man and he is committed to helping these children.
Very mice words Bob.
I would also like to say thank you to Kathy Teter.
I hope she goes on with a political career. Maybe a Adams County Commissioner or whatever she wants.
She is a good person and a great leader.
WATCH FOR YOU MAIL IN TO VOTE.
THOSE OF YOU WHO DOESN'T REMEMBER IF YOU VOTED THE LAST ELECTION..
GO DONE TO THE ADAMS COUNTY SERVICE CENTER 4430 S. ADAMS COUNTY PARKWAY NORTH OF 120TH AND SABLE. VOTE!!!!!!!!
I made a mistake and post my comments in the wrong section, Dusty can you move it over?
I think there is a forum on Oct. 13th in Commerce City.
I don't know. I tried the CCPBA website and the Commerce City website. But there is nothing there.
I did read about it on the Gateway News. Do you have any information on it.
Why is it not on the CCPBA and Commerce City websites?
A candidate forum presented by the CCBPA will be at the Commerce City Civic Center on Thurs. October 13th starting at 6:30pm.
It will be on Cable Channel 8 in Commerce City live and as a re-run.
too bad I have dish network!
that sucks.
Urban Renewal Authority, Mile High Greyhound Park Selected for Rocky Mountain Real Estate Challenge's 10th Anniversary Project!!!!!!!
A wonderful Program for us to get involved in.
Great Job CC Staff!
PLEASE DO NOT VOTE FOR ROBERT TOAVS! He is a convicted VIOLENT felon. I don't care what his sob story is, he is in NO position to be a LEADER in our city. Please people think before you vote, please. This is the quality of our day to day life we are risking. His most recent arrest was only about 15 weeks ago, come on. And to Estelle, NO most of us have NOT been in those situations that Toavs found himself in because we are responsible and professional and are not DRUNK all the time. Give me a break!
I went to the Meet and Greet at the Reunion Rec Center. Mayor Pro Tem Snyder was there, and I got to meet her for the first time. I have to say that I was impressed. First of all, the next election she is running in is a ways away, but still she came out, in the pouring down rain, with her little guy, to meet the citizens. I found her to be sweet, knowledgeable, and full of desire to continue to lead our City into the future. So, I must say I am also on board with "Team Tracey"!
tovas ad is says integrity?
interesting.
I went to Robert Tovas's website. I see he has a place for videos.
Why doesn't he have his videos from 9 news on there?
I am voting for TIM TEBOW for Mayor of Commerce City!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Commerce City Ward 2 mtg with Councilman Jim Benson & ADCO Dist Atty Don Quick on Tues Oct 11, 6pm at Stellato’s Deli, 104 Ave & Chambers Rd
I must say that I was totally shocked at the lack of Ccuncil participation at Bobbie Cralls memorial! Tracey spoke, Paul, Rene and Tony Johnson were there. And if you count a late and then brief appearance by Dominick, that was it! What happened to the days when Council came out to show their support for such events? Bobbie was a pillar of our community! Shame on the rest of Council!
I just had a talk with Tracey Snyder over the weekend. I did not know her, and after the blog being lit up every week with alot of support, I thought I would talk to her. Wow! Tracey went through a horrific accident, and really understands the state of our healthcare system these days! And she showed us some of the policy they make on that Crime Prevention committee she sits on! Impressive indeed! She would make an excellent State Representative! What does it matter that she changed parties? She has real life experience to draw on, has been a great Mayor Pro Tem, and really understands what our lives are like in our community. Thanks for the visit and the talk Tracey!
Isnt is funny that all of a sudden Dominick Moreno and Jim Benson are just now talking about the Comcast program that enables children from low income areas to get internet and a computer, when Tracey Snyder brought that forward months ago when she reached out to Representative Ed Casso for help, and he would not give her anything except a hard time? Tracey is always being treated miserably by Ed Casso, and yet he is supposed to be for our people. Yeah, right! Remember those famous words Ed told Tracey, as proven to us by the Gateway News-"He(ED)would make sure his candidate(Dominick) would have every financial and insitutional advantage" Has anyone watched Dominick lately? Becoming more and more like Ed Casso everyday. No thanks! Team Tracey stands up to bullies like Ed Casso, and we dont need another Ed at the State House! Vote Snyder for State House District 32!
So Dominick Moreno thinks he did a great thing taking away the pennies per month the Councilmembers get for retirement when they turn 60? Well folks, I ask you this- if he is such a proponent for the working class, why would he take away retirement benefits for Council, that have been benefits for many decades now? Do Councilmembers not work very hard, lose countless hours of family time, and get paid next to nothing to do it? So how can you be a big union man who supposedly supports keeping workers benefits, but then turn on your own Council? Where does it stop with you Mr. Moreno? The FOP? The City workers themselves? Tony Johnson is right- you are an idiot!
Hey, total support for Sean Ford.
My vote is going to Robert Toavs. Let me tell you why. I was supporting Sean Ford. I've known him for years.
We talked awile back. He was asking for my vote and I said yes but I asked him to call me. I had a few city questions for him. He still hasn't called me. So will he ever call when he is Mayor?
