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!!!
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The attitude of Leslie LaCort is absolutely embarassing!! When she doesn't get her way with council she starts to act like a spoiled 14 yr old who just got told...NO!! Her comments that council was acting in a less then professzional manner...hold a mirror up "honey" and check out your own actions. Then she goes on to suggest that the attendance in the "gallery" is a "set up". Excuse me...I came because it's time that someone challenged these two were challenged on a face to face playing field and actually heard the VOICES of the citizens of Whitehall.
ReplyDeleteUnfortunately, neiher one of these "ladies" are litstening!!!!!! To anyone but themselves!!!!
By the way..can't wait for the video to be posted of tonight.....soon please...I have to keep my husband updated...
ReplyDeleteVery soon....
ReplyDeleteCongratulations Whitehall Residents and kudos to your Council(well most of them)
ReplyDeleteFor Jackie
Kids for pits
http://www.maxtheshelterdog.com/kidsforpits.html
Thank you! for the update. I was not at the meeting last night (although I wanted to be) because Jackie always goes out of her way to target us and it seems to pour gas on the fire. We just want to help some dogs of ALL breeds and dog owners. So glad to hear it was voted down again. Thanks to everyone in and out of Whitehall that helped with this issue. Unfortunately, this last defeat doesn't mean JT and LL are going away any time soon.
ReplyDeleteBrian Cluxton
Chair, HELP FIDO
http://helpfido.blogspot.com/
Might I suggest sending a copy of the tape to the man running against LaCorte in the upcoming election. She gave him plenty of ammo. Her disdain for Whitehall residents who are renters is apparent. Guess what, renters vote too.
ReplyDeleteI was pleasantly suprised to see so many new faces at last night's council meeting. . . It's nice to know that there are other community members that I did not know that are unhappy with Ms. Thompson's behavior. Sadly, Ms. LaCorte fell right in step with Ms.Thompson. I met several people that live in Ward 4 and were not happy with their councilpersons behavior. The two women of council put it all out there for everyone to see. If my councilperson had acted this way and publicy admitted to hating the last year and a half of serving our community he would definitely not have my vote at the poll in November.I thought she might me coming around when I heard the video of her talking about Collies. "If they are raised in the right home, they are excellent dogs" Now you know how us bully lovers feel Ms. LaCorte. Too bad your behavior and comments show you are just as uneducated as Jackie.
ReplyDeleteMany people stepped up to tell Ms. Jackie what they thought of her and her nonsense and how she should step down for the good of Whitehall, but does that embarrass her, no....she enjoys the attention and publicity whether it be good or bad...on the other hand does it embarrass Ms. Leslie, why yes it does, and but of course it should. Both of these ladies (if you would call them that) want to stomp their feet and embarrass themselves when they don't get their way, how embarrassing for them and for the City. I rent-to-own, my house was bought specifically for me and my children, so that I could send my children to the schools I went to as a child, so that my disabled daughter would have a yard to play in...I work for a non-profit organization that HELPS people, I am a VOTER (voted for the new schools in Whitehall), and I PAY TAXES in Whitehall. I refuse to let a council member of the City I would like my children to grow up in; tell me what kind of dog I can have around my children or that my opinions don't count. How ridiculous and yes, how very embarrassing for this City.
ReplyDeleteI wasn't at the meeting last night, unfortunately. However, I did know how it would play out. I did, as well, see the news.
ReplyDeleteI played through this same issue last year for 6+ months. I know, as well as Janiece, what JT is capable of, and would like to remind ANY residents that crosses paths with her, YOU WILL BECOME HER TARGET. I have had to step back, and stand down because of her obsession with taking down anyone that crosses her path or anyone that disagrees with her personal agenda.
Those residents that want LL out, VanGregg is a well known name in Whitehall, for many years. A family name in Whitehall. He is a teacher a WYHS. He has my vote this Nov. As does BB.
As far as JT goes, CJ has my number, now that the Pitbull issue has been tabled for the time being, we need to rally together to see if there is anything we can do legally. We have one resident that lost her job, thanks to JT, that could use our help in ANY WAY POSSIBLE. We need to pool our resources, knowledge, and contacts to do what we can so we don't have to endure another 1 1/2 years of JackieHall.
