Lock Down

I had to put the blog on temporary lock down. It is open again, but comments will be viewed by me before posted. Pornographic, defamatory comments will NOT be posted. I have also added a "gadget" to track computers that send this trash - which is a "federal offense to send obscenities" in any format. It's a shame that the rantings of a poor sport started the trash talk, then went on to add Amber Mylam. who posted as "a" and was "found out" because she bragged what she did on some one's FACEBOOK page. Also "found out" was "tthomas" who bragged on the same FACEBOOK page to Amber about "how evil they are"--Chelsea Wright Bishop. Note to the Amber's and Chelsea's of the world, there have been several news shows lately trying to make people understand that when you post on these sites, future job prospects DO look you up on the web sites - FACEBOOK included and people have lost their "dream job" because of something stupid they said on the Internet.
Although I have gone through and "deleted" the "a" and "tthomas" comments, I cut and pasted them so if they are "needed" at a later date for legal purposes, they are saved in many locations. I have also sent the comments and the names of the "posters" to the people in City Hall who were attacked by these 2.

75% !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

By a vote of 3 to 1 ............... Jackie WE THE PEOPLE have booted you from office! Your "silent majority" as you so often referred to...either forgot to vote or hmmmm wanted YOU GONE TOO!!!

THE PEOPLE OF WHITEHALL HAVE SPOKEN!!!!!

YOU -JACKIE-----will NEVER EVER EVER do to ANYONE what YOU DID TO JANIECE MILLER again!!! NEVER NEVER NEVER!

For comedy relief, I read the Dispatch today where good old Jackie Thompson said she's running for Mayor next! Hey Gerry...this gives you time to paint up more sandwich signs....or er....PAINT YOUR HOUSE! In the time you took...in the energy you took....you could have made well needed improvements to your home. Instead, you wasted time, energy and $$$$$$$$$ on the likes of the sinister Jackie Thompson!!! You stepped into a battle that you took NO TIME to investigate and only chose to support Jackie because it was "different"!
You "chatted up" the children of Council Members Howard and Bailey and tried to humiliate them by sandwich signing your way across WYHS saying LIES about their Dads. You are not capable of an adult "conversation" and instead picked on the kids. Leave the kids alone NOW!!!!
Jackie and Gerry, you both humiliated yourselves and deserved no less than either of you got or what is still coming to you in ways of various charges. Not a threat - A PROMISE. -CJ

Have We Really Been Given Fair Reporting?????

Oddly enough, when Mr. Corvo of the SNP Whitehall News wrote the story “Backers of Issue 32 report raising $2,115 toward effort” 10/29/09, he did not see any interest in reporting the list of contributors that live outside of Whitehall who gave to Council Member LaCorte’s campaign. Only 3 out of 15 contributors live in Whitehall – LaCorte herself is included in the 3. LaCorte was her own biggest contributor at $700.00 while Tim Cooper of Westerville was second at $500.00.

La Corte Contributors
Tim H. Cooper - Westerville $250.00
Pam Elliot –Westerville $100.00
Heidi Mason -Canal Winchester $50.00
Roberta LaCorte – Granville $125.00
Gene Cook – Columbus $100.00
Roy Adkins – Whitehall $25.00
Bonnie Warrick – Reynoldsburg $40.00
Mary Cain – Carroll $5.00
Tim H. Cooper – Westerville $250.00
Paul Snyder – Worthington $50.00
Mike and Ann Sbrochi – Westerville $50.00
Carol and Pauline LaCorte – Columbus $25.00
Jackie Ashton – Columbus $50.00
Chelsea Wright – Whitehall $200.00
Leslie LaCorte – Whitehall $700.00

In response to Council Member LaCorte saying she relies on contributions from those who “support her” in looking at her list of contributors, 12 contributions came from OUTSIDE of Whitehall while ONLY 3 came from Whitehall residents of which one was Ms. LaCorte herself.
INTERESTINGLY ENOUGH, Jackie Thompson has NOTHING to say about the OUTSIDERS who back LaCorte – who only had 1/5 of her contributions from Whitehall residents.
This is just another example of how COUNCIL MEMBER THOMPSON plays her dirty politics. Report any outside contributions of other financial reports…..but NOT of her friend.

The ballot reads as follows:
ISSUE 32
Shall Jacquelyn K. Thompson be allowed
to continue as Council At Large?
VOTE NO on ISSUE 32
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Another “interesting” note – this story was pulled from SNP on-line Friday as comments were sent “breaking this news”. Let me also note at this time, that SNP let the story of how Jackie Thompson claimed "Outsiders" were trying to get her voted out...aka Skip Teaford (my guy-Columbus) and The Committee For The Positive Future of Whitehall's Treasurer (Sandy DiCocco -Reynoldsburg) stay on-line for 2 weeks...but NEVER ONCE noted that Jackie's Treasurer when she got Elected was Maria VonVille of Columbus---AN OUTSIDER.

THE DAMNING E-MAIL FROM JACKIE TO GLAZERS

Here is the e-mail that according to Jackie "does not exist" when asked for by City Attorney Mike Shannon for Janiece Miller's public record request that Janiece made to the city last April directly following her firing from Glazers.

From: jacquelyn.thompson@whitehall-oh.us
Subject: FW: Attacks on Elected Official
Sent; 04/13/2009 11:03 AM
To: rlepow@glazers.com
CC: jacquelyn.thompson@whitehall-oh.us
Dear Mr. Lepow-
The following e-mail was sent to me. other city officials and people outside of government using your company’s e-mail system. Does Glazer support this unfortunate and outrageous use of Its system to attack a duly elected City official? This is not the first emails that have been sent out by Janiece Miller under the auspices of Glazers Distributors of Ohio that attack me. Your hold harmless statement "All personal messages express solely the sender's views and not those of Glazer's Wholesale Drug Company, Inc." does not relieve your company from the harm that may have been caused to me nor does It enhance the reputation of your company, which has it's distributorship on Poth Road in Whitehall. Surely you have a system in place to weed out emails such as this. Does Glazers Distributors of Ohio support her attacks and opinion? One can only wonder. I will appreciate a response from your company and would hope that in the future your company would not be implicated in Ms. Miller's attacks upon my good character. From her email I think you can deduce that things are very volatile in our city right now and threats have been made. Thank you for your attention to this matter.
Very truly yours,
Jacquelyn K. Thompson
City Councihwoman-at-Large
360 S, Yearling Road
Whitehall, OH 43213
614-947-7353
jacquelyn.thompson@whitehall-oh.us

Jackie had also attached Janiece's e-mail(remember- it's posted on the blog already)...but cut it so it looked like it was sent JUST TO HER!!
What a piece of work YOU ARE JACKIE!!! I can smell the legal proceedings coming your way!!!

Public Records Request

Well - Council Member Jackie Thompson has refused to hand over the public records requests that Attorney Mike Shannon informed her she was to surrender. The requests were made by the Columbus Dispatch, Janiece Miller and myself. Nothing to hide??? Ummm. You be the judge! Just more delay tactics from Jackie!!

Well...yet MORE Jackie LIES!

So......I was going through the blog, council minutes, public records, the videos...you know - just checking the facts like any good journalist does. Any way....I saw in the minutes of Feb. 8, 2008 when I went to a Council Meeting for the first time since Jackie had been elected. I had gone previously many times, but none since she was sworn in. I made it perfectly clear that she has caused me enough trouble in the past with her harassment of citizens and them in turn calling my home to complain to her. I added that now that she was on Council, she needed to have the backbone to publish her phone number. I left directly after my statement. She said in the minutes of the meeting, that she had "NEVER" heard of me before and if I hadn't left, she would have gotten my address to send me a card. Right! Chris Rodriguez pointed out that all speakers have to give their name and address before speaking. Okay....so at last Tuesday's meeting, while she was slicing and dicing, she said that she first heard of me in 2001 when she was running against Chris Rodriguez and I wrote letters to the editor to tell people not to vote for her. Okay...let's "do the math"....2008 - 2001 is 7....count em SEVEN years that you LIED about JACKIE!! Oh...that's not it people...she told a resident while passing out her slew of "free" fliers (and I say "free" because she sure did not file financials for her "campaign" to stay seated, so they must have cost NOTHING at STAPLES...or for the postage for the 2200 she mailed out! And still no disclaimer on them!!)that "the MEN on Council have all voted to recall her". LIE LIE LIE Jackie...LIE! What the "vote" was- was as per the CHARTER rules, to set the date of the recall. That's it! No vote yet to boot her off council...THAT vote is November 3rd. Oh...and BTW, as you stay free from H1N1, remember to thank Jackie herself. According to "her", SHE is responsible for the Mayor following the CDC guidelines of alerting the public of any dangers. Ah come on Jackie!! Even YOU can't really expect that any citizen will fall for THAT line of CRAP! The CDC warned everyone last year that H1N1 would be back in full force this year....so don't even bother blowing your own horn on such rubbish Jackie!!!! So far Jackie, ALL that you've done for Whitehall is DAMAGE!!! Blood curdling, bone retching damage to any and all that have been in your way!!
VOTE NO on ISSUE 32!! Stop the carnage!!!

Mean Nasty Jackie!

