FORT WAYNE CITY COUNCIL- Re-elections are
coming up in November. Trying to silence our voices again, they now
will vote for all "political signs" and any sign to be removed from
the city. Perfect timing BEFORE THE ELECTIONS.
It's second hand politicians that need
to be removed, not the signs!
Fort Wayne City Councilmen-HAVE
THEY DONE WHAT THEY SAID THEY WOULD-"IF ELECTED"? HAVE
THEY HELPED OUR OWN LOCAL ECONOMY? HAVE THEY SERVED "THE PUBLIC" AS A
MAJORITY? WHO HAS USED THEIR PUBLIC SERVANT POSITION TO IMPOSE
THEIR "OWN" JUDGMENT & OPINIONS ON WE THE PEOPLE?
Glynn Hines-
did not vote for or against the smoking BAN,
If you stand for nothing, you will fall for everything!
VOTED IN FAVOR of a CITY owned
2nd baseball diamond downtown
Timothy Pape-
Voted IN FAVOR
of the smoking BAN-HIS personal e-mail reply that elected public
servant are capable of deciding what is best for the MAJORITY of the
people & HIS "logic" behind his vote in favor of the smoking ban can
be seen on the smoking ban wagon page at the bottom, "Councilman Pape
rebuttal".
Pape also
Voted IN FAVOR
of 2nd baseball diamond- Pape has been the most vocal supporter
(grandstanding to the TV & Media regarding Harrison Square)-
Pape is also
employed by the law firm the CITY hired as
"legal council" on the Harrison Square Project. Was HIS vote
representing the public or his OWN personal interest? Conflict of
interest? You decide.
Tom Hayhurst-
Voted IN FAVOR
of the smoking "opinion" BAN/VOTED
IN FAVOR of a CITY owned 2nd
baseball diamond downtown
Don Schmidt-
Voted IN FAVOR
of the smoking "opinion" BAN/VOTED
AGAINST GOV OVERSPENDING on a 2nd "City Owned"
downtown baseball diamond.
John Shoaft-
Voted IN FAVOR
of the smoking "opinion" BAN/VOTED
AGAINST GOV OVERSPENDING on a 2nd "City Owned"
downtown baseball diamond.
John Crawford-
Voted IN FAVOR
of the smoking "opinion" BAN/VOTED
IN FAVOR of a CITY owned 2nd
baseball diamond downtown
Tom Smith-
Voted IN FAVOR
of the smoking "opinion" BAN/VOTED
AGAINST GOV OVERSPENDING on a 2nd "City Owned"
downtown baseball diamond.
Sam Talarico-
Voted IN FAVOR
of the smoking "opinion" BAN/VOTED
IN FAVOR of a CITY owned 2nd
baseball diamond downtown
Thomas Didier-
ONLY vote AGAINST the city wide
"opinion" smoking BAN/VOTED
IN FAVOR of a CITY owned 2nd
baseball diamond downtown
6-12-07 Personal phone call from Councilman Didier, to remind
me he voted against the smoking BAN-
Thank you
Public Servant-City
Councilman John Crawford - Has in my opinion used the smoking ban to
enhance his own personal resume & grandstand to the media-PERIOD! Take
your "proof" to the legislature or keep your hands out of our
registers!
9 local businesses
in Fort Wayne have been forced to close since June 1, 2007 because YOU
& the other 7 councilmen did not protect our city business ability to
compete with surrounding cities. You
ask for MORE proof. There are 25 pages
of random smoking BAN damage proof throughout the USA-(not recently
updated) Besides our own business proof already given-You could-(but
won't) Ask our local vendors, "Gordon's, Atlas, liquor
distributors", how much is Ft Wayne businesses orders down compared to
outside the city limits up since June 1, 2007. Ask how much the liquor
stores "sales" are UP now that adults are buying carry out & staying
at home or driving out of the city limits?
Grocery stores now have SEVERAL aisles of
alcohol. Business owners should not be forced to be "smoke free"- just
in case you or a "handful" of non-smokers should ever decide to enter.
Do you really think your personal "opinion"
matters more that that of the rest of the FREE society?
Mayor Graham
Richards-(not running for
re-election) Said HE will VETO any attempt to lift the City Wide
Smoking Ban
Who are the two people running for
Mayor of the second biggest city in Indiana?
Matt Kelty & Tom Henry
Matt Kelty addressed the smoking ban on adults "being
wrong"-However told the "Family Values" group that he would impose regulations "adult oriented businesses" in Ft Wayne.
