*This is New Orleans. Of course I’m going to hang out there for a bit. ☺
Hey you found me in Lafayette LA. Here are some links that we talked about. Why hasn't the City of Canton moved in these types of progressive directions?
The Mayor of Canton decides to park in my yard instead of the driveway or even on the main street where there is ample room to park.
WOW you not only violated City Laws and in case of an emergency, placed the citizens at risk but you turfed my yard with your $500 dollar a month piece of crap.
(a) No person shall leave any vehicle on private property without permission of the person having the right to possession of such property.
(b) No person shall leave a vehicle in any fire lane except members of a Fire Department.
(c) Parking of motor vehicles or otherwise obstructing fire lanes shall be prohibited at all times. (Ord. 353-77. Passed 10-17-77.)
351.11 PARKING IN ALLEYS AND NARROW STREETS.
(a) No operator of a vehicle shall stop, stand or park any vehicle upon a street, other than an alley, in such a manner or under such conditions as to leave available less than ten feet of the width of the roadway for free movement of vehicular traffic, except that an operator may stop temporarily during the actual loading or unloading of passengers or when necessary in obedience to traffic regulations or traffic signs or signals of a police officer.
(b) No operator shall park a vehicle within an alley in such a manner or under such conditions as to leave available less than ten feet of the width of the roadway for the free movement of vehicular traffic.
(c) No vehicle shall be parked upon any street which is not more than sixteen feet from curb to curb. Upon streets from sixteen to twenty-eight feet, parking shall be permitted on one side only; upon any streets in excess of twenty-eight feet, parking shall be permitted upon both sides. When parking is limited to one side of the street, the Director of Public Safety shall designate the side upon which parking is permitted and shall properly mark the same.
(d) On narrow streets, signs may be placed by the Director within a reasonable distance of the edge of the roadway or curb as he may designate, facing oncoming traffic, and on the side of the street where such sign is placed. No person shall stop, stand or park any vehicle along the edge of such roadway or curb within a distance of twenty feet in both directions from such sign, measured from a point on the edge of the roadway or curb at right angles to such sign.
Mr. JLWatson, has taken his objections of City halls unfair decisions of the treatment of Canton Police and Firefighters to the streets that has place the citizens at risk. He will continue with his demonstrations till the Firefighters are back to work. The Canton Police force has agreed to a furlough agenda.
By Ed Balint CantonRep.com staff writer Posted Dec 04, 2009 @ 05:18 PM Last update Dec 05, 2009 @ 10:27 AM
CANTON — Police officers will not be laid off by the city after all.
The union representing patrol officers voted 94-17 Friday to approve a furlough plan to avoid the layoff of 18 officers, said Bill Adams, president of the Canton Police Patrolmen’s Association. Furloughs are unpaid time or days off work.
By Ed Balint CantonRep.com staff writer Posted Dec 04, 2009 @ 10:22 PM
CANTON — City Council is expected to vote on pay decreases by the end of the year.
“There will be a movement afoot to lead the way and to show leadership and that this is unfortunately a very real situation,” Councilman Bill Smuckler, D-at large, said of the city’s budget crisis. “Council plans on making any cuts that we have to make to save as many of our safety forces as we can possibly save
Here another example of some degenerates, derelicts that represent so much of the lack of common courtesies and respect of anothers. Thanks you d*cks!
Heres The City of Canton Ord.
505.01 DOGS AND OTHER ANIMALS RUNNING AT LARGE.
(a) No person being the owner or having charge of cattle, sheep, geese, ducks, turkeys, chickens or other fowl or animals shall permit them to run at large upon any public place, or upon any unenclosed lands, or upon the premises of another.
(b) No person being the owner of or having charge of any dog, whether wearing a registration tag or not, shall permit it to run at large upon any public place or upon the premises of another. No owner, keeper or harborer of any female dog shall permit such dog to go beyond the premises of such owner or keeper at any time such dog is in heat, unless such dog is properly in leash. The owner or keeper of every dog shall at all times keep such dog either confined upon the premises of the owner or keeper, or under reasonable control of some person. (ORC 955.22)
(c) The running at large of any such animal in or upon any of the places mentioned in this section is prima-facie evidence that it is running at large in violation of this section. (ORC 951.02; Ord. 351-73. Passed 12-27-73.)
(d) No person, being the owner or person in charge of any animals, shall keep or confine such animal or animals on a leash, chain or otherwise, so as to permit such animal or animals to reach within five feet of any public sidewalk or street running adjacent to the premises.
(e) Whoever violates this section is guilty of a minor misdemeanor. (Ord. 201-80. Passed 1-23-80.)
Why Didn't The STARK COUNTY POLITICAL REPORTER Publish My Q&A?
I reached out to Martin Olson of the SCPR the INDEPENDENT MINDED POLITICAL COMMENTATOR to express interest toward any questions that he may wish to ask during my campaign. Here is the copy of the original emails that went between us.
