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FRENCHY wrote on Jul 3, 2008 3:44 PM:

" Mayor Keller would be a great ceel mate for Vic the Ego Kohring. They are both too arrogant too fess uo to their wrongdoings. Diane, a word of advice, get out of politics now, with what little credibility you have left. "




Dont ya wrote on Jun 29, 2008 1:45 PM:

" love it when the corrupt get caught and claim it was for a good cause. No remorse, no apology, just cya and hide the other stuff they haven't found yet. Do they truly believe what they are doing is right? And why are their supporters so blind? Guess they don't want to believe it. Denial! This is bad for the city's reputation. "




Missed anyone wrote on Jun 28, 2008 11:23 AM:

" You missed the more than half of the community that sees and hears what really goes on! If you think someone has political agendas "I'm OK with that", if the Majority of the people are tired of the treatment they receive. These elected officials and apointees are supposed to be professionals that act and do the job they were chosen for. In their failure to do so, many people are speaking out from all over. I'm seeing that folks are dissapointed with the results they're seeing. "




Meeting Notice wrote on Jun 27, 2008 10:03 PM:

" There will be a special meeting of the Wasilla City Council at 7pm this coming Monday, June 30, 2008. Anyone wishing to speak on this issue will have the opportunity to do so under agenda item V. Public Participation, sub-item A. "Persons to be Heard". There is a time limit of three minutes per person.
You are welcome at all of our meetings and I encourage you to participate in your government whenever you can.

Dianne Woodruff "




figured out wrote on Jun 27, 2008 6:59 PM:

" I like how the people who blog here try to make it look like theres more than 2-3people spouting all the opinions. Theres the "I hate bruce urban/sports complex employee, the I hate the city/ex-planning employee, and dianne woddruff/steve menard. Did I miss anyone? "




Metiva wrote on Jun 27, 2008 10:39 AM:

" Just another Keller, he will try to distance himself but he is her friend and supports not only her but the appointee's she put in place. If you want change in the city Metiva isn't the one.. This message brought to you by "friends of the sports complex" "




Unrepresented constituent wrote on Jun 27, 2008 9:20 AM:

" Diane Keller has always used a bully style of leadership. How many of the citizens of Wasilla have actually BEEN to a city council meeting or gone to City Hall?
And Marty Metiva, an Alaskan newbie running for mayor this year, doesn't see a problem with criminal and ethical lapses?
Kudos to Woodruff and Menard for courage to stand up for honesty. the rest of them are fence sitting til they see which way the wind blows.
We are fed up with Corporate America, whether BIG BOX STORES or BIG OIL, back room bargaining with our politicians. "




New upcoming courses this fall wrote on Jun 26, 2008 11:00 PM:

" New from the Keller Administration:
Safe Bullying 101, Safe Unethical Treatment of Local Businesses 102,
Safe Travel to Vegas and Russia 103,
Safe Favoritism 104,
Safe My Way or the Highway 105,
Safe Placement of Appointees for Maintinging Power 106, Safe Unaccountiblity 107, Safe Retiliation 108, More to come. Free to those kids whose parents believe in these management styles and would like to keep this in our gov't. "




Eric wrote on Jun 25, 2008 3:59 PM:

" If we turned back the clock 30 years, i bet we'd have seen "shadey" deals promulgated for businesses that came into being at that time. Those who do not learn from history are doomed to repeat it. Keep calling names all you want but whining will not fix the problem but involvement will. "




Robert Scott wrote on Jun 25, 2008 9:14 AM:

" Now, you think there are traffic problems at Sportmans??? Sit looking at Seward Meridian in front of walmart and see how many near misses and collisions there are. I have personally witnessed more than 10 accidents there and almost been involved in as many from the idiots coming from there with all their chinese made goods and feces fed vegetables. Safety is on her mind? Give me a freakin' break! Can the COW pseudo leader! "




Robert Scott wrote on Jun 25, 2008 9:10 AM:

" I would be happy to entertain the frontiersman with information about the wrong doing, mis-information, LIES, and snubbing the city of wasilla (COW) had given to the residents adjacent to walmart. Heck, they approved a conditional use permit to construct the addition to walmart without even seeing completed plans! they rezoned the land they are on from residential to commericial and placed walmart immediately adjacent to the only subdivision adjacent to this newly rezoned property. She showed absolutely no concern for the residents and citizens of COW. cont' "




