So here it is; read it and believe it or not. I read these as little more than a person who is happy with the status quo. Everyone is entitled to an opinion and he at least had the stones to put some info on it.
"Luther 4/24/2016 10:51:38 As a resident of Vienna since 1972, I am glad I took the time to peruse your blog. After reading this post, I now know which candidate I'm supporting. Not you".
Don't know what he is unhappy about and quite frankly is his right to think as he wishes. But in some respects seems may be one just throwing something at the wall to see what sticks; maybe just the negativity? Just remember, it is a strong probability that you, whoever you are would not be allowed to voice dissatisfaction against Mr. Rapp and get away with it from the get go. Thank you "Luther" for your time.
Am finding that trying to reply reasonably to these people is NOT going to work. They are of course welcome to their opinion. But will not be replying to many in the future as it is pretty obvious the who, what, when, why and where they are. But all feel free to write. Keep on truckin' Luther.
Many of the recent rabid, vicious and personal remarks from the Rappites does not and will not address any of the problems initiated by Mr. Rapp and his refusal when wrong to change in the slightest degree the issues that have come out.
At the City Council meeting tonight (28th), I was the first non City person to arrive. Chamber was empty so I sat down and began my puzzle as I do to occupy any waiting time Just a few minutes later Mr. Scholl and his wife arrived and sat a few rows behind me. Nothing said of course at that time. But after a few minutes when a few more City Employees like the Police Chief, I think Mr. Thornton; Mr. Conley (City Council Candidate and non City Employee) arrived and so on.
All of a sudden Mr. Scholl is towering over me and as you all know he is a big fellow. I think he was he trying to intimidate me? Here is a guy 6' 97" inches tall and 220 pounds give or take and 15 years younger than me and he has to wait for his buddy with the gun and the Taser? I am hardly any kind of threat to anyone.
He began to berate me for the "vicious comments" (and possibly alluded that I was lying) about him. He said he would put up with that but " I had better not be making remarks/ attacks(?) against his grandchildren". Now here is the remark that he got upset about:
"Now I know Mr. Scholl is your bud. I have seen the picture of the hog with the two cute babies on it that are alleged to all be his; both bike and kids. I do not know what he is telling you; but I know you are wrong". (Posted 22 April 2016 on a comment by one Adam Congrove who is a VFD member and how I connected him to Mr. Scholl and of course Mr. Rapp).
Now I am at a loss of how the above is in any, shape or form derogatory? But because I believe in trying to make things right if someone thinks I said/ or did something wrong, I will extend my most sincere apologies to the two ............ Can't mention them as it will also be made into an attack/ insult; but is never the less sincere. What is being done here is the beginning of the attacks against me for anything that can be found to turn into an insult/ attack against whomever. I can assure you one and all no more nice things at all.
Allow me this, the "vicious comments" he says I am making are from a Freedom of Information Act request and or information that is or used to be Public Information on Salaries/ Benefits. So I will stand by my position that he did NOT do his job by NOT doing the necessary Business Inspections to protect the Community, while as I alleged he had time to go out and beat the weeds to get the Fire Fee (Tax) to its present stage of being passed.
And I will note that he waited until he had an audience to sing to the choir. Maybe he needed moral support to go after the big bad wolf? Again, not a word when just the three of us. Sadly, I have lost some respect for him in having to have an audience instead of talking to me as soon as he came in on a man to man basis.
When I mentioned it to my wife, she said it sounded like he was trying to provoke me in front of his buddies? I guess could make sense considering the mentalities involved? One has to understand this bunch is desperate to stay in power. The Tax Payer trough is deep and the eatin' seems to be great?
It has been sadly a practice by some of the City Council, Attorney and now a Department Head to turn every nice thing I say into an insult. It is apparently a requirement that if I say anything that is nice or complementary it must be put down and turned around.
I have for years since 2011 put out ideas that were at best to get you to read, hear, think and talk about them to your friends, families, neighbors and co-workers. There at no time been any obligation to agree and an open field for disagreement with a semblance of rational "why"?
Now a little Truth in Advertising as I like to call it. Seems I misheard what happened in the Lay the Levy meeting? When Mr. Stephens came in, I had a chance to talk with him. I asked why he was upset at the Lay the Levy Meeting when the reduction in Home Owner Property Tax from $50/ 100,000. down to $25/ 100,000 was passed? He said it did NOT pass. He said that the vote was to maintain the current levy as it stands. I looked at him and read my notes where I had written a reduction. Now the minutes are not yet anywhere to read (Open Government Act not with standing), so will have to see the EXACT wording that I missed on that vote?
What is truly sad is that once again the Property Owner's are taking it in the shorts while the City continues to spend as if it was their private money.
So in some ways, I did not have a good meeting but some things are out in the open. And the Truth should be in the light not forced into a dark spot in our hearts/ minds.
Had the unbelievable pleasure of having a supporter from two years ago come to my home yesterday. Had not spoke to him for a long time for some reasons maybe best not noted here to protect the person.
The only drawback of him coming was I missed the CDBG meeting at 4:00 P.M. to discuss what the monies were to be used for. Bet a lot of goodies for some folks?
That person offered several times to contribute to my campaign. I told the person I do NOT accept contributions as I am putting MY money where my mouth is and walking the walk to show MY sincerity to represent the WHOLE City of Vienna as Mayor. Then the offer to buy me some signs; no thanks said I. I said "what I need is for each of YOU, who are fed up with the on going corruption in Vienna to Vote for me in November. That will be the best for me from YOU.
The person again reminded me of the long time questions on how and what happened with the trailer park located near Jackson School area? The alleged sweetheart deal where the City paid a local company owner hundreds of thousands of dollars for a tiny lot that the person bought for less then $2,000.00.
And what I had not heard before was the questions to me on what happened to the debris/ contaminants from Mr. Rapp's Gas Station at the now Dollar General site when the station was torn down? I of course had no thoughts or knowledge on any of it? I think the person was being rhetorical as that individual gave me an idea where all the contaminated soil and other debris most likely ended up? Some of you who have been here for decades know as you do know a lot about the queasy, greasy things that have gone on here over the years?
I said to that person and will say again here: I may be your last chance to take back your City Government and in September will see what you should have had years ago; but nothing to date on the things I will show to you. You as a resident/ voter can control your City Council or continue to be little more than walking wallets and purses to serve its wants; not your needs. Up to each of you and I am again asking for your Votes.
I am not bragging folks; just the facts. Mr. Azinger or Mr. Rapp will not do it for you. 'nuff said'.
(Paid for by the Candidate- Lawrence J. Wilson for Mayor of Vienna).