McCartneyforcouncil wrote:
Martin Olson,
I hope this email finds you well. We would like to know if you would be interested in an interviewing our Independent candidate Shane Wyatt McCartney. We have a few sources for you to look over to help with your consideration. When reviewing any search engine please use our candidate’s full name as well as when review any CantonRep articles.
Besides his web page here are some areas that Shane has been involved with online as well.
http://mccartneyseconomy.blogspot.com/
http://www.youtube.com/user/SWMcCartney
http://twitter.com/SWMcCartney
We appreciate the opportunity and look forward to speaking with you.
Regards,
Victoria Lynn McCartney
Candidate McCartney:
Martin Olson here of the SCPR.
I am just getting started on putting material together to cover "competitive" races in the 2009 election cycle.
Yours certainly fits that billing:
Questions:
What in your personal/political background distinguishes you from your opponents Barton/Hart?
I note that your campaign slogan is "Think Globally, Act Locally," in what specific ways in implementing this slogan as an actual personal operational model impact on voters in the 7th Ward?
What new ideas would you bring to Canton City Council as a newly elected Ward 7 representative?
What will you push in Council as your top three goals for achievement by the time you have completed your first two year term as councilman.
In what specific ways will you involve citizens of the 7th Ward in your work as a city councilman?
Do you plan to visit each and every registered voter before voting begins in your race?
In your talks with Ward 7 voters, what are they telling you about their take on the political, social and economic aspects of Canton and what are they suggesting to you as programs and policies for you to advocate for in Council?
Do you think that a Strategic Future Economic Planning Task force should be created by Canton City Council? If yes, why? If no, why not?
Running as an independent, how does this benefits Ward 7 voters; how does it harm Ward 7 voters?
This is my first set of questions. As the campaigns roll on, I will be doing follow ups for amplifications, clarifications and for input on new matter as they come to mind.
If you have any photos of you in action visiting with 7th Ward voters, please include them with your reply.
Thanks,
Martin Olson SCPR
Was this a minor oversight? Doubtful! Martin took the time to write this in one of his post.
“…there is a least one contested race that could alter the line up.
Which race is this?
The seventh ward, is the one.
There you have Barton (the incumbent who the SCPR believes will side with Smuckler as these "test votes" come along) versus Republican Richard Hart and independent but former Democrat Shane McCartney.
This is likely to be the only Canton council race that the SCPR covers in any depth. The Stark County Republican Party has written off Canton and therefore there is very little political competition in Canton. The Stark GOP's failure to compete makes it responsible, in part, for the decline of Canton.”
Now he also states within another post on his blog the question as to “WHY AREN'T STARK COUNTY'S CANDIDATES LETTING VOTERS KNOW THEIR VIEWS?” Why was I purposely placed into this catigory showing to his readers that I had no intergrity?
I did take the time to answer your questions Martin as well as followed up with a phone call to make sure you received the email. You did respond with a verbal yes. So since you couldn't do this I will post my answers here.
Questions:
What in your personal/political background distinguishes you from your opponents Barton/Hart?
Our city needs leadership with global understandings. I have worked with foreign direct investors and assisted with the setup of their companies. I bring to the table the knowledge of our international and national competition, and can point to those directions that create opportunities for the city and its citizens. I am comfortable with and able to aid and advise in our city’s transitions toward local investments and global developments.
I note that your campaign slogan is "Think Globally, Act Locally," in what specific ways in implementing this slogan as an actual personal operational model impact on voters in the 7th Ward?
Think Global, Act Local is acknowledging that our city is in an economic battle toward attracting investments and development. By observing current thriving economies and making valued comparisons, our city can act locally and lead by example; creating availabilities and opportunities towards our economic renewal.
What new ideas would you bring to Canton City Council as a newly elected Ward 7 representative?
Our city has to create attractable means for investors. As a result of my research and past work exposures, I am able to assist in attracting those commercial and micro investments that are attainable to support our local commerce.
We have to develop new foundations. One such direction is to introduce the concept of micro-enterprises or an entrepreneurial institute. Consider the benefits of what micro-industry can accomplish. The core is a tightened focus that hones in on manageable and profitable means at a low cost of setup.
By having several micro-businesses under the same roof, this diverse cosmopolitan becomes reliant on each other, and can grow by leaps and bounds. Each micro-unit could contain its own identity, but share the tools and responsibly toward the group’s overall economic success.
What will you push in Council as your top three goals for achievement by the time you have completed your first two year term as councilman.
Our government has to encourage, not frustrate the city’s economic restoration; therefore sharing my knowledge of the awareness of our global competition would be at the top of my priority list. After introducing the global and national models to council and all those willing to follow, healthy debate will reveal opportunities for improvements, provide options, and motivate people to act in mutual support to formulate collective concepts and phase into the restructuring of our economy.
In what specific ways will you involve citizens of the 7th Ward in your work as a city councilman?
I encourage the involvement of my ward. If there are concerns that I can assist with, I will use every means possible to be accessible, i.e. face to face, phone, email and the mixture of social networks. I would even set up shop to work at council. As long as I had access to Wi-Fi and a phone I will be able to make myself available. However, I do request for the concerned citizens to be kind enough to respect personal time with my family.