Clayton Bigsby wrote on Jun 25, 2008 2:55 AM:

" First off, All of you mash on the mayor. No matter what your going to do that. you are all pathetic. I go on here to read the paper for free cause im cheap and all i get to see is people from around here making fools of themselves complaining about what is going on. for now on i will pay the .50 cents it costs to buy the paper just so i dont have to look at you pathetic loosers postings on this web page War valley trash "




Unprofessional wrote on Jun 24, 2008 8:51 PM:

" from the article...“My personal beliefs should not be playing into my job,” she said. “And I try to segregate those two.”
Funny cause I seem to remember at a meeting about the WPDEA union where an employee said she was ashamed to have Keller as a mayor, Keller later stated to reporters that she was offended personally and felt the employees owed her a thank you for all that she had done for them...LOL!!! "




wasilla Resident wrote on Jun 24, 2008 2:28 PM:

" I am so glad mayor Keller is finally being shown for the person she really is.Her unethical behavior goes way beyond this one issue.Her condescending attitude toward her city employees is just unacceptable.you know,the ones that dont sit on her council,dont wear suits and sit in an office at city hall.I'm talking about the ones that work hard to keep things running,like WATER!SEWERS!PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT!I know they have brought safty concerns to her attention many times,just to be ingored and dismissed.What about there safty mayor Keller?show one little scrap of dignity and just step down! "




moreofsame wrote on Jun 24, 2008 1:53 AM:

" DOT acted appropriately. When they thought the developer owned or would soon own all the property, they were pleased to consider moving the frontage road to a better location. However, when they found out that wasn't true, they issued a letter stating they would not look at additional material from the developer until they had a proposal endorsed by the Wasilla City Council and the Mat-Su Borough. At a meeting in October a DOT staffer said they didn't believe the extent of the safety issue warranted taking private property at this time. "




eagle wrote on Jun 23, 2008 10:18 PM:

" u know, she did the crime,do the time. "




City DOT working together wrote on Jun 23, 2008 5:52 PM:

" What role did DOT play in this? Their efforts are not being discussed.. "




XXOO wrote on Jun 23, 2008 11:31 AM:

" Safety should be the #1 concern regarding the frontage road & development adjacent to Sportsman's Warehouse. direct access from the Parks Hwy to these businesses is unacceptable and unsafe. the mayor and economic developer were trying to promise direct access to future businesses as a carrot. that is not a safe solution. poor choices were made, hence the resignation of the Deputy Administrator from the city & subsequent investigation. arrogance once again impedes the decision making ability of our elected officials. "




OMG wrote on Jun 23, 2008 12:10 AM:

" Everyone acts like this is a surprise, ask Robert Scott over by wal-mart. This very paper wrote a story about his problems with the City, Diane Keller and Wal-Mart and how they were shown the door by Keller saying “She told me we were whining.” Nothing new.. And I wish the fontiersman would go out to the sports complex and interview the employee's there, she had some pretty rude things to say to them as well. "




If we really knew wrote on Jun 22, 2008 2:23 PM:

" There is a lot of things that go on behind closed doors with this administration. Could of been a boat load of reports showing many inappropriate behaviors and spending. I hope Big brother is watching so Vic isn't left all alone. "




moreofsame wrote on Jun 22, 2008 1:31 PM:

" NGK, one last thing: My involvement on the MSB planning commission and Wasilla city council is indeed a direct result of my involvement with Shadowood. Some of us decided when it was over that we would do what we could to see that what happened to us didn't happen to anyone else. Note Mr. Lund has been serving as a member of the committee working on the subdivision code re-write. We're trying to be part of the solution while the Keller administration keeps re-creating the problem by being less than forthright with Wasilla's citizens. "




moreofsame wrote on Jun 22, 2008 12:46 PM:

" NGK, you are incorrect. Shadowood did not go to the planning commission prior to it being sent to the MSB Platting Board with a "no objection" comment from the city. In fact, neither the Wasilla Planning Commission nor the Council were even aware of the project until we brought it to their attention after receiving notice from MSB of the platting action. Had there been a public process in Wasilla first, much time, effort, and expense on the part of the Borough, the developer and the neighborhood could have been avoided. MSB Planning Commission was never involved. "




Everywhere wrote on Jun 22, 2008 10:32 AM:

