en-us https://www.intensedebate.com/users/974202 Comments by esverdad31 http://oldgo.gazlab.com.php5-15.dfw1-1.websitetestlink.com/top-story/2010/09/14/czech-village-neighborhood-deemed-not-historical-demolition-to-start#IDComment98713748 Can't declare a neighborhood historic but can cause boilers in the Veteran's Memorial to be put back in below a flood level. Unbelievable, who are these people? Tue, 14 Sep 2010 13:36:03 +0000 http://oldgo.gazlab.com.php5-15.dfw1-1.websitetestlink.com/top-story/2010/09/14/czech-village-neighborhood-deemed-not-historical-demolition-to-start#IDComment98713748 http://oldgo.gazlab.com.php5-15.dfw1-1.websitetestlink.com/local-news/2010/09/13/fema-says-new-boilers-in-vets-memorial-must-go-in-basement-that-flood-water-filled#IDComment98713565 It may be FEMA saying this must be done but it is the Historic Preservation folks that are behind the requirement (which is stupid to say the least). Remember the smokestack? Tue, 14 Sep 2010 13:34:20 +0000 http://oldgo.gazlab.com.php5-15.dfw1-1.websitetestlink.com/local-news/2010/09/13/fema-says-new-boilers-in-vets-memorial-must-go-in-basement-that-flood-water-filled#IDComment98713565 http://oldgo.gazlab.com.php5-15.dfw1-1.websitetestlink.com/local-news/2010/09/10/cedar-rapids-kennedy-graduate-will-be-first-living-medal-of-honor-recipient#IDComment98519036 You do honor to yourself, your family and your country. Thank you for your service. Mon, 13 Sep 2010 12:23:28 +0000 http://oldgo.gazlab.com.php5-15.dfw1-1.websitetestlink.com/local-news/2010/09/10/cedar-rapids-kennedy-graduate-will-be-first-living-medal-of-honor-recipient#IDComment98519036 http://oldgo.gazlab.com.php5-15.dfw1-1.websitetestlink.com/local-news/2010/09/02/few-takers-so-far-for-backyard-permits-in-cedar-rapids#IDComment96624073 I realize that the Council just passed the final reading a week or so ago but Ms. Mumaw's coops in the picture look pretty fancy to have been just erected in a week. Is it possible she has had chickens long before the ordinance was approved? Thu, 2 Sep 2010 17:34:41 +0000 http://oldgo.gazlab.com.php5-15.dfw1-1.websitetestlink.com/local-news/2010/09/02/few-takers-so-far-for-backyard-permits-in-cedar-rapids#IDComment96624073 http://oldgo.gazlab.com.php5-15.dfw1-1.websitetestlink.com/blogs/24-hour-dorman/2010/08/31/fifth-district-debate-dodge#IDComment96200560 I am originally from the western part of Iowa and knew Mr. King's old business where he tried to hire labor on the cheap compared with the going rates. He runs on a different standard of morality than most. Sorry for the people that he represents. Tue, 31 Aug 2010 19:42:50 +0000 http://oldgo.gazlab.com.php5-15.dfw1-1.websitetestlink.com/blogs/24-hour-dorman/2010/08/31/fifth-district-debate-dodge#IDComment96200560 http://gazetteonline.com/local-news/government/2010/08/30/getting-local-option-sales-tax-revenue-to-renters-likely-to-be-complicated#IDComment96179291 With this type of evidence it seems to me that there should be no doubt you are eligible for assistance if they make renters eligible. Tue, 31 Aug 2010 17:39:32 +0000 http://gazetteonline.com/local-news/government/2010/08/30/getting-local-option-sales-tax-revenue-to-renters-likely-to-be-complicated#IDComment96179291 http://gazetteonline.com/local-news/government/2010/08/24/council-member-hopes-to-delay-second-ave-vote-to-discuss-other-options#IDComment94972716 Monica is still right on top of things, months after she successfully with the help of "Hiz Honor" get rid of Prosser she catches on that it may have been a mistake. Hope the voters of the city realize her 'visionary" abilities on what is good for the City fall short most of the time. Tue, 24 Aug 2010 13:55:41 +0000 http://gazetteonline.com/local-news/government/2010/08/24/council-member-hopes-to-delay-second-ave-vote-to-discuss-other-options#IDComment94972716 