Lets hope Marnian comes back as Mayor

[Zip The Driver]

He is the one that stopped the downfall last time now I think He can make the city proud of itself again

[jma]

Marinan was an obnoxious bully. We're better off without him.

[Eastside Bill]

He is the one that stopped the downfall last time now I think He can make the city proud of itself again

Oh, let's not hope Marinan comes back as Mayor.

[Snooks]

and who do you think is responsible for the empty power plant on our beautiful hills...oh how quickly we forget...and yes he was an obnoxious bully. Oh and remember the Times Magazine article that painted meriden in the worst way as a blighted inner city. No never Marinan again.

[BillCarson436]

Hello...

Marinan...an Obnoxious Bully.... lol

This City needs a Mayor with Big Cahoonas... not a boy with a perminant
" grin " on his face...

and Zerio... tell me HE is is NOT an arrogant...and obnoxious bully???

Actually...I'm supporting Rhode... and hope you all do too.

[Man in the Middle]

Hello...

Marinan...an Obnoxious Bully.... lol

This City needs a Mayor with Big Cahoonas... not a boy with a perminant
" grin " on his face...

and Zerio... tell me HE is is NOT an arrogant...and obnoxious bully???

Actually...I'm supporting Rhode... and hope you all do too.
Well, opinions are undebatable, but what facts are you basing yours on re: Zerio as arrogant and an obnoxious bully? What is your reason for supporting Rohde?

[jma]

I'll admit Zerio sometimes comes across as abrasive and short-tempered. Marinan wielded his position like a sword, chopping off heads of anyone who disagreed with him. His nasty attitude overshadowed any good he may have done.

[Stephen T. Zerio]

:) Well, this is interesting. I've heard "arrogant" a couple times, reported by one of my former colleagues on the Council, and I guess everyone can get short-tempered once in a while. But "obnoxious bully" and "abrasive," ...I guess it's some time for self-reflection. Thanks for the feedback!

[Charles E. Peevyhouse]

:) Well, this is interesting. I've heard "arrogant" a couple times, reported by one of my former colleagues on the Council, and I guess everyone can get short-tempered once in a while. But "obnoxious bully" and "abrasive," ...I guess it's some time for self-reflection. Thanks for the feedback!

So Mr. Zerio, Is your "time for self-reflection" an indication that the council has decided and you are the new mayor of Meriden?

[jma]

:) Well, this is interesting. I've heard "arrogant" a couple times, reported by one of my former colleagues on the Council, and I guess everyone can get short-tempered once in a while. But "obnoxious bully" and "abrasive," ...I guess it's some time for self-reflection. Thanks for the feedback!

Mr. Zerio,
Who among us can't use a little self-reflection now and then! Granted, most of the time you were abrasive you were dealing with Frank & Scrapper, so that's probably not a good indicator! ;)

[john12774]

I love just the fact that Mr. Zerio comes on the forum to "debate" opinions of himself from others, rather than sit back and "stay out of it"--which in my opinon may be viewed as more professional.

[Stephen T. Zerio]

So Mr. Zerio, Is your "time for self-reflection" an indication that the council has decided and you are the new mayor of Meriden?
No, Mr. Peevyhouse (great name!). The Council has not made any decisions, and in the end, it's up to them. I understand there are some parliamentary discussions about tiebreakers and when in fact, they would vote, because technically the position is not vacant yet. Perhaps nothing happens until after Mark steps down, and Matt Dominello as Deputy Mayor serves as acting mayor for a bit. However the Council votes, I consider it an honor to be at least discussed as a viable option to serve, based on my past council service (although I know some detractors on this forum would disagree.). We'll see in good time.

[Stephen T. Zerio]

I love just the fact that Mr. Zerio comes on the forum to "debate" opinions of himself from others, rather than sit back and "stay out of it"--which in my opinon may be viewed as more professional.
I don't know, John, and maybe I'm misinterpreting your comment, but I didn't think I was "debating" any opinions expressed about me. I just made an observation that I needed to self-reflect on a couple of them. Who likes to be called an obnoxious bully if they don't believe they are one? Nevertheless, I know public officials are fair game, and I can take a hit. I get a lot of kudos too, and both come with the territory. That's the price of getting in the "arena" as Teddy Roosevelt called it.

And because I write under my own name rather than "lurk"--that's unprofessional? I look at these forums as good places, among others, for open dialogue, and I learn a lot by browsing through the various threads Perhaps I'm wrong?

[WayneEMTP]

In my honest opinion, I would like to see John Thorpe or Keith Gordon as our new mayor. I feel either of them would make some great strides as they have continually done in the past as counsel members, police lieutenant and fire chief.

Regardless of who receives the position, they need to have leadership, strength and integrity as these two have. (I am not saying others do not have it either. Just my view of these 2 gentlemen.)

Just do good for Meriden..... That is all we really need right?

As for our former Mayor Marinan, I liked him. He was a strong man who spoke up and didn't take garbage.

[Charles E. Peevyhouse]

If Mr. Gordon becomes Mayor will we have to hear that ridiculous "Public Safety Advocate" slogan every time the Mayor is mentioned. I mean that slogan is somewhat absurd. What is the flipside, the "Public Anarchy Advocate".

[WayneEMTP]

If Mr. Gordon becomes Mayor will we have to hear that ridiculous "Public Safety Advocate" slogan every time the Mayor is mentioned. I mean that slogan is somewhat absurd. What is the flipside, the "Public Anarchy Advocate".

As your reply was quite seemingly with wit, Here is the definition of "safety";

Safety is the state of being "safe" (from French sauf), the condition of being protected against physical, social, spiritual, financial, political, emotional, occupational, psychological, educational or other types or consequences of failure, damage, error, accidents, harm or any other event which could be considered non-desirable. This can take the form of being protected from the event or from exposure to something that causes health or economical losses. It can include protection of people or of possessions.