As Jackie speaks for what she "believes" is her last poll council (God Willing!!), Jackie takes stabs, jabs, hacks, wacks, slices and dices through "the men" on council, the Mayor, Mr. Shannon and of course me! As I tried to contain myself, I found myself so darn amused at watching her head virtually spin off her neck as she spew hatred through out the room! Jackie in her own little mind, has decided that I am a robot of the city. It seems "the city" brings me out whenever she leaves her house. LMAO! Jackie said that THE FIRST TIME she EVER heard of me was when she ran against Chris Rodriguez in 2001. Seriously Jackie?? Really?? I purchased my home on Maplewood in 1985. You dirtied my neighborhood when you purchased your house in 1989. The point?? Oh Jackie Jackie Jackie. You started your crap with the neighbors shortly after you moved in. The blue tarps drove you insane. (I don't think you ever really recovered!) My daughter was 9 when you moved in so in the spring/summer of 1990 is when I got "the HATE letter". I called the Whitehall police. I gave the letter to the detective. The local paper ran a story titled "The Tale of Two Thompsons" at my request so people would stop calling me to bitch at you! You say you did not receive a call from the police...well...you hardly remember what it is the vote is about, so I doubt you remember if a detective called on you or not. Especially since you have such a "selective" memory! Then you complain about being filmed since April!! Oh Jackie!! You just never ever "got it". The entire point of the video was to get you to curb your behavior. Nope! Not Jackie Thompson! No no...you just HAD to act out a life time of evil, conniving, lie filled hatred at the expense of any citizen that dared to cross you. What was different with me? Well, I learned from years of dodging the citizens calls that you enraged, just how to stay a step ahead of you. Yep! That was me...ALWAYS RIGHT THERE! Make no mistake. I will be sure to keep you on the radar until the day I die to be sure that you never ever ever do to another what YOU DID TO JANIECE MILLER!!!
See Jackie in action as she spews more hatred and watch her laugh shamelessly as Wes finally has his say!!
NOW ADDED---As Teri Ranke sobs while reading her statement of opposition to Jackie's letter to the editor in last week's SNP---Jackie laughs, grins and smirks!!!
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By Teri Ranke as read at Council Meeting 10/20/09

Ms. Thompson your letter to the editor of SNP this past week was undoubtedly one of the most self centered pieces of trash that you have yet come up with. You parade your patriotism as if it were a license for your outrageous behavior. You speak as if you are the only person who has ever seen the horrors of war.
I grew up next to a veteran who was bound to a wheel chair …shrapnel in his spine…European Theater. The father of a friend was pinned under a tank and it was either lay there and die or cut his own leg off and live…North Africa. My own father was on a destroyer that was torpedoed and it was thought all hands had been lost at sea…Pacific Theater. My father was the recipient of the highest honor that the Navy can give…The Navy Cross
I too lost friends in Vietnam and am married to a Navy veteran (USS Forestall) who served during Vietnam. I have two sons currently serving our country. Our Marine is in Iraq and our Army solder is due to be deployed any day. And I have had a tri-fold casket flag placed in my hands and have heard the words…”A Grateful Nation Thanks You”…as a 21 gun salute is being fired and TAPS is being played..The self serving statements in your letter are a slap in the face to all veterans and their service to our country and to their families. What the VFW did was to simply perform a basic business transaction. And even if they had chosen to make a political statement by renting that room…each and every one of their members past, present and future have more than earned that right!!! They are the ones who have fought for our democratic rights!!!

Dog Trial Day

There is honestly no end to Council Member Jackie Thompson and her rude and narcissistic behavior!! Today was "Dog Court Day" for Jackie. It turned into a pre-trial day...but what a show it was! She entered the courtroom with the spoken attitude of "I am a Whitehall Council Member"! She said this to the city prosecutor and to the judge several times. She waved papers in the air spewing that she has proof that she was innocent of breaking the ordinance on the day she got the letter. Please note - she did NOT say she was innocent ...she said she was innocent "on that day"! She was rude to the Whitehall Special Prosecutor, she disrupted the courtroom arguing with him as he attempted to get her to step out of the room to discuss the case. This "stepping out of the room" is protocol as we witnessed it for the entire time we were there. Someone would enter the room, call a name, that person would follow, they would return and be seen by the judge. No no...not Whitehall's embarrassment! NO! We have to be "represented" by someone who made a mockery of the courtroom while boistering "Iam a member of Whitehall City Council!!" (WooWoo..look at me!!) Someone who waved papers in the air at the judge even as he continually told her that it was not the day to give her "evidence". To top it ALL off-- the Special Prosecutor for Whitehall - Mr. Kevin Mantel said "The City of Whitehall is NOT paying me enough to take HER abuse!"
Dog Trial Part 2 -January 6, 2010-NO JURY!

JACKIE THOMPSON DISRESPECTS ALL SOLDIERS' SACRIFICES

In her latest "attempt" to save herself from RECALL on November 3, Jackie Thompson has put a Letter to the Editor in the SNP this week. She has the AUDACITY AND NERVE to say that the VFW Post should only rent out their hall to groups SHE finds acceptable! Listen Jackie-soldiers have fought and died for ALL of OUR rights to FREEDOM of SPEECH....NOT JUST FOR YOU TO STAND IN THE MIDDLE OF TOWN HALL AND LIE LIE LIE to the good citizens of Whitehall!! SHAME ON YOU JACKIE THOMPSON! SHAME ON YOU!!!!
VFW should not take sides against supporter of soldiers
To the Editor:
A citizen called me and told me that the sponsors of the recall initiative against me were holding a fundraiser at the Whitehall VFW. This is troubling to me for several reasons.
First of all, it gives the impression that the VFW supports the recall. Secondly, this is very hurtful to me personally. My niece's father (and my friend), Craig Weber, was killed in Vietnam. My uncle. R.J. Claybaugh, flew bombers over Germany during WWII. My son and my brother were both submariners in the Navy.
My family has served and a member paid the ultimate price for his country. I have been to the Vietnam War Memorial and I have wept as I touched Craig's name and that of a school friend, Gary Leach. Craig's parents never stopped mourning and it shattered their lives. My niece was too young to remember her father and never had the oppor­tunity to know him.
My whole adult life I have supported the soldiers and the veterans. I have written government officials letters in sup­port of their issues. I have contributed to organizations that work to find and bring home those soldiers missing in ac­tion. I have stood with our soldiers and veterans always!
So I am disappointed in the VFW for giving credibility to my detractors and allowing this event to be held within the walls of an organization that is meant to represent and give comfort to all veterans and their families, not special inter­est groups with a political agenda.
Jacquelyn Thompson member, Whitehall City Council
The ballot reads as follows:
ISSUE 32
Shall Jacquelyn K. Thompson be allowed
to continue as Council At Large?
VOTE NO on ISSUE 32
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Janiece Brings Proof!

At Council Meeting 10/06/09, Janiece Miller brought written proof that Council Member Thompson was IN FACT the one who had her fired. Of course, Council Member Thompson getting wind of the fact that Janiece was bringing her proof, chose not to attend the meeting. No surprise there. Watch the video WARD 4--How many tiles are in the ceiling?? and see Council Member LaCorte as she shuffles papers, looks up, down, all around ...everywhere but at Janiece. Now THAT's a Council Member who is really really interested in what the people have to say!!! Then...stay tuned to watch "Jackie's e-mails" and witness for yourselves as Council Member LaCorte snickers, sneers and shakes her head as I bring Council Member Thompson's e-mails she sent to the school Superintendent and Police Chief. YEP!. Jackie wanted Van Gregg stopped from running against LaCorte...and wanted the ENTIRE file from the murder/suicide of a Whitehall family. ENTIRE. PHOTOS. DOCUMENTS.
WHY?????????????????? SICK SICK SICK SICK SICK
(Please note when you view the videos, I blurred out the family name)

The ballot reads as follows:
ISSUE 32
Shall Jacquelyn K. Thompson be allowed
to continue as Council At Large?
VOTE NO on ISSUE 32
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The Citizens For The Positive Future Of Whitehall

Council Meeting October 6, 2009

Well well. After we alerted the press that Janiece was coming with WRITTEN proof that Council Member Thompson was WITHOUT doubt, ABSOLUTELY, POSITIVELY FACTUALLY the one who procured Janiece's firing, Council Member Thompson stayed home from the meeting. Um. I guess "the press" must have alerted her of the upcoming event and she just couldn't show her face in public. Not surprising. Who could face anyone who held THAT truth in their hand? Also, I brought the e-mails from Council Member Thompson to the school superintendent and to Chief Zitzke. She wrote to the school superintendent trying to get Van Gregg from running against Leslie LaCorte in the Ward 4 race for the council seat. YES! It's true. Council Member Thompson thinks so little of Leslie LaCorte's chances standing on her own, that she actually FACTUALLY - I HAVE THE E-MAIL tried to have Van Gregg pulled from the race by the superintendent. HOW? Well, the superintendent is his boss. Put it together any way you want to but it ALL ADDS UP THE SAME. Council Member Thompson tried to "NEGATIVELY AFFECT" Van Gregg's livelihood!! Ding Ding!! Where have we heard THAT before?? Ah yes! With Janiece Miller's experience AND from several other individuals. If Council Member Thompson doesn't like what you say or do.........SHE'LL GO AFTER YOUR JOB! FACT!
Also, I have e-mails from Council Member Thompson to the Chief of Police making a public records request for THE ENTIRE "murder/suicide" file! That's the very sad story of the murder/suicide of a Whitehall family earlier this year. THE ENTIRE FILE. Documents, photos, everything! FACT! Sick!!! Disgusting!!! How and Where did Council Member Thompson ever get her "God complex"? (God complex -A psychosis based in uncontrolled narcissism, inflated arrogance and a perceived need to subjugate and/or ridicule other individuals deemed to be inferior or unworthy.)