Do you plan to visit each and every registered voter before voting begins in your race?
There are many constituents in Ward 7. It will be difficult to see all of them, but I will try. For that main reason, I’ve constructed my website, blog and other online social outlets to make myself available for questions and concerns that I may not be able to address in person. My contact information is published to respond via email as well.
In your talks with Ward 7 voters, what are they telling you about their take on the political, social and economic aspects of Canton and what are they suggesting to you as programs and policies for you to advocate for in Council?
Many people are very concerned about our areas economic condition and the direction our city is heading. These anxieties are evident in their faces. I can empathize; I’ve worn a lot of the same shoes and have crossed many of the same bridges.
There have been many ranges of suggestions, for example, a small bakery/deli to utilize more green initiatives in addition to recycling. I am very excited and appreciate the ward’s responses. To witness people looking at opportunities for us to develop is encouraging.
Do you think that a Strategic Future Economic Planning Task force should be created by Canton City Council? If yes, why? If no, why not?
Of course! Council is the heart of our city’s economic progressions. This approach begins by studying our competition and learning how they successfully attract and retain businesses, followed by implementing defensive and offensive tactics for our economic survival. This will be a difficult but an achievable task through rational discussions and actions. The international and national understandings that I have acquired will help contribute toward this united front; we need to shore up our existing strengths as well as open new progressive doors for our city’s economic renewal.
Running as an independent, how does this benefits Ward 7 voters; how does it harm Ward 7 voters?
It would be foolish of me to say I won’t have any opposition or even hesitant voters, but I am a bit biased and see no harm running as an independent. I’m running without political support, financial contributions and all of those other matters that traditional politics have created. I am able to be a true concerned voice and I come as I am, with the global knowledge I’ve learned and attained to support my community. I believe that my political party disconnection creates a blank slate and stepping stone for a new movement for political leadership.
Shame on you Martin, you say you want to bring out fair and compelling writings but you can’t even take the time to be courteous to a candidate that did respond to your questions. Shame, Shame, Shame!
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“I’ve been told that a number of police and firemen will be laid off,” Samuel Sliman, the city’s civil service director, said Tuesday. “And I think it will be this week, but I don’t know of any specific numbers regarding them or any other bargaining unit people or management people.”
Canton council pay and benefits up for debate City Council members get complaints about potholes, flooded basements and drug dealers. They reap praise after successfully lobbying for a street to get paved or when placing an eyesore house on the demolition list.
Good times or bad, the 12 council members and the council president get paid:
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Economy builds Gen X discontent Associated Press CHICAGO - They're antsy and edgy, tired of waiting for promotion opportunities at work as their elders put off retirement. A good number of them are just waiting for the economy to pick up so they can hop to the next job, find something more fulfilling and get what they think they deserve. Oh, and they want work-life balance, too.
Buffett's Rail Buy Seen As Bet On Coal, Economy NPR NEWS In some ways, Warren Buffett's acquisition of Burlington Northern Santa Fe Corp. conjures up an image of a long-gone era: One of the nation's wealthiest men running one of the country's largest railroads.
The Neomodal terminal Neomodal, Stark County's ultramodern state-of-the-art facility, is designed to move your products to domestic and international markets more efficiently and consistently than your current method. Located on the regional Wheeling & Lake Erie Railway, Neomodal offers access to Canadian National Railway, the only transcontinental railroad in North America. CN has a network spanning Canada and mid-America from the Atlantic and Pacific oceans to the Gulf of Mexico and serves the ports of Vancouver, Montreal, Halifax, New Orleans and Mobile, Alabama. CN also serves the cities of Toronto, Calgary, Winnipeg, Buffalo, Detroit, Memphis and St. Louis.
Strippers-on-a-truck promotion halted in Las Vegas LAS VEGAS (AP) - Live strippers on the back of a truck is too much - even for Sin City. A Las Vegas strip club has agreed to stop an advertising promotion that involved hauling bikini-clad exotic dancers around in a truck with clear plastic sides.
Arizona foreclosure rate still among highest in the country According to the latest report from RealtyTrac, Arizona has the third highest foreclosure rate in the country last month. One in every 135 homes in Arizona received a foreclosure notice in July.
Foreclosure filings reached 19,694 in July of 2009 which is up a whopping 17 percent from Arizona foreclosures in June of 2009 and up 47 percent from the previous year.
Biosphere 2 Biosphere 2 is located north of Tucson, Arizona at the base of the stunning Santa Catalina Mountains. This one-of-a-kind facility sits on a ridge at a cool elevation of nearly 4000 feet and is surrounded by a magnificent natural desert preserve.
VA hospital in Stark worth pursuing A year from now, on Veterans Day 2010, we hope Stark County’s veterans, and veterans in surrounding counties, will have heard good news about prospects for Doctors Hospital in Perry Township.
Earlier this year, county Commissioner Peter Ferguson had the inspired idea to propose turning Doctors, which closed more than a year ago, into a full-service veterans hospital.
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