tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21100730.post3013115590949147688..comments2023-07-06T08:47:49.421-05:00Comments on Leavenworth Street - the talk of Nebraska politics: Sigerson resignation letterStreet Sweeperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04829434036913451764noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21100730.post-38134343622014551472010-02-12T10:49:58.143-06:002010-02-12T10:49:58.143-06:00Fast Food Mascots are now safe!Fast Food Mascots are now safe!Big Red Birdnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21100730.post-18610826267488241692010-02-12T10:14:41.427-06:002010-02-12T10:14:41.427-06:00I didn't know MUD was a union shop. That expl...I didn't know MUD was a union shop. That explains why it costs $25 to get $4 worth of water.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21100730.post-48504719988841325062010-02-12T09:45:28.285-06:002010-02-12T09:45:28.285-06:00For the record, the current Police contract was ne...For the record, the current Police contract was negotiated in 2004 and approved by the then city council that DID NOT include now Mayor Suttle (who was elected in 2005).Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21100730.post-32942843504618332482010-02-12T09:07:27.882-06:002010-02-12T09:07:27.882-06:00For the record, Dave Friend retired from the Omaha...For the record, Dave Friend retired from the Omaha Police Department before the current "spiking" fire/police contracts were negotiated by Mayor Fahey and approved by the then city council that included now Mayor Suttle. As a member of the MUD Board, Dave Friend now has experience and knowledge dealing with union contracts from the executive management prospective.GeosUserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04798608315703154829noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21100730.post-17279113098385430062010-02-12T08:38:17.339-06:002010-02-12T08:38:17.339-06:00No way is Dave Friend going to get it so we might ...No way is Dave Friend going to get it so we might as well quit talking about it. I could see Dave running for it come election time, and probably getting it too.Nathanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14742349729655291225noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21100730.post-76780582847378739652010-02-12T07:57:52.544-06:002010-02-12T07:57:52.544-06:00I suppose Dave Friend is a good guy, and all, but ...I suppose Dave Friend is a good guy, and all, but anyone associated with the Police and Fire unions will be a non-starter.<br /><br />Friend was on the force during the fattest years of the Police contract. He receives a pension from us taxpayers.<br /><br />Where's Dave Nabity? He and his shadowy Omaha Alliance for the Top 5% assert that anyone associated with the prior negotiations/NE Voternoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21100730.post-83051970517872466232010-02-12T07:31:46.973-06:002010-02-12T07:31:46.973-06:00But, is he willing to stand up to the Police Union...But, is he willing to stand up to the Police Union? While the Fire Dept is taking all the heat right now(no pun intended), the Police Union contract has been just as problematic.<br /><br />In all other areas Friend is abundantly qualified. I am afraid the simple fact of having run as a Republican for Mayor might make the Dems in control not want to pick him.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21100730.post-49676717279498854802010-02-12T07:21:58.169-06:002010-02-12T07:21:58.169-06:00Dave Friend would make an excellent replacement fo...Dave Friend would make an excellent replacement for Chuck Sigerson. He's retired Omaha police captain, current MUD Board member, head of security for Metro Community College, still keeps his police skills sharp as a part-time police officer in Bennington and a long time district 7 resident. He has invaluable experience on gangs/crime and on the $3 billion dollar sewer separation project, GeosUserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04798608315703154829noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21100730.post-37131355104407392762010-02-11T18:14:39.823-06:002010-02-11T18:14:39.823-06:00Come on...that was a low blow to Jerram. He's ...Come on...that was a low blow to Jerram. He's too busy jogging through Chuck's district, looking at all of those satellite dishes and trying to find a replacement who'll help him tax 'em.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21100730.post-3496234322970404632010-02-11T17:20:03.538-06:002010-02-11T17:20:03.538-06:00Please don't make Red Robin jokes. I love to ...Please don't make Red Robin jokes. I love to chow down on a couple double cheeseburgers and a large fry and shake there at lease 3 times a week.Councilman Chrisnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21100730.post-17777482635758023432010-02-11T17:08:39.136-06:002010-02-11T17:08:39.136-06:00Anon 1:10
