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Johnbrownraider formally announces his candidacy for city commissioner.
JBR is a kind caring individual who honestly cares about he city and people he will represent. He promises to listen to the people and do what is right for both the community and city. Also some of you more clever bozeman citizens may have noticed that my picture resembles a young boy picking his nose...you are mistaken that is in fact me. Facts about JBR: 1. Proud graduate of 8th grade. 2. After completing 8th went on to also receive his 12th grade certificate as well. 3. He understands that to be a commissioner it is essential to look after a special interest groups...preferably your own special interest, but not necessarily. 4. Promises, but won't necessarily keep any of the promises that he makes. 5. Will promote his own misguided agenda over the misguided agendas of everyone else. 6. Promises to maintain a bored and I-don't-care-what-you-have-to-say look on his face any time anyone is talking who disagrees with him. 7. Will sink... 
First of all I believe that yes "everyone is entitled to my opinion" Secondly, I think that there is enough money to fill all the money coffers, you just need to break all of the non essential ones first.
Ok, lets start with the non essential programs that the city gives out. 1. Lets cut out all the politically correct programs from our schools. You know, the ones that you and I had to sit through, you smile nod and after class you write some stupid report and say what you think the teacher wants to hear, rather than what you think. I could name them, but I think you get the picture... Sub thought about schools, take away all the alternative High schools. Listen people, everybody knows that you can't do crap with your life without a HS diploma. The parents know it, the kids know it, the community knows it. Trust me, it isn't my job to get your kid through hs its yours and your kids. Believe me, ask any of my classmates, they will tell you that Johnbrownraider missed more days than just about anyone, however,... 
Why are politico's so darned stupid?
Eric Bryson, put's himself in the hot seat. Another fantastic reason for all Open City Council meetings, and videtaping of them. Best be sure to vote for the right people, when they're out greasing palms, get them to speak, not just for the brief tidbits they use to get themselves elected. What irrational commentary.
Recently, while spending time out in Washington, I found out that the state had a state wide ban on smoking in bars and restaurants. Now, at first, being a non smoker, I found this really cool. I could now walk into a bar and take a deep breath of the semi fresher air. However, I soon came to this conclusion. It should be the bar owners personal preference on whether or not the bar was smoke free or not. In America we enjoy many freedoms and we would like to believe that you can run your business however you want. To elaborate, if I were to open a bar, I would do so with the intent to make money. If I though more people would come to my bar if it were smoke free then, it would be smoke free. However, if I thought that it was in my best interest to allow smoking in my facility then I believe that I should be allowed to do that as well.
The argument that people used was that they could not go to their favorite bar, because of the second hand smoke was bad for them. In all reality, every good thing has a down side....
As requested by Berrymountain, gleaned from the BAHA website:
The Gallatin Ice Foundation, in conjuction with the Fair Board, has applied for Open Space Bond funds from the County for $500,000. A portion of the funds would help in part to fund rink improvements. The County Commissioners have not yet voted on appropriating this money. It would be extremely helpful for BAHA members to voice their support of the application. Provided below are three sample letters. Feel free to use one of them or draft your own. You can e-mail your support to commission@gallatin.mt.govThis e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it or mail to Gallatin County Commission, 311 W Main, Room 300, Bozeman, MT 59715. Thank you for your support!
Here are a few of Kaaren's quotes regarding the "Story Mansion" in today's Chronicle. Kaaren is the Guest columnist. She has spoken regarding taxpayer opinions, questions, and concerns. Read the article and then note Kaaren's excessive use of the word "We" 15 times as she refers to herself and the godly commissioners specifically, NOT you the taxpayer.
"Contrary to what some believe,...". Here's another impressive quote regarding taxpayer opinions, "Some have questioned why we(she and the gods)are not leaving open, simultaneously, other options, such as private purchase. BUT THIS WOULD SEND CONFUSING SIGNALS TO THE PUBLIC, making a capital campaign impossible." Mayor Kaaren Jacobson, and the city gods, have found there is absolutely no need to CONFUSE the lowly serfs, who serve only to fill the coffers. The definition of "restore," has nothing to do with what Jacobson and the gods are planning. Jacobson should have used the word "destroy," instead of "restore," because when Jacobson and the city gods finish...
I believe that the city of Bozeman and the greater area should have a larger police force on hand. Look at all the terrible crimes that happen in Bozeman that the police have to respond to asp. Why just last night a lady called 911 because she found a dead rat in her garage...that emergency I believe calls for several units...probably a code 6. Why another person called the police to say that the downstairs tv was too loud....come on I think that we need a couple more patrol cars and possibly the swat team in case there is a stand off. I mean it wouldn't be to much to tell the caller to walk downstairs and ask the person to turn it down a tad...No folks my mind is made up, more cops more cops. The police out there putting there lives on the line everyday. Why we don't know what kind of ranting crazy person sits in their living room watching tv, better do a full investigation. Maybe bring the riot gear for this one. Ooops folks word is just in that a dog is running around growling at people...send a patrol...