" A lot of these type of issues happen all over the country. How is it that they keep getting elected? Vote for those that challenge wrong doings. Not those that stick their heads in the sand and wait for it to go away, only to do the same. Wasilla needs help! Not more of the same. "




What About Her Advisors wrote on Jun 22, 2008 9:59 AM:

" Mayor Keller was not the only one who should be made accountable for their actions. She did have a staff of so called advisors who should have done their job as well instead of just jumping ship. Wasilla was plaqued by the "good ole boy" or should I also say "good ole girl" network what has led us done this path. Just because a person knows another person in power should not give them the right to special hiring rights. Lets replace those that leave with the best available candidate for the job. "




Gerald Rexrode wrote on Jun 21, 2008 7:37 PM:

" I am just totally dismayed that there is no outcry from my (Wasilla) city council representatives (with one lone ethical exception) over the law firm report re the mayor having engaged in both ethical and questionable practices in having sided with developers time and time again.
What a great message we are sending to our youth, that such practices are entirely acceptable, and completely without any repercussions, especially if one's term in office is just about up.
Now we have two of our silent city council members running for mayor.
How nice! "




K.V. Lund wrote on Jun 21, 2008 6:46 PM:

" The Denali Law Group’s report legally documents what many have been saying all along. Mayor Keller has shown favoritism to outside land developers and ignores the existing property owners. The city council should first take a vote of no confidence regarding mayor Keller, then compose and vote on a letter of reprimand. This will give a clear message to the residents of the city of Wasilla that these previous actions represent an unacceptable way of governing Wasilla. This will hopefully will lead to the resignation of mayor Keller and the immediate beginning new, fair, and ethical "




Karl Lund wrote on Jun 21, 2008 6:44 PM:

" Wasilla city administration in recent years has demonstrated a consistent pattern of ignoring the rights of existing property owners and promoting major developer interests.

Wasilla administration completely ignored their own code by not objecting to the original high density subdivision plan of the Shadowwood subdivision developer in central Wasilla. There was no original opportunity within the city for public input before the city administration allowed the proposed plan to go before the borough platting board. The city of Wasilla was found at fault by the borough appeals board for not following their own code. "




between the lines wrote on Jun 21, 2008 2:02 PM:

" People just need to stop reading what the newspapers are shoving down our throats and read between the lines and get the facts. You people forget that there are two sides to the story and the only side of the story your getting is the one that the reporter wants you to hear. "




Negative headlines wrote on Jun 21, 2008 11:56 AM:

" concerning the Mayor and administration is all that stands out this term. If this circle of power does not change we are doomed to repeat this history. Wasilla needs good leadership not bullies and kiss rears. Thank goodness most of the council is willing to step up to them. This cycle of rescuer, abuser and now victim needs to stop. Some sickos running the show. Get out of your damage control meetings and go away. We want to see good news for a change. "




Frontier justice wrote on Jun 21, 2008 11:38 AM:

" "String'er Up" "




NGK wrote on Jun 21, 2008 8:21 AM:

" Diane Shadowood development came before the Wasilla Planning Commission, then to the Council, then Matsu-Planning Commission all this was per code. This was the normal process. I didn’t see you until after it was out of Wasilla’s hands and they tried to get it back. Now for some factual questions; I wonder what motivates you. Not long after this you were appointed to the Matsu Planning commission then won a position on the City Council. This truly calls to question motives. At least Mayor Keller was looking out for the betterment of all of Wasilla and not something personnel. "




moreofsame wrote on Jun 20, 2008 10:17 PM:

" Izmir, get your facts straight. If you were on the council when Shadowood came up, you should know we never asked for a change of zoning, only to have enforcement of the zoning in place at the time the developer bought the property. We also went to great lengths to keep those neighborhood meetings non-political, specifically excluding political candidates. We did try to set up a separate moderated debate, though, which the Mayor declined to attend even when we offered to reschedule it around her. Isn't it "people who live in glass houses shouldn't throw stones"? "




moreofsame wrote on Jun 20, 2008 6:55 PM:

" Izmir, get your facts straight. If you were on the council when Shadowood came up, you should know we never asked for a change of zoning, only to have enforcement of the zoning in place at the time the developer bought the property. We also went to great lengths to keep those neighborhood meetings non-political, specifically excluding political candidates. We did try to set up a separate moderated debate, though, which the Mayor declined to attend even when we offered to reschedule it around her. Isn't it "people who live in glass houses shouldn't throw stones"? "




