tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5173950.post6559741148889966704..comments2024-03-29T03:57:26.974-04:00Comments on Grim's Hall: Laboratories of democracyGrimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07543082562999855432noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5173950.post-45705894147204857472020-08-27T11:00:41.963-04:002020-08-27T11:00:41.963-04:00Eric, the current Commissioners Court has four mem...Eric, the current Commissioners Court has four members with about 12 years of seniority, and me, the newcomer. The City is less ossified, but three of its members either were appointed to serve out other people's terms, or ran unopposed.<br /><br />LR, I forgot for a moment I wasn't talking to a Texas resident--at least I think you're not?Texan99https://www.blogger.com/profile/10479561573903660086noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5173950.post-70748702000138701172020-08-27T10:32:43.835-04:002020-08-27T10:32:43.835-04:00LittleRed, be sure your neighbors are aware that t...LittleRed, be sure your neighbors are aware that they can force an election on a "continuing obligation" bond by presenting the governing body with a petition signed by 5% of qualified local voters by the deadline stated in the notice of intent to borrow, which should be 45 days after initial publication. Publication should be in the local papers, but must also be on the governmental entities' website if it maintains one.Texan99https://www.blogger.com/profile/10479561573903660086noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5173950.post-71266781466182279522020-08-26T21:35:21.747-04:002020-08-26T21:35:21.747-04:00Up here, the city has four huge bonds already pass...Up here, the city has four huge bonds already passed, one without letting people vote (did it in April while having semi-open meetings on-line). Now they want another large bond, plus extend their terms to four years and reduce how often the city commission meets. I'm OK with them meeting every other week instead of every week, but there's no way in [words I won't sully this nice blog with]I'll vote for the commission members to have four years instead of two. <br /><br />LittleRed1Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5173950.post-61405959647194576262020-08-26T20:03:43.251-04:002020-08-26T20:03:43.251-04:00I have to ask: how many of these worthies--on eith...I have to ask: how many of these worthies--on either the city or the county governing bodies--are long-term incumbents?<br /><br />I already know you're not one of the priesthood, you're still a member of the unwashed peasantry.<br /><br />Separately, keep your head down, and stay above water. Simultaneously.<br /><br />Eric HinesE Hineshttp://aplebessite.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5173950.post-26062293888388121222020-08-26T14:27:46.892-04:002020-08-26T14:27:46.892-04:00What was it that Snidely Whiplash used to say? &q...What was it that Snidely Whiplash used to say? "Curses, Foiled Again!"<br /><br />Even the evil villians get to complain.Aggiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11089648434324058300noreply@blogger.com