Delicious Chili and Refreshments

Please join the Committee for the Positive Future of Whitehall Monday, October 5th, 2009 from 5:30pm to 7:30pm at the VFW Hall @ 4100 East Main St. Whitehall, Ohio 43213 Delicious Chili and Refreshments Suggested Contribution is $30 for single and $50 a couple We will always take any contributions in these difficult times. Come and enjoy the evening!

DISPATCH VOTER's GUIDE READERS

READ THIS for a FULL comprehensive statement as to why to VOTE NO ON ISSUE 32 !!!

VOTE NO on ISSUE 32
Whitehall Council Member Thompson should be recalled from office:

- Willful and blatant violation of Whitehall City Charter, Section 8 . . . “The Council shall have legislative powers only and not perform administrative duties”. Councilperson Thompson consistently involves herself in administrative processes of the City.
- Commission of Acts wholly beyond Councilperson Thompson’s official duties:
Procured the firing of a constituent from her job because the constituent spoke out against Councilperson Thompson’s legislation.
Unsuccessfully attempted the procurement of at least 4 other persons jobs
Attempted to negatively influence the administration of a local business where a taxpayer was working because the taxpayer spoke out against Councilperson Thompson’s legislation.
- Harassment of City Employees.
- Consistently disrupts City Council meetings.
- Placing the City of Whitehall in precarious legal positions by willfully and blatantly disregarding opinions and advice from the City Attorney.
- Nonfeasance – Failure to perform required duty.
On 08/04/2009, Councilperson Thompson willfully chose not to fulfill her duties as member of Whitehall City Council. She arrived tardy to a meeting and chose to sit in the audience rather than working with other city council members as they performed their legislative duties.
- Promotes a decidedly unfriendly atmosphere to hamper creation and expansion of new business development within the City of Whitehall.
- Promotes a decidedly unfriendly atmosphere to hamper home purchases and sales in the City of Whitehall causing negative effects on property values
Contrary to the multitude of attempts made by Council Member Thompson to “change the message” of the RECALL, it is NOT about pit bulls. This is merely a political ploy, last ditch effort on Council Member Thompson’s part to try to hoodwink the good citizens of Whitehall into believing her lies.
FACT- there is NO mention of any pets on the RECALL petition
FACT-the laws of Whitehall are ignored by Council Member Thompson when they do not “suit her needs”. She has an upcoming TRIAL BY JURY in Franklin County on Tuesday October 20. WHY? Because though the Whitehall Ordinance 505.13 permits NO MORE THAN 3 dogs, Council Member Thompson had 5 dogs registered in 2008 and 4 in 2009. That’s 2 years alone that she has been in violation of the law.
FACT- Council Member Thompson wanted to change this ordinance to benefit herself by suggesting that someone with lap dogs be allowed by weight of dog to equal someone’s Great Dane!
See “How Many Chihuahuas = 1 Great Dane?” on www.youtube.com/cjot1
FACT- The “quote” used by Council Member Thompson regarding Dr. Mandi and HelpFido are in FACT an example of how Council Member Thompson twists words that she cuts and pastes to try to spin her way. This quote was in FACT from JULY 1, 2008 when Dr. Mandi was expressing the irony that Council Member Thompson wants to copy Bexley and Reynoldsburg in one moment but the moment before Council Member Thompson was saying that NO ONE BUT WHITEHALL RESIDENTS should have any say in what goes on in our city, and that everyone else is an “OUTSIDER”. Interesting how Council Member Thompson twisted THAT around.
FACT- Council Member Thompson tried to “negatively affect” Dr. Mandi’s livelihood by calling the animal clinic that employs her and stating that if they did not “do something” she would organize “her friends” to boycott the business.
FACT- Not only did Council Member Thompson OPPOSE the SCHOOL LEVY, she also wrote to the School Superintendent to “chastise” her for having a veterinarian speak at a school assembly to educate children on their pets…A YEAR AFTER THE ASSEMBLY!
FACT- Council Member Thompson attempted to overshadow President’s Day with “Darwin Day” and take away from the celebration of African American Heritage Month by naming it “Science Month”. When asked by Council if she knew what else was celebrated at that time, she said no.
--It’s this kind of negative behavior, continual circumvention of rules and law and the plethora of lies from Council Member Thompson that the good citizens of Whitehall are done with!
This IS about the dirty politics OF COUNCIL MEMBER THOMPSON.
VOTE NO on ISSUE 32
PER THE WHITEHALL CHARTER- THE QUESTION MUST BE POSED AS
"Shall Jacquelyn K. Thompson be allowed to continue as Council At Large?"
VOTE NO ON ISSUE 32
The Committee For The Positive Future of Whitehall
view Council Member Thompson IN ACTION http://www.youtube.com/cjot1

Videos

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On "We don't want a Wash..we Want to Reduce".....employee benefits, please pay attention to Council Member Thompson as she sits facing the clock on the wall to avoid being "on camera". She has her back turned to the two people she is questioning - Auditor Maggard and Human Resources Director McNabb. HER BACK! Have you ever sat in a meeting and turned your back on the people who were - a) bringing the information and - b) you were asking ABOUT the information??? THE EPITOME OF RUDENESS right there ON VIDEO. And if that's not enough....Council Member Thompson states that she does NOT want employees to benefit AT ALL in benefits and compensations...she wants to REDUCE!! We're in the depths of recession she wants to take more away from employees. Seriously??!!
On "Setting the Date for the RECALL" parts 1 and 2, please note the utter shock by Council Member LaCorte that there is "council voting" regarding "setting the date". Also note that Council President Howard and Attorney Shannon reiterated what was explained about the process in just the last meeting.

Committee & Special Meeting

Tonight was the "Special Meeting" for Council to set the election date. We made it on the Nov. 3rd ballot. Unsurprisingly, Council Member LaCorte was noticeably agitated because she "did not realize" that Council had to vote to set the date. Ummmmmmmmmm........can we say read the Charter?? Next came Council Member Thompson asking for special counsel to be afforded to her because "people are asking for public records" and she just does not feel that Attorney Shannon has her best interest. Ummmmm.......yes, I requested Public Records. (She requested copies of the copies I requested) Oh My! Does that mean that Council Member Thompson has "something to hide"???
The Committee Meeting brought an interesting light to how Council Member Thompson feels about City Employees. Well.....if you need a prescription..........you'd better order JUST the generic. You should have to pay more for your benefits.....and BTW......if you're a union employee....Council Member Thompson does not want the contracts to gain at all.....she just wants the contracts to diminish. All of this while Council Member Thompson sat with her back to Auditor Ms. Maggard and Human Resources Dept. Head Ms. McNabb. Yes, Council Member Thompson sat facing the clock asking questions while Ms. Maggard and Ms. McNabb were behind her. Council Member Thompson did not want to turn to be on camera, so she chose to act as rude and disrespectful as one could!

Trial By Jury

The dog trial by jury has been postponed until Tuesday October 20 at 10:00 a.m. for discovery purposes. The prosecutor was named last week. He is Mr. Kevin Mantell. Jury selection begins at 10:00 a.m. in Courtroom 15B. Case # 2009 ER B 073429.

Publishing court dates----
Karma. What you put out there Council Member Thompson, comes right back to you.

9/15/09 Council Meeting & VIDEOs New & RERUNS!

Well after all of this time, Council Member Thompson has finally admitted to reading my blog! She actually quoted it. Well well well. The only problem is that while she "cross examined"
Attorney Shannon as to whether she "broke any laws" by getting her petition "early"...she failed to read what is written which is QUOTE"(Council Member Thompson went down to the board of elections Friday to "pay" for a copy of the petition...the cost of page copies. This is just another example of Council Member Thompson's continuation of circumventing the rules and regulations as designed in the Charter by not waiting for her certified copy as so stated she is required to do per the Charter.) ". This from Section 68 RECALL ELECTIONS from THE CHARTER....QUOTE "....shall promptly so certify it to Council, shall deliver a copy of such certificate to the officer whose removal is sought, and shall make a record of such delivery. If such officer shall not resign within five days after the day on which such delivery shall have been made, Council shall thereupon fix a day for holding a recall election, not less than thirty days nor more than sixty days after the date of such delivery, and shall cause notice of such recall election to be published on the same day of each week for two consecutive weeks in a newspaper determined by Council to be of general circulation in the City.".........
It states in the Charter that the officer whose removal is sought (Council Member Thompson) ...a copy of the certificate shall be delivered. Again I say.....circumvention of RULES AND REGULATIONS....however NOT "laws" as seen in the video of Council Member Thompson's cross examination (as if she were in court!) of City Attorney Shannon.
As a lead in to this portion of the video titled "Circumventing, Again!", the Honorable Mayor Wolfe explained his position on the Spring Guide and Helpfido. Please take note that at the moment Mr. Mayor said that Helpfido more than likely will not go into the FALL guide, Council Member LaCorte clapped low to the desk and gave a "yeah!" Later, in the second video to post today titled "This is Why You Are on the Videos", Council Member LaCorte went on to say that she and Council Member Thompson were attacked by my blog because they "stood to protect citizens against vicious dogs". Wrong again. The reason you "are on the videos" is because Council Member LaCorte, you exhibit half of the worst behavior ever of a council person and the other half is exhibited by Council Member Thompson.
I will direct the readers to visit http://www.youtube.com/cjot1 and view the video "WARD 4 BE SURE TO WATCH THIS" and the others that direct viewers to these 2 Council Members terrible and inexcusable behavior. The citizens of ALL of WHITEHALL need to be sure all of their neighbors view these before going to the polls on November 3. If you do not go to Council Meetings, you would not believe the atrocity of bad behavior exhibited by Council Members LaCorte and Thompson!