Im glad that... wrote on Jun 20, 2008 6:35 PM:

" We don't have a democrat in this office, this report would have been much worse. Look at CA -democratic supreme courts overturning voter initiatives that passed by over 60%! Nowgay marriage is legal?! Dangerous days with democrats in power, democracywill die and the government will dictate what will and what won't happen! Choice willbe a thing of the past! Keller should have backed off - she should be repremanded, but Thank Goodness this isn't a democratically led state! We are one of the few that run our budget inthe black. Thank you GOP! "




bowdy wrote on Jun 20, 2008 3:45 PM:

" This isnt a big business/little business issue. Both business sides were acting in thier own greedy interests. The city tries to use this to make things better for the public. its a risky and questionable strategy, but not criminal or resignation worthy. "




JT has an agenda wrote on Jun 20, 2008 10:30 AM:

" Sounds like your trying the old bait and switch to me...scare the public that they will lose their low wage jobs - I would bet my next check your a business owner with a horse in this race and pay your workers more or less minimum wage. The mayor needs to go - break the law, do the time. "




Boodiddle wrote on Jun 20, 2008 10:20 AM:

" More benefits for big business, more tax breaks for box stores which destroy small buisness and those employed there, what a shame, the Mayor should quietly just QUIT the job she has so poorly done, what about that Sandy Gauley lady, what did she have to do with the fraud and deception involved, I wonder if they are all members of the corrupt GOP, bet they are "




Jtab wrote on Jun 20, 2008 9:13 AM:

" I think metiva seems to be reasonable here. If we take politics out of this then we see this: was the motivation good? Report says yes. Did city action cross in to the inaproriate? reprot says probably. Did the Mayor violate any city code? Metiva says no. So this seems like its a situation where the mayor may have went a little too far to do something good. I dont think thats cause for resignation, just some bad press to keep everyone honest. "




Izmir wrote on Jun 20, 2008 5:35 AM:

" In response to Dian Woodruff on June 2008. I think your response: “Doing what is right because it is right” is wonderful. I wonder if this is what you were doing when peddling votes to get your subdivisions rezoned. You were not thinking of the business owner when this all occurred. Oh, yes I was one of the council members who had to deal with this. I believe my response to you is “when casting stones it is better to not have your own broken glass”. Have a nice day. . "




How do you wrote on Jun 20, 2008 12:53 AM:

" sleep at night? Does'nt it bother you that your greed for more sales tax income from the bigger store got in the way of right and wrong. You did so well the first term.
Leadership is such an important position. Not everyone will agree with your decisions but they should respect you if your honorable and fair. You must have poor advisiors. That is if you listen to anyone. If you don't listen, your a dictator. People don't respect that. "




JT wrote on Jun 19, 2008 10:26 PM:

" The plan also shows that the new intersection would cut through the center of the two businesses. This would cause the loss of over 80 jobs! "




Amazed wrote on Jun 19, 2008 6:36 PM:

" It consistently amazes me how people outside our valley perceive us, now I realize, we are the people who kept re-electing Koring, Ogan and Green, even after we knew they were crooked. And this is what we get, people jumping all over themselves to support yet another corrupt politician. And we wonder why this nonsense keeps happening to us? I just don’t understand how people can see smoke then argue that there is no fire. Time to get your heads out of the sand and see what the heck is going on people! "




to the drama queens wrote on Jun 19, 2008 6:17 PM:

" So the question is, would Woodruff be as upset with Kellers handling of this if the property was a junk yard or some other eye sore? Probably not! Its obvious that this is not the real reason for the flap. Podunk politics at its finest. "




janet wrote on Jun 19, 2008 2:51 PM:

" If it were your business then it would be different. They were there for a long time I think the city should work with them not force them out. Until you own a small business then we'll talk "




WW wrote on Jun 19, 2008 10:54 AM:

" Im tired of local businesses always complaining whenever someone wants them to make the place a little safer or a little better looking. Look at the guy who is throwing a hissy fit about the state trying to put in nice looking area on the Parks Hwy by the Mug Shot because it will hurt his crappy used car lot. His kids arent goin to starv because of it and its good for the community. Lets make this place safer and prettier. "




Paul Jefts wrote on Jun 19, 2008 9:37 AM:

" This is funny. Isnt the one use for emmenent domain that nobody has a problem with is to fix road safety problems? So if the city was trying to do that then why shouldnt they threaten to use it? If they were trying to gather land to benifit a developer that would be one thing, but this report says the citys motivation was road saftey. I dont see the problem. "




Right people wrote on Jun 19, 2008 9:30 AM:

" Just another crooked, shady, unethical republican. "




yr. Resident wrote on Jun 19, 2008 9:03 AM:

" Hey- Everyone get over it! Accept the fact that our quiet Valley has changed. Meritage & Creekside town square may be a big improvement to this "cow town". We have Tic-"Tacky" flat roof buildings everywhere. Maybe some log/pine/Alaska type charm will put Wasilla on the map as a nice little town. Summary- "Plan our City Growth & lets move on! "




buddytime wrote on Jun 19, 2008 8:03 AM:

" Yes the Mayor's beliefs are that she has done nothing wrong. But seven of the eight questions asked by the inquiry indicated WRONG DOING. My mother taught me that the ends do not justify the means, and especially in government, you must abide by laws and policies. The City of Wasilla policies are pretty loose and she could not even abide by those. Council - ask for her to resign, fire Reynolds, get some policies and procedures, and make administration take some ethics classes! "




Dianne Woodruff wrote on Jun 18, 2008 11:34 PM:

" Izmir may find this negative, but someone whose behavior appears to be "wrongdoing" and "inappropriate" and may have "violated criminal statutes" and, who it seems, "...did attempt to coerce the private property owners...." for any reason should step down. That kind of "leadership" is not what is best for Wasilla. Even if safety were the only issue here, this would still not be the way the city should have attempted to resolve the matter. Incidentally, I am not currently running for office and my agenda consists simply of doing what's right because it's right. "




Glad wrote on Jun 18, 2008 11:13 PM:

" Good thing we didn't use the city attorney and just see a sugary ending here. Too much corruption in the city. Keep cleaning house. They act too invincible. Absolute power corrupts. "




Remember wrote on Jun 18, 2008 10:37 PM:

" The old bumper sticker "Don't Californicate Alaska". "




Ask yourself wrote on Jun 18, 2008 10:14 PM:

" If you need lots of roads, buildings, light poles and other man made obstacles why don't you stay in Anchorage, Eagle River or better yet...back in the lower 48. Why do you live in Wasilla? Did you come to get away from it all and forget to bring it with you? Now you want to take away other peoples ownership by gov't force and jab at the people who want to protect the peoples rights. Money was well spent. Better than other monies the city has thrown away. "




Stop mudsliging start cooperating wrote on Jun 18, 2008 9:03 PM:

" I can honestly say I haven't been to Sportsman Warehouse since it opened nor have I been to the Windbreak. The traffic is dangerous and just not worth the risk. It would be nice if there was more energy put into finding a fix for our traffic problem rather than mudslinging by business owners, council members and politicians. But then again, someone has to help justify Ben's label: VALLEY TRASH. "




Jennifer wrote on Jun 18, 2008 8:07 PM:

" Woodruff isn't up for re-election and she's a very personable lady. You must be mistaken (on both accounts). The only person I'm aware of with an agenda is the mayor - now that's a woman with a personality - wait...she doesn't have one...I forgot! "




Funny Thing Happened wrote on Jun 18, 2008 7:41 PM:

" Small businesses beware - the MAYOR (QUEEN) will happily take your property if someone charms her like the developer. She is unethical, but then so is the developer who does not pay his bills, just ask those who are still waiting for payment in the high six figures.......perhaps they both see the same side of the ethics issue, as long as we don't have to pay or go to jail it is OK. Funny, but my momma raised me to do the right thing. "




Read the ChargesResponses wrote on Jun 18, 2008 7:37 PM:

" Was there inappropriate behavior - YES, Was it unethical/ILLEGAL- YES, Was the City working secretly with the developer - YES, Were policies/codes violated - YES, Was there wrongdoing - YES, Was there unfair favoritism given to the developer - YES, Was the May acting inappropriately - YES. Mayor Keller, did you mother not teach you that the ends do not justify the means? And she is HAPPY about the findings?! My goodness, are our politicians misguided. But then, Keller said she knew right from wrong. Guess the only wrong is if she goes tojail. "




Izmir wrote on Jun 18, 2008 6:12 PM:

" I wonder if Dianne Woodruff can read? Maybe hate clouds her judgement. I do know she is the most negative person I have ever met. I wonder why doesn't she wait until Steve gets a response from the legal firm before incerting a foot? Or better yet, read the report before requesting something so costly. I guess in an election year she has other agendas and not what it best for Wasilla. "




Read the Report wrote on Jun 18, 2008 2:43 PM:

" 32pp of analysis on a letter that hints at eminent domain (a power a City legally has for managing development), to find something inappropriate. For the price tag of $23,000? The investigators had to find something inappropriate to validate the price tag and even then the conclusions are not based on the law, but based on inferences and the annoyance of 2 businesses. If we want jobs in the Valley, we have to have businesses, if we want businesses, the City has to work to bring them to the table. Maybe City Council can turn its attention to that now? "




Outter wrote on Jun 18, 2008 1:10 PM:

" I dont see the problem here. If you look at the adn blog it clearly shows the officals were not acting for thier benifit or for the developers benifit, but soley to fix a saftey issue. We have enough traffic problems in wasilla go around, so I say fix'um. If the buisnesses dont like it then too bad. "




Nostalgia wrote on Jun 18, 2008 1:04 PM:

" Let me guess, the Liberal media is making up another story of inappropriate behavior by a Republican. I got an idea; how about Republican politicians try doing the right thing instead of dirty deals? What a concept!! "




AK Diamond wrote on Jun 18, 2008 10:49 AM:

" Wow, all this money spent on an investigation for something so trivial... Yeah, so the Mayor could be a little more diplomatic but these pre established businesses need to work with the city as it grows. particularly with safety and infrastructure issues.

Change and growth is sometimes tough to swallow but I am on the side of the Mayor and city officials. SHAME on these businesses for being so selfish and bull headed... "




Don wrote on Jun 18, 2008 9:50 AM:

" Stolen political signs during her campaign, her husband's DWI, four questionable trips to Russia on city time, unsatisfied city employees and now attempted coercion - does anyone else see a trend here? "




janet wrote on Jun 18, 2008 6:23 AM:

" The mayor needs to go. She has never been friendly to small business. Just what we all want is all the big box business's in Wasilla. We like the small town idea thats what we moved here for. "




Unprofessional wrote on Jun 17, 2008 10:58 PM:

" Kellers been corrupt since the beginning, to include current labor law violations with the city employees. If you have ever attended a town meeting you can see how immature and unprofessional she is. Hope this shows Wasilla residents that they need to get active in their communities government. "




EPID wrote on Jun 17, 2008 10:57 PM:

" Are we still on this? didnt this all happen a year ago? Im wondering if the upcoming election has anything to do with it coming back up. "




Criminal Statutes wrote on Jun 17, 2008 10:40 PM:

" The man would be all over me if I were to behave like this in my business. The mayor and all her supportive administration should not be able to get away with this. Doesn't anyone there stand up to her and say "this isn't right"? That's what you get when you hire outsiders who don't know Alaska and believe this is how to get things done. Why were they hired? Because they are "yes madame" people! "




Shawn Collier wrote on Jun 17, 2008 8:42 PM:

" The city officials were acting in the interest of public safety, the report clearly states this. They are not acting in their own personal interest or the interest of the developers. The intersections a mess and the city will have to use eminent domain sometime. Citys always use eminent domain for public safety. It would have been better if they fixed the intersection before the development went in. It would have been cheaper and easier.

There were 13 charges filed and only one had the slightest merit. However, it's not even prosecutable. This seems like a political move. "




cmh wrote on Jun 17, 2008 2:01 PM:

" Their actions are against the law, and constituted coersion? Then fire the development director and let him run as a Republican for governor... Murkowski Lite. Hire a devlopment director that will work WITH businesses to develop Wasilla intelligently. Coersion through threats is not the way to get a business to work with the city.

As far as the Mayor, good luck with that. Is recall allowed under Wasilla code? "




Confused wrote on Jun 17, 2008 12:22 PM:

" Ok, now that the elephant in the middle of the room is visible. What is the council going to do with it? Time to spend some money and do a complete audit of the books going back to her first days as mayor, and lets track the money. Especially the millions put into the Sports Complex. Where is the equipment the people of the valley paid for? How about allowing appointed people to stay employed when they continue to show that they don't know how to run a business and make money for the city. Time to clean house! "