- Lawrence Wilson
I would have to say, that the following is for sure one to give people a chuckle. My comment was on being the "Power behind the Throne" alluded to the 2020 Campaign. She would not last much longer than that as the first time a Male or even a Man did not agree with an idea, the defense would again be the well worn "Men don't respect my opinion because I am a woman" (direct quote), one. Each time I think on that, I can only feel sad for one having such a belief in this day and age?
As for the who, and why of the Campaign, just watch and see who and why come 2020? She will be on the phone and over the fence as has been the alleged case since last October/ November. We will just have to keep up with each "Cause du Jour" between now and then? One need only remember how many times she has been caught being if I may phrase it this way "less than Truthful", to know the facts of her latest comment?
" Lady doth protest too much, me thinks." Hamlet, Act III
"It was stated I want to be the power behind the throne in Vienna. That is the funniest thing I have ever heard.
I am NOT in any way campaigning or backing anyone for the 2020 election regarding council, recorder, or mayor for any electorial positions. No hidden agendas. Living here all my life and now I feel it is time to speak up".
Her having her after hours party (We all remember those?), on Thursday behind the Council Meeting was a good move on Mr. Leach's and Mr. Rapp's part. Free Publicity for Mr. Leach's Election Race (Supported by Mr. Rapp for obvious services rendered). This only shows how easily some can be manipulated while they think they are pursuing their own agenda's? This should make the rest of the Council/ staff happy to have to stay over for something far ahead of it's time? We will just have to see how this plays out Thursday?
One of the knows everything posted this:
"You do not require anyone's permission to live stream public meetings to facebook. It is your right and it is protected, he is aware of that (ME). If you can use a tripod, you can buy a smartphone tripod adapter on amazon for less than $10. I am never able to attend Thursdays meetings because of a conflict so I would really appreciate the live feed. Thank you for doing this".
Here is an excerpt from the 2017 Version of West Virginia Code Governmental Meetings on this issue:
§6-9A-9. Broadcasting or recording meetings. (a) Except as otherwise provided in this section, any radio or television station is entitled to broadcast all or any part of a meeting required to be open. (There is NOTHING about private parties).
(b) A public agency may regulate the placement and use of equipment necessary for broadcasting, photographing, filming or recording a meeting, so as to prevent undue interference with the meeting. The public agency shall allow the equipment to be placed within the meeting room in such a way as to permit its intended use, and the ordinary use of the equipment may not be declared to constitute undue interference".
I am fully aware of the above Law and even though many State Laws are being rewritten in a manner that seems to be gutting them, this is still in force. The Vienna City Council has allowed Meeting Attendees to live stream or attempt too based on my constant pursuit of the First Amendment and how it is used by the Council over the past years. Plus one other person did explicitly request to do so and allowed.
Ms. Williams, I am far, far more protective of your Rights and many of the other alleged Adults here than yours's and others disrespect for mine.
As I have said, I am Apolitical and will speak for or against any issue, no matter who is in support or against it.
As for my "typing on a keyboard" Brenda, I put my thoughts/ positions out in the open and will accept good or bad back. No back fences; no long secret phone calls; no backstabbing; no lying about anything. You might wish to try some honesty and openness?
Could it be that some have nothing better to do than "one up man ship" on everyone else for what personal reasons?
For you Brenda, Ms. Williams and the rest of the BFFs, allow me this quote from "A Few Good Men", by Jack Nicholson: "You Can't Handle The Truth".
This issue on the Boat Dock should NOT even be an issue except for one person's issue with the 12th St., VUB properties and the Complaint to the County Commission. Than Mr. Conley got stampeded into doing something he should have been cautious about too. And in his defense, I did not know about the Federal Law on those River Islands. But was aware of the alleged Mussel Beds and their protected status supposedly off the Park Shoreline? I have said before and still do that he got set up- again, but votes are votes?
A lot of this can easily be laid at the feet of Ms. Powell based on her constant "Cause du Jour" with little or no research.
I have said before and still believe that as alleged, right behind the Rapp's, be it as a Library Board Member or sitting in the Mayor's Chair on 29th St., she can also be questionably one of the biggest threats to the well being of Vienna because of her willingness to lie (even when caught, no remorse), misinformation, misdirection, deceit and deception.
There is in Truth NOTHING to be talked about yet until the DEP Certification Letter/ Remediation Requirements and those Mussel Beds off the Park shoreline are resolved.
As an aside on Women being in charge, in 1971, I was still at the R&R Center in Ft. Derussy located right on the beach in Honolulu Hi. Was the Supply SGT., there and the Army was just beginning the combining of the Women's Army Corp (WAC), into the mainstream with the Men.
I was privileged and in fact honored to be part of that experiment when a Captain by the Name of Sybil L. Lawless was assigned as a test to see if the men would accept her as "boss'. Now, I was one of the Junior Enlisted there as the majority of the Army Personnel were Platoon SGTs (E7s) and Staff SGTs (E6s), that attended the in and out going flights from Vietnam. Some of the older NCO's did not handle it well, but I was very impressed with Ms. Lawless. She was a statuesque blonde and quite a beauty to be honest. But most important she was intelligent, well educated and absolutely professional in her demeanor. A lot of the Ladies since then owe her a tremendous debt for her performance than and their success now. Her replacement was a tall statuesque blonde beauty that was dumber than a rock. I don't remember her name? Think about it Brenda?
So now let us see what happens after that meeting? 'nuff said'.