By Wondering Aloud, unverified — Mon, 09/06/2010 - 14:50
Last spring when this new system was announced the LSJ quoted the city has saying only 20-24% of people recycled and a savings plan was needed. Now it says 30% do. What is the real number? I, for one, find the two week pickup plan to be difficult and wind up recycling a little less as a result. And with a 3 week delay, like this month was, it become almost impossible to recycle everything. The city then states that recycling is down 15% (gee, could my above reasons effect others?) but that THAT number is meaningless. So c'mon Auburn, just what numbers ARE real and meaningful.
By Wondering Aloud, unverified — Sun, 06/27/2010 - 18:31
Absolutely not. I met all regulations by LHS and MeSHA. Had regular inspections by both parties and still they would not send section 8 parties my way. I was always told "there wasn't any more money" to send people my way. I also suspect that you have NOT actually viewed all available vacancies. I took great pride in my two apartment buildings while I had them and resent anyone that implies otherwise. I think you will find that all LALA apartments have met LHA, Fire, Code enforcement, etc, inspections on an annual inspection and are either in compliance or have been shut down. So LHA and MeSHA doesn't have money but we the people will subsidize non-profits so that they have the money. Remember that when your taxes go up again.
By Wondering Aloud, unverified — Sun, 06/27/2010 - 17:22
The LSJ should check with the Lewiston Auburn Landlord Association as to how much available housing they have. I think you all might be surprised. Not only is there a large amount of housing in the area but LALA landlords are open to section 8 housing. Why should the general public be footing the bill for subsidized housing when there is already available housing not being taken advantage of? As a former Landlord, I found that Lewiston Housing Authority was not helpful in filling my vacancies no matter how many hoops I jumped through. Subsidized Housing such as talked about in this article does NOT generate taxes. Private Landlords DO.
By Wondering Aloud, unverified — Thu, 04/29/2010 - 15:41
"With the exception of six members who voted to have the union remain neutral in the sheriff’s race, the vote to endorse Samson was unanimous, according to a press release sent out Wednesday night."
Obviously someone does not understand the term "unanimous".
By Wondering Aloud, unverified — Thu, 03/11/2010 - 08:49
Using the official Maine web site, I have tried to e-mail this Representative. At least 2 of his 4 e-addys are no good and are kicked back. Reachable representative.
Wondering Aloud's Comments
Huh ??
Last spring when this new system was announced the LSJ quoted the city has saying only 20-24% of people recycled and a savings plan was needed. Now it says 30% do. What is the real number? I, for one, find the two week pickup plan to be difficult and wind up recycling a little less as a result. And with a 3 week delay, like this month was, it become almost impossible to recycle everything. The city then states that recycling is down 15% (gee, could my above reasons effect others?) but that THAT number is meaningless. So c'mon Auburn, just what numbers ARE real and meaningful.
To jpat
Absolutely not. I met all regulations by LHS and MeSHA. Had regular inspections by both parties and still they would not send section 8 parties my way. I was always told "there wasn't any more money" to send people my way. I also suspect that you have NOT actually viewed all available vacancies. I took great pride in my two apartment buildings while I had them and resent anyone that implies otherwise. I think you will find that all LALA apartments have met LHA, Fire, Code enforcement, etc, inspections on an annual inspection and are either in compliance or have been shut down. So LHA and MeSHA doesn't have money but we the people will subsidize non-profits so that they have the money. Remember that when your taxes go up again.
LSJ should check
The LSJ should check with the Lewiston Auburn Landlord Association as to how much available housing they have. I think you all might be surprised. Not only is there a large amount of housing in the area but LALA landlords are open to section 8 housing. Why should the general public be footing the bill for subsidized housing when there is already available housing not being taken advantage of? As a former Landlord, I found that Lewiston Housing Authority was not helpful in filling my vacancies no matter how many hoops I jumped through. Subsidized Housing such as talked about in this article does NOT generate taxes. Private Landlords DO.
Understanding of the word
"With the exception of six members who voted to have the union remain neutral in the sheriff’s race, the vote to endorse Samson was unanimous, according to a press release sent out Wednesday night."
Obviously someone does not understand the term "unanimous".
Non responsive
Using the official Maine web site, I have tried to e-mail this Representative. At least 2 of his 4 e-addys are no good and are kicked back. Reachable representative.