Board of Elections

I am told that the petition was taken to the board of elections for verification Friday early afternoon. What this means, is out of the 701 signatures collected, when the board verifies up to and including the first 403 that meet the registered voter of Whitehall and address qualification, then the petition will be certified back to the City Clerk. Upon receipt, she'll deliver a copy to Council Member Thompson and get a signed receipt. (Council Member Thompson went down to the board of elections Friday to "pay" for a copy of the petition...the cost of page copies. This is just another example of Council Member Thompson's continuation of circumventing the rules and regulations as designed in the Charter by not waiting for her certified copy as so stated she is required to do per the Charter.) At that point, Council Member Thompson will have 5 days to resign, which I'm sure will not occur. At the end of the 5 days, Council will meet to set an election date, not less than 30 days but not more than 60 days from the end of Council Member Thompson's 5 days....which puts us right at the November 3rd election. It's a mathematical equation plain and simple. Council Member Thompson came into Council office Thursday while I and some of the petition carriers turned in the petition. She whisked past us, turned and stood grinning in the center of the room. Other than attempted intimidation, those antics mean nothing. Not a single one of the petition carriers are afraid of Council Member Thompson. She breezed out of the room to insist from Council President Howard a list of the names of the petition carriers. Naturally he declined. Again, other than attempted intimidation, those antics mean nothing. Council Member Thompson was seen slowing down and stopping in front of a petition carrier's home this morning while looking at the carrier's house. The moment she knew she had been spotted, she drove off. Again, other than attempted intimidation, those antics mean nothing. Let me be perfectly clear when I say that to date and going forward , I have and will continue to keep the public informed of Council Member Thompson's antics and scare tactics. We are - The Committee For The Positive Future of Whitehall.

Petition is filed!!!

Tonight at 4 p.m., WE THE PEOPLE, The Committee for the Positive Future of Whitehall, filed our Petition to be placed on the November 3 ballot, the RECALL of Council Member Thompson. We also held a press release to send a message to Council Member Thompson that We The People, The Committee for the Positive Future of Whitehall, will not longer tolerate her harassment, viciousness and dirty politics as she continues to attempt to rip the livelihoods from the good citizens of Whitehall (as she did to Janiece Miller) who stand in alignment against her evilness.

"The Conspiracy Theory" (circles have holes in the center)

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See the 2 videos of Jackie's poll council from 9/1/09. On these she gives her "conspiracy theory" on how Mayor Wolfe has organized a "mob" to eject her from office. Jackie has delusions of grandeur to suspect that the Honorable Mayor Wolfe would hire thugs to oust her from council. Oh my goodness! Jackie Jackie Jackie....when are you going to hear us??
WE THE PEOPLE WANT YOU OUT OF OFFICE! WE THE PEOPLE!!!
Also in her grandstanding for the television cameras - she tried to tie everyone - Helpfido,Mr. Mayor,the Grumpy Men on Council, and US---WE THE PEOPLE to what she calls a "full circle". Now at this time, I'll direct you to "Michael and Susan and a Ward 1" all 3 SNP commenters who use the term "full circle" over and over. Hummmmm. Next she goes on to discount the hard work and love of animals that helpfido is about. Here are some figures as to how helpfido helps-

2008
Donated 500 pounds of dog food to various Columbus residents that were in need
Provided Microchipping for 42 dogs at John Bishop park. This was not free but cost was only $10 which is a small fraction of cost a vet's office would charge.
Met with hundreds of dog owners at events such as National Night Out, Woofstock, Wagfest, etc and provided education materials on bite prevention, canine disease prevention, veterinary care and yes, breed specific legislation.
Participated in various fundraisers for other organizations such as Citizens for Humane Action, Measles Animal Haven, Capital Area Humane Society and Franklin County Dog Shelter. Examples of events - dog wash, pet walk, ride for pups (biking).

2009
Donated over 2000 pounds of dog food to Whitehall residents in need at NNO and another 300 pounds to additional Whitehall residents since NNO.
Have 48 dog owners signed up for another microchip clinic which will be having in September (working on the specific date now)
Similar events as those above - we were at Woofstock again last weekend, Wagfest in 2 weeks. We've also been at Mingle with the Mutts multiple times this year - the event by Franklin County Dog Shelter at local Petsmart stores where dogs are up for adoption. http://helpfido.blogspot.com/

Seriously Jackie??? You think these are BAD PEOPLE??? Come On!!
Could it be because supporters of HelpFido...people they have helped, think you're awful for contacting the Town & Country Animal Clinic where Dr. Mandi, a well known and loved veterinarian in Whitehall AND surrounding areas to tell them that Dr. Mandi had the audacity and nerve to speak against your proposed BSL at council meetings? Could it be that you attempted to start a boycott of the clinic because they wouldn't "do something" about Dr. Mandi??? Could it be that you had NO idea that NOT EVERYONE is afraid of you and will stand up and speak the truth against your spews of lies and hatred for any and all who do not wish to live in "Jackieville"?

Let me give you a another fact lesson Jackie. My blog started in April 2009. That was AFTER the Spring Guide came out. Geez Jackie. When will you ever learn to check facts before you start off on another tirade? Never mind, I already know the answer -NEVER. Facts just are not self serving to you because FACTS prove that your "theories and innuendo" are ALL wrong!

The next time you decide to "announce" a circle has come complete, as Jackie, Susan, Michael, Ward 1 or any other alias you choose to use........remember this....circles have holes in the center and in the center of your rants there is always a hole called a lie.

And another thing Jackie, you can try as hard as you want to try to change the message of my RECALL petition....but the TRUTH is this - I wrote this about how you took Janice Miller's livelihood along with many other reasons that you are not fit to have a seat on city council, but there is NOT ONE WORD ABOUT DOGS of ANY KIND on MY PETITION.

Busy Busy Busy

No time to blog right now...we're busy on the streets getting signatures and listening to all of the complaints about Jackie. And..... it's the senior citizens who talk the most about how embarrassing she is to Whitehall. They are so tired of her antics and meanness...they want her voted out now! Not to worry though...I'll have plenty of videos to post in the next couple of days!!!

Signatures

We had an excellent day of petition signature collection yesterday and are in for another great day today! It's an understatement to say that people are so excited to sign and for the movement itself. Whitehall is exhausted with Jackie's antics and the people say over and over that they want their City Council free of Jackie Thompson! Along the way, we've gotten people taking petition packages to circulate too! It's a grassroots movement that is growing at an astronomical rate! If we haven't made it to your area yet, CALL or E-MAIL me at 237-8852
cheryljot@gmail.com. We're happy to come to you.
We are also hosting a drive-thru petition signing at Bishop Park shelter #3 at Langley and Country Club next Saturday September 5 from 9:00 to 1:00.
PASS THE WORD!!!
http://www.youtube.com/cjot1 See the latest video from "announcement night" where Jackie doesn't mind "sneaking" an interview with channel 10 behind City Hall....but once my camera man shows up - she's done!

RECALL

At the time of this post, I am at City Hall for the Committee Meeting with petition in hand. THAT’s RIGHT! After research, checking and double checking, I along with a fine group of citizens are passing petitions for the RECALL OF JACKIE THOMPSON COUNCIL AT LARGE. I am surrounded by hard working determined citizens and collectively we will get the signatures required to have a RECALL ELECTION. Anyone interested in signing and or assisting in this historical venture, please e-mail me at cheryljot@gmail.com.POWER TO THE PEOPLE!!!!!!!!!!!!!

The "FATAL" e-mail

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What Is The Definition of "At-Large"?

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See the video that Jackie openly states just who she "represents"!

Videos 8/18/09 Council Meeting

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As the weekend unfolds, please check youtube for the latest videos. You'll witness first hand Jackie voting herself "unexcused" from National Night Out - priceless. You'll hear more of the brilliance of Jim Graham explaining the duties of elected officials -i.e. voting on proposed legislation based on yes, Leslie - the wording. You'll see and hear Jackie in her grandiose fashion telling the rest of council that she gets more phone calls than they do... Sound familiar??? You'll see lots and lots of snickers from Jackie and Leslie directed towards other council and even the public! Mature behavior at the finest! Ha! You'll witness Jackie being "cautioned" by President Howard not to violate Executive Committee instructions and Jackie does anyway. You'll hear her call herself "Jackie Thompson, resident" one moment and shortly after snarl at Bob Bailey for calling her Jackie. Say what??? The entire poll council will be available with lots of "looks" from Jackie and Leslie and sneers and jeers from Jackie. During Bob Bailey's poll, you'll hear the eerie sound of a "mad dog" viciously attacking President Howard.

