An open invitation to the Mayor and City Commissioners.

Date: Oct 6, 2007

An open invitation to the Mayor and City Commissioners.

Date: Oct 8, 2007

Sure would love to see them post here.

Date: Oct 8, 2007

yES IF THE MAYOR LIKES THE SITE WHY ISN'T HE POSTING TO BACK HIS POSITION?

Date: Oct 11, 2007

Anonymous wrote:
Sure would love to see them post here.

I think it would be great to see replies, but I doubt these people will do it. In other communities there are public officials who use these boards like free radio interviews, and have earned some respect, as well as picking up additional fans and suporters, by answering both fans and critics. The beauty of this is, versus an interview that is, is that the questions are already laid out for them, they have all the time they want to come up with their answer or reply, and they don't have to speak in front of a reporter, mic or a large group.

99.9% of the public can't make it to the commissioners meetings at 5pm, and boards like this are available 24/7. I know a few people who plan on running for city commission next year and say they will use several of these boards on several websites to get their imassage out to the voters. I hope these commissioners beat them to it, because I like this group.

Date: Oct 11, 2007

Suzie Rasmus has gained the respect of many of us because she is willing to express her opinions and provide her comments. She is now considered an important community leader because she communicates effectively. I agree, some leaders could use this board to provide some of their beliefs about important issues. They don't have to make committments, but if getting some types of projects done is a major problem this is a way they could explain it.

Whether it is in business, sports, education, religion, politics, or anything else worthwhile the leaders who can communicate effectively are the ones who inspire the people.

UK Wildcat · Senior Member

Anonymous wrote:

Sure would love to see them post here.

What I don't understand is why they wouldn't want to post here. Some of the issues I have read on here - Karaoke is a good example - I heard people talking about at lunch, church, the office and all over town, and many very critical of the idea of banning karaoke. Its not like it is only being discussed on this board. If a table full of citizens are saying these things at The Dixie, at a friends house, at the ballgame - don't you as a political leader want to know it? At least with this board, you know what is being said, and you have a chance to offer your side - like Miss Swindler did on the Times Tribune posts. As far a the so-called "slamming" I don't consider it slamming just because you disagree with an elected official on an issue, but again, these same political issues are being discussed on the street, and I'd rather know it and respond to it than not know its out there. The alternative is to ignore it and let people keep talking about it.

Date: Oct 13, 2007

Good point wildcat.

But look at the people we're talking about.

I truly think the Mayor would be surprised if he posted here, as far as him gaining more support and respect for himself.

Gregory, he'd tick everyone off with his non-answers. He's very computer literate, but, he has no vision for anythign.

Farris, he's very computer savvy, but, he's aligned himself with Gregory, and has became a stick in the mud, he won't stand up for anything by himself.

Shelton, would be the shining beacon of them all. He's proactive in everything he does, and he has the guts to tell you when something won't work. But, he tells you an alternative to it to help. He also wants the town, the kids, the lifestyle we livehere, to flourish and prosper.

Lynch, I don't know how computer oriented he is, but his staunch attitude about money, and truly caring for the town, is an excellent trait. Maybe someone could type his posts for him.

Estep, we're just waiting for his term to end, and hopefully Razmus, SHelton, McBurney and Patil can keep the tourism commitee going until then.

Sams, a puppet for Carpenter and Estep, he follows their directions.

Carpenter, tries to keep his chair until he can convince the city commission to hire him to run the expo center. Nibroc is his flagship, and if he don't get the expo job, I wonder if he'll take it out on
nibroc.

Date: Oct 13, 2007

Why would any elected leader want to post here? Your assessment of them is a joke. McBurney is still new and has never said no to anyone. Lets see how long the money that Mayor Miller left him lasts. Gregory was the most popular commissioner in the vote getting and is presently the mayor pro tem. He is one of the reasons that Corbin now has some money to work with. Shelton and Farris get some credit for that too and are both professionals and fine men and if they had any brains would get out of city government. Lynch came in 200 votes behind the other three in the election and from what I hear he does not have a clue how city government works. His answer for the city is just like his business if you don't want to just don't pay the bill. Estep has volunteered his time to the tourism committee and should be commended for it. Carpenter does well but is just an employee and can be fired at any time just like Terrell was.

Date: Oct 14, 2007

Anonymous wrote:

Shelton and Farris get some credit for that too and are both professionals and fine men and if they had any brains would get out of city government.

Are you kidding?

We need more people like them in public office.

Date: Oct 14, 2007

Shelton is a people person. He is what a commissioner should be, a fine example.

Farris was great in the beginning, until he aligned with Gregory. Gregory is against everything and anything new or innovative. His only answer is NO to everything, until he sees what the majority wants, then he changes his mind.

