Mayor Endorses Candidates

Well it looks as if the true colors are showing as the Mayor was campaigning with Dyess and Phinney last night at the gas stations and today the Mayor has provided a written endorsement of the John Eggen campaign candidates.

Click Here to View the Mayor's Candidate Endorsement Letter


There you have it folks, the Mayor's people with the purple signs aren't going to change anything, they're statisfied with and fully support the way the Mayor runs roughshod over the citizenry in this town gouging fees from businesses and homeowners - raising taxes just like the Sheriff of Nottingham back in the time of Robin Hood.

I guess this has become a popularity contest:
IF YOU LIKE THE MAYOR, VOTE FOR THE PURPLE SIGNS!

If you think the Mayor and his henchmen need to be replaced -
vote for Pena Madrigal and Wells.

And if you're thinking about voting for Abney... just say no. Read more!

C.A.N.T. Publishes Information for Voters

Citizens Against New Taxes has published and distributed two newsletters with information that may interest Wilmer Voters. 

Click Here to View the CANT April 2011 Newsletter.

Click Here to View CANT May 2011 Newsletter
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Crossroads 2011 - UPDATE

The John Eggen Campaign has published and distributed an update to their Crossroads 2011 Campaign Flyer.


Click Here to View the Crossroads 2011 Update
(ED NOTE: The original flyer's address panel is side-by-side for comparison with the update. Check the obligatory "paid for by" information )

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Crossroads 2011 The Flyer

We've all been wondering what "Crossroads 2011" on the purple candidate signs was all about and now we know!

Click Here To View the Crossroads 2011 Campaign Flyer

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Introducing the Candidates - In Their Own Words

Here are the Candidates Statements for the 2011 City Elections.
Click Name to View Candidate Statement.


Matina Abney no statement available
Jeff Dyess click to view
Candy Madrigal click to view
Hector Pena click to view
Mary Phinney click to view
Vicky Vandygriff no statement available
Robert Wells click to view

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Voter Registration Drive

It's that time of year for City Elections. "Take Action For Your City" is sponsoring a voter registration drive today through April 13, the last day you can register and vote in the upcoming May 14 election.
Click Here to view the Take Action For Your City Voter Registration Flyer. Read more!

Wildflower Plantings at Cottonwood Creek Preserve

Thanks to Mary Phinney for this contributed article.

There Will Be a Memorial Wildflower Planting in the Cottonwood Preserve Park on November 20 beginning at 10AM for those who have passed in the last year.

Click Here to View the Full Color Flyer
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Latest Flyer Outlines Bond Costs

Take Action For Your City has published another flyer detailing the costs to the public for the proposed bond issue in the November 2 election. Vote AGAINST Proposition 1.

Click Here to Read the Full Text of the Flyer Against Proposition 1.



The potential liability to the taxpayers appears to be $46 Million over the next 40 years. The City now collects about $2 million per year in property taxes and if this bond issue passes, Wilmer taxpayers can count on at least 50% MORE TAXES over the next 40 years just due to this bond issue.

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Phinney Editorial on Bond Issue

Thanks to John Phinney for this Contributed Editorial. WATER. WATER NO WHERE
AND
WHERE WILL THE HUMAN WASTE GO?
NO WHERE!!!

The above could be true; the bond issue to improve the infrastructure of the water and sewer system of Wilmer, Texas is needed. The pipes are quite old. The section west of Highway 45 should have been replaced in the early 1990s and if not then by at least 2000 to 2002 but it was not. The Mayors and City Councils then did not address that situation as they should have. Now we (the citizens of Wilmer) must do it. In the last 18 months I have seen changes for the better in the city and this Bond Issue, up for Vote on November 2, 2010, can do that. It will provide a new water supply line into the city and will replace the pipes in the city that are breaking from age. I can remember my Grandfather Nelson, he maintained the water and sewer system for the City of Lincoln, Nebraska (110, 000 people at the time), stating that a patch of a leak was fine
but within the year or so it would again leak near the patch. You need new
pipes, technology changes and pipe connections change. If this is not passed, then where will the funds come from to continue to fix the leaks as pipes age and break? I would guess from higher water bills. There would be higher bills for all of Wilmer—East or West of Highway 45. Wilmer is on the way back with new business to increase the tax base and they, as well, will want a sound water supply.