Short Recap of Council Meeting 8/18/09

Leslie's version of Jackie's BSL failed!!!! BUT---the BEST part...Council voted unanimously...YES...I said unanimously to change Jackie's absence on National Night Out from "excused" to "unexcused" due to her blatant rudeness and disrespect to Council Members and the public for showing up late and laughing about it. She can't even figure out what she's voting on! If it wasn't so very sad to call her a council member...it would be hilarious! More later...and videos later in the week!!!

Dog Trial By Jury

Please let's all remember that until convicted in a court of law, even Jackie Thompson is innocent until proven guilty. Let's not do to her what she did to Council Member Kantor. Please hold all comments of this matter in private so no one acts like Jackie!!!!!!!!!! Thanks - CJ

VIDEOS 8/11/09 Committee Meeting "I Wish I'd Brought My Notes"

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Oh, you've just got to see yet another failed..no not even failed...annihilated, yes annihilated attempt at back pedaling by Leslie LaCorte. In videos posted today of last night's Committee Meeting, you'll hear and see her say what the "purpose" of her ballot questions really were. NOT she says to ban pit bulls. No? Um....see below. Leslie says she was asking if the people feel safe in their homes and if Council is doing their job. Er...um...funny...NOTHING like THAT is on her proposal. The look on Councils faces (except Jackie- she has taken to hiding from the camera) was priceless! They kept asking her what she meant because what she was saying was not anything at all of what she had written. Enter more brilliance from Jim Graham and his
awesome analogies! Wait! What? While Jackie was hiding from the camera...she made one of those "faces" she makes when she disagrees. Thank you Chris Rodriguez for pointing that out! At one point, Leslie expressed her disappointment that she "didn't bring her folder" containing h her ballot question paperwork with her. H-E-L-L-O! Earth to Leslie. It goes to vote next week!!! When did you think you might just bring that folder with you?? Leslie said her purpose is not to ban pit bulls. Well Leslie...what do you think TWO "YES" votes from you on TWO legislation proposals to ban breed specific really means??


RESOLUTION NO. -09
RECOMMENDING THE ISSUE BE PLACED ON THE NOVEMBER 3, 2009 ELECTION BALLOT FOR THE CITY OF WHITEHALL FOR THE RESIDENTS TO VOTE ON WHETHER THE CITY OF WHITEHALL SHALL PROHIBIT THE HARBORING OF BREED SPECIFIC DOGS AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
WHEREAS, this Council, has engaged in detailed discussions for the last year regarding the harboring of dogs; and
WHEREAS, this Council has decided that the issue of whether or not the City of Whitehall should prohibit the harboring of breed specific dogs should be placed for an advisory election on the November 3, 2009 election ballot; NOW, THEREFORE,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE WHITEHALL, OHIO:
SECTION 1: That the City of Whitehall shall file appropriate paperwork with the Franklin County Board of Elections which will allow for an advisory election on the issue to prohibit the harboring of breed specific dogs to be placed on the November 3, 2009 election ballot as follows:
1. Shall the City of Whitehall prohibit the harboring of a dog that has been involved in an incident in which it has been declared vicious by a Court of Law and/or the Dangerous and Vicious Dog Appeals Board of the City of Whitehall?
YES NO
2. Shall the City of Whitehall prohibit the harboring of:
A. American Pit Bull Terrier;
B. Staffordshire Bull Terrier;
C. American Staffordshire Terrier;
D. American Bulldog;
E. Any other pure bred or mixed breed dog whose appearance and physicalcharacteristics are dominantly those of any of the dogs listed above, or is acombination of any of the dogs listed above, even if the dog has not beeninvolved in an incident in which it has been declared to be a vicious dogby a Court of Law and/or the Dangerous and Vicious Dog Appeals Boardfor the City of Whitehall?
YES NO
SECTION 2: That the ballot would provide that in the event the voters approve prohibiting the harboring of breed specific dogs, City Council could then enact legislation to enforce said prohibition effective January 1, 2010.



RESOLUTION NO. -09 -2-
SECTION 3: That this Resolution is hereby declared to be an emergency measure immediately necessary for the preservation of the public health, peace, safety and welfare and for the further reason that is immediately necessary to complete the required documents to have said issue placed on the November 3, 2009 election ballot; WHEREFORE, this Ordinance shall go into full force and effect immediately upon its passage and approval by the Mayor.
PASSED this ___ day of_____________________________ , 2009.
President of Council ATTEST:
Clerk of Council
APPROVED this____ day of___________________________ , 2009.
Mayor
Requested by: Leslie LaCorte, Councilperson
Approved as for form: Matthew R. Roth, Assistant City Attorney

8/4/09 National Night Out...No Show JACKIE...er...

"NO SHOW" Jackie....er..........well, not quite. Jackie made a big pomp and circumstance before tonight's National Night Out to let everyone know that she would not be attending in fear of possible "pit bull sightings". Me oh my...let's add to the drama! NOW Jackie says that because of a flier that was place on her porch this past weekend to educate the community on council behavior...and as proof- YouTube and my blog....well Jackie told people she felt "intimidated". Oh come on Jackie! This is NOT our first dance about your bad behavior! Intimidated??? Ummm....then EXPLAIN to the public WHY you showed up to National Night Out......just NOT for YOUR TEAM!!! You came LATE, sat in the bleachers....LAUGHED and ran when residents asked you WHY YOU DID NOT SIT WITH COUNCIL!!!!!!!!!! If this is not the final straw that breaks the camel's back to get you off council.............well....well....! People! It takes 6 Council Members to send her packing! TALK TO YOUR COUNCIL MEMBERS!!!!!!!!!! Let the deed be done..........NOW!

MORE Videos from 7/28/09 Committee Meeting

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-A failed attempt at back-pedaling --- Leslie Lacorte tried to correct her anti Renter language from last week...but stepped deeper in the pit bull poop by saying that if you're a home owner, "we know" we take care of our dogs...but the renters coming in..."we just don't know about them". Better??? Nah.

-The Cost of the Ballot Questions is Immaterial to me---Leslie LaCorte

-More Brilliance of Jim Graham

-Show It To Me Bob! --- Jackie Thompson

VIDEOS!!! From 7/28/09 Committee Meeting

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There are 4 more videos this morning.

K.I.S.S. - keep it simple for our "senior" citizens by Leslie LaCorte

Etiquette lessons parts 1 and 2 by Jackie Thompson as addressed in "Committee Meeting for Service and City Property". Jackie--Administrative NEVER belongs in Legislative.

Jackie attacks Ray Ogden and his team in "Committee Meeting for Service and City Property". Jackie--Administrative NEVER NEVER belongs in Legislative. Thank you Ray for "checking" Jackie on her back stabbing UN-professionalism!

Keep watching this weekend for more.

Honestly…..No One Could Make This Stuff Up!!!

Even if he tried, Stephen King could not accurately depict Jackie Thompson even if she was Annie Wilkes from the movie “Misery”. NOT EVEN CLOSE!
Jackie came to this week’s Committee Meeting looking for blood and it didn’t really matter to her whose blood had to spill. Would it be Bob Bailey’s? Well of course! How about Ray Ogden’s? Oh yes! How about ALL of City Council? Well, for sure!
Where to begin……….ummmm. Let’s start with the Leslie LaCorte proposal of Q&A for the ballots. Leslie offers her version. Leo offers his. NOPE. Jackie wants it HER way! Not surprised are we?? She must think every time she pulls into City Hall that it’s the Burger King drive thru where their slogan is “Have It Your Way”. Well Jackie….you made a few wrong turns. So….onto painstaking eons of time while SHE “discussed” what SHE wanted the Q&A to say. After all….it can’t possibly be done properly until she gives it HER stamp of approval! At one point in the discussion of the control that would be offered by the Vicious Dog Board, Bob Bailey recited possibilities of what ordinance 505.21 states. As Jackie reeled her head and screeched “Oh! Show it to me Bob! You’re sooooo good at waving papers in the air but not producing the proof!” Uutt-Oh! That sounds familiar! Why THAT is Jackie Thompson’s M.O. that she is accusing Bob Bailey of!!!!......What did Bob do? He simply turned to the page and read it to her! LOL!!! You just can’t make this stuff up!!
On to the Employees of City Hall. Hey folks! Did ya'll know you’re rude??? Well you are….so says Jackie…er………the many many PHONE CALLS she gets! Phone calls??? Right! And I’m Mary Queen of Scots too. Next time you see me, please curtsy or bow. Back to the City Hall employees. Jackie wants you ALL to go to Customer Service training and learn how to talk to people. Well, heaven help us all if she wants you to go to the Jackie Thompson school of etiquette. And THEN….as rude as you all are….you’re calling her telling her how afraid you are to work in City Hall. You just never know who will come in! Well everybody duck if it’s Jackie because if she comes in, she’s on the rampage to do SOMEONE in! Okay….pop quiz….what is the jest of this paragraph? Well…it’s Administrative and THAT does NOT belong at the LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL MEETINGS.
NEXT! Now serving Ray Ogden!!! Oh Jackie left no stone unturned here. She was in Ray’s office last week with her usual “grocery list” of questions, demands, “concerns”…mind you NOW she sits in a PUBLIC meeting, and announces to everyone that she…wait!...here it comes….GETS A LOT OF PHONE CALLS complaining about how rude Ray’s office is. Well, given the above mentioned paragraph…need I say more? So…Ray, intent on defending his people from Jackie’s accusations from………..the Code Enforcer sitting outside of people’s houses in his truck “stalking” them…..and Ray’s office being blatantly rude!!!....Well, Ray told Jackie how outrageous it was that she was JUST in his office and made no mention of her “concerns” then, but waited for the PUBLIC meeting to try to insult his office and his team. (Ah…Ray…that’s Jackie’s M.O. too– Be the DRAMA QUEEN and BACK STAB anyone and everyone!) So....Ray explained to Jackie that the Code Enforcer uses a laptop that is wireless hook-up to City Hall to do his reports. THUS, the “sitting” in the truck. Now Jackie….you really wouldn’t want him driving while he’s on the pc would you??? And Jackie, in her usual UN-professional manner…sat rocking in the chair laughing at Ray. Seriously Jackie??? Seriously???!!! Again Jackie…do you see the pattern here??? Administrative….NOT Legislative!
More will be on YouTube later this week. COUNT ON IT!
Yet ANOTHER shameful day in the life of Jackie Thompson. Seriously…you just can’t make this up!!
As for Leslie…well the poor dear tried hard as she could to back pedal…but the darn bike kept braking. First she said she just got confused in her emotion last week and didn’t mean to insult the Renters….but then went on to explain that of course we all know that the Home Owners can be counted on to take care of their pets…but we just don’t know what kind of people the Renters are and if they’ll take care of their animals or not. Then, as she was “pressed” by Jackie to change the verbiage of her proposed ballot Q&As…Leslie said, well....we need to keep it short for our “Seniors”…we DO want them to be able to understand the ballot. Okey Dokey.

