Our local boards, WHO ARE THEY!!!

Date: Feb 10, 2007

RE: Our local boards, WHO ARE THEY!!!

Date: Feb 10, 2007

That's the whole Problem here, the Boards who are NOT part of the tax paying City Residents making any type of proposals! This is the issue.

This is also about who the Local Boards are and Are they Paying City Tax's???

Who cares what name is posted in these threads???? This is an Issue, not a name.

Date: Feb 10, 2007

I agree, there was no reason to put the persons address here.

Do you really think you're gonna find people that live in the city only, to be on these boards.

Another poster said to list them, who you 'd put on them.

Put up or shut up, those that keep talking about it.

List some names who you'd put on them, that live in the city limits.

Date: Feb 10, 2007

An issue, yes.

So you think you're gonna be able to get all these members off these boards. I doubt it. No way. Unless they just outright resign, and I don't see that happening.

So who would you have on these boards, from the people that live in the city limits. If you want them off, you better have some replacements ready.

Every one here that has been griping about who IS on the boards, hasn't listed a single person they would put on in their place. Not a one.

So, list some.

It's so easy for you people to gripe and complain, to cry and whine, and not even have anyone in mind to put on these boards.

So, who would you suggest to serve.

Date: Feb 10, 2007

Take a drive around town, look at the business's, and if you know who owns them, find out where they live. A majority of them live OUT of the city.

I'd like to know to, who would all those complaining people put on the boards.

Date: Feb 10, 2007

What Distorted Thinking, you could drive around in any city, in anywhere USA and find outside folks who own Business's but live in other Places, some even in other countries.

This Boils down to a Fairness Issue to City residents who do Pay city Tax's, there is a New Mayor now so let him and the New Commission appoint new Board members.

I'll go ya one Better, rather than List the names of those who may or could serve, let's see the Resignations of those who are Outside the City, Pay NO Tax's come Clean and walk away, then we will give you the names your looking for.

Do the Honorbable Think, have some Pride & Scruplles and Resign. Guess what, the Sun will shine and the New Mayor and Commission will have these spots filled before the next day sets, an several here know it.

Not a Bad Idea, Just Outright Resign. This is Not about who could be on the Boards, it's about who should NOT be on these Boards do to their Free Ride. These Folks again can be Replaced in Nano-Second, The City will be just fine without them and you'll never know they were even there!

Date: Feb 11, 2007

I disagree, we would be sorely missing some knowledgeable and experienced people who have Corbin's best interests at heart. It would be a shame. I feel this is a witch hunt to get rid of folks who you don't like. If you have specific problems with certain people, state your issue. If they are true, you will have others who will join you in ousting these individuals. But there are others who have worked tirelessly on these boards who would not be easily replaced, and deserve their position.

Date: Feb 11, 2007

You Speak of Fairness but you never answer the Question of : Is it Fair for Residents to have to Pay City Tax's and Non-Resident Board members to get off with a Free Ride? I am sure they have Corbin's best interst at Heart but Unfortunatley their personal Tax Money goes Elsewhere, I think their Ego's will keep them from doing the right thing and stepping aside.

The Issue has been stated here at Least a Dozen Times, City Residents are paying Tax's, Their Money should be Controlled by Folks who Also live in the City, like another Poster has eloquently said here, It's like the Old Biblical Pharisses who are trying control things but really pay nothing to the City.

This issue is as Old as Time itself, always someone with another's best interest at Heart but when you check them out they are not a Paying Part of the City? The one's that are city residents should stay and be supported and thanked for their efforts, others who serve on all Boards, Tourism, The Chamber, any other Board should move on if they are not in the city and pay tax's.

Nice try trying turn this personal, it's the oldest trick in the Book, how about just a Basic City Standard, like the Mayor's Office, City Commission, School Board that says simply you must be a Part of the Tax paying system or you should not be allowed to participate, there are certainly ways to support the city and help it grow, but not serve on any Board that has ties to city Tax Funds.

This is really simple, looks like several here have been Exposed for not paying any City Tax's???