http://oldgo.gazlab.com.php5-15.dfw1-1.websitetestlink.com/local-news/government/2010/08/22/many-twists-in-quest-for-medical-district#IDComment94972376 You point out facts that many taxpayers aren't aware of or don't understand. Tue, 24 Aug 2010 13:52:30 +0000 http://oldgo.gazlab.com.php5-15.dfw1-1.websitetestlink.com/local-news/government/2010/08/22/many-twists-in-quest-for-medical-district#IDComment94972376 http://gazetteonline.com/local-news/government/2010/08/21/it-looks-like-3-3-3-on-pci-shields-or-gulick-could-be-the-crucial-vote#IDComment94686277 Excellent observation Wench. Sun, 22 Aug 2010 15:22:37 +0000 http://gazetteonline.com/local-news/government/2010/08/21/it-looks-like-3-3-3-on-pci-shields-or-gulick-could-be-the-crucial-vote#IDComment94686277 http://gazetteonline.com/local-news/government/2010/08/21/it-looks-like-3-3-3-on-pci-shields-or-gulick-could-be-the-crucial-vote#IDComment94608072 Now that Mercy is doing the Cancer Center on their own PCI shouldn't need to have a Cancer area in their mall and that should take away enough of the needed space so that a skywalk would be sufficient. City should pay to put it up for them as incentive, I should hope everyone would recognize a million or more of the taxpayer dollars for a skywalk is a lot cheaper than $20 million plus of taxpayer dollars to redo streets and everything else that would be required by closing 2nd Avenue for two blocks. Sat, 21 Aug 2010 23:46:51 +0000 http://gazetteonline.com/local-news/government/2010/08/21/it-looks-like-3-3-3-on-pci-shields-or-gulick-could-be-the-crucial-vote#IDComment94608072 http://oldgo.gazlab.com.php5-15.dfw1-1.websitetestlink.com/local-news/government/2010/08/18/mercy-announces-plans-for-destination-cancer-center#IDComment94357708 Excellent observation, now lets see if PCI addresses it. Fri, 20 Aug 2010 13:51:54 +0000 http://oldgo.gazlab.com.php5-15.dfw1-1.websitetestlink.com/local-news/government/2010/08/18/mercy-announces-plans-for-destination-cancer-center#IDComment94357708 http://oldgo.gazlab.com.php5-15.dfw1-1.websitetestlink.com/local-news/public-safety/2010/08/18/cedar-rapids-cameras-have-field-day-with-speeders#IDComment94185186 I'm not the city but I am enjoying it. Nothing makes me happier than seeing a lot of whiners who cannot follow the laws have to pay for their refusal to do so. Thu, 19 Aug 2010 15:56:57 +0000 http://oldgo.gazlab.com.php5-15.dfw1-1.websitetestlink.com/local-news/public-safety/2010/08/18/cedar-rapids-cameras-have-field-day-with-speeders#IDComment94185186 http://oldgo.gazlab.com.php5-15.dfw1-1.websitetestlink.com/local-news/government/2010/08/18/mercy-announces-plans-for-destination-cancer-center#IDComment94183165 I believe one of the reasons health care costs have remained as stable as they have in CR is because of the fact we have two excellent medical hospitals and there is competition present. I am not convinced that the PCI Medical Mall would have any effect on keeping health care costs down and in fact I think it could result in higher costs. Thu, 19 Aug 2010 15:43:53 +0000 http://oldgo.gazlab.com.php5-15.dfw1-1.websitetestlink.com/local-news/government/2010/08/18/mercy-announces-plans-for-destination-cancer-center#IDComment94183165 http://gazetteonline.com/local-news/government/2010/08/18/chamber-of-commerce-backs-closing-of-portion-of-second-avenue-se#IDComment93977991 The Chamber said the vote by its board of directors came after “careful consideration.” C'mon this group of individuals will only support those things that build the downtown district and their businesses at the cost of the taxpayers and not their money. Haven't you caught on to that fact yet. Its good if someone else pays and if its not free they won't add their support. Wed, 18 Aug 2010 23:57:16 +0000 