Of course, you all need to be aware that the verbiage of the Q&As is STILL BSL!

REMEMBER...NATIONAL NIGHT OUT AT THE PARK 8/4/09. 6:00 SHARP!!!

Poll Council 7/21/09

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Jackie says the BSL was NOT an emergency to have been moved up for voting…but gee Jackie…twice in 12 months sure makes it seem like you feel it’s an emergency! On to how “the public” is dictating what they want! Dictating………nah Jackie…that’s your game!
Watch and listen as Leslie says renters don’t pay taxes and just how much she’s hated the last year and a half on Council….and then there is the berating of other Council members and of course the public.

The Definition of "Hot Headedness"

I kept trying to tell Leslie this wasn't about her..........but she kept stepping in Jackie Thompson's Pit Bull POOP. Listen to Leslie talk about the "hot heads".......who is really the "hot head"??? Seriously????...And Jackie "chastising" Council for going amok and berating the public....could she be talking about Leslie???.....oh and by the way....Jackie WAS going to let the pit owners keep ONE of their dogs........as long as she can keep fifteen of hers!

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WARD 4

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Before you go to the polls in November Ward 4, you'll want to be sure to see how Leslie LaCorte treats the residents of Whitehall who have views opposite hers and Jackie's. In the first portion, you'll hear me in poll public all the while Leslie and Jackie are smirking and smiling at each other. In the second part, you'll see Leslie lose her interest in what other residents are saying as she makes faces at the camera, smirking, sneering and playing her own childish games! W-O-W!!

Hmmm

Lest I remind everyone of a "different" virus we had before. Don't "respond" and trust that I will delete the virus. It's been an awesome day for "our" side..............I will explain in due time!!!!!

Five to Two............Guess Who??!!

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Council Meeting July 21, 2009

In a SHOCKING move, after two readings.....Jackie's BSL was voted down 5 to 2 with Jackie being the only vote FOR her legislation and Leslie "sustained....er.....obstained". Channel 4 news was "in the house"...watch live tonight @ 11pm and more than likely tomorrow morning for a recap. Jackie was on TV earlier tonight talking about "some pit bull organizations" that recommend you do not have children around these vicious animals. "Some Pit Bull Organizations" Jackie.....seriously??? Aren't THEY the "outsiders" you try to stay away from??!!! Come - On!!
WOW! Then....Jackie and Leslie both got plenty of "face time" on TV4 camera saying how ridiculous it all was and what a set up it was and what an embarrassment it all is!! ON TV??!! Seriously??!! You said it ALL on TV!!! Also...Leslie mentioned how she has totally hated past her year and a half on City Council...ending with how sad it is that the renters come to Council Meetings to speak and they don't even pay taxes!!! Ms. Maggard City Auditor corrected her on THAT mis-step and thanked the renters for ALL of the taxes they DO pay!!! Hate it do you Leslie?? Well she couldn't be too surprised then to hear the public telling her too to resign.
Yep...S-E-V-E-R-A-L people "invited" Jackie to resign including Janiece Miller who got a round of applause from the public when she said that if Jackie doesn't resign...Council should vote her out!!!

YouTube

Be sure to check out YouTube for the awesome brilliance of Councilman Jim Graham as he gives the best anti BSL argument EVER! Too bad Jackie just wouldn't listen!!...and Jackie herself REFUSING to "Give Peace A Chance" as asked by Councilman Bob Bailey.
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The Jackie Scowl!

A lighthearted moment when a cell phone goes off turns sour with a snap of the head and a scowl from Jackie. tsk tsk

July 14 Open Public TAX Budget Meeting

Prior to the beginning of the Committee Meeting this week was the open to the public TAX budget meeting. TAX budget. TAX. Nothing else...just just budget on the projected income and expense of 2010 taxes. TAX. TAX. I'm sure you all get it by now........not surprisingly.....Jackie could NOT grasp that it was just the TAX portion of the budget that was AS MANDATED BY THE COUNTY to be adopted on or before July 15. No no. Jackie wanted the ENTIRE budget. Jackie just does not "get" that there are rules and regulations for governments that dictate dates when certain portions of budgets and monetary reports are filed. No....we're back to the same OLD STORY....Jackieville. The budget went to a vote for passage...all but one voted for it..........YEP! Jackie..."NO!" Why??? Because it's her agenda.
Back to the backroom for the Committee Meeting. 10 pieces of draft legislation for assignment....yup....Jackie. She's read an article in some paper or magazine about everything discussed. Of course she has to interject all of it whether or not it pertains to the issue at hand. YouTube will be posted later. Stay tuned.........

More Videos

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Now available for view, see the videos of how many Chihuahuas make a Great Dane, and...."feral" cats! It's hard to imagine it's true................until you see it for yourselves.

Actions Speak LOUDer Than Words!

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2 hour meeting 7/7/09

A very long and tedious meeting. There is much to be and that will be written...in the next few days. Until then, this is a very interesting and educational blogspot-
http://helpfido.blogspot.com/

VIDEO

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Click on this link to VIEW the antics of pseudo intellect Jackie Thompson in council PUBLIC meetings.

Here kitty kitty kitty

Jackie also suggested in last night's meeting that people should be limited to the number of feral cats that they have.
Well Jackie, instead of pouring over Bexley's imaginary court cases, perhaps you could spend the time to check the definition of a feral cat. Let me help you on this one-

From The Animal Spirit:
Feral Cats are-
"Homeless cats who are afraid of humans and cannot be easily approached or handled are referred to as "feral." Feral cats have generally had little or no human contact, causing them to develop a natural fear of humans."

I think the City would be hard pressed to limit it's citizens to the number of feral cats they have as these cats DO NOT belong to anyone, and will not approach you when they hear "here kitty kitty kitty".

Riddle Me This.............

Riddle Me this............Riddle Me That.............
It's a quiz...so take notes!
1) How many oh...let's say 7 lb pomeranians named...oh let's say "Mattie" should you be allowed if your neighbor has a 185 lb great dane?
ANSWER...well if your name is Jackie Thompson....26.42857 YEP..to make it "equitable" (the word of the night)....the person having lapdogs vs. big dogs should be able to have the same amount in pounds of dogs as the big dog next door. SERIOUSLY??!! Well...unless the big dog owner has a small yard...then THEY can't have THEIR dog!
2) How many pit bulls or "vicious" dogs can you have...dangerous and vicious as defined solely by Jackie Thompson?
ANSWER...NONE. However....if you want to own 4, 5, 6, 7 etc dogs as long as they're lap dogs...well let's "grandfather" them in. BUT NO PIT BULLS!
3) What if you want to "draft" legislation like Bexley's and try to pull the wool over Attorney Shannons' eyes?
ANSWER...He'll call you out.
And TaDa!!! The best question of the evening....
4) What is the camera man's name?
ANSWER...none ya, Jackie! Yep...she tried hard as she could to make Attorney Shannon insist that my camera man give his name "as if" he was in Poll Public. WRONG!!!!!! Attorney Shannon said it is our right to report and video as a form of our freedom of speech! It's driving her nuts!!

Got to give kudos to LaCorte for FINALLY distancing herself from Jackie and her insanity. Finally...she must be hearing what THE PEOPLE are saying.

More...MUCH more later!!

Council Mtg 6/16/09 The Dynamic Duo

3 hours of grimacing, snickering, sneering and all in all very bad behavior by not only one but TWO council members. You guessed it! Jackie Thompson AND Leslie LaCorte! That's right Whitehall, the 2 women on council just can't behave professionally as City Council members. NOT ONCE, did any of the council men make faces, sigh, grimace or sneer at ANY citizen, but the "Dynamic Duo"...oh my!! The 2 females of council, just feel it their right to try to make faces so everyone in the world knows there stance on a speaker or topic. Seriously??!!

Well, you've heard and read the recap of Leslie's bad behavior, now here's a recap of Jackie, who I might add, sits back and enjoys "the show" every single time Leslie "goes off"!!!