And DO NOT THINK FOR ONE MOMENT JT & LL DO NOT READ THIS!!
We all know LL and JT read this...Why do you think I hide my identity...because we have people who think they can use their "title" to control someones life....they're loving the publicity, Jackie gets a kick out of what she does to other people...that's because she is a freakin nut...how weird is that? Yes, VanGregg will get my vote too, but I'm thinking that since LL is so embarrassed and hating her 18 months on council...she won't really care; or will she?...I would be if I were her. She put herself in this position, now face the music or the "voice's of the public". If you can't stand the heat, get out of the fire....dah. This is a ridiculous predicament that these council "women" have decided to put themselves into...I'm thinking one of them is feeling a lot of remorse. A persons actions and looks speak louder than words.
ReplyDeleteLeslie Lacorte has been in office for 3 1/2 yrs and still doesn't understand the tax structure?
ReplyDeleteYes Leslie, I am one of those "renters" and guess what? - I pay my 2% to the CITY OF WHITEHALL!
I also live in Ward 4.
From what I understand, a resident stood up and suggested a recall against Thompson - LET'S DO IT!
No need to worry about Lacorte - she just sunk her election chances by siding AGAIN with Jackie and voicing her ignorance on renters and taxes.
I did vote in the last election and have voted in every election since I moved here.
ReplyDeleteI know for a fact that the city income tax department follows up on renters right away. This department gets a list of all tenants on a semi-annual basis from all landlords. Then they cross-reference the renter list against current returns and the state tax list.
That's why a renter, or anyone else for that matter, when they file a return for the first time, is asked when did they move into the city.
It's true that renters do not pay property tax - however, that tax is paid by landlords through the rent that is paid by renters like me. I may be a renter but I should not be subjected to ignorant comments such as Lacorte made.
My previous comment was referencing an ACTUAL COMMENT MADE IN PUBLIC BY Lacorte.
By the way, I do not know who Locmoney is . . . but you are entitled to your own opinion. But I would ask that you try and keep our opinions to the matter at hand - the wrongdoing of the elected office by Jackie Thompson and unfortunately, incorrect information given by Lacorte about renters not paying taxes.
I don't know you and you don't me - please do not make suppositions about me - whom you do not know.
I will (and did this past Tuesday at council) say who I am and where I live and if LL and JT want to come at me for having a dissenting opinion, I say...BRING IT ON, BUT YOU BETTER PUT ON YOUR BIG GIRL PANTIES BECAUSE I DON'T KNUCKLE UNDER TO BULLIES!!!! I am researching the proper procedures for initiating a recall of both of these "ladies" and if anyone wants to contact me for help in initiating a petition drive or any procedure to oust these two "ladies"...please contact me...
ReplyDeleteI've been saying the same thing for over a year, about petitioning a recall. I have used my real name in EVERY post I make, every interview, every time I speak at council or elsewhere. JT & LL know who I am and where I live, as does every council member. I would like to say that "we"- the collective group of residents that want to be involved in this, need to group together and work SMARTLY.
ReplyDeleteContact me via my personal email..anytime. CJ knows how to reach me via other means, ANYTIME. Let's move this...
I have $200 to throw into the recall pot
ReplyDeleteWell at least the journalist isn't afraid to use her name and doesn't hide behind some fake moniker, locmoney. She represents the truth, and posts it every week on YouTube, for all of Whitehall to see. No bias there....Can't hide behind what has come out of JT&LL's own mouth. They show us what they're are made of...we see it. The citizens do not need to go after anything. Their true colors are coming to light, anybody can see that.
ReplyDeletelocmoney come forward and admit who you are and maybe you will have some credibility with this group of bloggers. We have a just and right full purpose here and if you have a dissenting opinion OK...but if you can't hold to the subject matter and purpose of this blog than "bow out" and start your own blog.. Journalism is defined by the curiosity of one individual attempting to bring forward the definable truth of a particular subject. So until you can attempt the same...do not give unwarranted criticism to anothers very valiant attempt at exposing a wrong that is being perpetrated on a group of individuals... The videos are not staged..just publicly published. We live in America and because we are a democratic society every person in this country has the right to know about our government(s)officers actions...
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