Comments on: Wolff says A’s can’t finance Fremont stadium

By: bbox231

bbox231 — Sun, 11 Mar 2012 16:00:30 +0000

“…county taxpayers still on the hook for about $250 million in bonds used to renovate the facilities in the 1990′s”

It’s 2012 folks and the A’s are looking to exit-stage-right . . and at the same time, taxpayers are stuck paying off this tab. . . . while what they SHOULD be looking into is to hire more cops.

But, instead, they’re going to continue to pay into this pesky little bill which, won’t just walk away – unlike the A’s.

Wonder where the line for this kind of contingency was in the economic projections that the A’s and Niners served up to the taxpayers of Santa Clara and San Jose.

Don’t waste your time looking – - – it ain’t there.

http://www.mercurynews.com/news/ci_20124903/oakland-fights-keep-teams

By: nu n town

nu n town — Thu, 27 May 2010 08:42:22 +0000

I just hope the general public is not dooped into believing another of Bob W’s outlandish claims. This time a mailer taking credit for the Nummi\Tesla deal.

I called it back on May 22nd- Post #21.

Please, please, please, Fremont don’t be fooled by him again.

By: BK voter

BK voter — Thu, 27 May 2010 03:25:59 +0000

Fre-Lif -

Completely agree w/your observations – - my response was an attempt to meet Nononesense half way and to possibly invite some thoughtful discussion of B.W.’s qualifications – -maybe there’s something to learn – looks more like “maybe not”.

Wondering why this self-proclaimed “environmentalist” was not more vocal and visible during the Coyote Hills debate.

By: Fremont Lifer

Fremont Lifer — Thu, 27 May 2010 02:50:10 +0000

Saying that Bob Wieckowski is an intellectual bright light on the Council is a bit like saying he’s the smartest kid on the short bus, and electing him to Assembly is the Peter Principle applied to government.

Did anybody else get today’s flyer from Bobby titled “Bob Wieckowski helped usher in a new day for NUMMI”, with pictures of the presser announcing the Toyota-Tesla deal? Big pictures, little print – the only quote included on the piece is from fellow Councilmember Natarajan. Show of hands anybody who thinks Bobby had anything to do with matchmaking that deal? I’d love to be proved wrong; just waiting for proof.

By: bbox231

bbox231 — Thu, 27 May 2010 00:31:28 +0000

Good advice, Larry – PROVIDED – that replacements for Anu and William are independant and critical thinkers.

Another polite non-confrontational-mired-in-group-think personality (read “Wasserman yes-person…) would be a huge miss.

By: bbox231

bbox231 — Thu, 27 May 2010 00:27:47 +0000

Good advice, Larry.

By: Gus Morrison

Gus Morrison — Wed, 26 May 2010 23:50:10 +0000

Bryan is almost right. I recall there were two votes for Natarajan (Dutra & Wieckowski) and Cho wouldn’t participate in the process decided upon for the selection and stayed firmly in support of Lorenz. Wasserman then cast the deciding vote for Natarajan. Otherwise, they would have had to call an election.

By: Bryan

Bryan — Wed, 26 May 2010 23:32:49 +0000

I agree with Larry’s assessment about BW. Also comparing to other councilmembers, he usually form his own opinions on certain issues, instead of just voting along with the mayor.

Also heard some stories about the 2004 appointment to fill in Wasserman’s vacancy. Two councilmembers prefer Dirk Lorenz (the 3rd place in the election), while other two want Bill Harrison (Wasserman’s campaign manager). To avoid the cost of another election, Anu Natarajan was appointed (as a compromise?).

In 2006, both Bill Harrison and Anu Natarajan were elected as first term. (or 1.5 term for Natarajan?)

By: Larry

Larry — Wed, 26 May 2010 19:53:57 +0000

If we can replace Anu and Bill, that would be a major accomplishment. It will send a clear message to the other three they better start listening to their constituents. If both Anu and Bill retain their seats, then all five will believe they are untouchable. Making sure BW doesn’t win the assembly and stay on the council will probably be better than letting the council appoint a puppet.

By: nu n town

nu n town — Wed, 26 May 2010 09:06:31 +0000

I hope enough of us can see through all the smoke screens that the council has blown are way in recent times. We’ve mentioned the A’s, Nummi closure, Fred’s control over the council, BW’s claims that he alone has created thousands of jobs, etc…..

It’s time that new leadership is given an opportunity. BW is not the answer.