Pickerington Area Taxpayers Alliance

O'Brien, continued...

It?’s funny that you mentioned Mitch O?’Brien. In the last two weeks I have spoken to him and several other former elected officials. Each and every one of them was adamantly opposed to the economic agreement package. Each of them cited the supposed JEDD already in process that seemed to have vanished into thin air, if it ever really existed and other examples of the township promising and never delivering much like the sponsor of the legislation. Each and every one of them agreed that cooperation with the township was important to the overall health of the community. Each and every one of them stated firmly that giving up the city?’s rights to annex and conform our boundaries were a fool?’s move. Each and every one of them cited philosophical differences existed between them, as I told each I had talked to the others, but all were firmly united in their opposition to the economic agreement.

So now we get back to the experience of those for and those against the agreement. Clearly the former elected officials and the current minority of council have more experience collectively behind them now than the supporters of the agreement have or could have in this lifetime.

Who do we believe?

Maybe this referendum/initiative group (are you reading this Governor?) should make the same contacts I did to see if the former elected officials of Pickerington will pit aside their political and philosophical differences to come together and stand against this fool?’s errand we have embarked on.

On target

We already know about the incidents you have detailed. We also know of several more than you did not list. These will serve as ammo in the battle we are faced with.

We are now just waiting for the day to come when the names of the candidates for the November 2007 election comes around. Should we find the likes of Brian Sauer, Gavin Blair or Steve Elesea on that list as running for Pickerington City Council, we will strike. Any person connected to the NW Republican club, Fix, Riggs, Smith or Shaver is fair game. It will not be pretty.

Should Shaver decide to run for re-election, he will also feel the wraith of our group. He betrayed the trust of this community and it is long past time for him to go away.

Our group is dedicated, motivated and ready to win back this city. However, we need your help. Be prepared to be called upon to join us by going door to door, making phone calls and so on. We are now only about 20 soldiers strong but new recruits are being sought out each day. JOIN US, WIN BACK PICKERINGTON!!

By The Governor

Have the dog wag the tail

So wait a minute Gov, let me ask for clarification. Are you saying that you are running a group to unseat the swindlers that are or may be running for office next year? Because if that is your goal, then where is the group that is fighting this economic agreement?

Holy cow, we can?’t look to next November and let this agreement slide. It has to be under referendum within 30 days from the third reading. One thing at a time folks.

We need to get this agreement neutralized and a city township initiative in place and then your candidates to defeat the con artists will have a platform to campaign on.

Please keep your ducks in a row!

How many signatures do you need?

How many signatures are needed? I think that changed with the Gubernatorial election. Isn't it a % of the number of voters in that race in our county?