I talked to Robert one time and he said we should have a cup of coffee and talk. So we talked on the phone and had a coffee over at Stefines coffee shop. He listened. Most people just talk. It's good to find someone like Robert that cares.
Listed below are the Democratic candidates who are running in local municipal and school board races.
COMMERCE CITY CANDIDATES
Mayor - No Democrats running
City Council At-Large (two seats)
Paolo Diaz (Incumbent by vacancy) - 303-668-0542 paolo@paolohdiaz.com
Steven J. Douglas - 720-205-2621 douglassrjr@comcast.net
Crystal Elliot - 303-406-3893 crystal4c3atlarge@gmail.com
Gene Leffel - 303-287-3075 mrglonbb@yahoo.com
City Council Ward II
Jim Benson (Incumbent) - 303-288-7011 jimbensonwardii@comcast.net
Jolene Vialpando-Nielsen- 720-280-7778 Jolene.Vialpando@gmail.com
City Council Ward IV
Harvest Thomas - 303-519-2643 HarvestforCouncil@yahoo.com
So, now comes the question. Who is Tracey Snyder supporting for Ward IV? Her own ward?
It would have to be the Democratic right?
It would make no sense for her to support a known Republican, right?
That would be like flipping parties just to get elected.
Something to think about.
I personally think someone who was a Democrat right off the bat and stayed that way would be a much better choice.
Drunk?
Many times, I write information just for the sake of getting information to the public. I would never tell anyone who to vote for! In 2006, I was on the CAC committee to revise the old Travel and Expense plan for CC. During those years, I remember a few meal charges where more than half of it was for alcohol. The story went around that a group of three council members were at a conference in Las Vegas and instead of eating the meals at the conference went across the street to the most expensive restaurant in Las Vegas and the three spent between $600 to $800 for meals and alcohol mostly alcohol. (I heard two different figures.) This was during Sean Ford's administration So, when one says responsible and professional one has to tell it like it was! Personally, I don't know that I will vote for Mayor. I would like to see the threat of a Recall for whoever gets voted in as a means of keeping that Mayor aware of what the voters might do if we slide back into the old "good ole boy" attitude.
You got it Estelle. Nothing but a threat. that is all it would ever be.
When are you going to get it that residents are not interested in a recall.
Unless something drastic happens.
All these so called "recall attempts" have been nothing but a big waste of time and effort.
Like I read from someone before.
Cry wolf enough and people will wise up and realize it is all nothing but a bunch of hot air.
Gene Leffel is a Democrat?
Kinda thought he would want less gov. kinda of a guy.
interesting.
Learn something everyday on this.
Make sure that if you don't see your comment in this section. You might have left it in the 2011 candidate endorsements section.
Well I think that if one commits to a 4 year term, I would assume they would honor it by actually doing it.
But, you know what happens when you assume. You make an ass out of you and me.
Yup. All this talk is mostly "so the story goes....").Noth'n but made up stuff. Know Sean Ford well. He would give you the shirt off his back if need be. Here's some true stuff. Let's talk about the senior citizen homes he has personally fixed or cleaned, completely without fanfare. Or let's talk about how many high school students and grade school kids that he has helped.
yeah, something else that scares me about some of the candidates:
not used to having money so will spend frivolously with other peoples money. Estelle gives a good example - Can't afford an expensive restaurant on their own salary but carefree with tax dollars.
Can a person who only knows no frills beer make the right wine choices for the city recovering from poor choices made by past no frills beer drinkers?
POV
Tonight in a vote 4 to 1 in favor, the Adams County District #14 School Board Censure President Jeannette Lewis... "Enough is enough"...
Heard the censure was because of a bunch of cases of bad behavior.
FOX31: Parents: Bus driver makes children late to school on purpose (Commerce City)...
http://tinyurl.com/3oaynrv
Regarding FOX31Story "Parents: Bus driver makes children late to school on purpose". ACSD#14 BOE state they knew nothing about the incident.
How can D14 school board not know when John Albright did an interview?
Your telling me the PIO of D14 is doing interviews without the Board Knowing?
That does not sound right.
Dark Days in Adams County School #14.
I pray that the new Board can really work together. Not have agendas and mostly, TREAT EACH OTHER WITH RESPECT!
Censure Lewis for what again?
A string of bad behavior?
Why are we not doing a Censure for Mayor then.
He is in Post article that put Rene, Tracey and Kathy in a very bad light with the whole limo thing.
okay know we have this story on Fox channel.
Again the comments are horrible for Commerce City.
Cant we ever get a break.
Can we get on positive news story on the Big Denver Media.
GN,
First time in history of D14 a Censure was successful?
Adams #14 Board Members Need to expunge the Lewis censure from the official records!
Do not disrespect the politic process by just throwing around these serious terms such as "censure".
I personally heard so called reasons why they did this and it is ridiculous.
It needs to be set straight and corrected. It needs to be expunged
RE: Lewis censure.
Does this mean we can't name a school after her?
WOW! Little surprised Klocker voted Yes on the D14 president censure.