If you want Wilmer to grow and gain respect as a city, where you life, then pass this Bond Issue. If you do not, then why do you live here?

John F. S. Phinney Read more!

Pioneer Days October 15-17 Dalport

Pioneer Days October 15-17 on Dalport Parkway.

Click Here to View the Full Color Flyer!


 
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WRESTLING National Night Out

Thanks to John Eggen for making these flyers post-able.

Full Color National Night Out - En Espanol - Click Here!


Full Color National Night Out (English) - Click Here!


This year's National Night Out is sure to be a fun filled night for the entire family which will center around a Pro Wrestling Event that will include 4 exciting matches. FREE Nachos, Hot Dogs, Popcorn and drinks will be available for all to enjoy.

The event is FREE to the public and everyone is invited and encouraged to come out for a night of community fellowship and an opportunity to meet the members of your Wilmer Police Department.

The Wrestling Rink and festivities will be located at 101 Davidson Plaza which is the lot next to the Police Department in front of the Community Center.

For additional information call 972-441-6565. Read more!

Wilmer P.D. Hosts Second Annual National Night Out Oct. 5th

Thanks to Chief Victor Kemp for this Contributed Article.

The Wilmer Police Department will be hosting it's 2nd Annual National Night Out on Tuesday October 5th, 2010 from 6PM to 9PM.



This year's National Night Out is sure to be a fun filled night for the entire family which will center around a Pro Wrestling Event that will include 4 exciting matches. FREE Nachos, Hot Dogs, Popcorn and drinks will be available for all to enjoy.

The event is FREE to the public and everyone is invited and encouraged to come out for a night of community fellowship and an opportunity to meet the members of your Wilmer Police Department.

The Wrestling Rink and festivities will be located at 101 Davidson Plaza which is the lot next to the Police Department in front of the Community Center.

For additional information call 972-441-6565. Read more!

CITY OF WILMER PIONEER DAY'S FESTIVAL

Thanks to Becky Jones for this contributed article.

The City of Wilmer will be hosting this year's "Pioneer Day's Festival" on October 15th, 16th and 17th. This year's festival has been moved to Dal Port Parkway, a new four lane lighted concrete road that runs between I-45 service road and Millers Ferry.


The City of Wilmer will be hosting this year's "Pioneer Day's Festival" on October 15th, 16th and 17th. This year's festival has been moved to Dal Port Parkway, a new four lane lighted concrete road that runs between I-45 service road and Millers Ferry. Park Board President, John Eggen said "We were just out of space at the old location. We have plenty of room for expansion and we don't have to worry about rain.

This year we have an expanded carnival including adult, teen, and kiddie rides. The midway will also feature food and game booths. Unlimited ride armbands are available for $20.00 per day. (Thursday night preview is $15.00 with advance purchase at the library.) Standard tickets are $1.00 with rides costing from 1 - 4 tickets each. Opening Ceremonies will begin at 6pm on Friday the 15th followed by a concert and dance at 7pm at the main stage. Performing will be "Los Outlaws."

Saturday begins with a parade that starts at the Adams street ballpark and travel down Kissel/College Streets to Beltline Rd and ends up at City Hall. We will include a senior citizen best decorated scooter award along with the cutest dog award. Chili Cook-off registration begins at 9am with the cooking starting at 11am. Baked fruit pie competition turn-in will be at the Community Center at noon. 2pm will begin our Hot Dog Eating Contest with trophies and cash prizes awarded. This is limited to the first 20 people and a standby list of 10. Entertainment begins at the main stage at 3pm with "Double 00 Buck". Country with a kick!
Chili judging begins at 4pm with the winners of both the Chili Cook-Off and Pie Baking announced about 5pm. The evening's entertainment features the "222 Band" and street dancing at the main stage at 7pm.