is that you Bob Sivick? still angry Vo...Anon 1:10<br /><br />is that you Bob Sivick? still angry Vokal whipped you?3rd D guynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21100730.post-11547212991823399332010-02-11T16:35:12.977-06:002010-02-11T16:35:12.977-06:00To the Anonymous Idiot that went after Senator Sco...To the Anonymous Idiot that went after Senator Scott: I don't think Vokal is wrong in asking for a person that is for low taxes and pro business to represent Dist 7. Pete Festersen is a democrat that believes in the same philosophy as Chuck. I would be afraid of a Jerram clone that wants to tax everything in site and payoff his union budies with the city coffers.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21100730.post-79223522059307201112010-02-11T15:03:16.393-06:002010-02-11T15:03:16.393-06:00Here's to Chuck's continued recovery and t...Here's to Chuck's continued recovery and to enjoying many great years with Liz and family.<br /><br />Chuck served us well in many capacities. I think we all learned a lot from Chuck that will help us move forward.<br /><br />Thank you Chuck Sigerson!<br /><br />RLERod Edwardsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21100730.post-29200127470741847682010-02-11T13:10:17.764-06:002010-02-11T13:10:17.764-06:00Dear Scott Lautenbaugh,
That was by no means a po...Dear Scott Lautenbaugh,<br /><br />That was by no means a political shot. Oh, maybe it was. It was a shot at Vokal not Sigerson.<br /><br />Jim Vokal was pushing his agenda and the Republican agenda in the article today in the World-Herald. Here's the quote...<br /><br />- Jim Vokal, a Republican and former council member, said he hopes the council chooses someone like Sigerson who Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21100730.post-41867203823126955022010-02-11T11:41:12.013-06:002010-02-11T11:41:12.013-06:00Two words: Red Robin!Two words: Red Robin!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21100730.post-65810716532844321972010-02-11T10:43:13.993-06:002010-02-11T10:43:13.993-06:00This is a heart-breaking development, and a huge l...This is a heart-breaking development, and a huge loss for our city. Thank you for your service to our city and state, Chuck, and may your recovery continue.<br /><br />To: Anon 10:05-- simply despicable, if you're really taking this as an opportunity for a political shot.Scott Lautenbaughnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21100730.post-77905775451940275442010-02-11T10:05:38.392-06:002010-02-11T10:05:38.392-06:00Does this mean Jim Vokal will go away too?Does this mean Jim Vokal will go away too?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21100730.post-77474985660057241612010-02-11T09:15:42.720-06:002010-02-11T09:15:42.720-06:00Chuck has a history of making tough decisions and ...Chuck has a history of making tough decisions and this is just another of those. It is too bad that the City of Omaha will lose Chuck on the Council. The behavior in the last 6 months of our CC is a good example of the void left when Chuck fell ill.<br /><br />The "leadership" on the CC would do wise to select someone that has the ability to be relected when the term comes due. I Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21100730.post-26574331984914191232010-02-11T09:10:42.530-06:002010-02-11T09:10:42.530-06:00I wish Chuck good health and long life. Over the ...I wish Chuck good health and long life. Over the years, he evolved into an effective and productive Council member.<br /><br />Early on, Chuck embraced the spirit of civility that Mike Fahey brought to City government.<br /><br />I can only hope that a certain newly-elected Council member will also embrace that example, and push back against the outside special interests that are using divisive NE Voternoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21100730.post-24457040360539963702010-02-11T09:06:28.467-06:002010-02-11T09:06:28.467-06:00I thank Chuck Sigerson for his years of public ser...I thank Chuck Sigerson for his years of public service and for his steadfast commitment to promoting pro-life principles within the GOP. Best wishes to Chuck, Liz and family.Julie Schmit-Albinnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21100730.post-18213561978946697382010-02-11T08:32:11.942-06:002010-02-11T08:32:11.942-06:00Thank you, Chuck, for your years of contributions ...Thank you, Chuck, for your years of contributions to making Omaha and Nebraska a better place.<br /><br />Your efforts are appreciated.<br /><br />Best Wishes.Scott Berrymannoreply@blogger.com