I guess Bozeman decided it needed its PORK, more than regions hit by disaster. It is no wonder that Bozemanite's are so happy to assist in bankrupting our nation, along with most other city, county, state and Federally Funded Entities. Baucus, Tester, and even BURNS appear to be well loved by Bozemanite's.
Here are a couple articles. I was unable to locate the TOTAL COST the new parking garage "downtown." What is the estimated to cost when completed? Again, "how much" have the downtown businesses directly contributed, not including their taxes? I know there will be plenty of "bells and whistles" on this garage, my goodness yes! But let's not forget... $4,000,000.00 will be paid for by the Federal Government, which by the way is broke and deeply indebted to CHINA. Oh well, we must have our parking garage. Reminds me of consumers who are ready to file bankruptcy, and then go on "one last spending spree." (cut and pasted) The following federal earmarks for Bozeman have been identified as pork-barrel spending by...
FYI to anyone who might be interested. Due to lack of action from the city and lack of interest, Delaney and company have killed the beavers and and are clearing the culverts at the hoped for Bozeman Wetland Preserve to make way for his next development. Seems like a real shame for the city to lose this opportunity.
I think, to have beat cops downtown would create a great
rapport with the community, even if the most important thing they did on their shift was to give someone directions! There are many infractions that happen with just people walking across the street, and routing out those with ill commentary toward passersby and beggars! I think it's getting to be time to bring'em back. 
The posts regarding the "Story Mansion" have received the most consistent comments. Bottom line, taxpayers SHOULD have a voice and I don't think they do.
It also seems that our elected officials who include CHARLOTTE MILLS, are once again going to do exactly what they want, when they want. Charlotte Mills Clerk and Recorder doesn't have TIME to look at Chase's petition drafts. Her excuse: The Primary Election is fast approaching! Well now, next week I am sure this elected official can find time. But it seems we all agree on one thing, and that would be that the City of Bozeman and its elected officials are NOT listening to the taxpayers. Why not? Also, could a petition be posted "on line" for signatures provided information for verification be included?
Every job that I have ever worked at has told me, maybe they lied, that it was the people that made up an organization. So my question is this, why are people so willing to push the blame past the people in our correctional facility here in the Gallatin County and blame the jail. Yes, the jail might lead to dampened spirits but I think that it is the people who make up an organization. So what kind of people do we have in our correctional system that is causing people to take drastic actions in response to relatively minor crimes in comparison? You can build a fancy new jail, yet the system has already admitted that they can't fully staff the one that they currently have. In light of the recent deaths, I can't help but criticize the DA for not bring charges against the members of the jail that allowed this to happen. If there is a person in your custody that you ALLOW to die, that is what we call negligent homicide. Yet what do we get? More cover up, more lies, come on, you really believe that all the...
Regarding the article where Sen. Jent spoke on a failing mental health system, I want to share my personal experience.
As a single parent,I am very dismayed at the lack of services available for children with mental health issues. It is not to say children are crazy, but they have issues that if not treated, will complicate their life further as they become adults. Law enforcement reacts with words like "step up and be a parent" or advises parents to "put their child away." Bozeman Schools and mental health providers are no different. They simply state that unless your child becomes violent, there is nothing they can do. It is no wonder so many children end up in the criminal justice system. It takes the responsibility off of current ineffective and obsolete programs. How is a child to recover positively after committing a crime when incarceration is their only therapy. They need help before the situation gets to a violent point. Anyone have any similar experiences?
The city/county collects taxes in a variety of ways - property taxes, business taxes, and more. I don't understand, however, why we need higher levies on our property taxes to accommodate schooling costs, as well as the other areas where population growth requires expenditures – sewers, streets, playgrounds, snowplows, etc. Shouldn’t the proper tax structure already be in place, so that each newcomer pays their own way? This would result in a tax base that increases proportionally to the population growth. Instead, it seems that we're going to follow this pattern of being forever nickel-and-dimed for increases. Is there anyone out there who thinks we won't be seeing any more school-tax requests in the next 12 months? The levies that passed on Tuesday will add $175/yr in property tax to a $200K home (quick guess/estimate), which translates into anywhere from $150 - $350 for a majority of homeowners, if not quite a bit more. This is on top of the fact that assessed values for taxation continually...
Looking for an honest vet, who is not geared towards robbing a pet owner, of his or her life savings.