New this year, our gates will open at noon on Sunday. The afternoon begins with a concert at 2pm. A Tamale Eating Contest with trophies and cash prizes awarded will start at 5pm. This is limited to the first 20 people and a standby list of 10 also. Closing ceremonies are at 6:45pm, followed by a concert at 7pm.

Rules and preregistration forms for any of the events or for vendors are available at the Wilmer Public Library anytime during normal business hours. Preregistration is recommended as there are limited entries in some events. Come out and help make this our best Pioneer Days yet.
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It Could Happen

Los Angeles, California (CNN) -- Eight current and former Bell, California, city officials arrested and charged Tuesday with misappropriation of funds and making or receiving illegal loans demonstrated "corruption on steroids," the Los Angeles County district attorney said.


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Citizen Reaction to 16 Sept City Council Meeting

Thanks to Mary Phinney for this Contributed Article.

Please Click on the "Read More!" link below or the Headline for this Article to view the full text of Mary's message.

And don't forget to use the "Comments" button!




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Auditor's Management Letter *CORRECTED FY08*

[ED NOTE CORRECTION & APOLOGY: The letter was originally posted as applying to Fiscal Year 2009 in error - correction this is the Fiscal Year Ended September 2008. Apologies to the current administration for the mis-posting of the date information.]

City of Wilmer FY08 Auditor's Management Letter is now available online. The five page "confidential" report list two "material" and 24 "serious" weaknesses in our city's financial management practices.

Click Here to View the Wilmer 2008 Audit Report Management Letter.


City Auditors listed the "Preparation of Financial Reports" and "State Court Costs & Reporting" as two material weaknesses, explanation follows:

A deficiency In internal control exists when the design or operation of a control does not allow management or employees, in the normal course of performing their assigned functions, to prevent, or detect and correct misstatements on a timely basis.

A material weakness is a deficiency, or combination of deficiencies in internal control, such that there is a reasonable possibility that a material misstatement of the entity's financial statements will not be prevented, or detected and corrected on a timely basis.

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Thought for THIS 9/11

The attached is from a 26 year old who's father is a veteran. On this special anniversary I invite you to read it... and weep. I know I did.

For the original posting (with comments) click here

or click Read More for the full text below.



My dad spent 26 years in the Armed Services as part of Strategic Air Command. He's become a bit of a poet in his golden years. Today he sent me this:
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In Arlington we lay to rest
our bravest and our very best.
We send our children off to war
defending what we soon ignore.
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“You’re free to worship,” so we say.
“But if you’re muslim, go away.”
Is this what they were dying for:
Intolerance, and nothing more?
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Must one be christian to obtain
the liberties that we proclaim?
These soldiers died for liberty.
They didn’t die for bigotry.

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So look upon this hallowed field,
not only crosses are revealed.
For you’ll see stars and crescents too.
They also sacrificed for you.
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In Arlington we lay to rest
our bravest and our very best.
They knew what they were dying for.
It’s something that we can’t ignore.

Joe G

EDIT: I've always been proud of my old man.

EDIT #2: Wow, I wake up this morning to see this on the front page! I'm humbled, as I'm sure my father is.

Nothing would honor my father and the service his veteran brothers and sisters more than to share this poem with whomever you wish. All I ask is that you at least provide the same level of attribution that I did.
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Citizen Rebuttal to TAFYC Pamphlet

Thanks to Mary Phinney for this Contributed Content.

[ED: Attache is Mary's letter in it's complete form and true format. Thanks again to Mary Phinney for resending her letter.]

Please click the "Read More!" Link Below or the Headline to view the entire Article.

