“Citizens for a better Buckeye” (CFABB) echo Valarie Marquis’s request for the Mayor and Council to do the right thing. If they don’t they could find themselves in a very bad predicament. The public at large has been expressing their concerns on this matter for some time now. However, it seems to be falling on def ears. What’s going on? Does J. Guy and S. Rounds have something on each of you?
This week members from CFABB requested a meeting with the Mayor, Vice Mayor and Councilman Doster. At first it seemed a meeting was eminent or at least until the request for a meeting agenda was requested. Once the following agenda was announced the response form them through the Mayor’s Administrative assistant was; “They will not meet with you on this agenda. They are aware of your concerns.”
AGENDA: A discussion on the removal of J. Guy and S. Rounds from their positions of upper Town Management and replacing them with interims through the League of Cities while, an extensive search was done to find qualified replacements as Councilman Rioux had pointed out earlier a few month ago. We wanted to point out our reasons as per the research following why this should be enacted. We have no intent of grandstanding or making threats. We just want Council and Mayor to do what’s in the best interest of the town.
We have spoken to many individuals and conducted many hours of research. As a result we have found the following concerns to establish the true reasons for demanding their replacement;
1. These two do not have or meet the required level of education, certification nor experience to have such a responsibility which positions or this nature require in either a Good Economy or a Bad Economy.
2. Through our interviews with many, a common quote has been used, “J, Guy is just darn evil.” When asked what was meant by this, the response was that she surrounds herself with people consisting of family, friends or by people who fear her or fear losing their jobs. The 39 employee’s laid-off last year were very vocal to the unprofessional and unethical activities which posed a threat to J. Guy and S. Rounds. A smoke screen of budgetary concerns was used to misinform the public at large to hide the TRUTH why these employee’s were really laid-off.
3. We have learned J. Guy, S. Rounds and others not to be named at this time, used made unethical decisions on matters pertaining to tax revenue for the town, permitting and building code compliance. This affects the Town financially as well as places the public in danger not to mention the liabilities facing the Town in the event of an accident.
4. Grossly over paid solely based on their education, qualifications, experience based on a National Survey Study of Town Managers positions based on qualifications and Town size. This document was presented to the Mayor and Council at the first Council meeting in March 08 with a request for response which they have failed to respond.
We also want to point out that though the Town of Buckeye truly needs input from its citizenship, we question the true legitimacy of the most recent group called “We are Buckeye.” As earlier reported on the CFABB blog by Mr. Jorge Flores, he noted “It has been seven months since this committee has been convened and have “done much” but yet I just found out about them this week and my Town is still the same. Have you noticed any improvements so far?”
The truth of the matter is that this group “We are Buckeye” is one of J. Guy’s pet projects and it’s believed the sole purpose of this group is to make it look like the current Town officials and management are involved and concerned about what the citizens of Buckeye thinking. It is also suspected they feel this will discredit the CAFBB organization. This attempt to discredit is yet another Smoke and Mirrors game for which we will not take part in.
So in close…Mr. Mayor, Vice Mayor and Council members we the citizens of Buckeye respectfully request that this issue concerning the present Town Management be addressed immediately if you truly care about our town.
Mr. Mayor your refusal to address this problem makes you look very bad since all throughout your campaign; you stated one of your top priorities was to hire a qualified town management team to guide Buckeye into the future. Mayor Meck you have lied to me and to all the citizens of our fair town and I am afraid you could be facing serious consequences if you ignore this. This potentially could also be said for Vice Mayor May as well.
How confident are you in the officials we have elected? “Citizens for a Better Buckeye” are working on recall efforts. Get involved by e-mailing friends and speaking to neighbors to become aware of the issues. Google and Blog us: CFABB.
This week members from CFABB requested a meeting with the Mayor, Vice Mayor and Councilman Doster. At first it seemed a meeting was eminent or at least until the request for a meeting agenda was requested. Once the following agenda was announced the response form them through the Mayor’s Administrative assistant was; “They will not meet with you on this agenda. They are aware of your concerns.”
AGENDA: A discussion on the removal of J. Guy and S. Rounds from their positions of upper Town Management and replacing them with interims through the League of Cities while, an extensive search was done to find qualified replacements as Councilman Rioux had pointed out earlier a few month ago. We wanted to point out our reasons as per the research following why this should be enacted. We have no intent of grandstanding or making threats. We just want Council and Mayor to do what’s in the best interest of the town.
We have spoken to many individuals and conducted many hours of research. As a result we have found the following concerns to establish the true reasons for demanding their replacement;
1. These two do not have or meet the required level of education, certification nor experience to have such a responsibility which positions or this nature require in either a Good Economy or a Bad Economy.
2. Through our interviews with many, a common quote has been used, “J, Guy is just darn evil.” When asked what was meant by this, the response was that she surrounds herself with people consisting of family, friends or by people who fear her or fear losing their jobs. The 39 employee’s laid-off last year were very vocal to the unprofessional and unethical activities which posed a threat to J. Guy and S. Rounds. A smoke screen of budgetary concerns was used to misinform the public at large to hide the TRUTH why these employee’s were really laid-off.
3. We have learned J. Guy, S. Rounds and others not to be named at this time, used made unethical decisions on matters pertaining to tax revenue for the town, permitting and building code compliance. This affects the Town financially as well as places the public in danger not to mention the liabilities facing the Town in the event of an accident.
4. Grossly over paid solely based on their education, qualifications, experience based on a National Survey Study of Town Managers positions based on qualifications and Town size. This document was presented to the Mayor and Council at the first Council meeting in March 08 with a request for response which they have failed to respond.
We also want to point out that though the Town of Buckeye truly needs input from its citizenship, we question the true legitimacy of the most recent group called “We are Buckeye.” As earlier reported on the CFABB blog by Mr. Jorge Flores, he noted “It has been seven months since this committee has been convened and have “done much” but yet I just found out about them this week and my Town is still the same. Have you noticed any improvements so far?”
The truth of the matter is that this group “We are Buckeye” is one of J. Guy’s pet projects and it’s believed the sole purpose of this group is to make it look like the current Town officials and management are involved and concerned about what the citizens of Buckeye thinking. It is also suspected they feel this will discredit the CAFBB organization. This attempt to discredit is yet another Smoke and Mirrors game for which we will not take part in.
So in close…Mr. Mayor, Vice Mayor and Council members we the citizens of Buckeye respectfully request that this issue concerning the present Town Management be addressed immediately if you truly care about our town.
Mr. Mayor your refusal to address this problem makes you look very bad since all throughout your campaign; you stated one of your top priorities was to hire a qualified town management team to guide Buckeye into the future. Mayor Meck you have lied to me and to all the citizens of our fair town and I am afraid you could be facing serious consequences if you ignore this. This potentially could also be said for Vice Mayor May as well.
How confident are you in the officials we have elected? “Citizens for a Better Buckeye” are working on recall efforts. Get involved by e-mailing friends and speaking to neighbors to become aware of the issues. Google and Blog us: CFABB.