Jackie during poll public was just simply devastated that people may have to give up one of their 4 dogs. Sad yes, but the point is...it's against the law and JACKIE KNOWS IT and KNEW IT BEFORE SHE HERSELF violated it REPEATEDLY!!!! Now the innocent citizens can thank Jackie for their plight! Not to worry! Jackie is going to "revisit" THAT law...why??? OH YES!! Because it will be SELF SERVING! ANOTHER JACKIE AGENDA!!!!!!!!! SERIOUSLY??!!
If THAT's not enough! In Poll Council (after 3 hours of faces and snickers between the dynamic duo), Jackie addresses "people" who are not only trying to UNSEAT council members....but DESTROY them! SERIOUSLY??!! Whoa Jackie! Has anyone called YOUR employer to get YOU fired?? Nope. Didn't think so. Destroy you?? No! THAT is what YOU do when you get a single mother fired from her job for disagreeing with you! YOU!! YOU!! YOU!! Destroy lives. If you take yourself down in the mix, SO BE IT!! You sure don't need my or anyone else's help on that and it's FAR TOO LATE to pretend to be a victim!
She then has THE NERVE to give her phone number because she's "here for the people"! Remember Janiece??....YEP! Jackie sure was THERE FOR HER!!!!!!!!!!!!!....PEOPLE!!!...all you have to do is call MY number, and listen to the answering machine...it's ALWAYS there! WHY give her phone number??? Well...for one thing, it was just passed thru the streets by an illegal "deposit" to mailboxes...but also....the telephone is not in written word...so no one has legal recourse against her! IF YOU CONTACT HER...........SEND AN E-MAIL! Makes for good "evidence" in a court of law. See the City of Whitehall website.
The City of Whitehall is an embarrassment for the world to see, because we have 2 council members who JUST CAN'T CONTROL THEIR BAD BEHAVIOR!!!! Jackie Thompson has been at it for years as a citizen now as council, never knowing proper manners in public or how to behave as a "neighbor". Now enter Leslie LaCorte who just doesn't seem to be happy unless the spotlight is on her!
Ahhhhhhhhhh THE DYNAMIC DUO!!!
More on this meeting later..........

Memo to Leslie LaCorte

Harassment? Seriously??!! Week after week you scowl, grimace, laugh, snicker and sneer directly into the camera all the while being told by fellow council that the camera was NOT ABOUT YOU. YOU Leslie are the one who made it about you. Not once at the beginning of my efforts to inform the Citizens of Whitehall what a loose cannon Jackie Thompson is, did you bother to ASK me what the history was. NOT ONCE!! You stand in City Hall parking lot screaming at the top of your lungs that Jackie Thompson is NOT your friend, but you sure didn’t bother to ask why so many people have issue with her! Your first rant in a council meeting was that I should get over the past. This is NOT the past, it is my past, my present and my future. You have no idea what anguish has come and continues to come to my home because people call my home looking to yell at her. These calls are never pleasant and I have to let the calls roll to the answering machine when I do not recognize the caller. YOU HAVE NO IDEA! Now you sit at Poll Council for “final words” while sneering down your nose at me – I QUOTE- “Look at her! She’s disgusting! Sitting there writing down everything I say! She makes me sick!” THAT’S HOW YOU TREAT A CITIZEN WHO COMES TO MEETINGS TO RECORD INJUSTICE?! SERIOUSLY??!! Is it because I do not live in WARD 4? You say you are not Jackie’s friend, but any time a council member disagrees with her – you come swooping in to save the day while professing AND I QUOTE – “We are not the two nags of council!” You said quote- “I am a good person and do not deserve to be harassed!” NO ONE…NO ONE, harassed you. YOU on the other hand are harassing me. Neither the camera nor I are going away. You’ve done a great service to the citizens of Whitehall showing your true colors. It should not be difficult for them to decide who to vote for on election day. NOT YOU!!

And while you reel over this - remember, your friend Jackie just sits back and rocks in her chair while you go on your tirades for all to see and hear. She's got you just where she wants you.

June 16 Council Meeting 3 HOURS long

It will take a few days for me to go through the 3 hours of video tape to post the "highlights" of last night's meeting - but this one was really heartless:
As Janiece Miller looked on, during Poll Council, Jackie Thompson commented on how "politicans are too political" and INVITED everyone and anyone to call her anytime because she is there for the people. Wait! There are unspoken rules to follow here:
Call her only if you AGREE with her
Call her only if you DO want your life in turmoil
Call her only if you do NOT need your job

Nice, Jackie! Nothing like throwing salt into a wound!!!

Let us band together. Speak to me before the meeting tomorrow and we will overcome!!

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Yet ANOTHER fascinating comment!

At the beginning of the June 9, 2009 Committee Meeting as the pleasantries were being exchanged, Jackie responded to some one's comment and I quote:
"Oh! In this day and age just be glad you've got a job!" " giggle" "giggle"

WELL WELL WELL, Jackie. Why don't you try telling Janiece Miller that?! OH WAIT! YOU CAN'T! YOU...YOU...YOU...YOU...YOU saw to it that she DOES NOT HAVE A JOB anymore!
And WHY?? Because Janiece had the audacity and nerve to disagree with your pit bull ban!!
An innocent single mother of two.

Happy with yourself?? Seriously????!!!!

PETA's Position on bans

At last night's committee meeting, Jackie also cited that PETA is in favor of pit bull bans. Well, in typical Jackie fashion, she took a few words out of the statement that she wanted and disregarded the rest. Jackie, when will you learn that people are on to you?? Seriously????!!!! You "quote" a site...and I might add..."AN OUTSIDER" as you like to refer to anything not within the city of Whitehall limits, and use a small portion, expecting the rest of us to be spoon fed by your poison. WE THE PEOPLE - CAN READ!!!! And we will look up and dispell all of your 1/2 quotes and untruths!

Here is the link-

http://www.peta.org/about/hottopic007.asp


"PETA’s Position on Pit Bull BansLegislatures across the country are increasingly seeking to ban pit bulls in an effort to crack down on dogfighting and prevent attacks by pit bulls. PETA supports legislation that bans the breeding of pit bulls, just as we support any spay/neuter legislation as the most effective way to combat the tragic companion animal overpopulation problem. We also support pit bull bans, as long as they include a grandfather clause allowing all living dogs who are already in good homes and well cared for to live the remainder of their lives safely and peacefully.

Gee, that's not AT ALL what you said!!!!!!!!!!! Seriously????!!!!

COLUMBUS DISPATCH- Elizabeth Gibson 2 Articles

Here is Columbus Dispatch writer Elizabeth Gibson’s article that is on-line. The thread to read it and the comments is:
http://www.dispatch.com/live/content/local_news/stories/2009/06/09/ban_pitbulls.html?sid=101

Whitehall councilwoman wants pitbull ban
Tuesday, June 9, 2009 10:42 PM
By Elizabeth Gibson
THE COLUMBUS DISPATCH
Whitehall Councilwoman Jacquelyn Thompson surprised her fellow city council members tonight when she presented a proposal to ban pitbull dogs in the suburb, almost exactly a year after a similar law was rejected.
"I see no other alternative," Thompson said. "It's been almost a year and we're still having attacks. I just feel this city isn't safe."
The debate a year ago was one of the most controversial to come before the council in recent years.
Council members accepted Thompson's proposal in silence, passing the legislation around the table. It will be presented for a possible vote at a later date.
Councilwoman Leslie LaCorte, the only other member to support a ban last summer, said Thompson caught her off guard and she hopes it doesn't blow up into a divisive battle as it did last time.
Singling out breeds commonly referred to as pitbulls has been a hot topic around the nation, and the state House of Representatives is considering legislation that would nix the state law that automatically labels pitbulls as vicious.
Thompson's proposal last year riled some residents who said bad dogs come from bad owners, and a whole breed shouldn't be punished.
"My dogs aren't mean. They just weren't raised that way. Ms. Thompson is trying to make it a bigger issue than it is," resident Janiece Miller said.
Miller said she was fired from her accounting job this spring when Thompson complained to Miller's boss about an e-mail Miller had sent from work asking the council to quit harassing pitbull owners.
Residents have been filming Thompson during council meetings and criticizing her on a blog called Citizen Journalist, which endeavors to "alert all citizens of Whitehall, OH to the ridiculous and outrageous behavior of council member Jackie Thompson."
Thompson said she is standing up for residents who are nervous about confronting their neighbors about pitbulls.
The councilwoman said the compromise devised last July has not worked. It requires the owners of vicious dogs, which legally includes all pitbulls, to put up a 6-foot fence, neuter or spay the animal, implant an ID microchip and buy liability insurance.
City-code enforcement officials are still in the early phases of implementing the law, Service Director Ray Ogden said.
The city sent letters about the new law to 26 pitbull owners in April. Half of them have been cited for still not having tall enough fences as of May 15, he said. Since then the city has identified and warned the owners of five additional pets that had not been registered.
egibson@dispatch.com
THIS IS THE CONDENSED VERSION NOW ON-LINE
http://www.dispatch.com/live/content/local_news/stories/2009/06/10/brwhite.html
Whitehall councilwoman rejects compromise pit bull law
Wednesday, June 10, 2009 6:27 AM

