Defining Moment for Mayor Paulissen and Council Part 1

Over the last so many years in League City, we have all heard the typical campaign slogans during campaign season. " I am for Business" "I am for Economic development" "I am going to fix traffic" "I am for smaller government" "I am for fiscal responsibility". These campaign promises are in Juxtaposition to the statement "I am for smaller Government. History has shown us that no matter how truly sincere the politicians are at the time they make these campaign promises, something happens once they are elected that stymies their ability to deliver on their words and pursue their office with their original credo intact. I say the cause of their inability to fulfil their campaign ideals and be effective community leaders is they are conflicted by the promise of delivering smaller government. The elected officials are beholden to a vocal and involved minority of citizens who want smaller and less government interference in their lives. This same group is a majority of the voters. Only 4-5% of the citizenry votes in municipal elections. If we ever hope to solve our issues, we will need to come to terms with the fact that to solve the communities real problems it will take money and more govenrnment. Let's look at some of the issues and promises.

"I am for business and economic development" of course a candidate should be for economic development. Most candidates do not win if they say "I don't want economic development" However, the application of economic development is not like fixing a road. You can not just throw money at it and yield results. We learned this painful 24 million dollar lesson at Big League Dreams. While in its own right BLD dreams is a successfully business, without the city footing the bill for its fixed assets, it could not make it. As citizens we still are waiting for the economic development that was hoped to surround that development that has not quite come at the levels that a citizen would hope $24,000,000.00 would yield them. Economic Development has to be wisely planned. To build an economic engine for a community, it requires that each piece of the economic machine has to mot only provide economic growth for the intended recipients, but it has to build value for the community as a whole as well. For economic development to be successful, in most cases, there is the need for more government offices and employees to oversee how the government can "assist" with economic development. Here lies confliction #1, how do I meet the challenge as a leader of a small town like League City to provide economic development without promoting larger government and spending more tax dollars? Answer, You Can't

Rumor sez it’s Chief Jez

I keep hearing that the new interim city manager will be Chief Jez. Anyone hear anything else? Or do you think the council will employ that firm they used before?

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This was on the front page of today's daily news. Thoughts?

Then there was this on 6-16-11. any other thoughts ?

Clear Creek ISD to Hold Budget Meetings

The Clear Creek Independent School District will hold two Town Hall Meetings to get further feedback from the community regarding the Citizens Finance Advisory Committee budget recommendations on:
Monday, June 6, 2011 ~ 6 p.m.
Clear Lake High School (Commons)
Tuesday, June 7, 2011 ~ 6 p.m.
Clear Springs High School (Cafeteria)

If you are unable to attend a Town Hall Meeting, you may send comments on the Citizen Finance Advisory Committee recommendations to
information@ccisd.net.

View the Citizens Finance Advisory Committee Budget Recommendations

The Board of Trustees is expected to take action on the recommendations during the June 27, 2011 General Board Meeting.
For more information, contact the Clear Creek Independent School District at 281-284-0020.

Drought Contingency Plan Stage 1

You probably already received the call that League City is now under drought contingency plan stage 1. We should all do our part to make sure to conserve water. Here is some water wise information and also some water conservation tips. I am not sure if the city is giving out rewards for turning in your neighbors yet. But rumor has it that if you tell on more than 10 of your neighbors you get a “I’m a League City big brother "Watchdog" and I’m watching you” t shirt.

The people have spoken

Congratulations to our new Mayor Tim Paulissen as well as or new council members Dan Becker, Dennis O’Keefe and Andy Mann. A big thank you to Mr. Anderson and Mr. Maldonado for getting involved in the process. A special thanks to Mayor Toni Randall for leading League City out of the Abyss that previous administration put us in. God Bless League City !

For final unofficial totals click here

Election Day !

HAVE YOU VOTED TODAY ? IF YOU DON'T VOTE THEN DO NOT GRIPE ABOUT THE RESULTS !! It is put up or shut up time.

Anonymous Author Outed ?

Saw this in today's Daily News. Thoughts anyone?

Now this is in today's (May 4, 2011) Daily News. Any thoughts on this situation ?

GET OUT AND VOTE !!!

For the most part all the talk and hoopla is done. (of course there could be a surprise or two still left to be open like who is behind League city votes 2011) It is time for the voters to speak.

Early voting will be at the Johnny Arolfo civic center, 400 West Walker Street, Monday -Thursday (May 2-5) from 8 AM till 6 PM, Friday May 6th 8 AM-Noon, Saturday May 7th from 8 AM till 5 PM, Monday and Tuesday (May 9 & 10) from 7 AM till 7PM.

Election day is on Saturday May 14th from 7 AM to 7 PM voting locations are:

City Precinct # 1 Fire Station #4, 175 West Bay Area Blvd.
City Precinct #2 Old Fire Station #2, 411 Newport Blvd.
City Precinct #3 League City Civic Center, 400 West Walker Street
City Precinct #4 Fire Station #1, 601 Second Street
City Precinct #5 Ferguson Elem., 1910 South Compass Rose Blvd.

For a map of the voting precincts click here.

There is NO REASON for you not to get off your rear end and VOTE !!!

Forum tonight

The League City Chamber will host a candidate forum tonight from 6-8 PM. Click here for more details. I believe it will be on the League City station.