Absolutely not.
We had some connection problems that kept us away, however, the issues have been resolved and we're here to stay.
We The People have become an intricate part of our government, never to be disconnected again. We foresee a working relationship with our elected officials that will have the rest of the counties in the state taking notice.
As we understand it, there are some already asking...how did they do it? Sadly, many politico's do not desire the connection because they feel that they were elected by The People to make the decisions for The People, and we say they are correct. We The People do not desire to make all decisions that affect our county, that would be foolish and certainly not the intent of our forefathers. We just humbly reserve the right in accordance to our governing laws and our HRC/Constitution to intercede when our politicians go astray on issues of extreme importance to us.
Ironically, in the matter of Gracedale, had we been respectfully heard when we initially addressed the issue we would never have known how well our democratic system works. Having said that, the work was often difficult, but always rewarding because we were doing it for the right reasons. We also had the greatest ally in Jesus Christ whom without we surely would have failed. If we had to do it all over again...we wouldn't change a thing.
Rev. Mario Martinez
A point that many people don't understand. Had the Director of Human Services treated families with respect, had the County Executive treated families with respect, this referendum may never have come about.
ReplyDeleteSo when people want to condemn the movement maybe they should start with the two gentlemen whose poor ability to communicate and understand the concerns of family members started the entire process.
Therefore, I think that Ross Marcus and John Stoffa deserve much of the credit for the petition drive and the resultant saving of Gracedale.
Remember people, agree or disagree, incompetent public officials are everyone's concern.
Peace
Very well said, and yes - peace. Now let's work together as harmoniously as possible, and in unity and peace.
ReplyDeleteRMM
Why all the predictions of tax increases ? Is it because Northampton County is going into the prison business ? Drug and Alchohol Rehab in W. Easton ? Boot Camp ?
ReplyDeleteWork with your elected officials, but never forget where their true loyalties lie at election time.
ReplyDeleteMr. Angle and Mr. Dowd voted to sell Gracedale. Now that 3/4 of our citizens have expressed in interest in keeping Gracedale in county hands, how should Mr. Angle's and Mr. Dowd's re-elections be viewed ?
ReplyDelete8:58
ReplyDeleteThey will be the FIRST
win lose or draw
to initiate proceedings to begin the process in 2 years
they need "out"
Just a personal hint:
ReplyDeleteAfter spending taxpayers' money to do whatever they could from August until May and ending up at the same spot which they could have done for FREE,how do you feel about their re-elections now?
A win-win could have been free for all in August in terms of letting the people vote.
Neither one wanted anything to do with it.
They could have used the monies which they spent on trying to harm Gracedale and placed it in a way to help save it.
I still am willing to give Stoffa a chance, but I am not so sure that he will not try something underhanded to continue to hurt Gracedale.
Does anyone know the Eckert Siemens total?
ReplyDeleteIf you still trust Stoffa after all of this, you are either mentally unbalanced or just plain stupid. Sorry, sometimes the truth hurts.
ReplyDelete