Date: Feb 11, 2007

Nice try trying turn this personal, it's the oldest trick in the Book, how about just a Basic City Standard, like the Mayor's Office, City Commission, School Board that says simply you must be a Part of the Tax paying system or you should not be allowed to participate, there are certainly ways to support the city and help it grow, but not serve on any Board that has ties to city Tax Funds.

This is really simple, looks like several here have been Exposed for not paying any City Tax's???

If you are so bent out of shape on this subject name us the people that dosen't pay any city tax as you have stated above or move on to another thread.

Date: Feb 11, 2007

I don't think there is any Witches being hunted here. Or at least i don't think So! All these folks are good people with Good intentions. However, this again comes down to a fairness issue to the people of Corbin who are paying Taxes and contributing to the well being and growth of the Ciy itself. Over half the board members do not reside or pay directly to the city tax base. Some even advocate growth through annexation, but never approached the City to annex themselves. Yet they are the First on these Boards to tell city residents whats best for their Tax dollars when they never contribute themselves. They have personal choices to Live in the City or outside the City. They choose to live outside, but want to run City Affairs,handle city tax dollars, advocate annexation???? The problem is, There are many City buisness residents that could serve, but never have been approached. These are qualified individuals, not outside squablers, that truly do have Corbin's best interest at heart.

One poster tries to cleverly make this a personal issue by referring to witches being hunted? This is Silly! Probably the same old outside County Resident Political Bosses who have been trying to control Corbin City Boards. And now the people of Corbin City limits are finding out that over half these people who handle their Tax dollars, try and make the big proposals, and even have advocated annexation in their newspaper Columns, do not contribute to the tax base or reside in the city limits themselves. We need City residents to serve on these Boards. Mr Mayor, Mr. Commissioners, the ratio of County residents serving on these City boards far outweighs the ones that are in the City. Time to change how we do Buisness!! You can't expect the City to grow when people from the outside are already controling what you are doing in the City. How does this look to the people on the Outside of Corbin? Not Good!

Date: Feb 11, 2007

Anonymous wrote:

I don't think there is any Witches being hunted here. Or at least i don't think So! All these folks are good people with Good intentions. itself.However, this again comes down to a fairness issue to the people of Corbin who are paying Taxes and contributing to the well being and growth of the Ciy How does this look to the people on the Outside of Corbin? Not Good!

I don't think there is any Witches being hunted here. Or at least I don't think So! All these folks are good people with Good intentions.
So why the fuss!!!

However, this again comes down to a fairness issue to the people of Corbin who are paying Taxes and contributing to the well being and growth of the City. Are you are saying that the board members are not contributing to the well being and growth of the city?

How does this look to the people on the Outside of Corbin? Not Good! I don't really think anyone outside of Corbin really cares. You are the only cry baby here.

Date: Feb 11, 2007

To the previous Poster! Why theFuss! Because over half the folks who serve on City Boards are County residents! Would you agree? City Tax payers should be represented fairly! Let over half be from the City.

If your Home is not in the City Limits, then you are not Contributing With Local Tax funds that generate growth to the City of Corbin. Your Taxes are going elsewhere, not to the City. Do you Not agree with this!!!!

You claim people from the outside don't really care. Tell this to The Mayor and commissioners who are trying to find ways and put Marketing Proposals together to grow the City through Possible Annexation, and Economic Growth. People from the outside may care more than you think. In my Opinion, Your attitude is a Classic Example of why The City has Stunted Growth. It is all about how you market yourself as a City, Image means alot.

Date: Feb 11, 2007

I have a small Request, I challenge the Editor of Either Newspaper, The Times Tribune or the NewsJournal to do the Following:

Publish the names of Each Board & Board member to the Public, they have already been posted here so it should be no big deal, no fuss, right, nothing to hide right?

So Publish Each Name and show where they live & the City Tax's they pay (All Legal Public Record), let's also add some of these thoughts about why all these people deserve to be on these boards.

