As usual, the forum will be held in Glen Cove's park at the north end of Glen Cove Blvd.
All are welcome, so please come and ask lots of questions.
Map:
Link to down loadable flyer:
Jeff Hagen
Monday, March 28, 2011
Fourth Annual League City Candidates Forum In Glen Cove Park
The fourth annual Glen Cove candidates forum for the League City mayor and council races will be held Sunday, April 3rd, 2011 from 3:00 to 4:30. (Rain out day is April 10th.)
Friday, March 25, 2011
You got to know when to hold 'em and know when to fold 'em
Must be some Browns fans in League City
Published March 25, 2011 There is an election coming up, so you can expect some hyperbole. But the notion that something has gone fundamentally wrong with government in League City in the past two years — that things are getting worse at city hall, rather than better — is a view that has lost touch with reality.
Today, people in La Marque are in the same position that people in League City were in two years ago. There have been so many miscues in the handling of its public affairs that it’s hard to keep track.
It’s that way in Galveston County because it’s that way in life. In any classroom, some kid gets the highest grades and some kid gets the lowest. On the athletic field, one team ends up in first place and someone must finish last.
The idea that municipal government in League City was somehow a model before some fundamental changes in the past two years is astonishing — in the same way that a claim that the St. Louis Browns were the most successful baseball franchise of all time would be astonishing.
In early 2008, League City was, without a doubt, the most colorful, most outrageous source of political entertainment in the county. It wasn’t a close call.
An editorial in The Daily News, published April 30, 2008, put it this way:
“The workings of city government in League City often have been bewildering.
“For years, people pointed to Galveston’s city hall as an endless source of amusement. But League City’s decision to oust one garbage contractor in favor of another — and the way it awarded the bid — could only have happened in League City.
“That action would have failed the smell test in Galveston. It would have been unthinkable in Texas City.
“If that were the only example, voters could write it off as an unusual lapse in judgment. But League City’s list of examples of questionable dealings is long. Of the major cities in Galveston County, it has the shakiest administration at the top.”
Since then, municipal government in League City hasn’t reached perfection but it has come a long way.
Of course, it’s an election year. People are going to peddle nonsense. It doesn’t mean you have to buy it.
Toni Randall campaign rally, March 23, 2011
Here is a link to video of the campaign speeches made this evening (Thursday, March 23) at Toni Randall's campaign rally. According to Toni, all candidates for office in 2011 were invited to speak, but not all were there.
Tim Paulissen obviously couldn't be there with his mother's funeral tomorrow morning. (Please accept my conolences for your loss, should you be reading this Mr. Paulissen.)
Dan Becker and Andy Mann were not there, but are each running unopposed.
Forrest Anderson was not there, but Dennis O'Keeffe and Danny Maldonado were there and spoke.
Saturday, March 19, 2011
Tuesday, February 8, 2011
Pipeline Company has Major Explosion
MONT BELVIEU, Enterprise Products is one of the biggest players in the plastics and natural gas business in the world and is a previous applicant in League City to build a pipeline pressurization station on their natural gasoline pipeline near Tuscan Lakes.
In an effort to push more natural gasoline through their pipeline that traverses league city the company claimed they needed a pumping station located near Tuscan Lakes. Their application and request to rezone the proposed site from residential zoning to industrial zoning classification for the pressurization plant was previously denied by the Planning and Zoning Commission.
Their Mont Belvieu plant was the site of today's explosion. That plant was the focus of a major expansion four years ago, when the company increased the volume of propylene piped from facilities in Texas City and Beaumont. Large upgrades were effected to the Mont Belvieu plant to increase how much of the chemical it could process for use in plastics manufacturing, detergents and pharmaceuticals. However, Enterprise’s far-reaching and expanding pipeline operations have not been free of serious safety problems. On a Monday afternoon in June of 2010, a utility crew was drilling a hole for an electrical tower in a field southwest of Dallas when, unbeknownst to them, they struck a three-foot-wide gas pipeline buried underground and operated by Enterprise Products. The rupture caused a massive explosion, killing one worker and injuring eight. State investigators faulted Enterprise for allegedly failing to put safety markings to warn of the underground pipeline. At the time, Enterprise Products was quoted as saying it had a "comprehensive training program" and an "ongoing commitment to safety." The company said they would consider making improvements in the wake of the fatal accident. A $120,000 fine is pending against Enterprise.