*How much "value" does a family have when they
can not pay their bills or support their own family? You say "less
government"-we've heard that one before.
Business owners gathered July 25th, to decide who we would endorse
in the upcoming "city council" elections. Matt Kelty was at the meeting, he
had the opportunity to address "adult" business owners concerns on his
newest campaign promise "for votes" to the Family Value group, to
regulate adult businesses in Fort Wayne. Instead he left his attorney
& his campaign manager Glenna Jehl to speak for him. Business
owners have the right to stand up and question why Kelty would agree
to impose MORE government regulations, when he is campaigning to
SHRINK government. Jehl did Kelty no favors giving her negative
opinion to the newspaper-"they are glad to not have the
endorsements after finding out what the groups main issue was. It was
a farce is really what it was". Jehl has also stated that "the
publicity over Kelty's legal problems has actually helped. (Money for
his campaign, money Kelty is using to "clear" his name through the
media, instead of the courts? No thanks)!
Kelty indicted in August of NINE CRIMINAL
CHARGES, INCLUDING SEVEN FELONIES, related to campaign finance
violations and perjury. This is not a "politically motivated witch
hunt". Kelty has been found GUILTY by a GRAND JURY.
If Kelty wants to proclaim his innocence, he should petition the
courts for a trial BEFORE the election in November.
Buying "commercial" time will not buy our
vote! If these charges are not resolved IN COURT BEFORE the
election in November, why would any VOTER put their trust in you that
you would "cut property taxes or shrink government", other campaign
promises by Kelty.
Steve Shine, "County Republican chair" decides to "gag order & muzzle"
top Republicans concerns regarding Kelty's credibility issues. Kelty
"if convicted" could face felony charges & would not be allowed to
take the mayors position. As quoted in the Journal Gazette, "Shine
dealt with the revolt not by listening to the concerns of longtime,
dedicated party members but by shutting down the committee".
Should
Steve Shine appoint the next mayor of
Ft Wayne if Kelty is found guilty AFTER the elections? Without the community (as a majority)
VOTE of approval?
That is ridiculous.
Tom Henry-also running for Mayor
of Fort Wayne
"His campaign has been
focused on intricacies of city government".
The people of Fort Wayne already know the
charges against Matt Kelty. Fort
Wayne "voters" are tired of politicians who use the media for
"personal" agendas. We are waiting
to hear what you can do for our
city & the people of Fort Wayne as Mayor. As a business owner, I ask
you, would you support a smoking exemption on adult businesses-if the
ban is lifted by a new city council? Do you support "less government"
by supporting local business owners ability to cater to adults without
Government regulations or "personal opinion bans"?
INDIANA GOVERNOR: MITCH DANIELS-
Nickname-"Governor Privatize" (New York Times)
Governor Mitch Daniels announced his re-election at the parking lot of
the Hinkle Fieldhouse at Butler University. Governor Daniels noted, in
a message sent to supporters around the state following his
announcement: "In these three years, we have
come a long way, and today Indiana is clearly on the rise. We must
press ahead,
creating a state government that is limited but responsive,
keeping taxes as low as possible, and making Indiana a magnet for
jobs and growth. We cannot be
afraid to advance new ideas, or to generate new discussion about how
Indiana can continue moving forward".
1st & 2nd letter- "AUTOMATED RESPONSE".
3rd letter e-mailed to ALL Indiana State Government officials:
Reply 7-26-07
Thank you for contacting Governor Mitch Daniels regarding smoking in
public places. Governor Daniels appreciates the time you took to
share your comments about such an important matter. He has asked that
I contact you regarding your concerns. Governor Daniels has
not signed any legislation banning smoking in public places.
Smoking ordinances are handled on a local level. I encourage
you to contact your local elected officials to express your views on a
smoking ban.
Again thank you for sharing your comments and concerns.
Sincerely, Neosha Burns-Governor's Liaison for the Indiana State
Department of Health
Other Government replies:
Senator Evan Bayh- United States Senator-June
22, 2007
Thank you for contacting me regarding issues related to smoking and
tobacco. I appreciate hearing thoughts and understand your concerns.
Our nation is based
on the principle of self determination in which the citizens govern
themselves. (EXACTLY).
It is therefore essential
that Americans
vote
in elections and take the time to contact Representatives and
Senators, just as you have done.