Let's See what the City Residents (Tax payers) would have to say????????????????

No Fuss here, Right, all a Matter of Public Record, Right. Obviously no one Outside corbin cares as their Money is Going to Support London, Laurel County, B'ville, Knox County. W'burg, Whitley County

Let's see if theses Folks with our Best Interest at heart will Publicly Expose Their Names and Non-Tax Paying Status to the General Public?

Just tell us why you feel you don't have to pay any city tax's, but, thanks again for all that Valuable Advice, not sure how we would have made it through the last 100 Years without ya!

Let's watch an See if they Hide as Predicted or Come Forward and Unmask Themselves?

Date: Feb 11, 2007

Anonymous wrote:

To the previous Poster! Why theFuss! Because over half the folks who serve on City Boards are County residents! Would you agree? City Tax payers should be represented fairly! Let over half be from the City.

If your Home is not in the City Limits, then you are not Contributing With Local Tax funds that generate growth to the City of Corbin. Your Taxes are going elsewhere, not to the City. Do you Not agree with this!!!!

You just said that half the board lives in the city and the other lives in the county.Most of the half that lives in the county have business interest in the city limits and pay for a business license that exceed property taxes because it is based on the income of the business. Do the math some of these people on the board are paying more taxes than the board members that live in the city limits. You need to do your homework!!!!!!!!

Date: Feb 11, 2007

Ok, the tourism board is handling the restaurant tax money. This money is paid by residents and non-residents alike. The tourism board promotes tourism both INSIDE and OUTSIDE our city limits. I don't understand the issue here. The chamber of commerce is funded by dues from businesses both INSIDE and OUTSIDE our city limits and support them equally. So, what's the issue here? As far as the Industrial Commission goes, I have no idea how its funded, so you may have a point on that one.

Date: Feb 11, 2007

You said the Magic word! Buisness Interest? How many other folks have buisness interest in Corbin that live in other states or other Countries? Do Your Homework? I Have! Look at the amount of Personal Property Taxes from each one these folks over the many years that have went elsewhere and NOT to the City of corbin? Now it's time you do the Math.

Date: Feb 11, 2007

Really Incredible

Mercy, please folks go back and read the Previous post, sounds like someone has just shown up here.

Don't try the Ole "We Own a Business" baloney. There are Hundreds of people who own a Business in the City Limits, that still does not Qualify for ya to Handle City Tax Money.

Yes the Restaurant Tax is garnered from anyone who Eats at City Establishments but what your purposely leaveing Out is the City Tax Payer is responsible for this Money and the Bonds the City has to Float,this is against the Civic Center or Anywhere Else for that Matter and backed by Guess Who???? You got it CITY TAX PAYERS!

Not Folks that Live in W'burg, London or Jellico but Corbin residents. You say some of the Folks are paying more tax's than City residents, Guess what, the City residents who have Business's have to pay both.

Any way ya Cut your paying ZERO in Personal Tax's, just face it. If the City is at Risk in any Taxable way at all you have no Business being Involved.

No Free Lunch here Folks, you have to pay to play, if not do us all a Favor an Go Away.

We'll have ya replaced real fast, we promise to make it Easy, just have a Small Bit of Honor and Walk into that Big Advisors & Best Interest Hall Of Fame and Let City Residents Serve on these boards.

Just Barely but we will Make it!

Date: Feb 11, 2007

OK, you've stated your point, in fact you've worn it out, and no one seems agree with you including state law. However, you can and need to attend the next city commissioners meeting and state your concerns to the Mayor and commissioners.

Let's move on.

Date: Feb 12, 2007

Correct

Point Made------Not Fair For me too Pay City Tax's and others Not------Strange Here Nibroc Fan but when it came to the Chamber Of Commerce Threads you agreed with these Points??

Wonder what the Difference is?

Date: Feb 12, 2007

Anonymous wrote:

Correct

Point Made------Not Fair For me too Pay City Tax's and others Not------Strange Here Nibroc Fan but when it came to the Chamber Of Commerce Threads you agreed with these Points??