Date: Oct 14, 2007

There you go again doing just what you always deny doing on this message board ... bashing local elected leaders ... in this case Commissioner Gregory.

I don't know if this is Sr, Jr, Freddie B, Bird or who but how can you eat breakfast with this man at the local restaurant, go to your sunday school class with him and them treat him like dirt anonymously on this board.

He is a very popular local official that always trys to do his best. Corbin is fortunate to have him involved. I certainly hope that the voters of Corbin can see through your cheap attacks on him if he decides to run for another term.

Date: Oct 14, 2007

Elected officials are there to be bashed if that's what the voters want to do. That's why they run, so they can be put on a pedistal. Only now, they're on the pedistal and the rocks are flying instead of flowers.

They thought they were invincible, and all love them and their ways. This board has allowed the ones that don't agree with them, that didn't vote for them, to voice their opinion.

However, if they took up their own defense, and explained their decisions and thoughts on issues that concern the town, say on this board, then I think everyone would get off their backs. Including me.

Date: Oct 14, 2007

Oh, and who are those people you are slinging into this. They aren't elected officials.

Who is Freddie B and Bird. Aren't you doing the bashing now.

Date: Oct 14, 2007

Anonymous wrote:
Elected officials are there to be bashed if that's what the voters want to do. That's why they run, so they can be put on a pedistal. Only now, they're on the pedistal and the rocks are flying instead of flowers.

They thought they were invincible, and all love them and their ways. This board has allowed the ones that don't agree with them, that didn't vote for them, to voice their opinion.

However, if they took up their own defense, and explained their decisions and thoughts on issues that concern the town, say on this board, then I think everyone would get off their backs. Including me.

I doubt you will see many public officials post here, especially the ones who are constantly insulted. They recognize this board for what it is, a hideout for a few habitual complainers and unpopular losers. They are easily winning elections because most people agree with what they are doing regardless of what you think. If I had to guess I'd say even the ones who do read this board probably don't take you too seriously because you don't have the brass to speak up and be heard when someone can identify you. Instead, you reserve your gripes for a forum where you can slink back to the shadows like a wimp after "throwing rocks" at them.

If these public officials knew who you were they would probably correctly identify you as someone not worth listening to anyway.

Date: Oct 14, 2007

Is that spoken from a true shadow slinker backer and rock thrower yourself. I don't see your name anywhere. So could you be one of those elected officials that is afraid to post their name.

Go ahead and make an example for us to follow, jot your name down on another post and show us who's boss.

If the elected officials can't handle the heat, then get off the commission.

Date: Oct 15, 2007

The city and county leaders of our area are doing a good job and could use support and encouragement every now and then. If they fail in their elected positions then the people vote them out the next election. The systems works well. Many of the posters on this board who express criticism of local leaders are people who could not get elected or appointed to a board or committee or could not hold down a job for a board or committee for very long before getting fired.

Date: Oct 15, 2007

The elected officials are doing a pretty good job, at least in Corbin, - I'd give them a B - and I see on here that when they do accomplish something, they are praised. But is doesn't mean they can't do even better. As an elected official you have to take the good with the bad, and it doesn't mean citizens will agree with everything you do, that citizens can't voice opposing opinions, and it doesn't mean that elected officials can't listen to other ideas. They are elected by the people, so the people have a right to voice their opinions, both good and bad. I think most of the commissioners understand this, as does the Mayor. But if you believe that being elected means everyone loves everything you do and never questions anything, you are not living in reality. Everyone can always aspire to do better at what they do, whether is a CEO, ballplayer, technician, or an elected official.

As far as many of the posters on this board not holding jobs, being electable or whatever silliness you were throwing out there, you are reaching for straws to defend yourself.

Now, instead of telling me now that I'm stupid, that I eat too much or some other silly insult that has nothing to do with the issue, why don't you debate the statement above. Tell me what part you disagree with and why.

Date: Oct 15, 2007

Whoa there previous poster no personal offense was intended to you as to how much you eat, where you eat it at or how many hours you sit there while you eat it. The local elected folks need a break from the insults on the Terrell board for a while. It's not even election time for them yet and besides its the voters and not the posters that will decide who gets in office

Date: Oct 15, 2007

"Whoa there" previous poster, posters are voters too, and you still avoided the topic as usual. What do you disagree with? Do Corbin's elected officials rate a B, an A, a C or other? Can they do even better? Can or can't voters voice their differing opinions? What insults are you referring to?

You seem to have a difficult time debating the actual topics and issues, and you try to deflect our comments off on the Terrells. Just because someone says we can do better isn't ripping or insulting. It called progress.