I will gladly have the "Public Safety Advocate" continue to serve the citizens of Meriden in whatever capacity it may be. Please note the word "economical" within that definition.

[whalers44]

Remember, the Mayors position is just "ceremonial." What this city needs is to make the Mayors position what it once was, a full time position. Also, we need to give more voice to the people of Meriden, we are the ones who pay the taxes and we should have a say on how things are run and how the money is spent. For instance, the budget should go to the citizens to vote on. It is our $$$ and we need to accept or decline.....and someone mentioned the power plant on the hill. One thing that people of meriden are forgetting is that we want this and that but we don't want anything new in our backyards and we want to keep our "open space." Well, who is going to pay for the increase in education costs, police protection, fire, etc....our taxes go up and we complain. For instance, the other night people wanted the city to increase the education. who is going to pay for this...we are...yet we don't want to hear about the new power plant that will generate over $1.2M in revenue.....plus the plant is a peaker which means if it runs for 4 weeks a year it will be alot. So, give things a chance....

[Charles E. Peevyhouse]

Whalers44:

I agree that the mayor's position needs to be examined. I do not have a preference either way, but pick one, city manager or mayor. The fact that we waste 20,000 grand for a person to use big scissors at grand openings is laughable. Either give the mayor real power, besides the budget veto or get rid of the position.

WayneEmtP:

As far the public safety advocate goes, I believe he supported our former ex-chief who was cooking the books, double dipping and now living on a beach in FL. That is real economical.

[whalers44]

I agree, lets get rid of the part time mayor or the city manager. we don't need both. that is 20,000 plus car expenses reach month and don't quote me on this but it maybe about $500 per month. and remember, the city never did finalize the "who takes cars home" deal. so, see, we already saved money for the city. That is why we need to hire someone who just goes around looking on how to make the city run better. This person would be worth his or her worth just in savings. They work with each dept to learn how it runs and then comes up with suggestion to the council or whomever on ways to save money. This position will have a goal of so many $$$ each year to save or else he or she is eliminated or no pay increase for this position. i use to work for an supplier who sold to the city. Our biggest sale months was may and june because each dept would stock up because it was a use it or lose it attitude for there budgets. and they still have that. did you see the salaries the people in the city make recently on this website. wow, they make good money and get good benefits. they would never make it in the outside world.....

[jma]

Keith Gordon doesn't impress me a bit as a councilor, and would be less impressive as a mayor. He already considers himself mayor of South Meriden, anyway.

As for Thorp, can we wait and see how he does as a councilor first? Being a police lieutenant doesn't automatically equate to being a good mayor.

[Charles E. Peevyhouse]

jma:

I agree with your assessment on Throp. It is just too early to tell what kind of councilor he will be.

[Charles E. Peevyhouse]

"Keith Gordon doesn't impress me a bit as a councilor, and would be less impressive as a mayor. He already considers himself mayor of South Meriden, anyway."

Mayor of South Meriden, now you are just killing me. :D :D Someone should the Mayor of our fine republic of South Meriden when he will bring back our pharmacy, grocery store, and bank. I remember having all these little things growing up in South Meriden.

[collie]

I also agree. Ixnay Gordon as mayor and Thorp needs time as a councilor, although the man's desire to serve impresses me!

[jma]

"Keith Gordon doesn't impress me a bit as a councilor, and would be less impressive as a mayor. He already considers himself mayor of South Meriden, anyway."

Mayor of South Meriden, now you are just killing me. :D :D Someone should the Mayor of our fine republic of South Meriden when he will bring back our pharmacy, grocery store, and bank. I remember having all these little things growing up in South Meriden.


I miss the market on Main Street. I loved coming home after work, getting some quality steaks, and grilling them up! The post office was pretty convenient, too! Yup, South Meriden ain't what it used to be! Get moving Keith!!!

[mysharona]

Hello...

Marinan...an Obnoxious Bully.... lol

This City needs a Mayor with Big Cahoonas... not a boy with a perminant
" grin " on his face...

and Zerio... tell me HE is is NOT an arrogant...and obnoxious bully???

Actually...I'm supporting Rhode... and hope you all do too.


I, without a doubt, would not support Mike Rhode, not even for a dog catcher position!!! That would be the worst thing that could happen to this city!!

Well, I guess the city would be floating in vodka, and none of us would know what was going on anyway, especially, God forbid, Rhode!!

[jma]

Are you implying that Mr. Rhode has a drinking problem? If so, I hope you have first hand knowledge, and aren't spewing rumors. I personally find him to be very in-touch with the citizens, specifically those that normally don't feel they have a voice.

[collie]

Thanks, JMA, I thought the same when I read MySharona's post. Certainly her (?) post implies Rohde is a drunk. I had to wonder how she or he knows this. Seemed pretty close to slander to me.
So tell us more MySharona. How exactly do you know Rohde is awash in vodka, as your comments imply?

[Man in the Middle]

Mike Rohde may be liberal, but not in drink. A cancer survivor, he'll have the occasional glass of wine at social events, but a drunk he is not. I think MySharona was attempting, poorly, to create an allusion about the City's denizens.

[mysharona]

Are you implying that Mr. Rhode has a drinking problem? If so, I hope you have first hand knowledge, and aren't spewing rumors. I personally find him to be very in-touch with the citizens, specifically those that normally don't feel they have a voice.

Imply?? I did not imply anything!! It seems to me that the three of you put your own spin on my comment, and gave it new meaning.

Did my comment also mean that every citizen in Meriden had a drinking problem, when I said floating in vodka?

Floating in vodka, as in being oblivious to what is going on around you.

I do know him personally, and did have dealings with him, although, he is not a personal friend of mine.