The Columbus Dispatch
Whitehall Councilwoman Jacquelyn Thompson surprised fellow officials last night when she brought forward a proposal to ban pit bull dogs in the suburb -- almost a year after a similar law was rejected.
Thompson said the compromise from July has not worked. It requires owners to put up a 6-foot fence, neuter or spay the animal, implant an ID microchip and buy $100,000 of liability insurance.
The city is in the early phases of implementing the law, Service Director Ray Ogden said.
The city sent letters about the new law to 26 pit bull owners in April, and half of them were cited for not being in compliance as of May 15, he said. Since then, the city has identified and warned the owners of five additional pets that had not been registered.
-- Elizabeth Gibson egibson@dispatch.com

On-Line Comments in the Columbus Dispatch
chelle
Bolivar, OH
I dont live in whitehall however, I was attacked by a dog as a child and it was not a pitbull or any of the bully breeds. I was attacked by a german shepard. I dont see anyone posting laws about registering german shepards or rotts. These two breeds if you check statistics attack more people in a year than pitbulls do. I think pitbulls have gotten a bad rap due to the dog fighting rings. No dog is born vicious they are made that way by bad training. I have been around many pitbull dogs and none of them have ever raised a hair on me or even was the slightest bit aggressive towards one of my children. I think in these times and economics there are more important things city council members should be dealing with besides banning one breed of dog from an area or checking how high your neighbors fences are.
bunchadogs
Dayton, OH
Nice, and all blacks are criminals, and all white people drive BMW's. This is stereotyping at its worst, again. People own exotic pets like lamas, also What laws do we put into effect to stop the lamas from spitting on the neighbors? Hey how about No Trespassing? Beware of Dog? What are the people doing in their neighbors yard in the first place? If an animal escapes, by all means, the owner is 100% liable. But if a moron walks up to a dog in his own yard and gets bit, just stand there and let the dog finish the job.
Canuck
Ottawa, Canada
"Insanity: doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results."~Albert Einstein Breed Specific Legislation does not work!Italy repeals banhttp://www.lifeinitaly.com/node/4229 Netherlands repeals banhttp://www.torontohumanesociety.com/newsandev... Switzerland has just rejected banning dogsU.K. is looking at replacing the DDAhttp://www.animalfarmfoundation.org/files/RSP... Denver(with a ban) has the highest dog bite related hospitalizations in the State of Coloradohttp://nationalcanineresearchcouncil.com/in-y... What does work?Calgary,Alberta,CanadaKnown as the best Animal Control Program in North America and rightly so.http://saveourdogs.net/category/successes/ Cost of BSL(which doesn`t work)http://www.prweb.com/releases/pit_bulls/legis... Good Luck Whitehall residentsSometimes you can lead a horse to water but...
teffany
Hillsboro, OH
I have 2 pitbulls and they r not vicious cause I did not raise them to be. I think it is terribly wrong to ban animals because of their breed. I have been around a few bitbulls and they never were vicious towards me. My pitbulls are mixed with rottweiller so does that mean they can still get banned?
Citizen Journalist
Columbus, OH
The blog mentioned in the article can be found at:http://citizenjournalistcjt.blogspot.com
mosholder
Düsseldorf, Germany
Great, more legislation to protect the fat and lazy. If you cannot outrun a stupid dog, then you deserve to be eaten.That's why I am at the gym 36 hours a day.
Whitehall Resident
Columbus, OH
Once again Council woman Thompson is focusing on an issue that NEEDS NO FOCUS! She continues to cite problems that surface in other areas, not Whitehall. This council woman needs to focus on real issues instead of perpetuating her own agenda. Even if the city banned pit bulls, dog attacks would still occur. Even if the city banned all dogs, dog attacks would still occur. Even if the city banned dog attacks, dog attacks would still occur. Get the picture? The only thing will will minimize dog attacks of all breeds is to educate owners and enforce CURRENT laws. Council woman Thompson needs to focus on the BIG picture instead of her own agenda.
petlover
Oklahoma City, OK
sure, if one law isn't being properly enforced, pass some more. that makes (no) sense.some politicians just try to get themselves press and attention by beating this easily emotionalized drum.
PETA
Columbus, OH
They should really just ban all dog "ownership" as it is offensive and degrading to the dogs. Dogs have rights too and should not be subjected to so-called "ownership" by (slave) masters.Banning specific breeds should be unconstitutional also, we can't ban Asian people from our cities so banning a breed of dog should not be allowed.
Bodie
Grove City, OH
I personally think this lady is a bit out there.We can't see a ban on a breed when it's not the dog it's the idiot owners that are the problem. I qusetion judgement on pitbulls since you can adopt one at the Capital Area Humane Society and at Humane Societies all over Ohio yet the Franklin County Animal Shelter kills all pitbulls it takes in.Even our two animal control groups can't agree on this breed.
Knowledge is Power
Alsea, OR
Maybe you have a point that it is the owners of pit bulls. Owners who have no regard for the law, arrogant, and place a breed above the life of people. Why own a known dangerous dog unless you feel superior doing so? Typical of those who want to play kissy face with a pit and brag about it. Only problem is you can't tell an owner of a pit (unless they open their mouth) but you can tell a pit. PREVENT THE DEED, REGULATE THE BREED.
a concerned citizen
Columbus, OH
can we just ban people who try to submit pit bull bans? The dogs themselves are not the problem, it's all in how the owners raise them. There's so much data out there proving that pitbulls, by breed alone, are not pre-determined to be a vicious dog. Why isn't she going after all the so-called vicious breeds, rottweilers, pits, german shepherds, dobermans, chows, etc...and I have always heard stories about little dogs being much more aggressive/biting. The ban was already rejected last year, why doesn't she get a clue? How about instead of a ban, they just do more to enforce laws against owners who are training their dogs to be mean and/or abusing them.
a concerned citizen
Columbus, OH
Also, you actually can't get a putbull at the humane society, I have friends who worked there...ok you can, but it's almost impossible; When they get a putbull in, they have to keep it in the back room, and they can only keep it for 1 day and then they have to put it down. If these were people it would be called racism. It's the same ignorant line of thought that believes a race is predetermined to commit more crimes, it's simply not true.
a concerned citizen
Columbus, OH
um, not real sure I understand where you're goin there knowledge is power...kissy face with a pit? my pit is actually very well-tempered, if you came over she'd be hyper for about 5 minutes then she'd flop over on her back so you can rub her belly for hours. It's not about owning a known dangerous dog, it's about society getting over this notion that a dog is bad or vicious based on it's breed. I rescued my pit from someone who was going to fight her. Pits also make very good guard dogs and are very good with small children. Do your homework people before you try and outright ban something.
Bodie
Grove City, OH
YES you can get a pit at Capital Area Humane Society Look at there website there are probably 5 to 6 pit or pit mixes on it...... DUH ???????
pam
Erie, PA
i live in whitehall and have lot of problems like having to walk school children in front of a house a couple doors down also elderlys. because there are 2 pits and they are scared. they are not socialized what so ever. never walked also out in extreme heat and cold somthing needs done
pam
Erie, PA
all of you are so right it is not the animals just the way they are raised. it is sad they need love to!!!
Dave
Columbus, OH

pam wrote:
...they are not socialized what so ever. never walked also out in extreme heat and cold somthing needs done
What you are describing is an incompetent, or neglectful owner - Not a problem with the breed. I do not own a pit (due to the public perception associated with the breed). However I do know several people who do, and have never had a problem with a trained and socialized pit.
Deb
Windsor Mill, MD
Pit bulls are the sweetest thing until they eat your child's face. How many times have you seen this story in the news? The owner says their pit was sweet and never agressive, and then it mangled their child out of the blue. That being said, adults should be able to make their own decision about whether or not they want to own one. The point you are all missing is that Whitehall pit owners are not complying with the compromise the city made (fence, microchip, insurance) The next step is a ban.
Jeff Deem

Way to discriminate Whitehall! What about the poodle by far the most violent dog breed? How about people? Will you require people with muscle to get a chip, put up a fence or require insurance? Discrimination is a horrible thing and that is what they are doing! Funny thing is if check into animal related injuries or fatalities these dogs are nowhere near the top of the list. Horses have hurt more people over the years than pitbulls. Pitbulls are not violent animals at all, they are the most caring breeds you will ever come across, and one of the only breeds that have the physical ability to smile. We need laws against ignorant people like Councilwoman Thompson, find something better to do with your time than attack these beautiful defenseless animals. You should be ashamed of your actions.
ED OH
Homer, OH

Deb you do realize that with almost all dog attacks, no matter the breed, the owners usually claim the dog was gentle and they never saw any signs this would happen. When someones dog bites someone the owners typically don't want to claim to have prior knowledge.If some owners aren't complying with the restrictions, then deal with those owners. Don't take away everyone's dog. Just because some drinkers drive drunk doesn't mean that prohibition is the answer.
OUTRAGED in Columbus

This is crazy! How can you ban a breed of dog? What's next banning the race of people that don't comply with the council womans grand plan?This should not be tolerated.I understand the fear because of stupid people not raising their dogs right and not keeping their eye on them... jackass people like Michael Vick who raise them to be aggressive and fight!!!! They are not all that way, Pit bulls are people pleasers, they just want to make their owners happy, now what that is depends on the owners NOT the dogs.You can't judge them all that way. It won't stop at pit bulls, next it will be rotweilers or dobies.Jugde the deed NOT the breed!!!