And don't forget to submit your comments!






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Second Newsletter from "Wilmer's Only News Media For Local News"

Citizen's Group "Take Action For Your City" has published a second newsletter as "Wilmer's Only News Media For Local News".

Click Here to read the entire publication in English.


More Community generated content for our publication.
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Open Letter in Three Languages

Thanks to Mary Phinney for this contributed content.

Three translations in English, Spanish & German are included below - just click the "Read More" link for the full story.


I have been told that only the Hispanic residents received invitations to the last City Council Meeting. Written or vocal if only the Hispanic Residents were targeted then the person responsible is "playing" for some hidden agenda. The invitation should have been offered to every citizen of the City of Wilmer.
Once again, when I asked who I was met with denials and blank stares.
Here is a fact: Hector Pena records every session of the City Council. He knew that the Water Bill issue was not on the Agenda and he KNEW if the City Council addressed it in any fashion they would be breaking the Open Meetings Codes/Law. He set the Mayor and the Council up for being publicly embarrassed by not answering, he is counting on the ignorance of the audience or worse trying to force the Mayor and City Council into breaking the law.
Most of us have immigrant parents or grandparents. They came here to escape this kind of Cultural, Religious, and political bigotry.
Don’t let it get a foothold here.

===== SPANISH ======
Me han dicho que sólo los residentes hispanos recibieron invitaciones a la última reunión del Consejo de la ciudad. Escrito o vocal si sólo los residentes hispanos fueron específicamente que la persona responsable es "jugar" para algunos agenda oculta. La invitación debería haber ofrecido a todos los ciudadanos de la Ciudad de Wilmer.
Una vez más, cuando le pregunté quién era yo se reunió con rechazos y miradas vacías.
Aquí hay un hecho: Héctor Peña registra cada período de sesiones del Concejo Municipal. Sabía que la cuestión del agua Bill no estaba en el orden del día y sabía que si el Ayuntamiento se dirigió en cualquier forma, su actuación infringía el Código de Reuniones Abiertas / Derecho. Dejó el Alcalde y el Consejo para ser públicamente avergonzado por no responder, él está contando con la ignorancia de la audiencia o, peor aún tratando de forzar el Alcalde y el Concejo Municipal, a terminar con la ley.
La mayoría de nosotros tienen padres o abuelos inmigrantes. Ellos vinieron aquí para escapar de este tipo de cultural, religiosa, y el fanatismo político.
No permitan que se quede aquí un punto de apoyo.

===== GERMAN =====
Mir wurde gesagt, dass nur die hispanischen Bewohner Einladungen zur letzten Stadtratssitzung. Schriftliche oder vokal, wenn nur der hispanischen Einwohner wurden gezielte, dann ist die Person verantwortlich ist "Spielen" für einige "hidden agenda". Die Einladung sollte auf jeden Bürger der Stadt Wilmer angeboten wurde.

Wieder einmal, als ich fragte wer? " Ich war mit Dementis und leere Blicke trafen.

Hier ist eine Tatsache: Hector Pena Aufzeichnungen jeder Sitzung des Stadtrates. Er wusste, dass das Wasser Bill Problem nicht auf der Tagesordnung stand, und er wußte, wenn der Stadtrat es in irgendeiner Weise angesprochen werden, sie zu brechen würde die Open Meetings Codes / Law. Er stellte dem Bürgermeister und dem Rat bis zum Wesen von öffentlich nicht beantworten verlegen, ist er auf die Ignoranz des Publikums oder schlechter Versuch, die Bürgermeister und Stadtrat in Kraft, das Gesetz zu brechen Zählen. Beide Ziele sind verachtenswert!

Die meisten von uns haben eingewanderten Eltern oder Großeltern. Sie kam hierher, um diese Art der kulturellen, religiösen, rassischen und politischen Fanatismus und Manipulation zu entgehen.

Lassen Sie es nicht mehr Fuß fassen hier!
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