Other than being more of the papers ever ongoing free Election Coverage for Mr. Rapp, it was not too interesting because it seemed like B.S. to me? The company that seems to be the Guru on the MOV is called Zippia. They are located in San Francisco Ca. The company appears to be a job placement company? In simple terms for a fee maybe from the employer or you the applicant, they assist in a job placement?
They are advertising 514; yes 514 job openings as I post this in Vienna. When I began a quick check of their web site, I noted a lot of Truck Drivers with CDL's for Over the Road (OTR). Now these can be good paying jobs if one does not mind the hours and being away from home for days/ weeks at a time. My ex-wife's father was what was called in the day a "Gypo Operator", which means he was not connected to any company and was self employed. He was on the road three weeks at a time from Independence Missouri to Chi-town, New York, down the coast into Florida and depending on his load back into the K.C. area. He stayed home for a week working on his rig, doing whatever else he wanted and than back on the road.
Than I noted Jobs like Clinical Psychologist, Physical Therapist, Critical Care Nurse, Emergency Room Nurse and Podiatrist. Now these for sure good paying positions; only seems to be they are with the U.S. Air Force in Vienna, WV.? Can anyone tell me where the Air Force Base is here? As I looked at the Podiatrist opening (?), it was an ad to join the Air Force. I guess at the local Recruiters Office.
Folks, I would take the Zippia ratings with a grain of salt. A BIG grain of salt. And yet, our fearless leader goes in print to brag all about the article. I almost wrote something just now that would have been so truthful about Mr. Rapp, but also very insulting. I would suggest you think about what he has done for the City in 12 years as a City Council Member, City Recorder and now Mayor. Think twice and vote once.
Now below is the actual comment I received.
"Cherie Jarvis CJ ( [email protected] ) 8/26/2016 13:54:04You mention the city workers, they use to do a lot of the work that is now being contracted out. I'm sure that cost more & there is fewer city workers. I say get rid of people like Scotts landscaping & get city workers back & give all that money your bringing in for descent pays & back to the people, help your people. My God the churches do more for the people than the city does. The city just keeps taking more money from us. Like charging utility company's a fee, that was just passed to us, the customers".
In response to Ms. Jarvis, the City in about two years or less has went from 61/62 employees to 81/ 82. We have folks tripping over each other in some places and for sure I question just why we have them?
Ms. Jarvis has lived in Vienna for a long, long time just as many of you have. I know she cares deeply for Vienna and is quite unhappy with the Corruption on 29th Street. She will not get any answers from Mr. Rapp soon, if ever? I don't think the Lady is "connected"?
We have large numbers of people working on the new Park. Now Parks is also involved with mowing the whole area not just the VUB. Can anyone explain what the VUB which is Water, Sewer and Storm Water is doing there?
I will try, they are working on the road from Grand Central Mall down 28th and too, I don't really know where? Someone suggested this to me, make 28th one way, two lanes wide with no street parking down from Grand Central Mall TOO the new "Spencer's Mall", (my idea for name). Than back OUT to Grand Central Mall on 32d street. This also one way with no street parking. I think this while having Commercial merit would be so disruptive to the property owner's as to be a total disaster?
They are constructing the Gold Star Memorial base. They are spending tremendous hours also mowing the grass. Can anyone explain what these functions have to do with Water, Sewer and Storm Water? Soon, you will read on what I would have these people doing for the City; not the Tourists and the Tax Dollars. Smells to me like "someone's" agenda to gain attention at City expense?
Now back to the coverage in the paper. Mr. Columbo who is Mayor of a town with 30K plus people and a Lady by the name of Ms. Ford in Williamstown get little if any exposure?
Why is it a good question? Mr. Spanner who is a big mug wump at the paper told someone else that Mr. Rapp gets all the news space because he is a "Public" figure. I call it probably more the fact that some of the mug wumps live in Vienna and are buddies of Mr. Rapp? It was asked how much would the same coverage cost if Mr. Rapp had to pay for it? The answer that he is a "Public" figure and "News Worthy". I would ask is this like the $60K for a Senior Center Extension, an in kind Election Donation? Anybody smell anything? 'nuff said'.
I am asking for your Votes. "Change is in the air".
(Paid for by the Candidate- Lawrence J. Wilson for Mayor of Vienna).