We returned to Bozeman two years ago. Our experience in Texas made us more than leary of vets. We found that vet's today, have found their niche' in guilting pet owners into dozens of tests. "Oh, we better do blood work." (Nothing wrong...) "Oh, it looks like cancer and a very aggressive type." (Biopsy...NOT...) "Oh, we must clean his teeth every six months, and put him under anesthesia." ($600.00 every 6 months for 2 animals!) "Oh, we better do an x-ray..." (Dog must have had a pulled muscle, who knows...) blah, blah, blah...(Kaching!$$$$$) Found my animals were receiving every test, and procedure available to mankind, and humankind. They got more "tests" than I, my wife, or kids have ever had, in a combined 170 years of living. (our ages added together) This was a "Banfield Vet." I found out after several years of my pockets being picked, that several of my other neighbors unbeknownst to all of us, had experienced...
I have no problem with assessments (definition Ref: 1) made to the property I own made in the way of SID's or assessment taxes to support street, sidewalk or water and sewer improvements. However as the proposed ordinance to have, "water and/or sewer accounts for all residential property to be placed in the property owner's name" is unfair.
Some of you may have heard of the practice of how disgruntled tenants in a New York high rise would leave their doors and window open during winter because the landlord was paying the heating bill. It is for this reason why I clearly indicate in the rental agreement that the tenant(s) is responsible for their gas, electric, and garbage service. The same is true for the water and sewer service, the tenant pays the bill. Cities/towns across the country have a tendency to have metered water and sewer systems for good reasons. I have had to evict persons in the past for failure to maintain the property in a clean and sanitary manner. I don't want to become a victim of a...
In todays police blotter a great excerpt is:
An officer stopped a man driving a white Toyota Tundra for speeding on Babcock Street. The man told the officer it was the only street in America with a center turning lane and a 25 mile-per-hour speed limit. Well he's incorrect in it being the only road in America, because Bozeman also has Durston Road which is 25mph and has a turn lane, well at least it does near 19th. Who knew Bozeman was so blessed. Anyways, I think the city needs to designate one of these two roads as an "arterial" street and increase the speed limit accordingly. Since Babcock street runs right by the new elementary school it makes no sense to increase the limit there since there will be the risk of children being hit by faster then average cars, and no car wants to drive 15mph in a school zone when headed across town. So we're left with Durston, I'd personally like to see Oak street but it isn't fully connected yet and has a stupid jag in it (where was the city when they put that in). Its a real...
Anyone out there have a recommendation for who to vote for on the school board elections?
Personally, I'd like to say a good word about Gary Lusin. He's absolutely in the thing for the kids and for Bozeman. You gotta like someone who still wants to stay involved with the schools even though his own kids have graduated. We are indeed fortunate that he has decided to run again.
The Sunday paper has a story about UPS rerouting so deliveries only make right hand turns---safer and saves time and fuel. Will Bozeman ever correct the oneway direction of Babcock and Mendenhall? I think it is bogus to say that this would cause accidents etc. since both streets have portions that are two way. I think the streets should be reversed and possibly be made oneway for the entire length. Place big signs at every intersection [unless they are made by the same doofus that puts out "street closed ahead" signs when it is actually a side street that is closed!] I didn't notice the situation before it was pointed out in a letter to the Editor, but it makes perfect sense in Bozeman with it's main street between two oneways [make that between two wrongways].
Why is it that people cannot seem to see that emergency vehicle behind them? I have witnessed several times people either being pulled over by officers or an officer/ambulance attempting to get to an emergency situation and some dufus doesn't pull over and allow them to get to the scene quicker? Does anyone else see this?
Let's see how long they let this stay up!
Dear Editor: Five citizens spent 2 years crafting Bozeman's new City Charter on the Bozeman Study Commission. Two past charter efforts had gone down to defeat. To guarantee success, I, and the other study commissioners, wanted a charter that reflected both the public's will and principles of good government. Our starting point was the Model City Charter of the National Civic League. That charter recommended that the city have an independent ethics board. Hearings with citizens also supported that conclusion. In fact, the only opposition to an ethics board came from the Bozeman City Commission. The Chronicle reported the hamstringing of the new ethics board by the city commission after the fact. The fact that an ethics ordinance was going to be heard at the City Commission meetings on Nov. 13th and 26th was not reported in the Chronicle. Nor did the Chronicle report that on November 13th three charter study commissioners expressed opposition to the proposed ordinance....
Kudos to the Bozeman PD this month!
I've noticed a LOT of abandoned vehicles have been marked, and a few have been moved recently. Good on you!
Icontinue to be amazed that in Montana you are allowed 3 dui offenses before it is considered more than just a misdeamor. One offense is all it takes to kill or seriously injure another driver or pedestrian. Maybe with stronger legislature on this we will see fewer offenses. Would a write in to the legislature help?
More subdivisions thus more taxes but less services. How do you get county commissioners to ensure county roads are maintained? |