http://gazetteonline.com/local-news/government/2010/08/18/chamber-of-commerce-backs-closing-of-portion-of-second-avenue-se#IDComment93977991 http://oldgo.gazlab.com.php5-15.dfw1-1.websitetestlink.com/local-news/government/2010/08/18/mercy-announces-plans-for-destination-cancer-center#IDComment93977247 At least Mercy isn't teaming up with PCI to get taxpayer money for their project. Makes you wonder doesn't it? Wed, 18 Aug 2010 23:49:49 +0000 http://oldgo.gazlab.com.php5-15.dfw1-1.websitetestlink.com/local-news/government/2010/08/18/mercy-announces-plans-for-destination-cancer-center#IDComment93977247 http://oldgo.gazlab.com.php5-15.dfw1-1.websitetestlink.com/local-news/statewide-news/2010/08/16/dad-says-culver-%e2%80%98saving%e2%80%99-cedar-rapids#IDComment93541418 If he cared so much about Cedar Rapids and the other cities affected by the 2008 flood disaster why didn't he care to call for a special session of the legislature to deal with the disaster? He exhibited great leadership by waiting 6 months for the regular session of the legislature to start meeting as scheduled. Gee, maybe he believed since the legislature was controlled by his party he couldn't count on them to do anything anyway. Still a leader would have called all elected officials back to deal with the issue. You were and are a good man John Culver, too bad your son can not even approach the ability to fill your shoes. Tue, 17 Aug 2010 00:15:48 +0000 http://oldgo.gazlab.com.php5-15.dfw1-1.websitetestlink.com/local-news/statewide-news/2010/08/16/dad-says-culver-%e2%80%98saving%e2%80%99-cedar-rapids#IDComment93541418 http://gazetteonline.com/local-news/2010/08/12/corbett-against-hiring-additional-city-consultants#IDComment92765776 "Hiz Honer" doesn't want to spend money on consultants because he wants to spend the money on his, and Chuckie Swore's, PCI, Chamber, and other special interest backed plans we will be allowed to hear about in the future. All in the name of progress of course, aren't we taxpayers lucky to have these two visionary individuals looking out for us. Fri, 13 Aug 2010 14:18:50 +0000 http://gazetteonline.com/local-news/2010/08/12/corbett-against-hiring-additional-city-consultants#IDComment92765776 http://gazetteonline.com/local-news/government/2010/08/09/council-to-hold-public-hearing-on-second-avenue-closure#IDComment91962661 Might not have had this group if more than 27% of the voters had cared to vote in the last election. We get what we deserve it seems. Tue, 10 Aug 2010 14:55:12 +0000 http://gazetteonline.com/local-news/government/2010/08/09/council-to-hold-public-hearing-on-second-avenue-closure#IDComment91962661 http://gazetteonline.com/local-news/government/2010/08/09/council-to-hold-public-hearing-on-second-avenue-closure#IDComment91962084 Closing 2nd Avenue is all misdirection causing the public to pay attention to that possibility and not question the millions of taxpayer dollars that will be required as incentives for the project. Forget about the street disruption and start asking hard questions about the public cost if the project is approved. Tue, 10 Aug 2010 14:52:18 +0000 http://gazetteonline.com/local-news/government/2010/08/09/council-to-hold-public-hearing-on-second-avenue-closure#IDComment91962084 http://oldgo.gazlab.com.php5-15.dfw1-1.websitetestlink.com/local-news/2010/08/05/debate-over-proposed-cedar-rapids-medical-district-continues#IDComment90973311 All I hear about is the effect of closing the Avenue for two blocks. What I really want to know is what the cost to the taxpayers is going to be if the Council votes to do so. This is the question we should all be asking. Thu, 5 Aug 2010 11:45:19 +0000 http://oldgo.gazlab.com.php5-15.dfw1-1.websitetestlink.com/local-news/2010/08/05/debate-over-proposed-cedar-rapids-medical-district-continues#IDComment90973311