Date: Oct 15, 2007

Please don't try to fool people into thinking that the posters on this board are voters in the city. Now if you're talking voting in the county races that may be another matter. As for the few people that post under their own name I have not seen one yet that is a registered voter in the city. Now lets see, theres Bob Sr, Bob Jr, AJ, Terry P, uh who else? Can't think of anybody right now. Feel free to add to the list or correct me if I am wrong. The point is that Mayor McBurney, commissioners, city boards and city committees do not have to answer to this message board. It is self appointed and nothing more. McBurney would be crazy to start posting here besides he is easy to find and all you have to do is ask him about any issue.

Date: Oct 15, 2007

Why don't you try answering the questions and discussing the topic instead of dancing around them? I know plenty of city folk who read and post.

Date: Oct 15, 2007

Anonymous wrote:
Please don't try to fool people into thinking that the posters on this board are voters in the city. Now if you're talking voting in the county races that may be another matter. As for the few people that post under their own name I have not seen one yet that is a registered voter in the city. Now lets see, theres Bob Sr, Bob Jr, AJ, Terry P, uh who else? Can't think of anybody right now. Feel free to add to the list or correct me if I am wrong. The point is that Mayor McBurney, commissioners, city boards and city committees do not have to answer to this message board. It is self appointed and nothing more. McBurney would be crazy to start posting here besides he is easy to find and all you have to do is ask him about any issue.

Boy, are you wrong about that. I read and post on this message board. And I vote and live inside the city limits of Corbin. And know of many others that do the same. Just because many of us don't sign our names does not mean that we don't live in the city. We are keeping up with everything through this board, and it's a great thing! I think it would be a really good idea for Mayor McBurney to post. I think he would get a lot of support, and it would be a great communication tool between him and people who are interested in what's going on locally. Suze Razmus has already demonstrated by posting and expressing her opinions, the amount of respect she has gained. But, don't fool yourself to believe that there aren't many registered voters who read this board.

Date: Oct 15, 2007

Anonymous wrote:

Please don't try to fool people into thinking that the posters on this board are voters in the city. Now if you're talking voting in the county races that may be another matter. As for the few people that post under their own name I have not seen one yet that is a registered voter in the city. Now lets see, theres Bob Sr, Bob Jr, AJ, Terry P, uh who else? Can't think of anybody right now. Feel free to add to the list or correct me if I am wrong. The point is that Mayor McBurney, commissioners, city boards and city committees do not have to answer to this message board. It is self appointed and nothing more. McBurney would be crazy to start posting here besides he is easy to find and all you have to do is ask him about any issue.

Interesting how you conveniently omitted several city posters that I've seen, like Suzie Razmus, Marlon Samms, Samantha Swindler, and I'm sure there are others I haven't come across in the past few days. I also live in the city and see many positive commentsand if you actually look, and I'm sure you have, there are many. I also have enjoyed the small number of entertainment posts such as yours, from people who make their motives and who they're supporting very obvious.

Not sure what business you are in or where you live, but you must not actually speak with many Corbin city people. Everyone where I work is on here several times a day, most of them Corbin folks.

I do agree with you regarding Mayor McBurney. He is a good man and will listen, but not everyone has the time to go to his office or the monthly meetings.

Date: Oct 15, 2007

Anonymous wrote:

Why don't you try answering the questions and discussing the topic instead of dancing around them?

OK maybe you are right. Lets try one point at a time. But first you will need to share the details with us so we can talk about them.

Anonymous Wrote:

Gregory, he'd tick everyone off with his non-answers.

Please tell us a specific issue here. What was the question that was made to Gregory that he would not answer? Was this with you personally or was it done in a public meeting?

Date: Oct 15, 2007

Anonymous wrote:

yES IF THE MAYOR LIKES THE SITE WHY ISN'T HE POSTING TO BACK HIS POSITION?

I dont think he does. Just ask him.

Date: Oct 15, 2007

OK Folks

Some of you beat all i have ever seen. Of course the Mayor is NOT going to answer Questions from a Privately owned web site, I certainly wish he would but there is no question that legal counsel has told him not to do this.

Public Officials have to be measured in what they say and can not just pop off on any forum, any Legal Counsel worth their weight is going to advise against doing this. You will also never see the City Commissioners post here either, it's not because they don't want to, it's because they can not and would do nothing but trap themselves in multiple ways.

Now, this does not mean they do not read this site and take heed when the topic is hot which is what we want to do anyway, make a good point and back it up with facts.

Don't wait too long on Elected Officialls to start answering Web-based questions, I think we are still a few years away from that but it is on the horizon!

Date: Oct 15, 2007

The commissioners that you all continually complain about are nice guys. Why not talk to them in person. Why do you feel like this message board is the only way to communicate? These men always have an open ear as far I have seen.