Myturn wrote on Dec 6, 2008 8:55 AM:
" Well you sure are not going to see Bill Black and Mitch post that poll in regard to our Mayor. They seem to be doing 'damage control'. I really think they feel sorry for him. "
stevegorescrg wrote on Dec 5, 2008 7:16 PM:
" I have no doubt Mayor Johnsrud believes he is a decisive and popular leader; I'm not sure the voting public sees things the same way. Where the mayor sees certainty and decisiveness in his decision making, others see a mayor oblivious to public perceptions with a touch of arrogance. ( ex. his city ambulance initiative) We've recently had a President who was extremely confident in his decisiveness and leadership in the face of opposition. President Bush now stands at 25% in the polls. I'm wondering if this mayor's approval rating is much higher. It would also be nice to know if most residents here think La Crosse city gov't is on the "right track" or "wrong track". Does the Tribune do public opinion polling anymore? Inquiring political minds would like to know how this race is shaping up. The February primary will come up quickly! "
frog wrote on Dec 4, 2008 9:03 PM:
" He has lied for the better part of four years and Wed. just about broke his arm patting himself on his back. He is a joke and must be thrown out onto the street. The way he said he helped get 300 homes out of the flood plain is also a joke I THINK HE ATTENDED ONE MEETING THAT I WAS AT !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! "
gracie12 wrote on Dec 4, 2008 8:05 PM:
" What an ego!!!!!!!!!! He has not proven leadership skills to the general public. Eveything he has done has been behind closed doors. He is not honest with La Crosse citizens. A vote for Johnsrud would be a vote for disaster. "
Myturn wrote on Dec 4, 2008 12:57 PM:
" ezzee-
Anonymously?
-I have placed my name, address, phone number, and e-mail on this site numerous times.
-I do not want to take votes in the primary from Bloedorn. I have already stated that, so pay attention.
-"he only can talk anonymously on forums and really isn't that much of a factor in anything other than running his mouth"? Not to long ago somebody called a meeting in a buddies Conference Room of elected officials, business owners, dignitaries, organization leaders, and high profile residents. That person structured the meetings and together they laid out direction and strategy against the City entering the 'Ambulance Business'. Guess who?
Now reviewing my post reflect who is up to speed, and making a difference? LOL! "
ezzee wrote on Dec 4, 2008 12:31 PM:
" Oh, leave myturn alone. You'll realize that he only can talk anonymously on forums and really isn't that much of a factor in anything other than running his mouth.
Until the day that he puts his money where his mouth is, steps up, and shows the rest of the public how "perfect" of a mayor he can be, then I equate him to the same thing they put in the fryers at KFC. "
Myturn wrote on Dec 4, 2008 11:42 AM:
" They 'finally' released a list. A list of itemized 'proposed' expenditures for the $18whatever million improvements. The amount for 'AIR CONDIDTION' was listed around $4 mil. Well with a boiler you do not need plenum. They are for the air conditioning system, period. So are the controls. So do not tell us that the controversial, some term 'unneeded', additional air conditioning is going to run $4mil? It would be dishonest to so so. "
enuffalready2 wrote on Dec 4, 2008 10:56 AM:
" @Myturn:
You said:
Like plenum/controls in the Heating and Ventilation Column?
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Where would you expect the plenum/controls to be?? It IS part of the heating and ventilation system. "
Myturn wrote on Dec 4, 2008 8:45 AM:
" Tell me Mark, How much does the City owe now?
Then again, the Tribune could and should print that answer.
Hey Mark, tell me where the Park Improvements funds that we have been setting aside per contractual mandate, and how much is there? (Itemized)
Have you thrown those funds into your slush fund hoping someone would not notice? "
Myturn wrote on Dec 4, 2008 8:39 AM:
" Joe, pay attention to your 6 figure School Employee pay package, and his $4 million dollar air conditioning upgrade?
Hiding additional cost? Like plenum/controls in the Heating and Ventilation Column?
Mark- You are realizing cash flow from property tax off of TIFs because people like Zeilke held older TIF projects to 10 years of LESS amortization. Yours are stretched out to 27 years in most cases?
Parks- You and Carlyon have made Green Island parents, Mills/Municipal Harbor, Forest Hills, Lacrosse Boat Club, Copeland Boathouse owner & rental dock owners Pettibone Campground MAD! Go talk to them media! All of them. If you need names, call me.
"bashed for needing better communication skills"?
Is that the same as holding and allowing far too many closed door meetings?
I will share those number before this election is over! "
common-cents wrote on Dec 4, 2008 7:45 AM:
" Hey Mark Don Weber was going to build his office building anyway, and he didn't need taxpayers dollars. If you haven't gotten yet Don Weber is in the property business also. I have the out most respect for a guy who creates jobs for all of us. If the business model makes sense he would have to expand, and without our tax dollars.
I can't stand it when a mayor says he was a pivotal player in bringing the development to La Crosse, when in fact he drives out more business than he brings in.
Please Mark don't run, the taxpayers could work out a deal to pay you not to work, you are near retirement age of 52 for a government employee............LOL. "
just the facts wrote on Dec 4, 2008 7:15 AM:
" Johnsrud continues to demonstrate that he just doesnt get it.His self proclaimed, "economic development", which produced no new jobs, was done completly with our tax dollars,{can you say T.I.F}? His public input consists of secret meetings and closed door policy. His arrogant , non communicative skills, are constantly on display. Taking a firm stand is assinine,if its in the face of taxpayers. The Tribune wouldnt spend thousands of dollars on blog availability if they didnt believe in its worth! Wake up Mark, the bloggers will give you a gut feeling on all local activities , if you are smart enough to listen! "
liver lips wrote on Dec 4, 2008 7:01 AM:
" well how about this.
the mayor said “What you need certainly is a person with proven leadership.”
ha ha ha ha what a jole the only leadership skills he has is spending money and raising taxes.
tell ya what buddy come spend a day or 2 in my shoes and go to some of the leadership schools i have been to with stressfull situations such as a combat enviroment than you can brag about haveing proven leadership skills. "
dm420 wrote on Dec 4, 2008 1:59 AM:
" I'll support the kid over Johnsrud! "
Krusty3 wrote on Dec 4, 2008 12:13 AM:
" Just the thought of johnsrud getting reelected makes my stomach turn. "
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