In an effort to push more natural gasoline through their pipeline that traverses league city the company claimed they needed a pumping station located near Tuscan Lakes. Their application and request to rezone the proposed site from residential zoning to industrial zoning classification for the pressurization plant was previously denied by the Planning and Zoning Commission.
Their Mont Belvieu plant was the site of today's explosion. That plant was the focus of a major expansion four years ago, when the company increased the volume of propylene piped from facilities in Texas City and Beaumont. Large upgrades were effected to the Mont Belvieu plant to increase how much of the chemical it could process for use in plastics manufacturing, detergents and pharmaceuticals. However, Enterprise’s far-reaching and expanding pipeline operations have not been free of serious safety problems. On a Monday afternoon in June of 2010, a utility crew was drilling a hole for an electrical tower in a field southwest of Dallas when, unbeknownst to them, they struck a three-foot-wide gas pipeline buried underground and operated by Enterprise Products. The rupture caused a massive explosion, killing one worker and injuring eight. State investigators faulted Enterprise for allegedly failing to put safety markings to warn of the underground pipeline. At the time, Enterprise Products was quoted as saying it had a "comprehensive training program" and an "ongoing commitment to safety." The company said they would consider making improvements in the wake of the fatal accident. A $120,000 fine is pending against Enterprise.
Candidates for Positition One and Two Throw Hats into the Ring
Dan Becker has announced his candidacy for the City of League City Council Position No. 1. Dan Becker is vying for the seat currently held by Neil G. Baron. Both candidates reside on the same street and are neighbors.
Dennis OKeeffe has announced his candidacy for the City of League City Council Position No. 2. Mr. Okeeffe is filing for the seat currently occupied by Mike Barber.
Dennis OKeeffe has announced his candidacy for the City of League City Council Position No. 2. Mr. Okeeffe is filing for the seat currently occupied by Mike Barber.
Saturday, February 5, 2011
Councilman Tim Paulissen Announces Candidacy for Mayor
Timothy (Tim) Paulissen, longtime League City resident and business owner has announced his candidacy for Mayor of League City in the May election. Having lived in the Oaks of Clear Creek since 1994, Tim has been on City Council for 5 years this May.Tim has also served on his subdivision's Homeowners Association Board for twelve years, serving as President for nine years. “I have really enjoyed working for the Citizens of League City and the residents of the Oaks of Clear Creek." "I have learned a lot about working with the City. I’ve learned what the priorities of League City Citizens are.” Said Paulissen.
Tim's recent mailer that I received today reports;
* he voted against drilling oil wells in neighborhoods.
* Voted against the AmeriWaste trash contract 3 times.
* Voted against taxes increases
For more information you can visit Tim's website www.timpaulissen.com
Tim's recent mailer that I received today reports;
* he voted against drilling oil wells in neighborhoods.
* Voted against the AmeriWaste trash contract 3 times.
* Voted against taxes increases
For more information you can visit Tim's website www.timpaulissen.com
Monday, January 31, 2011
Winter comes to League City !
It appears that an arctic cold front will arrive in League City around noon. (wind shift) Temperatures are expected to fall into the 40 to 50 range with lows Below freezing after midnight on Weds. (2-2-11) The temp. is expected to remain below freezing for at least eight hours. So wrap your pipes, turn on the heater for the pets, cover the plants and turn on the fire place. And don’t forget to make some soup or some stew.
Rolling "Black outs" this morning should be over by now (4:30 2-2) Possible Icy conditions tomorrow starting around 2 pm. Check out school closures for CCISD here.
Rolling "Black outs" this morning should be over by now (4:30 2-2) Possible Icy conditions tomorrow starting around 2 pm. Check out school closures for CCISD here.
Sunday, January 16, 2011
On the right track
While a few individuals take exception to the way the city is being run. It is great to see that the average citizens understand that our city government and the employees are doing a great job. Our mayor, as well as our council has done a excellent job putting our city on track after the “Shults shuffle”. It takes a Mayor, like Toni Randall, who represents the people (and not a political party as Jerry Shults did) to bring us together and work for the best interests of our city and the citizens. Maybe that is why city elections are non partisan. Check out the citizen’s survey and find out what the citizens think of our great city employees.
Sunday, January 9, 2011
The City Christmas Party, much to do about nothing, or government largess?
Today the Galveston Daily News reported that the City's Christmas party cost twenty eight thousand dollars. Is this an appropriate amount for an employee Christmas party for an organization as large as League City? Is it appropriate to have it outside League City? Many citizens think this is an appropriate expenditure, many think it is "largess". What are your thoughts?