Wonder what the Difference is?

No, incorrect.

Point made is that this is your opinion. Another point is you do not completely read or digest any of the posts that counter your opinion.

Take it to the next City Commissioner's meeting if you really believe it. My guess is we will only hear you on this message board.

Date: Feb 12, 2007

I read both of your posts. Is it just an opinion that over half of these City Board members do not reside inside the city limits? Or is it A Fact. This is what I would like to know as a Tax paying citizen Of the Corbin City Limits. Just trying to find out and be informed.

Date: Feb 13, 2007

Anonymous wrote:

Correct

Point Made------Not Fair For me too Pay City Tax's and others Not------Strange Here Nibroc Fan but when it came to the Chamber Of Commerce Threads you agreed with these Points??

Wonder what the Difference is?

I think you should move out of the city limits.!!!! LMAO

Date: Feb 13, 2007

I read both of your posts. Is it an opinion that over half or even up 70% of the City Board members do not Reside inside the City Limits? Or is this a Fact. I wish someone would inform me of this question, since I do pay city taxes and reside here. I would like to Know?

Date: Feb 13, 2007

That is a Very good question, the names are posted if you roll back through this thread. Use Map Quest Or google and you will see where they all reside, all easy public record.

Your not going to Like the Answer

Date: Feb 19, 2007

Unless I've overlooked it on this thread or another one, no one has suggested any names of anyone that lives in the city to be on these boards. Put up or shut up!!

So, you people that are doing all the whining, who would you want? And, would they take it if you offered it to them? I doubt it.

Drive around town and notice the business's, and think of who owns them, and where the owners live. I assume that is who you want on these boards, business owners. Or do you think the general "person at large" should be on them, the boards? Who do you want? Retailers, service folks, sales, doctors, lawyers, bankers? Who would you put on them. Names people, names!!!!

You all aren't worried about posting names on here, so, post the names of the people you want to serve on these boards.

How do you think it would be addressed by our city commission, if someone stood up and demanded that all these boards, that deal with tax payers money, have only inside city residents serving on them. They would have a stroke. They wouldn't know what to say, they would go immediately into "executive session". That means they don't know what to do.

Ever watched the commission meetings on TV. I have. They're a joke. They are all "approval" meetings. They rarely vote "no" on anything. Everything is pre-discussed and pre-decided before they meet officially. They want no true discussion or input on anything on the agenda. Sure, the mayor, or at least the old one, would ask if anyone has anything else they want to bring up, before the end of the meeting, but do you think they would take on a real conversation pubicly? I don't, do you?

Maybe our city "executives" should also be city residents. Who would that involve?

Date: Feb 20, 2007

Has it ever dawned on anyone that these boards are not only for the benefit of only Corbin but the entire Tri-County area with Corbin being the hub? What difference does it make where these people live, as long as they have the area as a whole at interest. As far as I'm concerned, anyone with a passion for the positive future of Corbin and surounding area should be considered to serve.

Date: Feb 26, 2007

I guess al the people that live OUTSIDE the city Know what's best for the Resident who pays Taxes? These folk's always try to sing the same old song! These are Non contributors of Growth. There Taxes on their Home property goes elsewhere, city gets nothing from them. But They Know BEST for the Tax Payer of the City Limits. They want everyone to know they are Powerful Board members controling Corbin City Tax money.But they don't want Ya to know that they live outside the city. Why? because they do Not contribute to the growth of the City of corbin through their Tax dollars on Personal Property. That's right, No benefit to the City of Corbin. And no mention to annex themselves, but they want other people annexed to benefit corbin. You want names, How about some resignations first? I'm sure residents of the City would step up. In my opinion, Corbin will never grow. Why? There is really no Incentives to come in is there! Most Board members live outside city limits pay no contributions in personal property Taxes to the city. Folk's can have a good time get what they want and participate in City Functions, handle City Tax payer money, and to heck about residing in Corbin! What a Great situation for folk's outside the City. Just ask the Board Members Themselves!