In regard to a
ban on smoking in restaurants, I encourage you to contact your
municipal government as these regulations are determined at the local
level. Several proposals regarding health issues related to smoking
and tobacco use have been introduced in the Senate. Please be assured
that if legislation on this issue should come before the Senate, I
will give careful consideration to your views. Again, thank you for
contacting me. I hope the information I have provided is helpful.
-Evan Bayh- U.S. Senator
Thank you for your
time & personal reply.
State Of Indiana
House of Representatives- "State Rep-Richard Dodge"-Replied
to "Government Nannyism" by mail June 27, 2007-
I recently received your email regarding your
disapproval of the smoking ban in Fort Wayne, Indiana. I appreciate
your concerns over legislation which affects, or has the potential to
affect, this particular matter. Your thoughts have merit and are
part of a broader issue the General Assembly would do well to
consider. Sincerely, Richard A. Dodge State Representative District 51
Thank you for your time & personal reply.
Phyllis
Pond-State Representative-Reply to "Government Nannyism" by
mail-7-3-07
Thank you for your emails regarding Allen County's Smoking Ban. I
appreciate hearing from you on this important issue. I can certainly
understand your concern with this matter. However, Like you mention,
the local city council members are responsible for this measure and I
have no jurisdiction. I recommend addressing your concerns with the
Allen County Commissioner's Office. The Allen County Commissioner's
are Nelson Peters, Linda Bloom, and Bill Brown, and can be reached by
telephone at (260) 449-7555. Should this issue be addressed at a
State level, I will be sure to keep your thoughts in mind. Again,
thank you for taking the time to share your comments and concerns with
me on this issue. Please don't hesitate to contact my office with any
questions you may have. Sincerely, Phyllis Pond.
Thank you for your time & personal reply.
Allen County Commissioner
Nelson Peters reply:
Thanks for the email and
the website reference. Although, some have looked to the
County Commissioners as being those who created limitations, the
ordinance passed by the county commissioners last November 22,
did
provide cities and towns within Allen County the choice to opt
out. That choice also precluded restrictions to those
establishments where the age for admittance was 21. I would be
happy to discuss that ordinance further if you would like and
can be reached at 449-7555. Thanks again for your email.
Nelson Peters
Thank you for your time &
personal reply.
*The Cincinnati OHIO Enquirer wrote-
"Common Please Judge Fred Nelson refused to block enforcement of the
law concluding Ohioans do not have a constitutional right to smoke OR
OWN a business that permits smoking. There is no fundamental right to
smoke in public, Nelson wrote in his decision. This court declines to
fabricate such a right".
Of course the courts decline to fabricate. These
are "personal opinions".
Fort Wayne Board of Health:
July 10, 2007-
Allen County Health Commissioner
Deborah
McMahan
spoke to city council, asking them to continue the ban without any
changes.
"The ban is not without consequences," she said. "But businesses
need to ask city council for a grant or loan to them through this
tough time.
If businesses really suffer after a year, Fort
Wayne would be the
first in the country to see a negative impact on
business from a smoking ban."
How much is a "temporary
grant or loan" worth-if ANY business is FORCED to close permanently?
There are 24 pages of businesses affected by "random" smoking bans- to
include 6 now closed in Fort Wayne.
http://smokerclubmedia.com look up ban damage-25 PAGES, more if
it were updated with all the recent "opinion" BAN damage.
If smoking were a true "safety concern"-take your claimed
"scientific medical PROOF" to the legislature.
THE LIE:
Second hand smoke is a public health
issue.
THE TRUTH:
It is impossible for SHS (second hand smoke) to be a public health
issue for the simple reason there is NO proof that SHS has hurt
anyone. The smoke haters like to point out that the Health Departments
have the right to control smoking issues for the same reason they have
the right to check on health conditions in restaurants and bars.
*This is a specious argument primarily because TRUE health issues
in food service establishments relate primarily in microbes and
organisms that have an absolute direct effect on health and
sanitation.
It IS the Health Departments' SOLE responsibility to see to it that
health standards are maintained. If individuals are
concerned about SHS a SIMPLE NOTICE STATING THAT SMOKING IS ALLOWED is
all that is needed for the PUBLIC to make a decision about patronizing
an establishment. This concept is called, PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY!
Ft Wayne Police Dept Chief: Rusty York:
Business owners in Ft Wayne are
loosing money since the smoking BAN-WAGON
took affect-
Unlike Ft Wayne police cashing in. Police/CITY
profit
by patrolling Fort Wayne City limits, AKA "hot spot ticket zone since
June 1, 2007".
