Town Officials Just Don't Get It!

Over the past week I have spoken to several individuals within the Town who were either past or present employee’s. I was shocked about what I learned. Hopefully the Mayor and Council can make a responsible decision and rid our town of such deplorable behavior.

Friday night at the Rodeo I had a friendly discussion with Mayor Meck. Though I share his concerns, we do not see eye to eye on the issues. Mayor Meck states he has been working to bring big business to the town and all the bad press is not helping. As a matter of fact it might even delays things.

I tried to explain to Mayor Meck there is an easy solution to the town’s current problems. I simply stated, address the problems by doing the right thing and the press would go away or better yet write more positive stories as a result of his actions.

I expressed once more for the record the Mayor and Council should sever the town’s relationship with Ms. Guy and Mr. Rounds.

I also reminded him that he should ask for the resignations of Councilmen Hardesty and McAchran. He was very reluctant to even discuss this with me. Though he didn’t say much about Hardesty he seemed very protective in the case of Councilman McAchran.

I remember telling Mayor Meck the following for which he disagreed…"Mayor Meck I stated…Right now you are the CEO of a sinking ship! You need to make some serious decisions on how you are going to keep her afloat”. I stated I felt the removal of the four individuals mentioned earlier would be the best course to navigate today.

By removing the current Upper Town management and Councilmen mentioned, it would send a powerful message to all the citizens of our town that this town will no longer tolerate corruption or the “Good Old Boy Inner Circle anymore”.

Though I believe Mayor Meck intends nothing but good for the town, I’m afraid he just does not get it or is affraid of some sort of reprecussion. He wants to stop the recalls and pretend all is well with the Town’s management. he also wants to have small one on one meetings with those who oppose the Secret Circle in hopes to quash it all.

The Mayor was very insistent on these meetings. I suggested perhaps an old fashion Executive town hall meeting was in order. This way we could have a closed meeting and contro press. Attendies would include only local town press and with speakers from the audience following an agenda. The speakers would be allowed only to make statements to support the demand for removal of the Council Members and Town Management in an orderly fashion. This would be the final opportunity for the Mayor and Council to do the right thing. If they failed to respond accordingly then the public recalls and public demands will escalate even more.

We would love to hear your thoughts on this. Should the Mayor and Council ask for the resignations without a meeting? Do you feel a meeting of this type should be required when dealing with issues or concerns of this nature? We look forward to your responses.

Councilman Hardesty Conflict of Interest Update

About eight months after Buckeye Councilman David Hardesty voted to award Core Construction a $1.7 million contract to build Town Hall; the construction firm hired his company to do the insulation work.

Is this a conflict of interest?

Yes: 89.47%

No: 10.53%

Total Votes: 171

Conflict of Interest In our Town "Updated Part 3"

As a result of our March 10th blog Conflict of Interest In our Town "Updated" , I have received many emails. Councilman McAchran in particular has sent the most email with regard to this blog article. Seems he is very agitated and accused me of spreading misinformation and of Slanderous comments. I expressed to Councilman McAchran the information we bring up is public record and since he is presently a public figure, he is then always a subject to public opinion.

One particular email received from Councilman McAchran specifically lashed out stating he never owned any part of the La Placita. This claim came as a result that we had learned that La Placita had received approval from the downtown revitalization group to receive a $25000.00 grant to repave the restaurants parking lot.

Because this news became public knowledge it spread quickly throughout the town. Many were furious to learn La Placita was to be awarded this money since Councilman McAchran had a vested interest in this business. The Councilman is required to make it known if he has a vested interest in a business which; could or would receive financial support in any way through the town. This he did not do and as a result constitutes a "Conflict of Interest".

The following document is public record which shows Brian McAchran and spouse have a 49% stake in La Placita.

Councilman McAchran is now aware there are citizens in district one who are campaigning his recall. This blog fully supports the recall efforts for Councilman McAchran, Hardesty and any other Council person whom have self agendas, or not honest and lack integrity.

This blog also supports the removal of the current Town Management Ms. Guy and Mr. Rounds. This blog also supports the removal of any other town official or town management personnel of any kind if they are in violation of any laws including town codes.

Anyone interested in running for the council seat in either McAchran's or Hardesty's district can contact us directly through this blog. We can assist you through the process or answer any questions you may have

To all have a GREAT Weekend and don't forget to check out the Rodeo.