That was surprising. I thought it would have been a 3 to 2 vote.
Interesting.
Anonymous,
Janette Lewis doesn't deserve to have anything named after her. If she's so bent on getting something named after her she needs to buy a name plate and stick it on her front door. She's the most vindictive, cruel, power hungry, condescending person I have ever seen. If I was on the board, I would have gotten up and punched her in her face if she talked to me the way she has talks to her fellow board members. Watch her antics on channel 8 if you don’t believe me. Klocker has always been the exception to the rule because he agrees with her no matter what. I wonder why he voted against her tonight???? Oh yeah, he's trying to get reelected!
Exspunge really?! She has zero respect for parents or the students... She has only her agendas in mind. It was a joke for her to say she was being caught off guard when she had 2 weeks to defend her actions... However how can you defends plain black and white facts??
I think sue chandler and john albright owe some serious appologies for what they pulled!! Of course she will throw him under the bus... I think we need to review our budget in the communication depart, pretty sure it needs a budget cut!
Thank you Adrian, Larry and Robert for standing up and doing whats right!
Amen JRG!!!!! couldnt of said it better! Maybe we can all pitch in and get a bumper sticker for her on the way out!
I am seriously going to pray for these guys on the current school board.
They made their decision and they actually did it.
Now I hope they are prepared for any of the repercussions.
Hot Air in Eagle Creek and 2011 Candidates
Only 18% of registered voters, voted in this last election. That means that 82% have dropped out of the process. So, these are people that for one reason or another never made a choice. However, our City Charter gives all the registered voters a right to petition for Recall when that elected official fails to preform their duty while in office. It is our constitutional right given to us by our City Charter which extends through to the State of Colorado. In ten years of living in CC, I have never signed a Recall petition but I would if the situation demanded it. The past behavior of the two candidates running for Mayor must be considered when voting for Mayor because they represent the future of CC. CC is at a crossroads with this election.
Didn't take long for news to spread about lewis and censure.
Does she have to wear a big letter C on her cloths?
An Adams County Democrat gets Censured and it was not at the county level?
That is shocking!
RE: CENSURE OF PRES. LEWIS
I believe the ACSD14 is setting the bar very low for future censures. This makes no sense. Why on earth would they do this for what is basically bullying?
RE: CENSURE OF PRES. LEWIS-
I think the message was enough of it.
It was more the straw that broke the camels back.
No more bullying!
D14 BOE should have called the SAFE2TELL number first.
And then censure the hell out of her!
Adams School Board needs to all make up now.
I for one would like to see a group hug at the next meeting!
I think fox news is going to do a second story on the mean Commerce City bus driver that is keeping kids hostage tonight.
I was one of those at the school board meeting. For me it was more like a intervention then a censure.
D-14 Bus Story,
just heard Fox 31 did the bus story and reported that the board said this and that when in fact the board knew nothing if the situation.
Fox 31 was either given misinformation or they just assumed that John Albright speaks on their behalf.
More concerning is that John Albright did an interview and none of the board members even knew this was all going on.
Bus Driver should not be acting this way. I don't think she should be fired. But the D14 Admin need to step up and take care of this right away.
Parents were upset, can't blame them. You will see on the channel 8 video or I am sure Fox will do a second follow-up.
RE: CENSURE OF PRES. LEWIS
If I am right Pres. Lewis is the only board member to ever be censured in school district 14 but she is the only Commerce City elected person to be censured and this includes the city council, water and fire dept. boards also. She now has her place in CC history.
Commerce City Historical Society should be informed of this new history making event.
Still think they went overboard.
But then again, I don't know what these guys went thru.
Oh well, they made their choice. It is over and done with now.
Marked for life.
lewis news is sad.
at the end of the day, did we all learn something?
that is what is the most important.
dont bully people, they dont like it.
2011 Candidates
Hopefully, when Jeannette Lewis leaves the BOE more information will be forthcoming on her activities behind closed doors when she will not have Adams 14 SD lawyers to protect her which cost the school district thousands of dollars to defend against. Some years, legal fees exceeded $100,000 dollars. Believe me, this censure is not just for the bullying one saw on camera.
Sean Ford's political flyer says he will attract business with more job opportunities to CC. City staff performs all of these duties and his one vote does little to attract business and jobs to CC. It must be the soccer suite or the Golf Course. Sean says he will cut excess spending when his administration spent more excess than previous administrations. As former Mayor, Sean did not increase economic development in fact his administration forgot to pass an admissions tax on Kronke Enterprises costing CC millions in future tax fees.
Administration forgot to pass an admissions tax on KSE?
Isn't that the voter's decision?
I thought we did vote on this and it was defeated, badly if I remember correctly.
More Hot Air from Eagle Creek
Again, Estelle,
You need to look at the real facts.
Currently Revenues are going down and expenditures are going up and up.
What are you talking about?
Estelle says - "Sean says he will cut excess spending when his administration spent more excess than previous administrations."
Some insight into Lewis Censure.
Video is back from June 23, 2009
http://youtu.be/xXl4fsdzX-E
Gateway Post this so people can see it.
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