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Shallow Al wrote on Feb 16, 2009 3:22 PM:
I don't own a dog either Mr. ButterBur.
But a long time ago, when I was just a wee lad, I was taught not to step in the dog crap.
Perhaps Mr. Bur, Sr., can show you how to do the same.
It IS a learned skill!
But a long time ago, when I was just a wee lad, I was taught not to step in the dog crap.
Perhaps Mr. Bur, Sr., can show you how to do the same.
It IS a learned skill!
Mr Butterbur wrote on Feb 15, 2009 7:41 AM:
See what I mean? Shallow Al is a tightwad that personifies the meaning of "tightwad". However, if he was willing to go out and pick up the dog doo-doo, then I will pay his share.
Toothless Cajun wrote on Feb 14, 2009 6:31 PM:
Vote to have each person who has a utility bill to reach in their pocket each year & hand the city $24? Who is the DR. writing the scripts for the dope they are smoking! If you want the parks maintained have the firefighters & cops go over while on duty & pick up trash & mow the grass. Problem solved! Next! You think for 88K a year you are going to buy equipment, hire new employees & build new parks? BLAAAHAHAHA! Again - What kind of dope are you smoking? May I suggest a good proctologist to assist in removing your head from your posterior?
Shallow Al wrote on Feb 14, 2009 12:01 PM:
Mr. Butterburr,
I don't use, or need the park for anything.
If a couple bucks is so cheap, on top of everything else, you pay it.
And I'll be the first one to say, "Thank you!"
I don't use, or need the park for anything.
If a couple bucks is so cheap, on top of everything else, you pay it.
And I'll be the first one to say, "Thank you!"
califviaore wrote on Feb 13, 2009 1:00 PM:
Back in the old days we had a clean up day or 2. The horse groups , 4H, Camp Fire Girls, Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts, ETC, would all take turns doing chores out there and would earn merit badges, self respect, and learn what pride in a community was. Aren't there any of those orginizations around any more. And wouldn't it be nice to have the job being offered..40,000 a year with benifits, a vehicle to haul your shovel in and next year you'll get any employee to help because you don't have the equip. to do the job right.
Mr Butterbur wrote on Feb 13, 2009 10:57 AM:
Can't see how anything gets done in Oregon. What a bunch of tightwads. A couple of bucks a month. Sheesh.
Yay more TAXES wrote on Feb 13, 2009 10:39 AM:
I use/purchase Bandon electricity. I do not use the parks in Bandon, save the State lands - aka the beach. Being taxed for something I do not use = taxation without representation. If parks are that important to the City, I suggest they find other items to cut in order to fund the park maintenance. Asking for more money from an already depressed area in a quickly dissolving economy would show complete disregard for those who you supposedly serve.
Al the Pal wrote on Feb 11, 2009 9:29 AM:
Three blocks west of the City Park is the Pacific Ocean. The beach is the biggest State park in Oregon. It's already being administered by our tax dollars.
The only time each year when any maintenance at the City Park occurs is the week before July 4th.
I think this is money we can better put to other uses.
The only time each year when any maintenance at the City Park occurs is the week before July 4th.
I think this is money we can better put to other uses.
lived9lives wrote on Feb 10, 2009 10:37 AM:
As a Bandon resident I agree it is totally unfair to tax utility users who do not live intown proper. How 'bout taxing all the vacation rentals sitting empty 90% of the year? They contribute little to nothing to the local economy- no job creation, no year round purchases at local stores and have only minimal utility bills yet get all the perks from this community. Call it a "view tax" based upon assessed value. What would be the tax on a 2Million rental? UmmmH? Perhaps it would exceed the $2 tax on the locals.
Mary Woods wrote on Feb 10, 2009 9:57 AM:
Looks like 100% of the respondents have voiced their opposition. Now let's see if the manager and decision makers pay attention to the people. And, let's remember their response at election time.
Unbelievable wrote on Feb 10, 2009 8:02 AM:
My property taxes are already through the roof! Not to mention my electric bill. NO WAY! Why doesn't the city take some of the money from all the development fees they collected during the building rush here, and use that? God only knows how much money they made from that! All these brand new houses sitting empty everywhere. I know, I know, how about they just charge admission to their stupid park? If you use it then you have to pay for it... or better yet, just use all the other parks that already exist in this town.
To Matt Winkle, Mayor Mary and the rest of the city council: NO WAY!
To Matt Winkle, Mayor Mary and the rest of the city council: NO WAY!
Oliver wrote on Feb 10, 2009 7:01 AM:
I, too, live in the city and as much as I believe the development of these lands for parks is great in concept, now is not the time to spend or increase costs for anyone.
coastal friend wrote on Feb 9, 2009 7:09 PM:
In this horrible economy, why even look at ways to spend. This really is not the
time to add any new programs.
The problem with so many cities now is that when they had extra revenue, they spent, when they could have built up the cities savings for hard times. No one knows yet what is to come, do not spend on ANY unnecessary programs now.
We may all be glad for a safety net down the road.
time to add any new programs.
The problem with so many cities now is that when they had extra revenue, they spent, when they could have built up the cities savings for hard times. No one knows yet what is to come, do not spend on ANY unnecessary programs now.
We may all be glad for a safety net down the road.
Old Coaster wrote on Feb 9, 2009 1:43 PM:
PS... Sorry, I forgot to mention Mr. Winky, Bandon's Napoleon figure in addition to the city council. LALA land.
Old Coaster wrote on Feb 9, 2009 1:39 PM:
I live in Bandon. The Bandon City Council is living in LA LA land as usual. BAD TIMING. I am all for this but put it on the back burner. Layoffs at Oregon Timber, Hardin Optical, BANDON DUNES etc,etc are hurting our community. These out of touch yo-yo's do not have a clue. Phil, I voted for you! Please run for the next available BC post, I will help. Brian Vick - I voted for you again despite your abbrasive personality and your "antics" from the past. This will not pass at this time. Put $ on it.
This is a vey unfair wrote on Feb 9, 2009 12:11 PM:
I for one dont see how the City of Bandon can justify a ballot measure where half the people effected can't even vote on the proposal. Only people who live in city limits can vote on this but over half the electric customers live out of town and as far south as langlois. Maybe Coos Bay can build a new park and just charge bandon residents thru a tax levy.
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